Dear Pharmacist,
I am hearing more about the Swine Flu and I’m getting nervous.  I wasn’t going to get the vaccine, but I’m reconsidering it. Can you help me make this decision?
–E.B. Boston, Massachusetts

Answer: Discussing vaccinations is like discussing religion and there are highly educated and caring people on both sides of the vaccine argument.  [...]

Dear Readers: With all the news about Swine Flu, I’d like to address the best ways to help keep your immune system strong. I’m not overjoyed at the prospect of millions of you getting shot with vaccinations that have been hurriedly tested, so I’d rather give you a list of natural ways to boost [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
I read your column in the Sun Sentinel and I am very impressed with your knowledge. I’m a 73-year-old woman who’s always had fine hair. It’s getting much thinner now, and quite noticeable. Is it possible that medicines cause hair loss? I presently take blood pressure and cholesterol medicine. God bless you.      [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
I am a recovering alcoholic and now that I’m “dry” I was wondering if there was something that would ease the damage I’ve done to my liver? Can you help?
V,L. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Answer: Yes, milk thistle. It is grown in Europe as a vegetable and used in salads. It functions as a substitute [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
You recently wrote an article about how good the sun can be for you in creating vitamin D. The instructions with the medication I take for acne (doxycycline) state that I should stay away from the sun, so I do. What can happen if I don’t?
D.P., Gainesville, Florida

Answer: The sun does help [...]

Dear Pharmacist,
My 34-year-old son is an alcoholic and has been in rehab for five months, court-ordered. After being out for only two weeks, he had a relapse and then went to detox. Now, he is taking Antabuse. How does it work, what are the side effects and what are some other treatment options?
M.S., Lakewood, [...]

Readers:  This is the EXTENDED article that papers could not print due to space considerations.

Many Diseases Linked to High Insulin - The Longer Story
Insulin Testing and Dietary Supplements to Help You Reduce Insulin, Lose Weight & Feel Better

Dear Pharmacist,
I really need your help because I am now up to 14 medications for the [...]

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The reality is that many of you reading this live in bodies riddled with chronic pain.  Some of you are saddled with emotional pain too, because healthy onlookers may be quick to criticize.  No one says anything to you if your leg is in a cast because they see that you have a broken leg.  [...]

Stress Less, Sleep More with Simple Remedies

Dear Pharmacist,

I read chapter 8 of your book “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and want to take 5-HTP to help me sleep. You suggest taking it at “dinner” and this has caused a disagreement in our household.  I think “dinner” is the evening meal, but my [...]