Dear Dr. Cutler,

I’ve read info on EDTA oral chelation and products that help balance pH levels in the body, and I’ve been taking an oral chelation supplement for several days now.  My question is about possible "synergism" or "polypharmacy"…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

A friend of mine told me the other day that her grandson uses chasteberry to help with his acne problem. Is this really a benefit of chasteberry? And what other uses does it have?

—Edith T.

Dear…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

I’m 51-years-old and have been an insulin-dependent diabetic for more than 30 years. After my slightly older sister and my kid brother passed away within 11 months of each other, I developed concerns about my heart health…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

Although I’ve never had a heart attack, I am looking for ways to help ensure that I never do. You have recommended L-Arginine supplemented with vitamins C and E as a preventative measure. Can you be more…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

I’m concerned that you keep talking about spiritual issues as I’m interested in health issues only. I also have my own beliefs and I don’t agree with what you’re saying—and I’m sure there are other readers who…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

I am 69-years-old and both my wife and I suffer a great deal from joint pain, which seems especially bad during the cold winter months. We hate taking so many prescription medicines to try to control the…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

I’ve heard a great deal about essential oils and have read that they should be diluted in some type of carrier oil. But I’m not sure what a carrier oil is or which ones to use. I’ve…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

My New Year’s resolution is to find some way to protect and improve my skin. Although I’m a woman in my late 40s, the condition of my skin makes me look like I’m in my early 60s.…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

There seems to be a lot of talk about the “super foods” that can do wonderful things for a person’s health. Now I’m quite curious about what qualities make a food item a super food and I…

Dear Dr. Cutler,

I’m a 60-year-old man with a great deal of fat around my waist. From what I’ve read, I’m wondering if I have metabolic syndrome, but I’m not completely clear on what the condition entails. Could you tell…