Herbs for fibroids and grape juice heart hint
Reader asks if herbs like cinnamon rhubarb and sargas sum can treat fibroids. Dr Gott says no scientific support and recommends gynecologist exams as fibroids often require no therapy unless bleeding or growth occurs. Purple grape juice may offer a mild anti clotting effect but findings are preliminary.
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DR. Gott
DR Gott
American College of Cardiology
Extension Homemakers Clubs News Update and Activities
News from the National and Frederick County Extension Homemakers Clubs highlights outreach via FCE projects and TV violence actions. It covers Kids First directory, grants from the National FCE Foundation, new national memberships, Team Nutrition lessons, and local events at 4-H Camp Center and the Great Frederick Fair with demonstrations.
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FCE
Nafce.org
National Association For Family and Community Education
Frederick County
Family Choice
Citizens Task Force
White House
Clinton
Federal Communications Commission
Kids Firsts
Coalition For Quality Children's Media
P.O
Kansas City
National
FCE Foundation
Eurath Ann Selckmann
USDA
Wheatland
Board of Directors
Frederick Fair
Human touch helps heal loneliness in nursing homes
Readers discuss the value of small acts of kindness toward elderly residents. Brent Nettle urges the recipient to meet the resident in person, while a caregiver from La Cañada cautions against revealing patients’ identities and advises sending flowers to the facility for discreet delivery.
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Abby
Oklahoma
Perps
Brenth Nettle
San Francisco
MR. Nettle
LA Canada
Calif
Reconditioning a 72-year-old mother after knee surgery
A frustrated daughter seeks steps to re engage her widowed mother who after moving from Florida to Indiana became a shut in following knee surgery. The plan suggests contacting senior centers, the area agency on aging, and lifelong learning programs to promote activities and companionship, while acknowledging the challenge of breaking her self imposed isolation.
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Florida
Indiana
Aiead
Senior Citizens Council
Area Agency On Aging, Continuing Education Program Office
Teen Confessions and Advice Column Debates Truths
A teen questions paternity and dating dynamics after an 18 year old girlfriend announces pregnancy. Dr Wallace advises honesty with parents and Elizabeth, and legal guidance. Another reader seeks guidance on pressuring a cautious relationship with Joshua, with guidance to slow down and enjoy dating if mutual feelings exist. A third asks why a friend lies about horses, with advice that low self esteem drives fibbing and to show support without judgment.
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DR. Wallace
Elizabeth
Andrew
Detroit
Wallace
Joshua
Sandy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Texas
Amy
West Palm Beach
Fla
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