Are ‘The Girls’ Sore? Here’s Help for Fibrocystic Breast Pain
I hugged a friend who I hadn’t seen in two years and she didn’t hug me back. I thought it strange, but she quickly offered that her breasts were just incredibly…
5 Surprising Ways To Relieve Menopause
The dreaded hot flashes of menopause are often more than just a mere nuisance, they can disrupt your life day and night. I have been post-menopausal for 3 years and luckily…
13 Ways to Make Your Dentist Less Terrifying
My friend Jan who is a self-confessed “big coward who cringes” at the thought of any dental procedure asked me if she should take cannibis prior to her dental appointment. She…
Licorice Helps Chronic Fatigue and Heartburn
Licorice root is an herbal remedy often used in Chinese traditional medicine. It’s ancient, and was used by the Greeks and Romans for many health concerns such as ulcers, sore throat,…
Green Apples and Your Brain
When I was chopping up green apples to put into my chicken salad, I wondered two things: 1) Does anyone else realize that apples are brain food? 2) Do all of…
Genes, Methylation and Your Health
Today’s topic is controversial because few physicians bother to test, or interpret genetic code. But for me, I’ve seen how my own genetic SNPs as well as those of my friends…
Taking Statins? Beware!
Sometimes blind faith leads to a disaster, sometimes a miracle. Where will you end up? If you’re one of the millions of people diagnosed with high cholesterol, you will more than…
How Citrus Peel Promotes Healthy Bones: Nobiletin
Many of you take bisphosphonate drugs like Fosamax, Boniva and others, for bone loss and you write to me with many complaints. If you watch television, you will routinely see advertisements…
Natural Muscle Relaxers and Soothers
"Dear Pharmacist,I went on a hike that was way too steep and long. My muscles don’t recover quite as fast as when I was younger. What can I do or take?"–H.N., Boulder,…
Natural Cures for What Ails You
Mother Nature has provided us with a beautiful medicine cabinet. In it, we find foods, herbal extracts and vitamins or minerals that reduce pain and promote health. Consider any of the…
