Dear Pharmacist

5 Easy Steps for a Medicine Cabinet Make-over

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Dear Pharmacist, I saw you on TV the other day, talking about medicine cabinets and how to clean them out.  I caught the tail-end of the segment, can you explain more about that in your column. I’m sure everyone can benefit.  --M.L., Orlando, FloridaAnswer:  Sure, ...

Hot Stuff Can Heal You

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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 ...

FDA Requires Me to Tiptoe Through My Two Lips

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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 ...

Diabetes Without Drugs: It Can Be Done!

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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 ...

Some Medications Scare Me

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Dear Pharmacist, I just became a pharmacist and started reading your syndicated column. Your emphasis is usually centered around the benefits of vitamins, minerals or alternative treatments, as compared to prescription medications.  I take offense sometimes because I...

Seven Steps to Save Money at the Pharmacy

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Dear Pharmacist, How can I save money at the pharmacy. It gets real expensive, especially at this time of year.  --T.A., Tulsa, OklahomaAnswer: My customers used to joke and say it was the high cost of living! Here are my tips about how to save some money at the ...

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...