Health
Not so pretty in pink
Big Pharm is trying to barge into our bedroom again. They did it with the little blue pill, Viagra, and now they are doing it again with the little pink pill, Flibanserin. While Viagra addresses blood flow, helping a man achieve a stronger, longer erection, the ...
Report linking autism to vaccine is retracted by medical journal
LOS ANGELES — Twelve years after Dr. Andrew Wakefield...
Saffron Spice and Supplements Help From Head to Toe
Dear Pharmacist,I crave saffron, and have loved this spice for many years but stopped buying it because it’s expensive. I know you are educated with herbs, can you tell me if there are any health benefits? --T.S. Ocala, FloridaAnswer: Great question, I love saffron ...
Super Charge your Electrical System with Coconuts
Dear Pharmacist,My son is a lineman who climbs a lot in heat of the desert here in California. He sweats so much with all the equipment he wears that it makes him cramp. He drinks plenty of water and Gatorade. Besides foods high in potassium, can he take a supplement...
Mental health resources
It can be hard to remember what day it is. Boundaries between work, home, family, friends are all a big blur. Some of us have...
Vision-Saving Supplements Cut Down on Glare
Dear Pharmacist,My eyes are so sensitive to light that I have to reach for my sunglasses as soon as I step out the door. Can you offer any help with this problem? --E.R. Silver Springs, Florida Answer: If sunglasses are desired for normal outdoor light, your eyes are...
High-maintenance vaginas
My vagina is very high-maintenance. I mean, really, whose isn’t? A vagina needs grooming and cleaning, love and affection, touch and pleasure, and, of course, good vibrations. Eve Ensler launched the Vagina Monologues in 1996. This was such an asset to our ...
