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…
"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…
"Dear Pharmacist,Can the supplement MSM cause depression?"--R.S., Gainesville, Florida Answer: MSM is a dietary supplement that has exceptional benefits for people with arthritis. It improves joint flexibility and nourishes hair, skin…
"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…
Dear Pharmacist, I’m having surgery next month and I take a slew of vitamins and herbs. My doctor told me to discontinue one of my medications the day before surgery, but…
From print to pixels, I'm here to help answer your health questions wherever you're reading! This gout question from a reader in New York makes its way from my newspaper column…
Antidepressants Require Close Monitoring "Dear Pharmacist,My 16-year-old daughter has been taking an antidepressant drug for depression for 10 months. She was doing better and enjoying life but in the past few…
Dear Pharmacist, Sometimes I have to take muscle relaxers, which make me sleepy and dizzy. Getting to the pharmacy as frequently as I need to is a challenge, but I’m scared…
"Dear Pharmacist,I heard about a special supplement called acetyl-L-carnitine which affects memory and thinking. Could this really help?"--S.W., Schaumburg, Illinois Answer: Yes, acetyl-L-carnitine may enhance memory and thinking, but it also…
Dear Pharmacist, I receive an injection of Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) every month. I’m not even sure why. Can you tell me what this is for? H.H., Newark, New Jersey Answer: The…
"Dear Pharmacist,I have arthritis and wondered what you thought of glucosamine and chondroitin. As a diabetic, is it safe for me to take this supplement along with my insulin?"--K.L., Lake City…