Health
Folk Remedies May Be Weird, But Effective
Dear Readers: Recently, I asked my facebook fans to share their favorite folk remedies. These homegrown tips are not intended to take the place of your physician's advice, nor does my printing them imply effectiveness. So don't email me if you wind up smelling like ...
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...
Adding orgasm to health care reform
As Washington argues about our health care system, we citizens of Boulder can claim bragging rights for being one of the most happy and healthy cities in the nation. We have it covered when it comes to diet, exercise, mountains and meditation. However, we may have to...
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 ...
Talking to kids about sex
Most of us have an insatiable interest in sex. (You are reading this column). Our kids carry that same curiosity. And though it may make you squirm, talking to your kids about sexuality is vital for their development. If you don’t want your kids to get their sex...
Flirting on Facebook
Why do we use Facebook? For flirting? For networking? To assuage loneliness? To exhibit ourselves? To lurk upon others’ lives...
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 ...
