What is the best thing to do for daily, frustrating, embarrassing gas?
A. A record of what you eat and how your gut responds might be helpful in pinpointing whether you are reacting to a specific food. Some people find that milk and dairy products cause them distress. Others have trouble with foods like bagels or pretzels. Once you identify a likely culprit, avoiding it should tell you if you were correct. Another reader found a simple solution: “Activia yogurt is excellent in stopping flatus. One small carton a day stopped most of the problem.” Activia contains probiotics (good germs) that can aid digestion. Q. I think I remember reading about some simple remedies for nail fungus in your column. At the time, I didn’t need the information, but now my toenails are discolored and ugly. They want to remove the nails, but that sounds scary. Now that it is spring, I want to wear sandals, but the fungus is unsightly. What can you suggest? A. A physician can prescribe oral antifungal medicine such as Lamisil or Sporanox. These drugs are very pricey and have some
