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THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday June 17 1989 Page IS No proof aluminum cookware causes Alzheimers GOTT DEAR DR I a year old mother of two boys ages and 8 Since their births I experienced in migraines PMSrelated mental confusion and food allergies I ve tried Elavil Xanax Inderal and progesterone with limited relief Re cently two MDs recommended thy plus vitamins and herbs I am now nearly symptom free However the thyroid produces a bounding heartbeat that is under control with 12 and calcium injections Is this treatment off the wall DEAR READER Far be it from me to criticize unorthodox treatment that appears to be effective Howev I must say that the use of thyroid medicine in this situation is unusual In addition the use of B12 and to reduce your bounding heart beat is distinctly unconventional if the thyroid is the cause of your heart problem arid it could be if you are receiving too high a dose the amount of drug should be reduced A simple blood test will determine if you are getting excess thyroid in the medicine I won comment on the issue of vi tamins and herbs except to plead for caution most vitamins if taken in high doses will eventually produce severe toxic reactions While your treatment may not be off thewall I urge you to insist that your doctors carefully monitor your health while you are receiving this therapy DEAR DR GOTT Please comment on the use of aluminum cookware contributing to Alzheimer s disease DEAR READER There have been no scientific studies linking the use of aluminum to Alzheimer disease although some patients with this affliction have been shown to have excessive quantities of num in their brains I have no proof that environmental aluminum causes brain disorders however do caution my patients not to store or steep food especially acidic edibles in num utensils No one really knows whether the chemical reaction be tween certain foods and aluminum cookware may cause the release of tiny quantities of the mineral that could be hazardous I simply play ing it safe Cook but don t store in aluminum To give you more information re garding Alzheimer I am sending you a free copy of my Health Report Alzheimer s Disease Other readers who would like a copy should send 25 with their name and address to Box Cleveland OH 3369 Be sure to mention the title DEAR DR GOTT My boyfriend smokes pot and he just learned his company is going to start drug testing their employees How long does man stay in your system DEAR READER Some studies have shown that THC the active in gredient in marijuana is stored for years in fat containing tissue such as brain and testicles However be lieve that after several days of nence THC would not be detectable in blood samples analyzed by current methods DEAR DR Is it harmful to apply deodorantantiperspirant to ar other than underarms such as be tween and under the breasts DEAR READER You may safely apply these products to other body ar However remember that people are sometimes quite allergic to the compounds in deodorants as well as to the aluminum salts in rants So before you apply the sub stances to other areas make sure that they do not produce a rash in the usual locations WEDDING Elegant Catering for all occasions What makes a wedding elegant Let the Kentners trained consultants assist you with selections for your entire reception Chouse one or all ot our services m and match ac your needs Social Catering Ltd 62 Mill Street Georgetown 8730404 8466639 Wedding Invitations Wedding Announcements Matching Accessories SAVE 10 II you on Ihts Ad SHOP AT HOME Take our catalogue home and at your leisure G S OFFICE SUPPLIES SECRETARIAL SERVICES 348 Guelph St 2281 Hwy 7Delrex Georgetown Jaihta Let Us Help You Plan Special Day We have a complete selection of dresses for the bride desma and mother s of the de and groom To complete your look we of an extensive selection of KrirT bridal headpeces floral hair combs hats and dyeable shoes For A More Personalized Service Call For An Appointment 77 MAIN ST S downtown Georgetown 8731470 Brides to Be Come in And See We have the largest selection of Wed ding Supplies and offer you a DISCOUNT on ail your needs OSBORN6