By: Terry Graedon May 1, 2023 340 Comments
    Nutritional Support for Burning Mouth Syndrome

    Have you ever burned your mouth on hot tea or coffee? What about food that was unexpectedly hot right out of the microwave, such as pizza or a hot pocket? Such burns can be uncomfortable, but they usu…

    By: Joe Graedon April 10, 2023 64 Comments
    Burning Mouth Syndrome Can Make Life Miserable

    Some very painful conditions can be difficult to treat. The diagnosis of burning mouth syndrome implies that any obvious causes of pain have been ruled out. Finding a way to cool the burning sensation…

    By: Terry Graedon December 2, 2019 5 Comments
    Vitamin B12 Lack Led to Balance and Memory Probl…

    If you have experienced trouble with your balance, you might have told yourself you're getting older. (Always true, but not always an explanation.) Or perhaps you have attributed a parent's forgetfuln…

    By: Terry Graedon February 8, 2016 1 Comments
    Popular Herbal Remedy Goldenseal Can Make the To…

    Sometimes taking a supplement that is intended to improve your health can backfire. That is what happened to this reader who decided to take the herbal remedy goldenseal for greater immune system str…

    By: Joe Graedon October 12, 2015 15 Comments
    What Can Be Done About Burning Mouth Syndrome?

    Q. I've had burning mouth syndrome for years. It's especially troublesome in the evening. For a small amount of relief, I brush my tongue with a toothbrush. Do you have any ideas? A. Doctors may have …

    By: Joe Graedon December 15, 2014 11 Comments
    Burning Tongue May Signal Vitamin Deficiency

    Q. I adopted a vegan diet early this year, and now I have begun experiencing a burning sensation on one side of my tongue. It is quite uncomfortable. This happened once before when I was single and no…