What I Did Right: From Prescription Pitfalls to Natural Health Advocacy
When I graduated from pharmacy school in 1989, I was eager to ease the world’s suffering. Do you know what I did right? At that time, my profession was rated the…
When I graduated from pharmacy school in 1989, I was eager to ease the world’s suffering. Do you know what I did right? At that time, my profession was rated the…
"Dear Pharmacist, I was saddened by the suicide of Robin Williams last summer. I've dealt with depression on and off for years, and I was wondering if you have any natural…
Everyone is worried about heavy metals in their dental amalgams and vaccines. But what if I told you that you could be getting some in your morning bowl of cereal? It’s…
Dear Pharmacist, Are there any natural remedies I can take for high blood pressure? I do take medicine but I want to get off because it makes me cough. Can you help? -T.L., Dallas, Texas
Mother Nature has provided us with a beautiful medicine cabinet. In it, we find foods, herbal extracts and vitamins or minerals that reduce pain and promote health. Consider any of the…
"Dear Pharmacist,I didn’t like tea growing up but now it is a passion. I often want a caffeinated drink that isn’t coffee. I used to drink a lot of yerba mate…
Dear Pharmacist, I read one of your previous articles about breast cancer and you talked about a pathway in the body that could be activated, and how certain natural supplements can help. Can you tell us which supplements? -H.B., Bellevue, Washington
Dear Suzy, I’ve had fibromyalgia for the last 8 years, and I take Lyrica, Hydrocodone and citalopram for medicine. My local pharmacist said those are used to treat pain and depression but I want to make sure with you. And also, I’d like to know what natural alternatives I have. —S.D., Gainesville, Florida
Dear Pharmacist, I take loratadine all spring because of my allergies to pollen and grass. Is that the best antihistamine and are there natural ones? — S.M., Orlando, Florida
Dear Readers, I've written before about “fountain of youth” hot spring waters which are super rich in minerals and sulfur compounds. These substances penetrate the skin and relieve muscle aches/spasms, arthritis and skin rashes...