I have smoked for 15 years and drink quite alot of alcohol. I smoke canabis and that has been increasing in the last 4 years since travelling. I have recently returned from Asia where I smoked it constantly and heavily for the last 2 1/2 months. I also took ectasy quite alot in the last [...]
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2005Stretch marks on skin
Sunday, May 15th, 2005Hello Dr.Joshua. Maybe my question isnt an emergency type of question or life threatning, but I am trying to know something. My question is if its possible for young women in the age of 16-18 have stretch marks in the breast area and weist area without ever being pregnant or overweight, always maintaining the exact [...]
Continue readingZinc for Acne?
Thursday, April 21st, 2005C. asks about his son’s acne:
Hello, I have a 17 year old son and I would like him to begin taking a daily dose of 50mg of zinc to combat his acne. Will this be safe? Is there any long term effects?
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Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
I am personally skeptical about nutritional supplements. I believe the RDA’s [...]