Energy and Focus in your Tea

"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…

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Cancer and Your “QR” Pathway

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

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Fight to Find Out What is Causing Your Fibromyalgia

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

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Relieve Itchy Eyes and Hay Fever Misery

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  

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Detox Your Body With Hot Springs In A Pill

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...  

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Strangely, Acid May Ease The Burn

Dear Pharmacist, You’ve said that if you have twitches, leg cramps, spasms or heart arrhythmias that you could be deficient in acid. What does this mean? I am taking an acid pill myself for reflux. – L.B. Las Vegas, Nevada  

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Why Some “Gold Standard” Medications Scare Me

Dear Pharmacist, I just became a pharmacist and started reading your syndicated column. Your emphasis is usually centered around the benefits of vitamins, minerals or alternative treatments, as compared to prescription medications. Why don't you recommend more of our gold standard pharmaceuticals which are FDA approved, unlike nutritional supplements? –JK, Gainesville, Florida  

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Natural Solutions for Sexual Dysfunction

Dear Pharmacist I have erectile dysfunction and routinely take Viagra. Is it safe and do you have a natural recommendation? - L.B., Sacramento, California  

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Protect Yourself From Heart Attack

"Dear Pharmacist, My brother, father, and uncle all died of a heart attack in their early 50’s so I’m getting nervous. How can I help myself now?" –G.H., Decatur, Illinois I…

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Pain Relief for Tendonitis, Sprains and Strains

Dear Pharmacist, After years of hiking without many problems, I began experiencing pain near my ankle and heel. My doctor diagnosed “Achilles tendonitis” and prescribed medicine which did reduce pain and swelling. I’m still worried I’ll not be able to hike again. What natural remedies keep this at bay? - J.S. Boulder, CO  

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