Tell Me the Truth: Reader Q&A Archive

Bruising on the skin could indicate a nutrient deficiency Too Easily Black and Blue?

Hi Tracy – I’ve noticed the past few months that I seem to bruise really easily.  Even a pretty mild ding to my hard or arm or leg seems to cause a bruise.  They don’t hurt particularly, but it makes me think maybe something is not right in my body?  Maybe some kind of deficiency… Read More »

curcumin Curcumin: an Effective Cancer Therapy?

Hi Tracy –  Thanks for the article about curcumin. I’ve read somewhere too, I think, that it is useful for cancer therapy. Is that true? Can you tell me some more about that? Signed, Curcumin Curious Yes, you are right! Literally dozens of studies have explored and proven curcumin’s cancer-fighting power. As I shared in… Read More »

When we don't feel well, we hurt all over Inflamma-what? Are you Listening to Your Body?

Hi Tracy – I’ve got a really basic question for you. I’m hearing all the time in the news and in stuff I read on the internet about inflammation. Inflammation in the body. What does that really mean? And what does it have to do with health?  I thought inflammation is like when skin gets… Read More »

It has to say Organic to be safe to eat. Organic vs. All-Natural: What’s the difference?

Hi Tracy – My eyes have really been opened to the danger of typical grocery store meat. Wow! Scary stuff. So now I’m reading labels a lot and am curious about the difference between meats labeled “all natural” vs. “organic”. Is that the same thing? I guess I know organic is best. But is all-natural… Read More »

Thanksgiving abundance Healthier Thanksgiving 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 »

It's pumpkin time! Any Halloween Tricks for all those Treats?

Hi Tracy, I got together with some local Moms this past weekend, and we are all dreading the onslaught of candy from Halloween. How do you deal with that? And I must say we were really curious about what you hand out to trick-of-treaters? Any healthy options that kids actually like? Thank you so much,… Read More »

lemon oil Can Lemon Oil help 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 – just like you said. But you weren’t kidding. Who… Read More »

Choose glass over plastic for food storage. Buy a Pyrex set at www.amazon.com Leftovers… How best to store them?

Hi Tracy, So we have learned about all these healthy, natural ways of eating, but what about storing the food and leftovers?  I was looking at some Tupperware and was excited to purchase, but then I started thinking about plastics. Should I be storing my food in plastic? What about reheating? Thanks, Storage Stumper   Yes,… Read More »

berries Can I eat fruits if I have candida overgrowth?

Hi Tracy, As you know, I’ve struggled with a candidda [sic] infection for the past few months. Still can’t believe that’s what was causing all my depression and belly bloating. But your treatment is working. Symptoms are much better! Problem is I’m surrounded by all this gorgeous fruit at the market. Is it okay for… Read More »

osteoporosis 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 »

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