Dear Pharmacist
I started bioidentical hormones thanks to you, and feel dramatically better. I can’t convince my sister who still takes a prescription estrogen drug from horse urine. What can I tell her since she won’t switch medicines? -T.W., Decatur, Illinois
Dear Pharmacist,
I take 4 different medications now. Lately, I’ve had stomach pain, insomnia, headaches and dizziness. I am sure it’s related to my medicine. What should I do, stop everything?
-L.E., Seattle, Washington
Dear Pharmacist,
I have neuropathies all over my body, it feels like pins and needles. I take pain medications. Is there anything natural I can do or take?
-G.D. Seattle, Colorado
Dear Pharmacist,
Recently I saw a major network news program about researchers looking for drugs to prevent Alzheimer’s. The doctors interviewed didn’t mention diet and exercise. Both my parents had dementia. I’m scared of it happening to me.
–A.F., Chicago, Illinois
“Dear Pharmacist, Two of my relatives have pancreatic cancer, and I’m worried sick for myself. No symptoms yet, but is there anything I can share
“Dear Pharmacist, What are popular medications, and their natural counterparts?” –A.T., Dallas, Texas Answer: This is a great question, and there’s a lot of different
Dear Pharmacist,
What are the most often used medications, and their natural counterparts? –A.T., Dallas, Texas
Dear Pharmacist,
Everyone in my family gets sick, what can I do to help myself?
–K.B., San Antonio, Texas
“Dear Pharmacist, I’m frustrated and happy at the same time because last week you taught me about a blood test called “leptin” and how it
Dear Pharmacist,
I’m frustrated and happy at the same time because last week you taught me about a blood test called “leptin” and how it relates obesity. I’ve been the same weight for 5 years and can’t lose anything, yet I eat very little. Please share more.
–A.S., Gainesville, Florida
Dear Readers, Here are some interesting new items that became available for 2013 in the United States. My column is printed in various languages so
Dear Pharmacist,
I’m taking a prescription drug version of fish oils for my heart and cholesterol. I want a plant-derived option because I’m a vegetarian, plus I get “fish burp.” Are there plant-derived essential fatty acids, or do you have to get it from fish?
–H.B., Plano, Texas
“Dear Pharmacist I take a water pill (diuretic) for blood pressure. Now, I have to take Boniva for osteopenia. Is there a connection? What’s next
“Dear Pharmacist, You said that some drugs are related to fluoride and may cause hypothyroidism or other diseases of the reproductive tract. Which medications and
Dear Suzy,
I met you at a book-signing and you said something that stuck. You told me that if I have allergies, fatigue and multiple chemical sensitivities that I may have a “methylation” difficulty. You also told me not to take Green Coffee Bean extract. Can you please tell me more? –S.J., Vail, Colorado
Many people are prone to tension headaches, especially during the crazy winter holiday season. All the running around, shopping, wrapping, and events to attend can
Dear Readers,
Here are some interesting new items that became available for 2013 in the United States. My column is printed in various languages so I apologize that I’ve only listed English brand names, please ask your local pharmacist for translations. Happy new year! Love, Suzy
Dear Pharmacist,
I just heard about the new study that says fish oil supplements don’t prevent heart attacks, and may not help us. Should I keep taking fish oils? –S.S., Chicago, IL
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