DEAR DR. BLONZ: It is now crab season on the West Coast, one of my favorite periods. When I clean the crabs myself, there is always this squishy stuff under the shell, called crab butter. There are mi... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: There have been periods in history, such as the Irish potato famine, when people had to survive with limited access to food. I follow a healthy, varied diet, with organically grown pro... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I’m on a medication (spironolactone) that is to be taken with food so as to not upset my stomach. I’m not an early-morning eater. Does a good-sized banana plus coffee satisfy that requ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Thank you for the column on muscles in the aging body. As a trainer who works with many as they age, I've found that most don't realize adults can lose about 5% of their muscle mass ev... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Can dietary supplements help with alcohol hangovers? The one I am considering states an ability to bind the toxin acetaldehyde, and I recall it is involved. It says it works on all alc... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: At a holiday dinner party, the host and their friends began talking about a line of health products they sell. I hadn't understood this was the theme of the night, and I remain the onl... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I want to lose weight without a prescription drug. I am seeking information on fat-burning foods or supplements that are promoted for a claimed ability to help weight loss by making th... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am in relatively good shape for one in their 50s, and I eat well. I walk and exercise regularly, but not as much as I did earlier in life. Like many others in my group, I am annoyed ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: How risky is it to drink orange juice that is a bit fizzy? Does the fizz indicate that oxygenation is occurring? Isn't this associated with the process that creates free radicals? I kn... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I would like a better understanding of the differences between nitrates, nitrites and nitrosamines in food and the body. There are studies linking nitrates to colorectal cancer, but a ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: You have addressed the use of vinegar to help blunt the impact of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. I want to know what white distilled vinegar is made from. And how is it made? Is ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Are the natural flavors the same as what you would find in that actual food? For example, orange is one of my favorites; when a food labeled "all natural" says it is made with actual o... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Please explain more about placebos and controls and whether they can actually bring about health benefits. -- G.B., Anderson, South Carolina... more