Does It Work?http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/2011-11-02T16:20:25ZSquarespacehttp://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/does-milk-thistle-really-cleanse-blood.htmlLisa Barger2009-08-24T15:09:53Z2009-08-24T15:09:53Z

Does milk thistle really cleanse your blood?”

No, milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, won’t actually “cleanse” your blood but it seems to support the health of the organ that does—your liver. ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/propolis-for-heat-stroke.htmlLisa Barger2009-08-20T11:00:38Z2009-08-20T11:00:38Z

“Can taking bee propolis really protect you from heat stroke and would you recommend it for kids in sports?”

Propolis might offer some protection, at least in theory. ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/is-black-tea-good-for-you.htmlLisa Barger2009-08-19T11:00:56Z2009-08-19T11:00:56Z

“I know everybody’s talking about green tea but what about black tea? Does it have any health benefits?”

Yes, it does, and for people who just can’t develop a taste for the green stuff, black tea is absolutely a healthy alternative ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/arnica-for-pain.htmlLisa Barger2009-08-18T20:44:49Z2009-08-18T20:44:49Z

“Does arnica gel actually work for pain and if it does, is it true you shouldn’t use it on raw skin?”

Gels and creams made with arnica, which is known botanically as Arnica montana, may actually help reduce some types of pain, especially if the pain is associated with (or caused by) inflammation. ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/chewing-more-to-lose-weight.htmlLisa Barger2009-07-21T13:54:46Z2009-07-21T13:54:46Z

“Does chewing your food more really help you lose weight?”

Actually, it seems to. To be more correct, chewing your food slowly seems to make you feel fuller with less food. ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/ascorbic-acid-flush.htmlLisa Barger2009-07-20T11:33:55Z2009-07-20T11:33:55Z

“Does flushing your body with vitamin C really detox you?”

No, it doesn’t. As you’ll see, the diarrhea you get from large doses of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) isn’t “detoxing” you at all. It’s simply your body’s way of getting rid of too much of an otherwise vital nutrient. ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/white-willow-bark-for-back-pain.htmlLisa Barger2009-06-24T21:28:22Z2009-06-24T21:28:22Z

“My neighbor told me to try white willow bark for my back. Does white willow bark really work for back pain?”

For some people, it might give some relief from back pain but it’s important to remember that the chemical that makes white willow an effective pain killer is really just a very crude form of aspirin. ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/raw-meat-diet.htmlLisa Barger2009-06-14T15:02:14Z2009-06-14T15:02:14Z

“Did you see the guy with the raw meat diet on TV the other day? Do you think it actually works?”

No, I didn’t see it but I understand it made quite a stir on the television show “The Doctors” when the segment on the so-called “raw meat diet” was aired. ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/ear-stapling-for-weight-loss.htmlLisa Barger2009-06-09T19:59:21Z2009-06-09T19:59:21Z

“Can you really lose weight by stapling your ears?”

Possibly. A 2003 study of fewer than a two dozen women found that ear stapling did increase the amount of weight lost. ]]>

http://www.lisabarger.com/does-it-work/tween-diet-drink.htmlLisa Barger2009-06-05T14:32:09Z2009-06-05T14:32:09Z

“Is there really a drink on the market that can make you feel fuller longer? If there is, where do you buy it?”

It’s not on the market yet, but it may be soon. ]]>