Sorry to Pop Your Soda Bubble
Dear Pharmacist, My teenage daughter downs several diet sodas a day. She insists they’re a healthy, weight-loss alternative to regular sodas. Should I be concerned? --E.L., Phoenix, Arizona Answer: In a…
Lose Weight By Balancing Hormones
"Dear Pharmacist,I need to lose weight, about 100 pounds to be honest. I’m addicted to fast food and I hate to exercise. I take lovastatin (Mevacor) for high cholesterol; I take…
How to Lose Holiday Love Handles
"Dear Pharmacist,I splurged during the holidays and now I want to drop 10 pounds fast. Any tips?"--GP Gainesville, Florida Answer:Â First of all, don't feel guilty. Remember how much fun you had…
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…
Watch Your Diet To Reduce Gout Attacks
"Dear Pharmacist,I suffer from gout and would like more information about this condition. What foods should I avoid, and what foods can help me?"--L.B., New York, N.Y. Answer: Even though the…
