Tinea Versicolor Treatment | Help!

QUESTION:
Hi Dr Ben!
Im writing you about your SAPROX product. I have been suffering with tinea versicolor for over 35 years. My entire upper torso is covered, as well as my groin area. I have tried everything on the market, the teatree oils, the lotrimin, Selsun, ORAL NIZORAL (totally worked my liver [...]

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Ear Infections | Alternatives to Antibiotics?

QUESTION:
Dr Ben,
Is there anything you can recommend to help treat children when they get an ear infection that would be an alternative to antibiotics?
Thank you.
Tracy
ANSWER:
Tracy -
I cannot offer treatment advice for ear infections as it is dangerous to do so. Ear infections may progress into severe conditions if improperly managed.
What I can do is provide [...]

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Muscle Tension | Options?

QUESTION:
I’m really intrigued about your natural toenail fungus soak–it’d be not only good for my feet but also just to sit still every day–could have a beer too!
anyway, I’m pretty healthy and strong except I have muscle tension. Im a feldenkrais teacher and so do some feldenkrais every day. I’ve always been [...]

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Neti Pot or Saline Rinse for Allergies?

QUESTION:
Hello,
Can someone please share with me the main difference between using a Neti-Pot (w/ Saline) and just rinsing the nasal mucosa with Saline? This is for a family member with Allergies. My thought is that the Neti-Pot is more thorough with the force of the irrigation (plus you can additional things), yet I’m not sure [...]

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Career in Holistic Medicine | What to do?

QUESTION:
Dr. Ben,
I am interested in many aspects of holistic medicine, and would like to pursue a career in the field. I’m not sure how far I want to delve, but I would definitely like to begin somewhere specific and build from that point. For instance, I want to become a master herbalist. [...]

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