Published May 31, 2008QUESTIONS: "I just heard about a natural supplement called astaxanthin and how it could help with heart disease. I’m anxious to try this. But in this house, my…

Published May 10, 2008 QUESTION: I am 51. Several years ago I started to feel weak and fatigued; my lab work and tests are all normal. My doctor has prescribed dozens…

Published March 29, 2008"Dear pharmacist,I have osteoporosis, and my new doctor – who is very holistic- told me to stop taking my Fosamax medication and put me on strontium.  What is…

Published March 22, 2008 Dear Pharmacist, I had a staph infection and was in the hospital. Upon release, I was prescribed an antibiotic and then another. My pharmacist warned me not…

Published March 1, 2008 "Dear Pharmacist,I came to a local talk you gave in my city and was impressed with your vast knowledge of nutrition. You mentioned the spice cayenne pepper…

Published February 2008   Dear Pharmacist, I've been a smoker for 37 years, since the age of 17.  My fianceé says she won't marry me until I stop smoking.  She mentioned…

Published 1-3-08 "Dear Pharmacist,Since my son left for college, I have developed the most insatiable cravings for sweets. It’s so bad that I have to eat candy bars every day and…

Published September 2007"Dear Pharmacist,I used to take Prempro, but shortly after that scary study years ago my doctor stopped all my hormones. He said it could in-crease my risk for breast…

QUESTION: "My marriage is on the rocks. Recently, my husband told me, "If you don't do something for your PMS, I'm packing my stuff and leaving!" I honestly want to get…

Published July 2007 "My pill was smaller this month than it normally is. When I called my pharmacy, they said they gave me a lower dosage of the same drug by…