Wellness Experts
Ouch: Tooth Pain in Winter
During the cold snap this winter, my husband kept complaining that his teeth “hurt.” He’d just been to the dentist, who found no problems. Can cold temperatures cause tooth...
Oysters: ‘OK’ on a Vegan Diet?
Can oysters and other bivalves really be part of a vegan diet? I’ve heard they can be since they don’t feel pain.
Not according to the definition of veganism, since...
Bladder Irritants: Do Some Foods Make You Pee More?
I tend to have to urinate a lot, including several times overnight, which is interfering with my life! Might the foods I eat be contributing to my “overactive bladder”?
While...
Ingrown Toenails: Causes, Care, and Control
I’m prone to getting ingrown toenails but not sure why. Can you shed some light on the topic and tell me how I can treat and prevent them?
Medically called...
A Pain in the Shin
I am an older man who recently developed a debilitating—and agonizing—shin splint after I increased my daily steps in a good-faith effort to improve my health. What did I...
Blink Twice: Can This Supplement Really Relieve Dry Eye Disease?
I’ve tried over-the-counter artificial tears for the stinging and burning of my dry eyes, but they don’t help enough. What do you think about the oral supplement Blink NutriTears...
Flower Power on Your Plate
I’ve seen flowers in salads at fancy restaurants and sold at some upscale markets. Are they really edible, and how nutritious are they?
Yes, many flowers—from pansies and nasturtiums to...
A Hearing Testing … Over the Phone?
Is the National Hearing Test that’s done over the phone—or now online—a good way to get your hearing checked?
Yes, actually. The National Hearing Test (NHT) is considered a reliable...
The No Flush List
My husband and I have a running “debate” about him tossing dental floss in the toilet (he says that’s fine, I say that’s a no-no) and me flushing hair...
How Fruit Lost Its Flavor
I remember as a child, biting into a peach or a slice of melon and practically swooning over the sweet, juicy taste. These days it seems like all the...
