Dear Pharmacist
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 ...
Hot Stuff Can Heal You
Dear Pharmacist,You’ve mentioned that cayenne pepper is very healing for the stomach and can prevent ulcers. How can that be? I thought chili pepper would burn a hole in your gut faster than you could say, “hot chili pepper.” Not so?Answer: Not so. While ...
Relieve Sore, Achy Muscles Fast
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: ...
How to Curb Cravings for Alcohol and Drugs
Dear Pharmacist,My brother is struggling with alcohol cravings, even though he has a support group and does acupuncture. I wonder if you have any ideas about herbs or vitamins to reduce cravings. --H.S. Orlando, FloridaAnswer: Your brother, along with roughly 14...
Flax Seed Protects Against Breast and Prostate Cancer
Dear Pharmacist, My older sister had a mastectomy earlier this year. I understand that breast cancer runs in families, so now I’m scared to death so I’m getting tests done myself. Can you offer advice from your natural perspective? --R.Y. Seattle, Washington Answer: ...
Avoid Side Effects By Timing Your Medications Properly
Dear Pharmacist, I’m having trouble sleeping and I’m wondering if it has something to do with my new medications. I’ve begun taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression at night and hydrocodone for pain which I take every morning. The problem is that I feel like a ...
FDA Requires Me to Tiptoe Through My Two Lips
Dear Pharmacist,My question is about the FDA and freedom of speech. The reason I ask is that I am reading your Drug Muggers book, and you make a lot of nutrient recommendations. When I called a big online store to ask a question about a supplement they sell, they ...
