"Dear Pharmacist, Do you agree with Angelina Jolie’s decision to remove her breasts to prevent cancer?"--S.I., Atlanta, Georgia Answer: When I heard about her double mastectomy, my heart sank for…
"Dear Pharmacist,On Facebook, you said people catch Lyme disease from their pets, which tote ticks. That’s how I got Lyme, and I have Bartonella too. I found out because of you,…
"Dear Pharmacist,I can’t sleep well and have taken Ambien for years. What else do you recommend?" --F.T., Bradenton, Florida Answer: If you can’t sleep on Ambien, I’d try something different. Another…
"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 recommendations?" --A.F., New York Answer: Osteopenia, or…
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 people don't realize eating beans, peanuts,…
"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 recommend any vitamins to help me?"--M.C., Dallas,…
"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 recommend different medicine?" --A.P., Tuscon, Arizona…
"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 are many natural supplements that are known…
"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 Answer: I think some mushrooms are…
"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 the sneezing?"--A.T., Sanibel, Florida Answer: It’s the…
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