I was recently diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and have been itching like crazy!
I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes II. My doctor diagnosed it and then sort of brushed me off when I had questions. I have one question for you. I have been itching LIKE CRAZY! Mostly my face. I have a rash around my mouth and now on my forehead and temples. It's driving me...
How does dieting play a role in healthy hair, strong nails, and clear skin?
How does dieting play a role in healthy hair, strong nails, and clear skin?
What ways can you boost your metabolism and lose weight the right way without doing any dietary supplements?
Yes, food plays a role in the health of your hair, nails, and skin. Hair and nails are similar in that they are rigid...
My skin has the orange peel look to it. I’m hoping that my new eating and exercise program will help in reduce it..
Thank you very much for responding to my e-mail. My skin has the orange peel look to it. I'm hoping that my new eating and exercise program will help in reducing its appearance. Thank you again for your response.
You're welcome. There is no cream, lotion or pill you can use that will get rid...
Does eating gelatin strengthen your nails?
The question is: Does eating Jell-O gelatin strengthen your nails? Is this a question you might be able to answer?
Eating Jell-O (gelatin is the basic ingredient) or unflavored gelatin does not strengthen nails. Nails are composed of protein with a high sulfur content. All protein you eat is broken down and circulates in your...
My son has lots of white spots on his nails. Is this a vitamin deficiency?
My 11-year-old son has lots of white spots on his nails. I seem to remember learning that a vitamin deficiency causes this. Can you tell me which vitamin and if there are any other problems that occur with this deficiency? Thank you.
White spots or lines that appear on nails are caused by trauma to...
How do you get rid of cellulite, that dimply fat?
I need to get in shape for summer. The only place I need to trim down is my buttocks and thighs. How do you get rid of cellulite? Or whatever that dimply fat is?
First of all, there is no such thing as cellulite. It was a word coined by people who advertise they could...
A teen has red, splotchy-looking dry rash. Are there certain foods to eat or restrict?
This patient has a rare skin disease. The patient with this is only 16 years old. She has it only on her hands. It is red, splotchy-looking dry rash. Her parents requested that I try to find out if there is anything out there regarding certain foods to eat or restrict. They know toxic...
I would like information about cellulite and how to reduce the appearance of it.
I would like information regarding cellulite and how to reduce the appearance of it. It has been difficult for me to obtain an honest non-biased option on the subject of cellulite. There are a million and one sites stating products that remove, reduce, get rid of cellulite. However, I recently visited a doctor who...
I have vertical lines or ridges on all of my fingernails.
I have vertical lines or "ridges" on all of my fingernails and have been told by various people that it is a calcium deficiency, an iron deficiency, a vitamin A deficiency, etc. I'd like to find out once and for all what kind of deficiency it is if any. My nails rarely chip or...