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DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have a question about fasting as a means to help release toxins from the body. I have used fasting in the past to help jump-start my weight loss, but I have also read that it helps w... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My hair is thin and subject to frequent breakage. Someone suggested that taking Norwegian kelp will help. Will this remedy my symptoms and stimulate hair growth? What other natural pro... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Can you please explain a bit about the controversy with taking vitamin A as beta carotene, namely that it might contribute to lung cancer in smokers? -- R.T., Phoenix... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I’ve been taking 1 to 3 grams of RNA/DNA nucleic acid supplements per day for the last 30 years. I’m almost 70, but most people think I’m 50. -- H.W.... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I’m taking vitamin and mineral supplements in an isotonic form, because it is a more efficient delivery system. They go through the stomach and right to the small intestine, thereby al... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I wanted to ask a few questions about calcium. Have you heard anything about the absorbability or bioavailability of calcium hydroxyapatite? I have heard arguments that it is the most ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I read your column pretty regularly here in the San Francisco East Bay, and had to deal with our recent power outage. I was able to have a friend take my frozen food to keep it cold, b... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am concerned about the dark circles under my eyes. They seem to run in my family, and I wonder if there are any vitamins, minerals or herbs I can take that might help. -- D.C., Tucso... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I was surprised and disappointed at your recent comments about the progress of medical research. I’m just a layperson, but considering the number of major diseases that faced humans ev... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Please help settle a dispute between my wife and me. We buy organic peanut butter, and the oil rises to the top. I would prefer to mix the oil in with the rest of the peanut butter whe... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I’m 78, and for years I have been using canning salt for all my salt needs. My daughter now says it’s catching up with me. For the past three years, I’ve been suffering from weakness a... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My attempts to lose weight continue to disappoint. I cut back significantly on food and calories and the numbers begin to decrease, but soon, the weight loss suddenly shuts down -- lev... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: It is a bit frustrating that it takes researchers so long to come up with answers for the major diseases affecting us all. I was hoping for some thoughts, as members of my circle of fr... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: What fats do you recommend for baking? Years ago I used shortening, but then shifted to butter because of the trans fat issue. But butter has saturated fats, which are also a problem. ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Two weight-loss “miracles” are featured in a constant stream of emails I now receive. (I take responsibility for this mess, having clicked on an ad a few weeks ago.) One of the ingredi... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: You have written about high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which many of my purist friends consider to be the equivalent of dietary poison. Are they correct in this view? I have read else... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: How do imitation crab meats compare with regular crab in terms of omega-3 fats? I asked my local fish store and was told that imitation crab comes from pollock, and I heard this is a l... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am very concerned: My recent wellness check revealed that my total cholesterol was 242. I’m a 37-year-old, 150-pound white male. My triglyceride level is 71, HDL is 88, LDL is 110 an... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Will meal-replacement bars work well for a multiday backpacking trip in the mountains? It will only be for a few days, and I am thinking of taking bars instead of freeze-dried food. So... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am a trainer in San Diego and have heard about an herb that teenagers are ingesting. What are your thoughts on vinpocetine? One website touts that it is in the PDR (Physicians’ Desk ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Regarding your answer about the ability to smell asparagus in urine, you had said “the ability to perceive the odor is determined by one’s genes.” Whose genes? The person producing the... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: A close friend who went to college in China introduced me to goji fruit and leaves, and suggested I use them in various ways. She continues to praise their health benefits, all of whic... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My 25-year-old daughter eats about 4 to 5 ounces of canned tuna packed in water every day for lunch during the week. Should there be any concern about the mercury in the tuna? -- C.M.,... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: When my friends, also parents, discuss foods, the topic of simple carbs such as high-fructose corn syrup always seems to evoke universal scorn. I recall your concerns are more moderate... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I need a clarification about the meaning of “elemental” as it applies to the minerals in the diet. My confusion comes from the lack of consistent terminology in books, online, and on p... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Does coffee consumption interfere with attempts to get pregnant? I am 25 years old, in very good health, with no serious health problems. I have two cups of coffee during the morning h... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I live by myself and find it difficult to use up an entire loaf of bread before it dries out and becomes stale. I have tried storing bread in the refrigerator, but it never tastes the ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am hoping you have some information about taking copper and zinc at the same time, as I have read there is an issue with this combination. They are both in the dietary supplement I t... more