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Jim Vigue

Ph.D. Holistic Medicine

Longwood, Florida

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Can I take anti-anxiety medication before finals or is it something you have to take regularly?

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Jim Vigue (Ph.D. Holistic Medicine) answered

I have found that L-Theanine and Gaba are very good at aiding pre test anxiety.

Q:

My BF is not always in the "mood" for sex. He gets OTC stimulant pills. Got his testostrone level checked and it's normal. Any suggestions?

4 ANSWERS

Jim Vigue (Ph.D. Holistic Medicine) answered

Well, usually it is the other way around since men have much higher testosterone levels than women. I have run into this before however.

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Is weight loss medication bad? I tried eating healthy & exercising but no luck. Any suggestions?

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Jim Vigue (Ph.D. Holistic Medicine) answered

I agree with Meg W. Find a good green coffee bean extract. I would also find a good omega-3 product with a high DHA content. We have had a l...

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What are the health risks of swallowing semen? I've also recently heard that women who swallow may exhibit lower rates of cancer.

2 ANSWERS

Jim Vigue (Ph.D. Holistic Medicine) answered

Yes, I have read the study on a reduction in breast cancer risks. There are also studies showing that it may reduce depression and improve m...

Killer Workload

Women with High Job Strain Have 40% Increased Risk of Heart Disease

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Jim Vigue (Ph.D. Holistic Medicine) commented

I find that high stress is a major complaint of women in the work force and even more pronounced during the menopause years. There are a num...

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Are there foods that boost your metabolism? Not just healthy/make you feel full, but actually boost the metabolism?

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Jim Vigue (Ph.D. Holistic Medicine) answered

I agree with omega-3s but I prefer a good high dose omega -3 supplement. We have had great success with this and we avoid all the impu...

Hoping This Buffet Has Green Tea

Green Tea Significantly Reduces Fat Absorption, Aids Weight Control

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Jim Vigue (Ph.D. Holistic Medicine) commented

Since it is sometimes difficult to have ten cups of tea a day I would recommend a good green tea extract with at least 500-750 mg. You take ...

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There's a history of breast cancer in my family. Are there any preventative measures I can take to decrease my risk, and how often should I get checked out?

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Jim Vigue (Ph.D. Holistic Medicine) answered

Invariably breast cancer victims have low levels of vitamin D. You should have a vitamin D blood test with your regular blood work or you co...

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