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 people don't realize eating beans, peanuts,…
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 recommend any vitamins to help me?"--M.C., Dallas,…
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 recommend different medicine?" --A.P., Tuscon, Arizona…
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 are many natural supplements that are known…
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 Answer: I think some mushrooms are…
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 the sneezing?"--A.T., Sanibel, Florida Answer: It’s the…
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 work at both ends?" --J.C., Decatur,…
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 his muscle injuries faster. Do you recommend…
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 four  po Take by mouth…
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 I’ve only listed English brand names,…
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