Suzy’s Safety Checklist to Use Herbal Medicine and Drugs
Dear Pharmacist, I take 8 different medications and 6 supplements each day. I worry constantly that they will interact. Please tell your readers what some of the most common interactions are?…
Dear Pharmacist, I take 8 different medications and 6 supplements each day. I worry constantly that they will interact. Please tell your readers what some of the most common interactions are?…
"Dear Pharmacist,Is it true that fake pills work just as good as real drugs?"--F.B. Santa Rosa, California Answer: Placebos are just inactive pills or treatments, they are tested against ‘real’ medicine to…
Several common medications can affect a brain chemical called acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in memory, focus, and clear thinking. When medications interfere with this signaling pathway, some…
The most commonly recognized supplemental form of CoQ10 has been known as "ubiquinone" or "coenzyme Q10." Years ago, Japan's biggest producer of CoQ10, Kaneka has found a way to stabilize a…
Salt is ubiquitous in kitchens and restaurants across America, but not all salts are created equal. Sea salt is different than iodized table salt. Understanding the significant differences between table salt…
"Dear Pharmacist,Could you give us quick tips that can help improve health? Don’t get me wrong, I love your informative columns, I just wish you could talk about more topics in…
My newest book and I'm so proud of it! If you or a loved one has diabetes, this book could save your life. Learn how to reverse (and prevent) diabetes without…
Dear Readers,After I presented last year’s dumbest healthcare ‘awards,” I received your emails and chuckles for months afterwards. Sometimes, ridiculous things happen in the medical industry, so at this time, I’d like…
Dear Readers,Americans deem January 1st as a magical day to help us kick bad habits. The frenzy of self-improvement begins at the stroke of midnight on December 31st when everyone sings…
Dear Readers, Here are the most interesting FDA-approved items for 2009. I wish you all a very happy new year! Adcirca (tadalafil) tablets, Rx: Sex pills may help you breath easy! …