Natural Ways to Shrink Fibroids

Published 7-12-08"Dear Pharmacist,I have a vaginal fibroid that is about the size of an egg. It’s attached at the opening of the vagina and is very painful. What can I…

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Drug Muggers Zap Zinc

Published 7-1-08"Dear Pharmacist,I take Nexium for heartburn and enalapril (Vasotec) for blood pressure. I’m losing my hearing and some of my hair. Now I have symptoms of an enlarged prostate…

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Blood Pressure Medications can Multi-Task

Published 6-24-08"Dear Pharmacist,I have high blood pressure. I don’t believe in vitamins, but my medicine makes me feel terrible. I’ve tried four different prescriptions but I always get sick, dizzy…

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Algae does a Body Good

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,…

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Tired of Being Tired?

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…

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Strontium May Strengthen Your Bones

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…

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