Author Archive for Dr Ben
Ben Lynch, ND is a naturopathic physician based in Seattle, WA. He is the founder of www.HealthEGoods.com Member of: American Association of Environmental Medicine American Association of Naturopathic Physicians International Society of Medical Hydrology
Loss of taste
Question:
Do Cell salts restore your sense of taste?
Answer:
Hi Catherine -
Loss of taste buds are caused by numerous issues.
One of the common causes of loss of taste is typically due to being low in the mineral zinc, vitamin B12 or folic acid.
If you are exposed to cigarette smoking, this also reduces the sense of taste. Stop [...]
Acidity and bowel gas
Question:
I am suffering from acidity and bowel gas with slight pain in my right upper abdomen I was also diagnosed for polyp in galbladder what should be my remedy? Thanks
Answer:
Hi Richard -
Sorry to hear that you have some pain.
Pain should be evaluated by your physician. There could be a blockage in your gall bladder causing [...]
Uncomfortably hot all the time
I am strangely hot all the time. I am a healthy 31 yo female who was on birth control pills for a couple of years for heavy periods and bad cramps. I did not like the risks and so I stopped taking them (I have been off them for more than 5 years now).
I am [...]
Pregnant and Vitamin D3 supplementation
Question:
Is there a reason that Liquid D3 should not be taken by pregnant or lactating women? It is my understanding that taking up to 4,000 i.u. per day shows no adverse affects. Please let me know, as I would like to up my intake. I am currently taking the Pure Encapsulations Prenatal vitamins which provides [...]
Eating Disorder Not otherwise specified treatment considerations
Hi Dr. Ben,
My daughter has an eating disorder (ED NOS). She is under the care of a physician and therapist. She really loves the Biogenesis chocolate mint bars. I’m wondering if she eats one for a meal if she is getting a reasonable amount of nutrition in your opinion?
Thanks from a concerned [...]
Bacterial Vaginosis treatment
Is Vitanica okay to use if there is no yeast infection, but rather just a lot of burning and itching?
Answer:
Hi there -
You may have Bacterial Vaginosis. This is a very common condition and may be helped with Yeast Arrest, an oral probiotic and HLC CandaClear.
HLC Candaclear by Pharmax is an effective product for many women [...]
Peripheral neuropathy treatment options
My wife has peripheral neuropathy. What do you suggest for this?
Answer:
Hi there -
I’m sorry to hear that your wife has symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
The good news is that there are numerous effective products to decrease the symptoms of neuropathy.
Neuropathy may be improved with nutritional support. Research shows Alpha Lipoic acid, L-carnitine, oils high in GLA [...]
Inner Ear Dizziness
I want to treat symptoms with cell salts if possible. I am basically in good health. I had multi-phasic blood work done 6 months age and it was ok. very minor flags such as sgot/ast l4 Cholesterol 209, hdl 83, ldl 116, wbc 4.7, eosinophil 10.2 blood pressure good and everything else good I have [...]
Repetitive colds and Cell Salts
Are these salts appropriate for a 3 year-old boy? Which one is the best for repetitive colds?
Answer:
Hi there -
Cell salts are appropriate for all ages - from infants to seniors.
The best book to have on hand is Natural Healing with Cell Salts.
I recommend having this book on hand along with the Set of 12 [...]
Scarred vocal cords
Hi Dr.Ben,
I have a question for you. A while back I had been at a concert and I had screamed really loudly and I felt something that tasted like blood.
I ended up going to a doctor and I found out I hemorrhaged and scarred my vocal cords. I honestly think it has effected my vocal [...]