Dear Pharmacist

Hemp is Not Pot, It’s a Superfood!

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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...

Kava Maybe the King of Tranquilizers, But Use With Caution

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Dear Pharmacist, I get very anxious and nervous over the smallest things. I can't help myself, so I take Xanax to calm down.  Sometimes I have a few glasses of wine (not with the Xanax though). It’s one or the other. What do you think about the dietary supplement ...

Don’t Be the Fungus Among Us

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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 ...

Relieve Sore, Achy Muscles Fast

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Dear Pharmacist, I moved some furniture last weekend and my muscles are still sore. This happens every time I exert myself, even from walking around the block. My muscles aren’t as resilient as in years past.  What can I do or take?  --M.J. Decatur, IllinoisAnswer:  ...