vitamin deficiency

Meds or alternatives for hand tremors?

September 22, 2010 By Dr. Gott

DEAR DR. GOTT: Can you tell me if there is a safe and effective home remedy for hand tremors? My father is 69 years old and has stopped going to his doctor for his monthly B12 shots, which were given to reduce his hand tremors. I advised him to try drinking six to eight ounces of warm sage tea up to three times a day, but can you recommend something else that will work for him?

DEAR READER: While there is a genetic tendency, no one knows why tremors exist; however, they represent an abnormal communication between specific areas of the brain.
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Filed Under: Daily Column, Leading Letter Tagged With: b12, b50, benign essential tremor, grape seed extract, hand tremor, vitamin B, vitamin b50, vitamin deficiency

Ridged nails have many causes

July 7, 2010 By Dr. Gott

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have horizontal ripples, bumps and concaves on my index-finger nail and thumbnail. My index finger has had the problem for years, the thumbnail for about six weeks. And other nails have been changing. I’ve gone to too many doctors to count, and there are still no visible changes or solutions. Any inkling would be appreciated.

DEAR READER: Ridged nails are often an indication of a vitamin or mineral deficiency, poor diet, the aging process or a loss of moisture. Shortages of A, B, iron, protein and calcium are commonly detected. Horizontal ridges have been linked to heart conditions, diabetes, kidney disorders and respiratory disease.
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Filed Under: Daily Column Tagged With: brittle nails, ridged nails, vitamin deficiency, weak nails

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Meds or alternatives for hand tremors?

Ridged nails have many causes

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