Content Archives
This is an archive for categories that are no longer being maintained but is used to historically categorize older articles.
Gifts 2010
It’s been said before that Boulder has something for everyone, and during the holidays, it’s easy to see just how true that is. Just take a peek at the wide array of holiday-themed theatre productions, or all of the delicious seasonal selections at your favorite ...
A burning issue
It’s been almost a month since fire consumed about 85 acres up Boulder Canyon. Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle says the exact cause is still unknown...
Diabetes Without Drugs: It Can Be Done!
Dear PharmacistI have Type 2 diabetes, my dad has mild Alzheimer’s, and my daughter is 35 pounds overweight at 12 y.o. (but no diabetes). I want to buy your new book on diabetes, but because of holiday expenses, and my husband’s in Iraq... please forgive me for ...
The truth about genitals
Welcome back to Sophisticated Sex. This week we are changing the format of the column to incorporate your most juicy, burning or embarrassing questions about sex, intimacy and relationships. To submit your questions, see contact information at the bottom of the ...
Why You Should Make Your Pharmacist Your Best Friend
Dear Pharmacist, I’m frequently confused by all the choices when I’m trying to select an over-the-counter (OTC) product from the drugstore. Is it OK to ask the pharmacist for help? I’ve tried at times, but they are always busy and I have to wait. --P.R. New ...
Pumpkin Scones with Nutmeg Glaze
We are now a couple weeks into November, and pumpkin month rolls on...
CPR for the clitoris
Danielle just turned 52. Her girlfriends threw her a menopause party. They gave her lubes, arousal oils, a body cream “for cougars,” a hot-pink vibrator, a pair of Chinese kegel balls and a one-year subscription to GQ. Danielle was psyched to start this new phase ...
Make the pill free
It’s going to be a battle anyway. A panel of experts meets this month to advise the federal government on what kind of preventative care should be provided to women under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA). On the table is a proposal to ...
Saffron Spice and Supplements Help From Head to Toe
Dear Pharmacist,I crave saffron, and have loved this spice for many years but stopped buying it because it’s expensive. I know you are educated with herbs, can you tell me if there are any health benefits? --T.S. Ocala, FloridaAnswer: Great question, I love saffron ...
Honey Ginger Pumpkin Pie
Yes my friends, the time has come. A whole month of pumpkin desserts...
Role out that costume again
Officer Greg bent Cindy over and slapped handcuffs on her wrist. She pleaded that she had not committed a crime...
