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THE DOCTOR
(The 
information provided in these pages is for educational purposes only. It should 
not be considered as medical advice. It is supplied to help you make informed 
decisions. Please consult with your health practitioner before considering undertaking 
any course of treatment.)
 

If you have any questions 
please ask
 
O.M. asks about vertebral discs and low back pain.
 
Colin asks about low back pain in spondylolithesis 
G.T. 
asks, "What is the most effective way to use St. Johnswort 
for depression?" 
M.G. 
asks if St. Johnswort is an MAOI? (mono amine oxidase inhibitor), 
and, more particularly, if there is any danger taking it with drugs and substances 
that react adversely with MAOIs. 
M.J. 
asks, "My periods are very irregular. What can I do...?" 

S.L. 
asks, "What’s all this about Zinc?"
WWN 
asks about Ragweed season. 
Raven 
asks if Milk Thistle can be used during chemotherapy. 

J. 
asks what it means if your finger nails have no "moons" 

Several 
people have asked me about natural remedies for male 
potency 
A 
dialogue on Food Sensitivities: 
Gale 
asks about ulcers. 
Robert 
asks about Rheumatoid Arthritis 
D.P. 
asks about the meaning of symptoms, about deep emotional 
pain, and offers a testimonial. 
W.L. 
asks about epilepsy after trauma. 
F.F. 
asks about back pain following trauma. 

M.S. 
asks about the use of melatonin. 
M.S. 
asks about lysine as a treatment for cold sores. 

S.S. 
asks about allergies, asthma and anaphylaxis. 
N.F. 
asks about the diagnosis and treatment of candida. 

D.C. 
asks about alternative treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). 

Dr. 
Y.D. asks, "How do you treat patients with Chronic Pain 
Syndrome? 
T.C. 
asks about infections of the fingernails. 
(The 
information provided in these pages is for educational purposes only. It should 
not be considered as medical advice. It is supplied to help you make informed 
decisions. Please consult with your health practitioner before considering undertaking 
any course of treatment.)
 
some 
of these questions take a while to answer
and involve a lot of work. I am not 
averse
to receiving donations. You might send 
personal cheques to our mailing 
address.
Dr. Norman Allan, 2 College St. suite 305,
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 
1K3, Canada
  email:normanallandr@yahoo.ca