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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...
Some Presents Don’t Fit Under the Christmas Tree
Dear Readers,Each holiday season I become more introspective. Recently, I counted my blessings and I realized how fortunate I am to have a great doctor. Feeling well is one of the best gifts in life. My story is about one man who has made it his mission to help ...
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...
Daily delights
Dear Dr. Jenni, I am about to get married, and my fiancé wants to establish a contract where we agree to have sex every single day. We have been sexually active almost every day since we met, but I feel like a contract sets up an unrealistic obligation. I don’t want ...
Give Thanks for Cinnamon and All It’s Health Benefits
Dear Pharmacist, I dread holiday meals. There’s so much great food, and it’s so hard to resist. Is there any good news in the midst of this orgy of over-indulgence? --A.F. Denver, ColoradoAnswer: Yes, the spices of the holiday season are good for you, but rule number...
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 ...