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Q: Are you aware of a system called Spring Forest Qigong by Master Lin? Does it really help improve health etc?
A: I am not personally familiar with this system. From their website they appear to offer a combination of exercise and meditation. I cannot comment...
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Q: I have been taking Diovan 80 for two years. I have tolerated it well with the exception of ringing in my ears. I now am having a nervous feeling and have rapid pounding in my ears. This happened when I was on topryl xl....
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Q: My blood pressure is all over the place; any time of day it goes up and down in a matter of minutes from early AM to late PM. I am taking homeopathic remedies with Ethyl alcohol. I am wondering if it can have an...
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Q: Can yoga cure high BP without taking medicine?
A: Regular exercise, such as yoga, can help control blood pressure. Depending on how high the blood pressure, drugs may also be needed. Neither a regular exercise program nor medication is a cure for high blood pressure....
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Q: Are manual Blood Pressure Monitors, the type that you pump up by hand, any more accurate than the automatic BP Monitors that have an electric pump? Is there a noticable difference in BP readings with these two types of BP monitors or do they...
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Q: I am a 74 year old woman with lifetime asthma. My bp runs at 120-133 /67-70. My doctor wants it lower. I cannot function with a lower bp. I have tried it. I am sluggish, dizzy. Should I ask her for another drug brand?...
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Q: My wife has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and is taking medication for this condition. Is it a given that type 2 will lead to type 1? Can type 1 be reversed with diet, weight loss, and exercise?
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Q: Is aloe vera good? If so, what for? I see it sold as a juice in health stores. Is it good to drink everyday or is everyday too much?
A: Aloe vera is not a product I recommend for oral use. In lotion or gel...
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Q: I have been taking 5 mg of Amlodipine daily for about one year. My blood pressure has been good since I started taking it, but I have noticed that I get constipated with this medication and I was wondering if there is another kind...
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Q: What are the causes of and treatments for glaucoma and does high blood pressure have an effect on high pressure in the eyes?
A: Glaucoma occurs when the pressure of the fluid in your eye becomes too high. Left untreated, this can cause blindness because...
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