Calcium Supplements for Bone Strength
“Dear Pharmacist, I’m concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other
Suzy Cohen
Suzy Cohen, RPh - America’s Pharmacist®
Discover a Natural Path to Better Health!
Suzy Cohen, RPh - America’s Pharmacist®
Discover a Natural Path to Better Health!
Newest Articles by Suzy Cohen, America's Pharmacistâ„¢
Newest Articles by Suzy Cohen, America's Pharmacistâ„¢
The Best Diet for People with Autoimmune Disease
An autoimmune disease is one where the body attacks itself. In the past, I have written about rheumatoid arthritis, MS, and other autoimmune diseases. Many
Natural Script to Relieve Pain
“Dear Pharmacist, I live in chronic pain, no one is sure why. I take hydrocodone and ibuprofen daily but I’m still in pain. Can you
Side Effect Solutions to Blood Pressure Drugs
“Dear Pharmacist, I keep stopping my blood pressure medications because of side effects, mainly fatigue, dizziness and leg cramps! Please help me solve this or
Natural Ways to Get Some Zzzs
“Dear Pharmacist, I’ve had a couple of years of bad insomnia. I’ve tried medications, but I want something natural. Suggestions?” –P.T., Denver, CO Answer: There
Shiitake Happens to Protect You from Cancer
“Dear Pharmacist, I’m not a fan of fungus, but I’ve heard that shiitake mushrooms are good for cancer. What do you think?” –C.E., Boston, Massachusetts
Echinacea Wards Off The Common Cold -Ahh…CHOO!
“Dear Pharmacist, I’ve got a cold, and I’ve sneezed about a hundred times today! Should I start taking echinacea, and will it help me with
A Laxative that Works at Both Ends
“Dear Pharmacist, I heard you recommend a drug called Lactulose as a laxative but you said it helped with brain fog too. How can it
Does Deer Antler Velvet Really Work?
“Dear Pharmacist, My hero is Ray Lewis of the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, and I heard he took Deer Antler Velvet to recover from
I want to be able to read my prescription, what are all those abbreviations?
I want to be able to read my prescription, what are all those abbreviations?  i one  ii two  iii three  iv
New Drugs for 2012
Dear Readers, Here are some interesting FDA-approved items for 2012 in the United States. My column is printed in various languages so I apologize that
Exercise Improves Memory and Enhances Mood
Dear Pharmacist, I’m going through a lot right now. This year, my New Years’ Resolution is to exercise more, hoping to take my mind off
Ways to Avoid the Flu
“What are some suggestions to avoid catching cold this season?”–R. P. Albany, New York Answer: The common cold has been around for eon, even though
How You Measure Thyroid Hormone – It Matters
There’s an epidemic of tired, overweight folks who don’t know they’re hypothyroid because of improper testing. How you measure thyroid hormone matters, and the levels
Fiber is Fabulous For You
“Dear Pharmacist, My doctor asked me to get more fiber in my diet. What are some health benefits and what are good ways to incorporate
Shocking Cholesterol News
I’m about to shock everyone, that is unless you’ve read my books in past years. Recently I wrote a column about LDL and that we
What Works for Weight Loss
“Dear Pharmacist, What are some natural dietary supplements that can help me lose weight, or at least manage it during the holidays?” –C.A., Gainesville, Florida
Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers – Don’t Take Glucosamine
“Dear Pharmacist, In a recent column, you said that a person should NOT take glucosamine if they have Rheumatoid Arthritis, but that it was useful