DEAR DR. BLONZ: I would appreciate your thoughts on the discussion about aluminum foil that occurred at a recent dinner event. There was acknowledgment of its many uses and the plus that it is recycla... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: With increasing weather and power emergencies, I have been keeping an emergency supply of food that needs to be rotated periodically. I prefer having foods that we use regularly rather... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I found an unopened pint of ice cream in my freezer that had been buried for about a year. I was disappointed to see that it had ice crystals, just like another container I had opened ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have tried intermittent fasting, but I want to know your thoughts on going on a multi-day complete fast for energy, cellular renewal, detoxification and immune system strength. Water... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have been focusing on whole foods and reducing my consumption of processed fats in my diet, as well as that of my family. I do want to address the diets of my children, aged 9 and 14... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: What is known about how our digestive system can renew itself? Can materials normally eliminated end up stuck for several months and cause various problems? There are "cleanse" service... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I was concerned to hear that some meat manufacturers and stores inject their meats and poultry with water and other substances to increase their weight for sale. This seems a bit sneak... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I would like clarification about cancers and the difference between a mutagen and a carcinogen. I am inquiring about any connection between liquid smoke flavoring and the risk of cance... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is there a way to lessen or control the diuretic effects of alcohol on the body? On the rare occasion that I have drinks with friends, I am then up all night urinating, which takes all... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: What you eat is obviously involved with gas in the intestines, but it seems to remain a problem no matter what I try. I once went to a specialist in natural medicine and tried various ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Some time ago, I became interested in assuring myself an adequate supply of soluble and insoluble fiber. I bought reasonable quantities of oat bran, wheat bran, wheat germ, flaxseed an... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Are arginine and L-arginine the same thing? What does the "L" stand for? I have also seen it on other amino acids, such as ornithine, but it is often missing in discussions. While I ta... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: What are your thoughts about the use of oregano oil as a dietary supplement? One of my flight attendant colleagues uses it every day and has good feelings about it, although she could ... more