Katherine Lik is a naturopath at the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern. She joins us on Wednesday, Jan. 25 on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to discuss natural remedies for side effects patients face while dealing with conventional medical treatments. Got any questions for her? Ask them below. Please also join us for a live web chat during and after the segment.
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Bone loss
Since the commonly prescribed medications, Boniva and Fosamax have side effects that I experienced (acid reflux)and the efficacy of the drugs has been in doubt anyway. The drugs maintain old bone which not only masks the bone density problem, but causes weakness and fractures......Do you have any alternatives therapies to recommend regarding bone loss in women? Btw I am on BHRT.
bone loss
Yes, read Lara Pizzorno's 2011 fabulous book:Your Bones: How You Can Prevent Osteoporsis and Have Stong Bones for Life Naturally. It's really fabulous.
Carbs!
My mom and I are current patients with Dr. Lik and I'm having a hard time with the carb cravings! Any recommendations to stop the cravings due to stress?
joint inflammation
Any recommendations on foods to avoid- or foods to seek out - for those who suffer with inflammation of joints? Thanks!
Lupus
Do you treat lupus patients? If so, how?
finding a naturopathic (sp?)doctor
How should I go about finding a competent natureopathic doctor? Sorry if I misspelled the word.
Protandim
I have lately heard more than one person talk about the "anti-aging" and other benefits (reversing MS) of Protandim. I am reading too many conflicting reports. What do you know about the research?
Hot Flashes
I have always heard that eating sweets and chocolates may intensify hot flashes and the limiting of sweets and chocolates in the diet reduces hot flashes. Reaction?
Pain meds, Percocet, Norco, & Dilaudid
I have autoimmune mixed-connective tissue disease and I'm on alot of meds, including Percocet, Norco, & Dilaudid.
Help!
menopause and depression
Experiencing the beginning of menopause. Having some real issues with depression. Currently taking prozac, but it doesn't seem to be working well. Any natural substances or vitamins that I may try??
Diabetic Neuropathy
What are the best supplements to help combat diabetic neuropathy?
Systemic lupus
A close friend of mine (58, female) suffers from advanced and debilitating systemic lupus. She went on Benlysta last spring, and is also on methotrexate and other drugs. My question: To what extent can naturopathic medicine have a beneficial impact on the symptoms (great deal of constant pain) and the actual disease (a serious threat to major organs) of this awful disease?
High blood pressure
Hello, I have had High Blood Pressure for a few years and I am currently taking an ACE inhibitor and diuretic medications. I would like to get away from these medicines and see if there is some life style change I can adapt that would control my problem. How do I apply for an analysis at the Raby Institute?
Peter
breast cancer
Dr. Lik, you mentioned on the program that breast cancer is largely life-style related. Could you please explain how this is so. Thank you.
Total knee replacement
5 months post-surgery I am still having problems with walking after sitting and flexion.I am uncomfortable and have difficulty bending my knee. I am pursuing Somatic education and am wondering if naturopathic medicine possibly help me recover from this surgery.
Liver disfunction as a result of colon cancer metastasis...
My mother was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in Nov. '08 and has had all the standard therapies from chemotherapy to surgery and radiation. The metastatic disease has progressed and a tumor is present at the hepatic artery in the liver. The liver disfunction has caused fluid to build up in her abdomen. She has had several drainage sessions. Are there natural remedies herbal, etc that might improve her condition? I have given her "milk thistle" in the past which seemed to improve her liver function. In addition I have discovered the benefits of "cimetidine" which is an over the counter ant-acid pill. The recommended dose is 800mg/day at 400mg twice a day. Apparently this has had success in the past for someone with metasatic cancer. Anyway, what if anything else can we do? She is on diuretics which doesn't seem to reduce the fluid build up. Anything you can offer us would be greatly appreciated.
Osteo arthritis
Good evening,
I have suffered from osteo arthritis for many years, I had a kne replacement last winter but I suffer a lot, knees, thighs, hips, back. I have tried a lot of pain killers. Noting really works. Do you think I could make an appointment with you and you could help me start a regime which could help me. Thank you, I hope to meet you.
Psoriasis, Migraines, topical inflammation
I have suffered with psoriasis for years and nothing seems to work long term. It is accompanied by topical (superficial) inflammation. Is there anything that would work? I also suffer with severe migraines. Homeopathic remedies do not work for either of these maladies. Is there anything you can recommend? Thank you.
Erbitux - controlling side effects
Hi Katherine, This is Carol Lydecker. Just saw you on WTTW. You were wonderful. I'll be making an appt w you soon. Cancer reared it's ugly head again and doctor is recommending Eurbitux. I'll need to regroup on what to do to keep me as healthy as possible during treatment. Any quick suggestions? I haven't started yet but will soon.
What you do is so important and I hope many people decide to get healthy with your support. See you soon. Carol
Dementia
Are you familiar with the use of coconut oil for various ailments--read MAry Newport book on success with her husband and Alzheimer's. Any ideas?
Thanks
Katherine Lik
Katherine answered a ton of questions during our live web chat. Sorry if we didn't get to yours! Read the replay here for answers: http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2012/01/25/katherine-lik-integrative-medicine
hormonal jmbalance with adrenal issues
I am a65y/o retired R.N. with unsolved issues even after work-ups in adrenal enlargement & hormonal imbalance. I long have sought a good dr.in nat as Ialso am fighting issues of cad and hep c can you help?
arthritis
what do you think of the Osteo Relief Institute of Chicago and their Hyalgan therapy?
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