Here in the middle of a city summer, it's pretty darn hot. And that can make getting a good night's sleep pretty tough. Air conditioning and a fan pointed at the bed are helpful--but what if it's not just the outside heat that's keeping you up? For some people with sleep problems, the issue ... Read More ›
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February 9, 2016
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Autism
Dear Pharmacist, My husband and I would like to have a child soon. My sister's little boy has autism, so I'm naturally concerned for my prenatal care and pregnancy. Is there any way to reduce my risk of having a child with autism? --C.J., Orlando, Florida Answer: There is so much ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 2, 2021
How to live a longer life with less stress
Sometimes it may seem like the strains and demands of modern society exceed human abilities. However, that is usually far from the truth. This article outlines how you can take things down a notch with three simple tips that will help you shrug off stress and anxiety, induce deep relaxation, and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 10, 2017
Top 10 tips for beating insomnia and getting quality sleep
Trouble falling asleep? Tossing and turning all night and having trouble waking up in the morning? Well if you do you're certainly not alone. It turns out 1 in 3 people experience insomnia in their lifetime. 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder In fact over 70 million Americans ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Beat Depression Naturally- Rhodiola to the Rescue
Dear Pharmacist, I've been fighting low- to mid-level depression for years and at the same time trying to avoid becoming dependent on anti-depressant medication. I've tried St. John's wort, and it didn't help me. Can you recommend another alternative treatment? --D.C. Gainesville, ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
SSRIs ‘miss’ up to 13 symptoms of depression
What do you call an antidepressant that leaves you sad? If you're in the drug industry, you call that "effective." After all, you didn't kill yourself (not yet, anyway) -- and that's what passes for success these days. A new analysis of data from the STAR*D trial finds that people who ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 9, 2021
Chelation Therapy May Be Able to Save 30% of U.S. Lives…Condemned!
Do you know what happens when your blood doesn't flow freely to your heart? Or your arteries don't pump enough blood to your legs? Or what happens when your brain doesn't get enough oxygen from your blood? You can get gangrene... suffer stroke or heart attack... or even die. That's because as ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
GABA! GABA!
Amino acids are the name of the game when it comes to our endocrine system. Our glands scarf them down with abandon. Along with vitamins and minerals, aminos are their nourishment. There are a slew of amino acids, each with many different functions. We're talking a mind-boggling array of ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Sleepless? Keep It Natural
Question: When I asked my doctor about taking melatonin, she wrote me a prescription for a drug called Rozerem instead. She said it does the same thing as melatonin, but that it has the benefit of being FDA-approved. It is really better than melatonin? Dr. Wright: Rozerem's manufacturer ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 2, 2021
Waking Up From the Synthetic Hormone Nightmare
Shirley is 52, and suffering from menopausal symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and mood disturbance. The next chance she had, Shirley asked her doctor for bioidentical hormones. Instead, her doctor offered her a prescription for Lexapro, an SSRI antidepressant. Shirley declined the ... Read More ›
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