These Herbs Work Like Medicine
"Dear Pharmacist, What are popular medications, and their natural counterparts?" --A.T., Dallas, Texas Answer: This is a great question, and there’s a lot of different things that come to mind. For…
Minimizing Allergies to Nuts and Fruits
"Dear Pharmacist, I had such a bad reaction to eating hazelnuts that I required a shot, and some steroids. I don’t eat much nuts, sometimes cashews. Do you think I’m allergic to…
Gluten Allergies More Common Than You Think
"Dear Pharmacist,My brother is on a gluten free diet now and lost a lot of weight. He’s razzing me to join him in his gluten free diet, but I don’t see…
Allergy Medicines Are Nothing To Sneeze At
"Dear Pharmacist,I have allergies and I’m not sure which medication to buy. Can you compare/contrast them?"--M.T., Gainesville, Florida Answer: The most common triggers include pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores,…
Easing Allergies Starts With What You Eat
"Dear Pharmacist,I have severe allergies and asthma and they seem to get worse in the fall. I take Advair, Zyrtec and use an albuterol inhaler. Breathing should not be such a…
