Articles by Suzy Cohen, America's Pharmacist™

Beyond the Bad Dream: Exploring 20 Nightmare Triggers and Treatments

Once upon a time, in a quiet suburban neighborhood, there lived a woman named Emily. She had always been a sound sleeper until one day,

Tackling Unintended Weight Loss: 14 Ways to Manage Cachexia

This blog is about unintended weight loss in people, which is called cachexia and is pronounced as kuh-KEK-see-uh. The stress is on the second syllable,

Honey: Nature’s Liquid Gold and 5 Medicinal Marvels

Honey, a sweet viscous substance produced by bees, has been a staple in traditional medicine and diets for centuries. Beyond its delicious flavor, this golden

The ADHD Medication Shortage: What’s Happening and 7 Ways to Cope

Hey there! If you’ve been wrangling with prescriptions for Adderall over the past nine months, I get it. And you’re not alone. Now, to add

Rethinking Paper Towels: 5 Reasons to Limit Use

Have you noticed how some paper towels feel? How come VIVA is so much softer than Bounty? I’ve wondered. Turns out it comes down to

MDMA for PTSD: Benefits, Risks, and Alternative Treatments

Today, I will discuss what I know about MDMA and its effect on PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). About 350 million people worldwide suffer from this

The Glymphatic System – Your Brain’s Nighttime Janitorial Staff

Today I’m going to tell you about the glymphatic system which impacts how healthy your brain is. This newly discovered pathway in your body cleans

10 Ways Swimming Affects Your Skin: A Dive into Chlorinated Pools and Ocean Water

Do you swim in chlorinated pools, or do you prefer the salt water of the beach? Here in Colorado, they open our community pool in

Revolutionizing Health: 15 Life-Changing Wearables, Implantable and Stick-On Devices

Have you ever wished for a discreet little health detective to keep an eye on your vital signs 24/7, or a stick-on buddy who can

Dermatographia, Causes, Risk Factors and 7 Potential Treatments

Last week, one of our readers reached out with a puzzling skin condition that left her feeling physically uncomfortable and emotionally drained. She couldn’t help

Navigating the Noise: Identifying 12 Causes of Tinnitus and 8 Medications That Intensify It

Tinnitus can be maddening for some people and it’s so sad that we don’t have a complete cure for it. It is a condition characterized

The Anatomy and Function of the Thyroid Gland: A Pharmacist’s Perspective

Today’s discussion is about the thyroid gland – a small yet powerful player in our overall health. The human body is an intricate and wonderful

Natural Alternatives to the Top 5 Medications Prescribed

As a knowledgeable pharmacist, I am well-acquainted with the common inquiries people brought to their local pharmacist. Often, the questions revolved around seeking natural alternatives

From Medication to Mother Nature: Exploring Ozempic and 11 Natural Alternatives for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Balance

You may have been hearing a lot about a pharmaceutical drug called Ozempic® and how it works for weight loss. That’s today’s topic so let’s

Nystagmus: A Wobbly Challenge to The Eyes and 12 Drugs That May Cause It

Imagine a pair of dancing eyes, but this little dance isn’t voluntary. It’s a condition where the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements, either side to

The Rise of Peptides: Unveiling the $48 Billion Phenomenon in Therapeutics

Peptides are in simple terms a short chain of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. They play a vital role in our health. I

10 Causes of Hematuria and When to See a Doctor

The sudden appearance of bloody urine in your toilet can be very alarming. It accounts for about 20% of all visits to the urologist. The

Parathyroid Disease: My Recovery and Reflections

Hello beautiful souls! This article on the parathyroid glands is very personal to me because I used to have hyperparathyroidism. I had a quick 20-minute