Dear Pharmacist, 
I have been taking a dietary supplement to lose weight and it works great. I’ve lost 34 pounds and feel great! I heard on The Today Show that one of the ingredients in my formula (bitter orange) was harmful.  Should I stop taking my supplement?
–J.P. Orange Park, Florida

Answer: People who use [...]

This column is the third (and final) in the series I promised you for the subject of yeast overgrowth (Candida albicans) which can cause many diseases. Thousands of you have written and although there were many good queries, here are the two most frequently asked questions I received, along with my answer.
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Dear Readers,
Last week I answered a question for a person who kept going to the doctor and being told that nothing was wrong with her.  She did some reading and learned that her symptoms were tied to a fungus and started to self-treat.  This is part 2 in the series I promised you regarding [...]

Dear Pharmacist,

I have fibromyalgia, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts and endometriosis. I fired my old doctor, because I wasn’t getting any better. My new doctor prescribed bio-identical hormones, iodine tablets, and a strong multi-vitamin. I’m eating ground flax seeds thanks to your recent column. Am I missing something? I’m still uncomfortable.  –E.W. Sacramento, California

Answer:  You’re [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
My medication label suddenly warns not to eat grapefruit, but is this a serious interaction? Reason I ask is because I love to eat it, and nothing has happened to me so far.  –K.A., Tulsa, Oklahoma

Answer: Then stay consistent with your eating habits because consistency allows your doctor to adjust medication dose based [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
I bought your Drug Muggers book and learned that coffee is stealing iron from my body. I’ve had chronic fatigue for years, and now that I’m supplementing with the iron, I’m feeling MUCH better, so thank you! I’m not giving up coffee though. Suzy, would you be willing to share more drug muggers, [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
I bought a home test kit (saliva test) which measures my hormones. Everything came back normal except my progesterone which was extremely low. Could low progesterone explain my symptoms of weight gain, hot flashes and depression?  –T.P. Dallas, Texas

Answer: Yes, absolutely and there’s an over-the-counter (OTC) fix. The symptoms that could plague [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
My husband thinks I’m not in love with him anymore. I do love him, I just don’t feel like having sex anymore. I’m 51 years old. Any suggestions?
J.S., Cullowhee, North Carolina

Answer: You are not alone. Men and women both experience the wrath of declining sex hormones as they age. When this [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
I have moderately high blood pressure but I absolutely do not want to take medication for the rest of my life. I’m not overweight and I do exercise. Please tell me if there is anything that I could try that is natural. I’ll try anything.
H.W., Orlando, Florida

Fish oil supplements contain omega-3 [...]

QUESTION: I get migraines routinely and I’ve taken Amerge, Imitrex and a new one, Frova. Can you discuss these and tell me which is best?
G.N., Gastonia, N.C.

Answer: There isn’t one that is “best.” All of the meds you mention belong to a class of drugs called triptans, which help reduce inflammation and swelling [...]