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Does Alcohol Fit With A Whole Foods Plant Based Diet?  I was wondering if you can drink beer, wine, and hard liquors.

Do they fit in this diet anywhere?

Michelle says: Hi Matt, in my opinion, alcoholic ...

Egg Replacer 
In your recipe of the month, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies , you mention "egg replacer." Can you please be more specific or name a brand name that you use?...

Natural Remedies For Bladder And Yeast Infections  Hi,

What are some good natural remedies or recipes to get rid of and prevent bladder and yeast infections?

I just got those recently. I have been ...

Is Animal Fat Really That Harmful?   I always try as much as possible to eliminate and avoid animal fat in my meals, such as that come together in pork or chicken meat. Does it really matter ...

Flaxseed Versus Fish Oil?  Is it okay to eat flaxseed and take fish oil? Or would there be too much omega 3 doing this?

Michelle says: It all depends on how much of each you ...

What Is Vitamin B17?  Is it true that Vitamin B17 is a very powerful
vitamin? Where can I find it and what is it important for?

Michelle says: Hi Richard,

Vitamin B17 ...

Sciatica Nerve Pain  How can I get rid of sciatica nerve pain for good?

Michelle says: Hi Laurie, sorry to hear that you've got sciatica nerve pain. Whether you can get ...

Olive Oil For Cooking?   Hi, Michelle!

I love your website! Thank you for all of the helpful advice, especially for someone like me who is attempting an all plants based diet!...

Is Frybread Unhealthy?  I recently saw your website and I must admit, I'm amazed! I didn't know I was destroying my body....

Thanks for the info you posted on your website....

How To Fade Spots On Skin?  I have spots on my skin. What is a natural remedy? It was very bad but it has improved....

Michelle says: A great natural remedy for spots on the ...

Best Time To Take Fiber, Charcoal, and Supplements?  Should you avoid taking fiber with other supplements? What is the best time to take the charcoal, vitamins, and other supplements?

Michelle says: Hi ...

Does using a microwave oven compromise nutrition?  How is nutrition compromised when 1) microwaving vegetables and 2) using parboiled rice?

I'm a dayhome provider and a mother who doesn't have a lot ...

How To Stop Using Laxatives?  I have IBS with constipation for years. I have now become addicted to Ducolax which is now causing me trapped gas if not used. I want a natural way to ...

Natural Remedies For Cystic Acne  I just started within the last year, to eat more organic, whole foods. At the same time ridding my house of toxic chemicals and using natural remedies ...

What Should I Eat For Healthy Body Building?  I am 18 year old and weigh 65 kgs. I am quit a skinny boy....

I don't have abs (I'm focusing more on that now), but my upper body is quite big. All ...

Bloating With Plant-Based Diet?  I've been flirting with a vegan diet and tripled my plant intake over the last 3-4 weeks.

Since then I've noticed severe bloating (my husband says ...

Immunizations  Hello there :)

I am one who does not like or want immunizations. The last time I had them was in 2004. Do you happen to know what I can do as far as ...

Are There Any Natural Remedies for Sciatica?  What are some natural home remedies for sciatica? Thanks!

Michelle says: Here are some natural remedies that may help with sciatica.

However,...

Acai Berry Diet - Does It Work?  I really wanted to know if this stuff (the acai berry diet) works. I have heard so much and I kinda wanna try it. I need your feedback....

Michelle ...

Artificial Sweeteners (Truvia) and Round Up  Currently we use truvia as an artificial sweetener. Is this healthy? Are there any healthy sweeteners?

Also, my husband is trying to grow an organic ...

H Pylori, chronically inflamed stomach lining and extreme malabsorption  Hi, I'm suffering from H pylori infection and resulting ulcer from a long time. A worse problem is extreme malabsorption, followed by extreme weight loss ...

Starting baby on Solids  I have a 5 1/2 month old who I plan to start on solids in a few weeks. What are some healthy 1st foods to try? Are there any traditionally used baby foods ...

