Does oatmeal contain Roundup herbicide?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Experts advised us to “throw out sugar-laden cereals” and eat a healthy breakfast, such as oatmeal. Now we are told that oatmeal contains a significant ... Continue Reading →

What is treatment for a fatty liver?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman. I am 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weigh 107 pounds. I take no medication. When I went to the doctor last week, he found that ... Continue Reading →

No miracle supplement can cure heart disease

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I ran across a recent article of yours about carotid artery stenosis. In this article you state that “there is no miracle food, drink or supplement ... Continue Reading →

Homemade ‘Foot Box’ relieves night cramps

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a very healthy 74-year-old male. I am not on any medications and enjoy normal blood pressure and great stats from my regular bloodwork. I weigh ... Continue Reading →

Half of seniors have H. pylori infection

#Middlebury #Health #Seniors DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you give some additional information about H. pylori infection? I was diagnosed with it recently, via biopsies taken during an endoscopic ... Continue Reading →

Rare skin disorder has treatment, but no cure

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: My girlfriend has necrobiosis lipoidica. She suffers from this on her shins, as did her mother. She is not diabetic. We cannot find good information ... Continue Reading →

Patient has questions about COPD

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with COPD a year and a half ago and have several questions. I seem to be unable to get answers from my pulmonary doctor, as he is ... Continue Reading →

Weight loss battle continues

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for advice on diet pills. I have tried everything. I eat well, go to the gym and walk, but my meniscus problem limits my walking speed. ... Continue Reading →

Gluten-free foods aren’t a sales gimmick

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I have no health issues, but I’m a cheapskate. I see products labeled as “grain-free” or as “gluten-free,” but they always cost more ... Continue Reading →

Insomnia one of many prednisone side effects

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I was prescribed prednisone 5 mg twice daily, but I had insomnia, itching and hot flashes from it. I stopped after four days but am still suffering ... Continue Reading →