Are colon-cleansing products beneficial and safe to use?
A. Someone who is healthy does not need to “cleanse the colon.” This is only appropriate prior to a colonoscopy. The laxatives that are often used for so-called colon cleansing can be harsh. Used too frequently, they can damage the tissues of the colon or deplete the body of essential minerals. Q. I have a fungal infection under both big toes and remembered reading in your column about soaking feet in vinegar to get rid of it. Can you send me those directions again? The $149 nail polish prescribed by my doctor was NOT covered by insurance. A. Prescription drugs for nail fungus are pricey, whether it’s the liquid polish your doctor prescribed or pills. The oral medicine may also produce some scary side effects, such as liver problems. Home remedies may not be well tested, but hundreds of readers have found them helpful. You might try soaking your feet in a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water for 15 minutes daily. We have described many other inexpensive options, including Vi
