Question: I’ve just started playing tennis again and I feel some pain in my elbow. Is there a joint formula that might help with the pain? Dr. Frank Silva’s Answer: Sounds like a classic case of tennis elbow! Although its most common in tennis players, tennis elbow is a very common injury that occurs from [...]
Question: I used to hear that soy was good for me. Now I keep hearing that it’s not that great. What’s the truth about soy? Dr. Serenity Aberdour’s Answer: For many years, soy was promoted for a variety of its potential benefits including: as a low fat and cholesterol free protein source and as part [...]
Question: Can I take Ester-C to get me through allergy season? Dr. Frank Silva’s Answer: Vitamin C is a known immune booster. And since allergies are caused by an improper immune response, boosting the immune system is a great way to prevent and manage the common allergy symptoms. Ester-C has a few advantages over traditional [...]
Question: I am a type 2 diabetic. Someone suggested that I start taking alpha lipoic acid. Is this something that would be helpful for me? Dr. Serenity Aberdour’s Answer: Alpha lipoic acid is an interesting ingredient. It is an antioxidant with the unique quality of being both water and fat soluble. Most nutrients are either [...]
Question: I keep hearing about antioxidants. Can they really prevent cancer? Dr. Frank Silva’s Answer: According to the National Cancer Institute, the short answer is yes. The long answer requires a deeper look at what antioxidants do. Antioxidants are known to fight free radicals, which are highly unstable and reactive molecules. We find free radicals [...]
Question: I am currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. I hear about a lot of different things that I could take that might help to support by body as I go through treatment. Any advice? Dr. Serenity’s Answer: There are indeed a lot of things on the internet and in magazines that claim to be [...]
Question: I’ve been taking over-the-counter allergy medication and every year I have to switch to another brand because it stops working or the side effects are harsh. Is there a safer natural option? Dr. Frank Silva’s Answer: Yes, there is a better option to help you get through the dreaded allergy season. Histamine is the [...]
Question: My young child has allergies and eczema. Is there anything that I can give her that will help but not have unwanted side effects? Dr. Serenity’s Answer: These conditions are surprisingly common in children and can be frustrating for both parent and child. I would recommend trying a probiotic supplement. These healthy bacteria, found [...]
Question: Which oil is better, fish or flaxseed? Or both? Dr. Frank Silva’s Answer: For strict vegans, the answer is clear – Flaxseed oil; for the rest of us there is more to consider. Numerous studies tout the benefits of eating fish, especially those higher in omega-3’s. Benefits range from lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, [...]
Question: I am a bit confused about essential fatty acids. There seems to be a lot of different sources, and I am not sure which one is for me. In particular, I am wondering about the difference between fish oil and evening primrose oil? Dr. Serenity Aberdour’s Answer: There are 2 main families of essential [...]
