DEAR DR. BLONZ: I visited a naturopath who advocates for plant enzyme supplements for just about everyone. After closely reviewing my health profile, she suggested that these supplements will help me ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have read a lot about colon cleansing products lately. Are these products effective, or simply an expensive laxative? -- R.M., Los Angeles... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is there a difference in nutritional value between vitamin and mineral supplements taken as pills vs. liquid form? A friend is convinced that the vitamin pills I take are essentially u... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I hadn't thought of this before, but now I am concerned that the cooking spray I use contains dimethyl silicone and a propellant. I use it occasionally for greasing baking pans, but I ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I recall an article of yours about picky eaters, and this now describes my 7-year-old granddaughter. Her parents and I are concerned for her proper bone growth, as she refuses to consu... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: A popular alternative-medicine speaker from Australia says that dairy is a "dirty protein," but doesn't go into detail about why. Much of what she says makes sense, but I rely on dairy... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I almost had to postpone a scheduled surgery because of the dietary supplements I was taking -- turmeric and garlic, which have anticoagulant effects. I was told I needed to be off of ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have paid the price for researching health products online -- my mailbox is constantly loaded with promotions to help everything from heart disease and digestive disorders to stress ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: How many trace minerals are essential for good health? I have been seeking a supplement that includes boron, which I know is essential, but it is not listed on any supplements I've fou... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am lobbied by my 7- and 9-year-old kids to include fruit snacks in their school lunch boxes. I have learned from experience that if they don't get them from me, they trade with frien... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: Could you point me toward a food or herbal substance that is a natural stool softener, not a laxative? I need to increase my iron intake, so I am considering blackstrap molasses, but I... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I've been wondering about the connection between cellulite and whole-food juicing. I am not overweight, and my concern is whether my juicing might be causing the cellulite in my upper ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: At dinner the other day, we discussed the U.S. tradition of serving the salad before the main course vs. the European tradition of serving the salad following the entree. We wonder if ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I take several prescription pills and supplements every day. I have no difficulty swallowing them without any water or other liquid. I have read that one should always use some water w... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I experience lactose intolerance. You have mentioned how a full meal and its fat content allow for slower passage of the food out of the stomach and through the digestive system. Does ... more