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In this cold and wet and dreary weather, I have been sleeping too much, and it is becoming a bad habit. Physically, it feels nearly impossible to avoid curling up under the covers for a toasty nap every day. Suggestions?

Do you feel that you get enough sleep? Is is possible that you get too much sleep? Sleep disturbances can be symptomatic of other conditions like clinical depression or anxiety.

I have heard that using Omega 3, 6 and 9 is better and more complete than just using Omega 3 supplements. Have you heard this? I see Omega 3 supplements a lot, but not the other two. What do you think of this?

My husband has been using a scoop for the dog food that he thought was actually one cupful. Turns out it is a cup and a half! The dogs have been getting 50 percent more food than they should be! Looks like we need a New Year's weight-loss resolution for them too this year!

I have read that women's cosmetics contain a surprisingly large amount of chemical toxins. Do you believe this? Have you ever tried any of the organic and natural cosmetics offered in health food stores?

What is the healthiest thing that you do for yourself? What benefits do you get from doing this thing? On the flip side, what is the unhealthiest thing you do, and what issues has it created for you?

How did you get interested in herbs and natural remedies? For me, it was my grandmother who refused to go to a doctor because she had an effective remedy for just about any malady you can think of.

I don't think it is actually precisely known what causes hot flashes, is it? I sure wish researchers would figure it out, because mine are making me crazy!

Does anyone happen to know if green tea has less caffeine than black tea? I have heard this before. Is it true, or a misnomer?

Can anyone recommend an herb or two that will grow well in low light conditions? I have spot in mind on the north side of my house where I would like to plant some herbs as ground cover.

I am just curious as to what the attraction is for people who like to make soap. It is not something that has ever really interested me, but I know that some people really enjoy doing it.

My dear old female Chesapeake Bay Retriever is beginning to show her age. She has always been quite the athlete, but she seems pretty stiff these days. Do you know of any good natural remedies for arthritis in dogs?

What diseases tend to run in your family? Do you show any signs of developing the diseases? What steps do you take to try to prevent the disease from expressing itself in you?

I have been doing a lot of reading about "estrogen dominance" in recent months. I wish I had known about this very common condition 15 years ago, as it is the source of a large percentage of "female" health issues.

When people discuss the need to detoxify the body, what sorts of toxins are of concern? Are there particular toxins that find their way into particular parts of the body?

Do you feel you have developed any unhealthy habits in this last year? I have been too sedentary, so I am resolving to work in some aerobic exercise daily.

From time to time I see ads for products that will rid the system of intestinal parasites. Is this really much of an issue and should people be concerned about this?

If you purchase supplements, where do you usually get them? Do you get them from the grocery store, a supplements supplier, or maybe from a health food store?

Some people will add a table spoon of vegetable oil to the food of their dog. Supposedly this is good for their coat. Do you think it really works?

Is it any less expensive to make your own candles than it is to buy them? I love candles at this time of year, but it's hard to justify spending money on stuff that just goes up in smoke.