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“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 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

“Dear Pharmacist, What is your go-to supplement for immunity? I want to get through the season without getting sick this year.” –L.S., Long Island, New

All of the following medications are gluten free unless otherwise noted Certain name brands, including physician-formulated brands, work extremely hard to keep their products

Prescription Sleeping Pills and Natural Remedies for Rest “Dear Pharmacist, What are the best medications to help me sleep? I’ve tried all the natural remedies,

“Dear Pharmacist, I heard your lecture on free “The Gluten Summit” last week and was shocked to find out I take gluten every day in

If you were going to consume gluten, wouldn’t you rather eat pizza? If you are bent on avoiding petroleum based make up and lotion