Coffee Enema Benefits For You
"Dear Pharmacist,I see a naturopathic doctor for chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. She recommended coffee enemas. Suzy, I’m a faithful reader, do you think this is safe?" --V.A., Seattle, Washington Answer: Yes.…
Does Deer Antler Velvet Really Work?
"Dear Pharmacist,My hero is Ray Lewis of the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, and I heard he took Deer Antler Velvet to recover from his muscle injuries faster. Do you recommend…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers – Don’t Take Glucosamine
"Dear Pharmacist, In a recent column, you said that a person should NOT take glucosamine if they have Rheumatoid Arthritis, but that it was useful for people with osteoarthritis. I have…
New JAMA Study Bakes Fish Oils- Don’t Believe It!
"Dear Pharmacist,I just heard about the new study that says fish oil supplements don’t prevent heart attacks, and may not help us. Should I keep taking fish oils?"--S.S., Chicago Answer: Yes, if…
Eating “Bugs” is a Good Idea
"Dear Pharmacist,You’re sort of obsessed with gut health because you frequently suggest probiotics to people seeking better health. I don’t take probiotics but I do appreciate your perspective. Not one of…
How To Discontinue Medications Safely
"Dear Pharmacist,While in the hospital I received an IV antibiotic, and now I have to take two antibiotics while home. My pharmacist warned me to continue taking it, and not stop,…
Magnolia Bark Is A Natural Tranquilizer
"Dear Pharmacist,What herb do you suggest for relieving stress? The side effects of alprazolam are intolerable?"--R.T., Denver, Colorado Answer: Many herbs and nutrients can help, please use my search box at…
Going to Bat for Natural Performance Boosters
"Dear Pharmacist,I have reason to suspect that members of my son’s high school baseball team are using steroids to give them an edge on the competition. Are there any safe, natural…
Control Stress Naturally
"Dear Pharmacist,You’ve said that stress causes higher levels of the hormone cortisol and that causes weight gain and disease. I have lost my home and dealing with the emotional fall out…
Having Bad Dreams, It Could Be Your Medicine
Dear Pharmacist, My doctor is referring me to a psychologist because I’m having so many bad dreams. These are new for me, and while I believe that dreams are “telling” I…
