For the residents of Patchogue and West Babylon, going to the dentist is still a friendly, personal experience, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Clifford Brown and the Babylon Dental Care team. Dr. Brown started his practice nearly 40 years ago with two team members and a single office. Today […]
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Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Precautions
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Spirulina is a blue-green algae from the genus Arthrospira (“arthro” roughly meaning “joint,” and “spira” meaning “spiral”). It’s been used by the Aztecs in Mexico and by people living in the Lake Chad area in Africa for centuries. Spirulina’s usually cultivated from bodies of water like lakes or farmed in […]
Dear Doctor: Vitamin supplements cause painful side effects. Can I get enough vitamins from food?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 62-year-old female. After about two weeks (sometimes less) of taking water-soluble vitamin supplements, I experience severe abdominal discomfort or a burning sensation. It feels like I either have a UTI or a vaginal infection. I also experienced the same symptoms taking collagen. It doesn’t […]