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Dr. Allison Willette, R.N, N.D answers questions about health, diet, and wellness.
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Milk Thistle
What do you think about milk thistle to support liver function?
Post-nasal Cough
I came down with a cold and have some post-nasal drip that keeps me up at night coughing. I've never experienced this before, where I've had trouble sleeping. It's not bad during the day. Any suggestions for natural ways to relieve the coughing at night?
Headaches and Constipation
What is the connection between headaches/migraines and chronic constipation?
Vitamin D
How much vitamin D do I take in the winter?
Rosacea
After the birth of my child I developed rosacea. Is there anything I could be doing to decrease the symptoms or make it go away??
Drinking water and Nursing
How much water should you drink while breast feeding?
Menopause
How can we prepare our bodies for the coming change of menopause? How can we lessen the severity of symptoms and why do we have symptoms anyway?
Vinegar and Reflux
How can apple cider vinegar help with reflux?
Wet Socks
Dear Dr. Willette, I've heard people at The Pilates Studio talking about wearing wet socks to bed in order to get back to health. What is this all about?
Hypoglycemia
Dear Dr. Willette, What's the best thing to do when hypoglycemia hits? I woke up the other night and I was at 59 and it seems like it really took a while to get my sugar back up.
Adult Onset Acne
Dear Dr. Willette, My husband is suffering from adult onset acne, that appears to be a combo of oil buildup and ingrown hairs. He is a vegetarian, practices yoga and uses a clarasonic brush to exfoliate. Can you offer any herbal/natural remedies to help keep his skin clear?
Hot flashes and night sweats
Dear Dr. Willette, Do you have any suggestions to make my hot flashes and night sweats less intense or more tolerable?
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