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Dr. Whitaker answers questions related to general health and well-being.

Weight loss often leads to significant improvements in incontinence, but so do Kegel exercises, which strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.

Many people want to know what they can do about toenail fungus. Here is what Dr. Whitaker recommends.

As we age, the valves in the veins in our legs begin to fail and blood may pool, stretching and injuring the vein wall.  This condition is called venous insufficiency, and it often leads to unsightly varicose veins. Here's what you can do about them.

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is surprisingly common. Learn it's possible causes and how to resolve it.

There are probably more folk remedies for warts than just about anything. But do they work?

I do believe that organic food is superior from both an environmental and nutritional point of view. You may also consider going organic only when buying the produce most heavily treated with chemicals.

I recommend that you try natural insect repellents first and resort to the chemicals only if the botanical versions don’t work. Here are some recommendations.

Although nosebleeds can be alarming, they usually aren't serious. In more than 90 percent of nosebleeds, the bleeding comes from blood vessels in the front of the nose, and they are generally easy to control.

Is it true that grilling meats on the barbeque can be dangerous?

Bruising typically occurs when the tiny capillaries near the surface of the skin break after blunt trauma. As we age, our skin gets thinner and these blood vessels become more fragile, which can result in bruising from the slightest bumps and scrapes.

Americans spend billions each year on specialty energy and sports drinks. But if you take a close look at their labels, you’ll see that most are little more than “sexy” soft drinks.