WATCH YOUR DIET TO REDUCE GOUT ATTACKS
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…
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…
"Dear Pharmacist,I take valerian for sleep and wonder if other drugs interact with it?"--M.K., Coconut Creek, Florida Answer: Valerian is used for insomnia, migraines, depression, panic attacks and flight anxiety. Because valerian…
Ingredients½ cup cornstarch1 cup water½ cup white rice flour½ cup salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oilfood coloring of your choice Directions:Mix all of the ingredients together in a…
"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…