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,…
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 everything. My schedule only allows me…
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 it has morphed a bazillion times.…
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 do too. Normal isn't necessarily optimal!…
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 it into my daily life? I’ve…
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 should not necessarily strive to lower…
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