Is It Okay To Mix Oils?  Is it OK to mix olive oil and flax seed oil together to take with food or juice? And how much oil to be taken in a day?

Thanks a lot in advance...

Sashakam
...

Healthy Breakfast Ideas  I'm a type 2 diabetic but I have very good control and no longer take meds. I just eat a good diet. I've been eating 2 meals a day for 4 weeks now and ...

Best Sugar Substitute?  What is the best sugar substitute?

Michelle says: That's a very good question. There are a lot of different sugar substitutes available these days....

Best Way To Lose Weight?  Hi Michelle,

I want to lose weight. I weigh 260 pounds, am 5'3" and am African American. I do not have a lot of money, but, I was reading what you wrote,...

More Info Please On The Benefits Of Sunlight  Hi!

Thank you for the article on the benefits of sunlight . I am really interested in learning more about the research that you mentioned here.

Can ...

Controlling Blood Pressure  Hi Michelle,

I love your website, so glad I came across it. Thanks for all the great advice.

I am wondering, what is the best way to control blood ...

Plant Based Diet For Premature Ovarian Failure  Hi Michelle,

I'm 24 years old and am thinking of easing into a plant based diet for health reasons. A year ago I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian ...

Fresh Air  Hi Michelle,

You may find this strange but our local hospital seems to oppose fresh air. I told the nurse on duty that I wish to go outside but she ...

Food Sensitivities  What to do with food sensitivities? I'm trying to figure out how to combine foods right but am sensitive to so many different vegetables and fruits.... Not ...

Shelf Life Of Blackstrap Molasses  How long after the recommended "use by date" is black strap molasses good for. The jar has has not yet been opened.

Thanks!

Michelle says: Hmm,...

Animal fat  I always try as much as possible to avoid or eliminate animal fat in my meals, such as that come with chicken meat or pork. Is this really necessary? Or ...

Allergy Like Symptoms  I have symptoms that appear to be allergies even after allergy season is long gone. I don't own any pets, and I have the problem everywhere I go.

Michelle ...

B12  Hello Michelle,

As a vegetarian, do you worry about where the B12 in that supplement came from?

Michelle says: Not really because whenever I buy ...

PVC And Polyester Blinds?  I just purchased some blinds, however the odor was intense! Is this odor dangerous? Will it subside? I'm worried. If its high in chemicals, what can I ...

Whey Protein And Cirrhotic Liver  My father has had an h-graft liver by-pass where about 80% of the blood that would normally go through the liver is bypassed. This was done to relieve ...

Dangers of MSG  Would it be possible for you to refer to the proof/studies/science for the claims you make that MSG is linked to cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease, seizures,...

Contrast Showers  Hi, I'm a diabetic who recently started powerlifting. I discovered this method to reduce soreness by using contrast showers. You warn diabetics not to ...

Eggs For Vegetarians?  Hi,

I am an avid reader for your blog. Thank you for all the wonderful advice in natural and healthy living.

My question is this: I want to become ...

Carob and High Cholesterol Levels  Hi, is carob okay for me as I have a very high cholesterol level?

Thanks,

Susan

Michelle says: Hi Susan,

Sorry to hear that you are experiencing ...

Natural Ways To Regenerate Teeth?  Hey Michelle,

I have some questions about natural ways to regenerate teeth. I recently discovered your site and I've been blown away with a lot of the ...

What To Do With Old Flax Seed Oil?  It was so expensive.... But it expired. Has been sitting in my mudroom unrefrigerated. How shall I dispose of it? Is it good for plants, fingernails,...

Natural Organic Hair Products?  I was wondering what kind of organic hair products are out there? I've read about how a lot of shampoos are stripping my hair of natural oils and minerals ...

What Foods To Eat For Healthy Skin?  What are the best foods with the best vitamins to eat for a healthy skin?

Michelle says: Great question Korede!

The absolute best foods for your ...

Acne!  Hi! Well to the point, I use to have really bad acne and I went to a dermatologist and they prescribed antibiotics, topical cream, and birth control all ...

