Featured Questions & Answers From Dr. Whitaker

Below you will find Dr. Whitaker's answers to some commonly asked questions that relate to a variety of health topics. This page is updated regularly, so be sure to bookmark it for easy reference.

Cardiovascular Health

• Do I need a daily aspirin to protect my heart?
• What can you tell me about coenzyme Q10? Do you recommend it, and if so, how much should I take?

Diabetes and Blood Sugar Health

• What can I do to prevent diabetes?
• What supplements do you recommend for diabetes?
• Do you think regular testing of blood sugar is necessary?
• Do you have any suggestions for controlling hypoglycemia?

Digestive Health

• Is it true that peppermint oil might help my IBS symptoms?
• I often have heartburn and wonder if there are any natural solutions?
• Could you please direct me to some alternative treatments for H. pylori?

Healthy Daily Living

• Do you have any suggestions on how I can overcome difficulty swallowing supplements?
• Are bug sprays dangerous?
• Is it true that grilling meats on the barbeque can be dangerous to your health?
• Anything I can do about recurring nosebleeds?
• What can I do about toenail fungus?
• How do I go about finding a good children’s multivitamin?
• Do you have any natural solutions for overactive bladder and incontinence?
• Do you have any suggestions for dry mouth?
• Is organic food worth the extra cost?
• What's your take on energy and sports drinks?

Healthy Skin

• What can I do about varicose veins?
• Do you know of any natural remedies for warts?
• Anything I can do about easy bruising?

Joint Health

• Are there natural treatments for gout?

Medical Tests and Screenings

• Are colonoscopies and other screenings for colorectal cancer worth having? 

Mood and Nervous System Health

• How can I combat depression naturally?
• What can I do about a bad case of the winter blues?

Do you have a question for Dr. Whitaker that's not in our archive? Send an email to drwhitakerquestions@drwhitaker.com.