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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m interested in consuming dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). I’ve read it will destroy the root of cancer and hasten the healing of broken bones, ligaments and strained muscles. My question is whether it is OK to consume the suggested amount of DMSO? My aortic valve was replaced with a mechanical valve three years ago. After 12 months of follow-up exams, I was informed that the valve had sealed perfectly and was told to enjoy life. –– W.H. ANSWER: DMSO is indicated by the Food and Drug Administration for the symptomatic relief of interstitial cystitis, a chronic and ...

Steven K. ‘Dewey’ Baker

Steven K. “Dewey” Baker, 72, of rural Beaver Springs passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born Nov. 7, 1952 in Lewistown, a son of Edna M. (Snook) Baker and the late Gordon K. Baker. Dewey was a graduate of West Snyder High School ...

Always getting testy about takeout

Dear Annie: Both my adult daughter and her husband are employed. Since they do not cook, when my husband and I visit them, which is approximately four times a year, they send out for food and ask us to pay our share of the bill, or, on occasion, she will use my credit card to pay for the whole bill. When we go out to eat at a restaurant, I always pick up the check, which I feel is almost expected on their part. Am I asking for too much by wanting them to entertain us when we visit them, as I have done for the past 20 years when they visit us? –– Lunch With a Bill Dear Lunch With ...

Probiotics may restore good gut bacteria

DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote that you do not recommend probiotics in healthy people. I am a 78-year-old male who, three years ago, underwent an esophagectomy to remove my esophagus and part of my stomach because of cancer. I was put on 30 mg of pantoprazole, which was later increased to 40 mg. I’ve read that prolonged use of this medicine isn’t recommended. My understanding is that this medicine is used to reduce the chance of acid reflux. I have read that it also kills bacteria (both bad and good) in the stomach. I asked my primary care physician about this and if she was OK ...

Making a modified fudge recipe without nuts

Dear Heloise: Recently, you printed two easy and delicious fudge recipes. Both had nuts in the ingredients. For those of us who don’t or can’t eat nuts, do the proportions of liquid ingredients in the recipes have to be adjusted so that the fudge won’t be too loose? –– Linda H., via email Linda, nothing else in the recipe changes, so please don’t worry about removing the nuts as ingredients. Even without the nuts, the proportions of the liquid used should stay the same. –– Heloise Send a great hint to: Heloise@Heloise.com Dear Heloise: My grandfather was a painter ...

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