DEAR DR. BLONZ: I was looking up information on juicing “prescriptions” for arthritis and other maladies, but I found different information on different sites. These were mainly commercial sites, and ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: Usually, when I eat leafy green salads in restaurants, I have no adverse physical reaction. But a few times, I have eaten this type of salad in restaurants and it caused me severe diar... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: Dietary supplements to help with hair growth seem to focus on amino acids and protein. My concern is that I have also heard that they cause you to gain weight. I don’t need to gain wei... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I began to experience stomach issues when I cut back on sugars. I wasn’t sure whether it was a new medical condition, a food allergy or even stress (I did miss my sweets, but not THAT ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I enjoy eating artichokes, but am skeptical of the claim I read that they can help cleanse the arteries. I would appreciate a comment about this. Also, are artichokes best if eaten raw... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: This may seem like an odd question for someone who writes about nutrition, but how long can a body go without food? A close friend recently experienced a loss, which has caused her to ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: How old would a person have to be to be considered an “adult” when it comes to vitamins and supplements? My daughter is 14, and she has terrible eating habits, with her own set of quir... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have been a vegetarian for about 10 years. Lately I have been having problems with muscle discomfort in my shoulder, and some people have been telling me that it might not be healing... more