Tell Me the Truth: Reader Q&A Archive

Healthier Holiday Choices?

  Hi Tracy, I am looking for a couple of simple ideas to make our family’s Thanksgiving meal just a little healthier. Anything you can offer would be great! I’m trying to make thing better and better one step at a time like your taught us too. So far it’s really working. No one’s complaining… Read More »

Make sure your daily armpit aroma-absorber is not toxic! Natural Deodorant that Actually Works?

Hey Tracy,  I know you’ve written before about antiperspirants being potentially dangerous in terms of toxic ingredients, and I get that.  But I am really having a hard time finding a natural deodorant that works and actually keeps me from smelling.  I figure if I can smell myself without trying – and dislike it –… Read More »

lemon oil Lemon Oil helping High Blood Pressure?

Hi Tracy, Wow – I am off my blood pressure meds! Can you believe it? I feel like a million bucks. I think my BP meds were really trashing my energy level. That lemon oil stuff is amazing. I’m using it several times a day.  And it took a few months to work – just… Read More »

Quercetin: Allergy Relief at Last?

  Hi Tracy – I’m dying from from my allergies already.  And the season is just starting!  What do you suggest?  Sneezing and runny nose are making me crazy!  I’m hoping there’s some kind of natural answer.  The meds work but really knock me out.  Thank you. Sneezy and Drippy Thanks to the seasonal change, we… Read More »

Osteoporosis Drugs…more Risk than Reward?

Hi Tracy, A friend of mine told me how you said my using omeprazole for the past ten years has probably contributed directly to my osteoporosis. Well, who knew – but I’m taking magnesium now. And vitamin D with vit K too, so I think that’s helping. But my doctor has me taking Fosamax which… Read More »

You shouldn't need to use these all the time! Why Does My Nose Run Constantly?

Hi Tracy, I got a serious problem with post nasal drip. Any ideas on what causes it or what I can do to make it stop? I don’t have a cold or anything; I just have to constantly blow my nose or clear my throat. When I get a cold, it’s even worse.  But I… Read More »

Remind me Again: Vitamin D?

Hey Tracy – Happy New Year!   I laughed the other day cuz I could hear you saying in my head “If you live in New England and it’s New Year’s Day, you are almost guaranteed to have low Vitamin D. ”  So please remind me.  I don’t remember what you advise in terms of levels… Read More »

You Helped my body. Now Help my Business?!

Hi Tracy –  This may sound like a crazy question, but I am really impressed with how you’ve gotten your own business off the ground so fast and successfully.  I mean things are really zooming forward for you.  Your practice is so busy.  People love you. It’s like an entrepreneur’s dream.  I mean seriously, congratulations to… Read More »

Simple Solutions for Indigestion: Eating Hygiene

Gas, bloating, distention, feeling overly full after a meal, belching, mild reflux….  Not fun. Some of my clients do indeed have major GI dysfunction which requires in-depth intervention.  In many cases, however, my clients find MAJOR relief by simply adopting a few principles of what I call Eating Hygiene.  Today, I’m giving away some of my most helpful… Read More »

Gluten Sensitivity Myth-Busting?

  Hi Tracy –  I assume you’ve already seen the new Forbes headline about gluten sensitivity being “a myth” or just people’s imagination?  That cracked me up.  I bet that kinda #$%* makes you crazy, huh?  Well, I for one have to say that giving up gluten (and yeah especially all that supposedly good-for-you whole… Read More »

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