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When I graduated from pharmacy school in 1989, I was eager to ease the world’s suffering. Do you know what I did right? At that time, my profession was rated…
Mother Nature has provided us with a beautiful medicine cabinet. In it, we find foods, herbal extracts and vitamins or minerals that reduce pain and promote health. Consider any of…
Dear Suzy,
I’ve had fibromyalgia for the last 8 years, and I take Lyrica, Hydrocodone and citalopram for medicine. My local pharmacist said those are used to treat pain and depression but I want to make sure with you. And also, I’d like to know what natural alternatives I have. —S.D., Gainesville, Florida
Dear Pharmacist,
I just became a pharmacist and started reading your syndicated column. Your emphasis is usually centered around the benefits of vitamins, minerals or alternative treatments, as compared to prescription medications. Why don’t you recommend more of our gold standard pharmaceuticals which are FDA approved, unlike nutritional supplements? –JK, Gainesville, Florida
Dear Pharmacist,
I want to get healthy this year. I have all sorts of problems that plague me and curious to know if you were my “doctor” what labs would you have me do to uncover the root cause? –A. C., Newark, New Jersey
Dear Pharmacist,
I saw your facebook post on iodine and have hypothyroidism. I”m convinced I’m deficient, tell me more about deficiency and how to feel better? –E.P., Scottsdale, Arizona
