Featured Questions & Answers

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.

Blood Sugar

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

Bone & Joint Health

• Are there natural treatments for gout?

Digestive Health

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

General Health

• Anything I can do about easy bruising?
• Anything I can do about recurring nosebleeds?
• Are bug sprays dangerous?
• Do you have any natural solutions for overactive bladder and incontinence?
• Do you have any suggestions for dry mouth?
• Do you know of any natural remedies for warts?
• Is it true that grilling meats on the barbeque can be dangerous to your health?
• Is organic food worth the extra cost?
• What can I do about toenail fungus?
• What can I do about varicose veins?
• What's your take on energy and sports drinks?

Heart Health

• Do I need a daily aspirin to protect my heart?

Immune Health

• What else can I do to prevent frequent colds?
  

Men's Health

• Are there any natural remedies for erectile dysfunction?
  

Mood & Memory

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

Nutritional Support

• Can I take too many vitamins?
• How can I overcome difficulty swallowing supplements?
• How do I decide what supplements to take when so many are available?
• How do I go about finding a good children’s multivitamin?
• How long do I need to take supplements?
• Should children take supplements, too?
• Should I be taking supplements every day?
• What can you tell me about coenzyme Q10? Do you recommend it, and if so, how much should I take?
• What does it mean if a vitamin is “all-natural”? And is it better?
• When should I take my supplements?

Useless Medicine

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

Vision Health

• Are there any natural remedies for pink eye?
  

Weight Loss

• How long can you safely follow the mini-fast with exercise program?