Ask Larry: Question: Tell me more about the Saliva test kits. Are they helpful for men? And what purpose would they assist with? How much for the test? Are they done through your office? Larry's Response: There are numerous reasons I've STOPPED recommending testing for hormones. The process is costly. Test values are dependent on [...]

Ask Larry: Question: I'd like to ask your opinion about omega-3s. Most advocate them, and a doctor who we respect highly told me to give my husband 3 Cod Liver Oil daily. But in a recent newsletter from another doctor we respect said a Norwegian study had shown a 40% increased risk of melanoma in [...]

Ask Larry:Question: I have been on 4.5mg LDN at bedtime now for Fibromyalgia since 11/20/12. I do not see any changes from the medication. I have had chronic neck problems since June after receiving botox to my esophagus via endoscopy under MAC anesthesia for corkscrew esophagus and achalasia. I woke up the next day with [...]

Ask Larry: Question: I have been to see a hormone doctor and now have the Mirena Coil fitted, which releases a hormone to help me with my menopause symptoms. I can't tell you about the benefits as I haven't noticed any, but I'll give anything a chance if it helps. I'm also taking Noriday now. [...]

You've probably heard the news. It's been on television and it's making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter. The title of the ABC News story is, "Grapefruit, Medicine Interaction Warning". Before going further, allow me to state that this is not really news. Sure, the number of drugs involved is larger, but we have known [...]

Periodontal disease (aka, Gum Disease, Gingivitis, Periodontitis) – is a condition that has been traditionally attributed to plaque buildup. There is redness, swelling, bleeding, and sometimes loss of the ability to maintain bone structure. While there is truth in the standard descriptions, I suggest there is something basic underlying most conditions of this type – [...]

The following was a question submitted via comment on a previous blog post. To read that post, clickhere. Ask Larry: Question: I am going through perimenopause and started compounded armour thyroid (15 mg); topical creme form of estradiol/testosterone and progesterone about 3 years ago and had problems with itching and rashes from the get go. [...]

Ask Larry: Do you ever drink kombucha? If so do you know if it is safe to drink everyday? I love the stuff, but I'm reading mixed reviews, I would be interested in hearing your take on this "wonder elixir"! Larry's Response: Kombucha is a sweet tea preparation that has been fermented. Some people refer [...]

One of our customers asked me my professional opinion on a dietary product called Protandim. Protandim is a patented dietary supplement marketed by LifeVantage Corporation, a Utah-based multilevel marketing company. I've been in the health "business" for about four decades and I have lerned that nothing good ever comes from a multi-level marketing company. A [...]

They are NOT real food. I’m adding a special recommendation to my list for healthy living. I've long told anyone who would listen that they can maintain – even regain – health by following some basic rules: Eat good food; eliminate processed carbohydrates and all sugars. Avoid all dairy that is from cows treated with [...]

Ask Larry: Question: I have been on transdermal androgel for a while but don"t feel it is helping. My doctor is not a fan of compounding (he's not very helpful actually) but I'm intrigued. What is the best way to proceed if this is something of interest? Larry's Response: From your comment, it seems your [...]

Ask Larry: Question: Do you have any suggestions on how to overcome constipation? So many people I know suffer from this. We have taken on board advice from doctors, consultants, etc. in this field to no avail. When their suggestions don't work they just say "you have a lazy or a sluggish bowel". Can you [...]

Let's assume that all of the arguments against high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are false. Then let's assume that HFCS is nutritionally no different than any other available sugar. I agree that "CORN SUGAR" would be a better name than HFCS. In this world of corn sugar, there would be no difference at all between [...]

One of our customers has been using LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) with good results for her multiple sclerosis. She and her husband have decided they are going to try to get pregnant and she called to ask if it is okay to use LDN now, and when she actually conceives. Naltrexone Hydrochloride is officially listed [...]

Ask Larry: Question: I am 65 and have recently been prescribed low dose Climara patches for hot flashes. Should I be using a progesterone 20mg cream with them? Larry's Response: I begin by stating my conviction that everyone is estrogen dominant and that few of us need any extra estrogen. Instead, most hormone balance concerns [...]

Ask Larry: Question: What do you recommend for multiple lip and mouth sores from lupus flare ups? It is preventing my daughter from eating and talking... very painful. They last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Larry's Response: There are a number of things that can trigger mouth sores, which are commonly [...]

I discover something new - for me - at least once a day. Today's discovery startled me and I feel obligated to share it. First, a little background. I like shooting sports, the ones where I can use a shotgun to blast clay targets out of the sky - trap, skeet, sporting clays, etc. I'm [...]

We live in a world where it seems things happen for a reason. If THIS, then THAT. Certain things probably CAUSE other things to happen. It would be great if this were true. The fact is we don't know what causes anything. We perceive that two things are associated and sometimes the association is so [...]

Karen called today. She received an order of supplements she had ordered and read the information we had included about PPI drugs - the ones that end in "ium" and are supposed to be used for short lengths of time to treat gastric reflux symptoms. Karen's PPI was the PURPLE ONE. She called to relate [...]

After reading an article about massive drug companies and the mistakes they are allowed to make on a routine basis, I've come to a conclusion: The whole damn system is screwed up. People are being harmed and some of them even die, and one is too many. Drug makers know what they're doing and they [...]