Question: I am writing for information concerning my sister. She is only 57 and her fingers are already starting to be deformed due to rheumatoid arthritis. Is there anything she can take to reverse it or keep it from getting worse. I was wondering about coral calcium but she has a problem with calcium deposits.…
Question: Dear Dr. Ettinger, I am a white female, 62 years old, and was diagnosed with fibromylgia 30 years ago, and RA l0 years ago. Standard treatment for the RA has led to current Enbrel, along with methotrexate and Celebrex. Savella for the fibromylgia. Fatigue, over exertion and infections will trigger a flair. Am still…
Question: Hello – My husband has rheumatoid arthritis. Because of the meds he’s taking, his bone marrow is not producing adequate white cells. He also has Felty’s syndrome which results in an enlarged spleen, further depleting white cells. So far his body is compensating for this but are there nutritional recommendations you would make to…
November 14, 2006 Dear Dr. Ettinger, It was a pleasure to talk to you personally yesterday. As I told you on the phone, my husband’s results from goji juice have been truly miraculous. Who would have thought that one of God’s natural berries that He created could do so much for a persons health and…
Q: Have there been reports of help with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, or pulmonary hypertension? I appreciate all the details of ingredients on your website. Also, anything on results with rheumatoid arthritis? I’m investigating Mangosteen and/or Goji for these conditions. I’ve read mangosteen can prevent atherosclerosis, but am wondering if can help with a-fib, cardiomyopathy and…
Q: Do the Goji berries contain oxalates? Or can you tell me the oxalate content. thank you A: Dear Sarah, I am unaware of whether or not goji berries contain oxalates. Most berries do contain a very tiny amount of oxalate/oxalic acid. Unless there is an allergy to oxalates, predisposition to kidney stones, chronic ulcers,…
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