Dear Pharmacist
The goods on grapefruit and medications that won’t mix
Dear Pharmacist, My medication label suddenly warns not to eat grapefruit, but is this a serious interaction? Reason I ask is because I love to eat it, and nothing has happened to me so far. --K.A., Tulsa, OklahomaAnswer: Then stay consistent with your eating habits...
Calm Down with Lemon Balm
Dear Pharmacist,I often feel worried and anxious, and I don’t sleep well. I know I’m a nervous wreck, but I refuse tranquilizers because they are addictive. I also have a weak stomach. Is there anything natural? --D.E. Idaho Falls, IdahoAnswer: There are lots of ...
Hemp is Not Pot, It’s a Superfood!
Dear Pharmacist,You posted a recipe on facebook recently, and it contains “hemp seeds.” Isn’t that related to pot, and isn’t it illegal? I’ve never heard of this, and my grocery store says they cannot carry it. --G.K. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida...
Don’t Be the Fungus Among Us
Dear Pharmacist,One of my toenails has developed a yellowish-green fungus that won’t go away. Can you help? --A.M., Boulder, ColoradoAnswer: Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) is not merely an unsightly cosmetic problem, it sometimes causes physical pain, disfigurement ...
