Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions. Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:My husband swears his magnetic bracelet works. What are your thoughts about these bracelets? Magnetic bracelets have been used by many to reduce pain, heal wounds, and decrease water retention. However, there aren't any conclusions that can be drawn from this. Dr. Mike thinks there are some therapeutic benefits to magnets. The cells in your body have electrical charges that can be influenced by magnets. There just needs to be more research done on magnets as a treatment option.My good cholesterol (HDL) is really low, around 20. My doctor wants it to be half of my LDL, which is 90. Are there any natural supplements that I can take to raise my HDL?If youe only issue is a low HDL, there are supplements you can take. However, there are also 17 total risk factors that can contribute to heart disease (if this is something you're worried about). If your doctor has said you need to raise your HDL levels, Dr. Mike suggests taking niacin, vitamin B3, lactobacillus reuteri, and omega-3 fatty acid.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.877.711.5211) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.