Use Caution Mixing Drugs and Food
"Dear Pharmacist,My doctor told me to avoid grapefruit juice with my medicine. I take thyroid hormone along with medication for heartburn, cholesterol and depression. Are there any other foods or beverages…
Natural Ways to Sweeten Up
Published 11-15-08 "Dear Pharmacist,I am a "natural freak” and couldn’t care less about calories, rather I focus on healthy unprocessed foods. I heard you say on a radio show that you…
Medicines to Beat the Misery of Colds
What medicines can you take to alleviate your cold symptoms? Medicine is easy for me to talk about since I've been a pharmacist for 20 years. There are many products; in…
New Health Products to Consider
Published 11-8-08New Health Products To ConsiderDear Readers,I have just returned from a national health expo where thousands of exhibitors showed their new goodies. Since I take pride in finding cool new…
Ipriflavone Helps Fight Osteoporosis
Published 11-1-08 "Dear Pharmacist:I went to your health talk at The Villages last week and it was great. You said that ipriflavone was helpful to people with osteoporosis and I wanted…
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate for the Flu
"Dear PharmacistMy grandson is 8 months old, and the pediatrician wants to vaccinate him for the flu. My daughter and I are at odds because she wants to vaccinate him, and…
Protection for Pancreatitis
Published 10-11-08 "Dear Pharmacist,I have chronic pancreatitis that causes abdominal pain and nausea. I've required hospitalization twice in two years. It still hurts despite the pain medications and enzymes that I…
Tibetan Herb May Help Autoimmune Disorders & Heart Disease
I take pride in finding unique and powerful products that help people with chronic, disabling conditions and it doesn't get any more exotic than Padma Basic! The plant-based product contains herbs…
Cholesterol Drug & The Cancer Connection
"Dear Pharmacist,I take Vytorin for cholesterol and I heard that this drug may increase my risk for cancer. I had to have a lumpectomy in 1996 and so my fear is…
Vitamin B6 Can Ease Symptoms of Nerve Pain
"Dear Pharmacist, I heard you in a radio interview talking about medications and how they rob the body of vitamins. You called them "drug muggers." You said that side effects might…