Junk Food Cravings  Hi Michelle

Thank you for creating your website - it is very useful.

I am transitioning to two meals a day - breakfast in the morning and dinner ...

How To Build A Healthier Lifestyle?  Hello Michelle!

I came across your site as I was doing my research paper on obesity. I really want to build a healthier lifestyle but I don't really ...

Allergic to BHA, Now What?  I just found out that I am allergic to BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole). I went shopping last week to find this preservative in food products which I assumed ...

Natural Remedies for Joint Inflamation, Swelling, and Stiffness in Knees  What is a natural remedy for knee/joint pain?

Michelle says: Hi Edna,

Do you know what is causing your knee or joint pain? Is it because of an ...

How Do Habits Affect Your Life?  What kind of habits can have an effect on peoples lives?

Michelle says: In my opinion, every single habit that you have will affect your life in one ...

Kids And Flax Oil  My kids are 3 and 7. Their family history include asthma and eczema. They do not have asthma. One has eczema. They can not swallow pills yet but I want ...

How To Get The Most Energy From My Food?  Hello, I have been realizing lately the value of life energy. I also understood that this should mainly be coming from food. I even quit smoking and cola ...

Aspartame Foods  Can you please give me 3 examples of aspartame foods? Thanks!



Michelle says: Three aspartame containing foods that come to mind are sugar ...

Natural Help For Bipolar Disorder  Has bipolar ever been treated with natural remedies, and what is its effectiveness?

Michelle says: I believe there are natural remedies for every ...

Question About Charcoal  Can you please show some examples of activated charcoal?

Michelle says: Hi Kiko, if you are interested to see what activated charcoal looks like, there'...

Breakfast and Dinner Menu Ideas  Hello Michelle,

Can you please provide some ideas or point me to where I can get menu ideas for breakfast and dinner that are lacto-ovo vegetarian related?...

Eating to Heal Cancer  My son of 30 years has found out he has Nodular Hodgkin Lymphocyte predominate. They say he is incurable. He eats awful and was wondering...if the alkaline ...

Thyroid problems  How do you eat breakfast if you have to take thyroid med's? The directions say to take first thing in the morning, and wait an hour before you eat! I work ...

Is 100 Percent Juice Good For You?  Is 100% juice good for you? Tropicana orange juice claims that it is high in calcium and in vitamin D. When I went to the list of unhealthy foods, it said ...

Sodium Nitrite  Is sodium nitrite in foods unhealthy for me?

Michelle says: Sodium nitrite would definitely be classified as an unhealthy food additive.

You’ll ...

Will Sunlight Kill Bacteria In Shoes?  I have heard some news stories lately that you should throw away sandals and other shoes like sneakers that are more than a year old because they may be ...

Avoiding Sunburn  Hi,

I heard that you are more likely to be sunburned if you are lacking some vitamin or nutrient, but I can't remember which one exactly. Is this true?...

GM (Genetically Modified) Foods  Is GM meat in any way unhealthy to humans?

Michelle says: Great question Shasta. In my opinion, GM (genetically modified) meat is not a healthy choice....

Help For A Fatty Liver  I really like your website! Lots of great info!

Got a question...what's good food/vitamins and minerals for cleaning out fatty liver?

You can bill ...

How Many Hours Of Sleep Do You Need?  How many hours should you sleep a night?

Michelle says: The amount of sleep you need each night really depends on how old you are...

* Newborn ...

Thanks For The Breakfast Advice  Thank you Michelle for your answer to my question about breakfast.

You are 100% correct seeing that I'm going to be practicing jujitsu and working ...

Lead Poisoning  How can you find out if you have lead poisoning?

Michelle says: There are many symptoms associated with lead poisoning.

Here are the general ...

Acai And Breastfeeding  Do you know if acai is safe while breastfeeding my baby?

Michelle says: Congratulations on your little one! Babies are such a blessing!

Whether ...