Arthritis patient takes injections

#MiddleburyCT #RheumatoidArthritis #Humira DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old healthy male, but I do take Humira for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It does a wonderful job for me with ... Continue Reading →

Zinc as a daily supplement won’t change hair loss

#MiddleburyCT #Zinc #HairLoss #HipReplacement DEAR DR. ROACH: I am having trouble finding a reliable recommendation for the daily supplement zinc. I purchased 50-mg pills, but I think ... Continue Reading →

Supplement needs to be better studied

#MiddleburyCT #Health #HairLoss #Astaxanthin DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend with multiple health problems, mostly digestive and throat issues, who has recently discovered the supplement ... Continue Reading →

Rapid heartbeat appears normal on EKG

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I had symptoms of lightheadedness, so my doctor ordered an EKG and sent me to a cardiologist. They did a heart monitor for a week and said I have ... Continue Reading →

Iron overloads body

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I was hoping that you could answer a quick question. I am a 46-year-old female and have hemochromatosis. I can’t get very good medical care ... Continue Reading →

Statins are no match for cheeseburgers

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 53, and three years ago he had three stents put in due to clogged arteries. His cardiologist put him on Lipitor at 80 mg. I don’t ... Continue Reading →