High vitamin doses can lead to vitamin toxicity

#MiddleburyCT #Health #VitaminToxicity #Colonoscopy DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with vitamin D toxicity, according to the blood work from a month ago – my result was 122 ... Continue Reading →

Studies don’t support CBD oil for depression

#Middlebury #Health #CBDOil DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is taking hemp-based CBD oil for depression. He purchased this at a health food store. His doctor prescribed pills that he was unable ... Continue Reading →

Vitamin D works slowly

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there any reason to start taking vitamin D at age 90? I’m in good health except for osteopenia and high blood pressure. How long does it ... Continue Reading →

Does A-fib diagnosis mean no more steak?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation a year ago. A week after that, I had an MRI that showed I’d had a ministroke and probably several ... Continue Reading →

Adult wary about tonsillectomy

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor recommends a tonsillectomy based on the fact that I suffer from chronic strep. I am apprehensive about this surgery as an adult. What are ... Continue Reading →

Kidney stones, some supplements don’t mix

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking a multivitamin for years, and now one of my physicians wants me to take a vitamin that has NO vitamin D or calcium. He just removed ... Continue Reading →

Daily aspirin may benefit heart

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read an article on the pros and cons of a daily aspirin for protection against both heart disease and colon cancer. This is not a new ... Continue Reading →

To Your Good Health – Psyllium allergy rare but possible

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to know if you have ever heard of a person being allergic to psyllium fiber? My doctor suggested I take Metamucil for constipation, ... Continue Reading →