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…
Many People in Pain Share One Common Inflammatory Chemical
Published 3-7-09"Dear Pharmacist,After recent blood tests, I have been diagnosed with Lyme disease, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Can you suggest supplements to help me get a life?"--A.D. Cape Cod, Massachusetts…
Medications for Glaucoma
Published 2-28-09 Dear Pharmacist, I’ve been taking glaucoma eye drops for 6 years. My vision is still getting worse and I fear going blind. Can you tell me about…
Medical Misinformation is Dangerous & Confusing
"Dear Pharmacist,I want to take vitamin E to protect my heart, and the pharmacist said any brand is fine, that all of them are the same. I know how picky you…
Drug Muggers: How to Keep Your Medicine from Stealing the Life Out of You!
Taking medicine often means you are likely being robbed of essential nutrients because drugs can reduce your body’s stores of vital life-sustaining nutrients. It happens due to absorption problems, extra excretion…
Natural Ways to Reduce Risk of Cancer
Published 2-21-09"Dear Pharmacist,I am very afraid of getting cancer because it runs in my family. The stress makes me vigilant about eating right: I’m a vegan and I take medicinal mushrooms…
Bagel Moments ( A Love Story ) by Dr. Sam Cohen
My teenage daughter observes older couples occasionally while we are eating out, and remarks on how cute they are together. Usually they are in their 70’s and having a nice…
Should You Take That Multivitamin?
Published 2-14-09"Dear Pharmacist,The television news said that taking multivitamins will not help me prevent cancer or heart disease. I take several supplements. Have I been wasting my money for years?"—W.M. Springfield,…
Medical News You Can Use
Published 2-7-09 Dear Readers, The last few months of medical news has provided some outstanding studies. Read on for some interesting odds and ends that may impact your health. Suzy Is…
