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Marijuana Coming to a Pharmacy Near You
April 20th is a ‘holiday’ of sorts in Colorado called “4/20” and events generate thousands of visitors who go to various parks all over Colorado and some smoke pot in an effort to promote its
Are You Taking Medicine that Make You Gain Weight?
Some of you are eating like a bird, and still struggling to lose weight. It dawned on me recently that medications may be at the heart of this. As a pharmacist, I’ve seen it time
Judge Rules Coffee Shops Must Display Cancer Warning
When I think of acrylic, my mind goes to nail salons where they apply hard acrylic to your fingernails…it doesn’t go to coffee or potato chips! But this compound is, in fact, almost always present
The FDA Might Be Feeding You Foolishness
Who should decide if your food is healthy? Do you think that the Food & Drug Administration should? Reason I ask is because this year (2018), the FDA is going to become more involved in
The Link Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Thyroid
There are many reasons that you might be tired and suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). To be clear, CFS is not the kind of fatigue that goes away after you’ve rested, this is a
How To Make Herbal Tea for Your Troubles
We’re doing something wrong because, as a nation, we spend twice what other comparable countries spend on health care, but we have the lowest life expectancy. Worse, we have the highest infant mortality rates. Our
Don’t Ignore Bloating, It Could be Ovarian Cancer
Cancer, named by Hippocrates as “Karkinos” actually refers to a giant red crab in Greek mythology. Eating crab legs (something I haven’t done in years) will never be the same now that you know this
8 Intriguing Solutions for Multiple Sclerosis and Pain
The pain associated with autoimmune diseases is very difficult to treat. Nerve pain is one of the most difficult, tragic types of pain a person can experience and it’s common in multiple sclerosis or MS
6 Cosmetic Secrets to Get Gorgeous
No matter what your age, you always want to look your absolute best. Throughout my life, I’ve learned all kinds of beauty tips and tricks from reading, talking to friends, and getting to know a
How Biotin Impacts Your Thyroid
There was a medical conference held in San Diego California recently and a physician presented a case study about a woman who took a large amount of B vitamin called biotin. I’m sure you’ve heard
12 Natural Remedies for Varicose Veins
Sometimes it seems like varicose veins come out of nowhere when you’re least expecting it. Most people over the age of 60 have some degree, and usually they’re not a big deal. But they could
Breast Implants May Increase Cancer Risk
Hundreds of thousands of women voluntarily opt for breast augmentation surgery. There are many reasons for that, and certainly women perceive the size and shape of their breasts to be a vital component of their
9 Tactics to Outsmart Fat Cells
Weight gain does not discriminate based upon body shape, and it’s most attracted to people with hormone imbalances, chronic overeating, and an inability to cope with stress. So how do you win what appears to be
How Popular Medications Wipe Out Folate and Lead to Depression
What I’m about to tell you has been known for awhile now, but isn’t widely publicized. Those of you who have followed me for years know that I published a bestselling book called Drug Muggers,
Forget About New Year’s Resolutions – Do it Now!
Do you know how many New Year’s resolutions people succeed at keeping? Practically none. A whopping 8 percent follow through, but we don’t actually know that they stick to their resolutions throughout the year. But
The Weirdest Health Headlines of 2017
One of my favorite things to do is make notes of weird, bizarre, and otherwise nutso health headlines that make the news throughout the year. Believe it or not, there is some truth to some
Grow a New Brain with Blueberries, Chewy Food and Super Mario
We only get one brain in this lifetime, and it weighs about 1,300 to 1,400 grams. That’s just slightly smaller than a bottlenose dolphin brain, which weighs 1,500 to 1,600 grams, and much larger than
Build a Better Brain with DHA
Many of us feel like we used to be smarter and quicker at making decisions. At 52, I feel like my brain is still fairly sharp, but certainly not like it was at 30! Let
Measure Reverse T3 and Get Thyroid Healthy!
Many of you follow my writing and understand that hypothyroidism means reduced level of thyroid hormone, dubbed “T3.” But you probably have not heard of reverse T3. Today I’m going to tell you why you
You Will Never Look at Pumpkin Pie the Same
The other day I was eating a banana and decided to dip it in some fresh pumpkin butter that I had bought. At no other time of year would this “pumpkin” thoughtseed ever float through
Nootropic Supplements – Nature’s Smart Pills
Recently I wrote an article entitled Alzheimer’s: The Scariest Word You May Ever Hear. Afterward, many of you emailed and shared your personal stories about this, and some were delightful, others heart-breaking. I truly understand.
The Secret Nutrient That Helps Graves’ Disease
You may know that Graves’ disease is a type of autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). But did you know that Graves’ disease is shockingly 5 to
All the amazing benefits of magnesium
Magnesium has been trending lately as a popular supplement, and with good reason: it participates as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in your body! This may come as a surprise to people
7 Natural Boosts for Breast Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and so there’s no time like the present to begin making the changes necessary for better breast health. Believe it or not, you can change the way your body
Wasps in Your Figs?
The first time I ate a fig I was about 40 years old. I was with my husband Sam, and were staying in a little cottage on a California vineyard that we rented in Sepastopol.