You have a glycocalyx. If you're wondering whether that's a Greek island, a dinosaur, or a new prescription drug, don't worry. It's actually a remarkable microscopic lining that coats the inside…
Over the years, I've had countless readers email me after hearing they had a high PSA. Almost immediately, the conversation with doc turned to a prostate biopsy. Now, don't get me…
As a pharmacist, I’ve spent decades studying medications. I believe in modern medicine, both conventional and natural. Some drugs are absolutely life-saving, others are harmful. But one of the most fascinating…
If you take Losartan — or another medication in the same family — don’t panic. These medicines can be incredibly important for blood pressure, heart protection, and kidney health. But after…
Have you ever caught yourself doing something… and thought: Why am I doing this again? Picking at your skin. Biting your nails. Leg bouncing or toe tapping. Clicking a pen over…
I’m 61 years old, a pharmacist, and I can hardly tell whether people are discussing a health condition, a cryptocurrency, or a Wi-Fi network. Back in my day — and yes,…
If you’re taking an SSRI antidepressant and your sex life has gone sideways, you are not broken. You are not “old.” You are not imagining it. It is most likely your…
Panic attacks - they come out of nowhere. One minute you’re folding laundry, sitting in your cubicle working, or driving to the grocery store… and the next, your heart is pounding…
Have you ever sat down to do something simple like read an email, finish a task, or follow a conversation - and within seconds your mind drifts? You reread the same…
Have you ever stood up and felt like your body forgot to come with you? That floaty, off-balance, slightly woozy feeling, like you’re walking on a boat or your head is…