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.,…

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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…

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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…

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Control Stress Naturally

"Dear Pharmacist,You’ve said that stress causes higher levels of the hormone cortisol and that causes weight gain and disease. I have lost my home and dealing with the emotional fall…

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Rules of Antibiotic Use

"Dear Pharmacist,Recently, when I had some dental work done, the dentist gave me a prescription for antibiotics. By the end of the week, my stomach really hurt. Could antibiotics cause…

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Natural Treatment For Toenail Crud

"Dear Pharmacist,I have toenail fungus, three toenails that are thick, discolored and broken.   It’s really unattractive  I’ve taken prescription medications, but they don’t work, and I’ve had this problem…

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