Articles by Suzy Cohen, America’s Pharmacist®
Which is Better, Advil or Tylenol?
When you’re in pain what do you reach for, Tylenol or Advil?What about fever or body aches from the flu?How if your precious baby is teething or gets an earache, which do you give?Is Advil
If you Lose Your Sense of Smell, Stay Home
As information and anecdotal evidence is collected from around the world, more symptoms associated with COVID-19 have come to light. For example, if you’ve recently lost your sense of smell or taste, it could be
In Defense of Precious Elderberries
I’m worried more people are going to die because some health writers are posting their thoughts and offering what I think is very poor “advice” over the Internet. Maybe "die" is a strong word, perhaps
How to Make an Herbal Immune Tea
There are several herbs that I’d like to talk to you about today because they are known to have some benefits for your immune system. This isn’t to discount Vitamin D or Vitamin C, two
Natural Therapeutic Options for COVID-19
The difficulty in preparing for a coronavirus outbreak is in the not knowing. We don’t know if it will come to a city near us, and if so, we don’t know how to create an
How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
As fear of coronavirus COVID-19 spreads across the United States, many people have started buying hand sanitizer. But this product is already sold out in a lot of stores and the prices online have skyrocketed
Natural Remedies for Gallbladder Disease
It’s such an unsexy thing, this gallbladder. The gallbladder is about 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide and you will never think about it your whole life until your right upper quadrant starts hurting,
Hidden Food Allergies
Adults can tell pretty easily if they react to a specific food but it may go unrecognized in kids. Today, I'll share the less frequently reported symptoms that you or your child may have experienced
Natural Strategies for Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign cysts that can grow inside or outside of a woman’s womb, termed the uterus. There are many articles that address pre-menopausal fibroids, but there are not as many for post-menopausal women
The Flu vs. Coronavirus: A Potential Health Emergency
There’s a virus that has become a growing threat to people of all ages. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, declared a public health emergency in the United States. But is it
Jojoba Boosts Collagen Production
We all know that collagen is an anti-aging compound that our own body makes. There are ways to increase levels after they decline (as we age). I have an article (and video) you will be
6 Powerful Strategies for Men with Enlarged Prostate
Young men can experience prostate concerns due to hormone imbalance. Sometimes younger men don’t think about their prostate for many years because after all, the prostate disease is thought to be an older man’s disease.
Coffee’s Unique Impact on Weight, Mood and Cancer
Coffee gets a bad rap sometimes, but this is almost everyone’s drink of choice when they gather together to share information with one another! Don’t underestimate its power in our culture. While true it can
Energy Hacks for Tired People
I bet some of you who deal with chronic fatigue are feeling very misunderstood by others. Some of you have a genuine lack of desire to socialize and it’s nothing personal, but it can easily
New Medications 2019
Dear Readers, It’s time for my annual article regarding new medications of the year. In 2019, a variety of novel entities received FDA approval, and some drugs were approved after just a few dozen people
Lettuce Alternatives
We thought it was just Romaine! At this point, you should probably just throw out all your lettuce regardless of the origin. It doesn’t matter if it came from Salinas, California because other states may
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Holiday foods are all around us at this time of year! And enjoying these pies, cakes and delicious meals is taken for granted by most of us. But what if you had chronic mouth pain?
Poisonous Holiday Plants
So you know how I love to use plants as ‘medicine’ and frequently recommend herbs to you? Well, there are certain plants that are dangerous, especially at this time of the year. Not all plants
My Favorite Winter Essential Oils
Medications come from many sources including plants. When plants are used to make a drug, the end product drug (not the plant) goes through phases of testing until it gets FDA approved. For example, the
Bitter Melon is Useful for Oral Cancer
There’s a famous quote by Hippocrates that underpins today’s article. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” One food, in particular, is gaining interest lately for its potential use in an unusual
Why You Might Need More Phosphatidylcholine
Fatigue is a challenging issue for people, and it’s hard to test for a root cause beyond standard adrenal and thyroid function tests. Sometimes a third etiology is considered and that would be B-vitamin status.
The Disgusting Tricks in Your Treats!😳🎃
As Halloween approaches this year, a lot of parents plan special outings and trick-or-treating events for the kids. I used to do that too, even decorating the house a little bit with cobwebs, but it
Peppermint is A Cool Solution for IBS
Many people have lost their joy in eating and that’s because they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS. I question that diagnosis because often times it is curable with a change in your diet or
What You Should Avoid Prior to Surgery and Lab Tests
I recently wrote about some impressive tests that you can self-order, thus taking the headache out of getting lab tests that you want. If you're interested in that information, CLICK HERE to read, You Can
Mental Health Problems Tied to Undiagnosed Hyperthyroidism
This is pretty scary because as parents we want to do everything we can for our children. But let me ask you this, would you be assertive enough to ask, and perhaps even brash enough