Skullcap for Muscle Pain and Fatigue
"Dear Pharmacist,Have you ever heard of skullcap?"--D.S. Boca Raton, Florida Answer: Yes, it’s a sleep remedy that is also known as "Mad-Dog Weed." In a few small studies, this herb showed…
How To Take Bone-Builders Safely
Dear Pharmacist, I take Fosamax every day for osteoporosis. It really upsets my stomach but my doctor says I have to keep taking it. Is there a way to help me…
Gardasil Vaccination: Big Decision for Your Little Girl
"Dear Pharmacist,My friend and I are arguing about giving our daughters the Gardasil vaccine to prevent cervical cancer that you is transmitted from unprotected sex. I say “no” and she says…
Painful Intercourse Can Have Numerous Causes
"Dear Pharmacist,Sexual intercourse has become very painful since stoppingHRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). I’ve tried progesteroneand Vagifem, but nothing helps. I think this is a concernfor many women. Do you have any…
Don’t Let PMS Sink Your Marriage
"Dear Pharmacist,My marriage is on the rocks. Recently, my husband told me, “Ifyou don’t do something for your PMS, I’m packing my stuffand leaving!” I honestly want to get well, and…
Wild Yam is Not The Same As Progesterone
"Dear Pharmacist,I’ve been having hot flashes so I bought a cream containing“wild yam” extract from a health food store to help balance myhormones, particularly progesterone. Will this do the trick?"--T.E., Los…
Protecting Your Private Parts From Cancer
"Dear Pharmacist,I used to take Prempro, but shortly after that scary study years agomy doctor stopped all my hormones. He said it could increase myrisk for breast cancer or a heart…
Coffee Lovers Rejoice with Yerba Mate
"Dear Pharmacist,My husband and I are tea lovers and we were so glad to find out about matcha green tea from your article last year. Are you aware of other healthy…
Many Ways to Help MS, Rheumatoid and Other Disorders
Published 3-21-09"Dear Pharmacist,I watched Montel Williams talk about his multiple sclerosis on Oprah. He described a knife-like, burning pain in his legs similar to what I experience. Since I’ve started taking…
Help for Hemorrhoids
Published 3-14-09"Dear Pharmacist,I have hemorrhoids that are very uncomfortable. What can I do to treat them and prevent the flare ups?"--J.C. Ocala, Florida Answer: Hemorrhoids (also called “piles”) are blood vessels…
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