Misdiagnosed chronic fatigue prompts cautions on detox
Reader seeks guidance after daughter's label toxic liver. Doctor warns toxic liver is meaningless, warns against activated charcoal and chelation, urges gastroenterologist or internist review, repeat testing, consider Lyme disease.
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Aging parents report card idea for family care
A reader suggests grading aging parents like a school report four times yearly. Track physical, mental, social, and emotional health, involve relatives, and use grades to trigger remedial steps before problems worsen.
Dear Abby readers argue over mothers in war and manners
A reader claims mothers with young children should not be sent to combat. Abby notes service members volunteer and can face duty. A second reader vents about being addressed informally by a dental assistant, and Abby advises polite correction and, if needed, changing dentists. A closing note from Abby offers encouragement.
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Teen phone time debate sparks teen guest writers
Nancy of Greenville Mississippi seeks change to a 20 minute per day limit. Guest writers Julie Oceanside California and Tomas McAllen Texas share practical tips and support for negotiating extra time.
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