Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) can be one of the most excruciatingly painful conditions you can experience. In the United States, about 10-15 percent of adults will be diagnosed with a kidney stone in their lifetime.Roughly 1 million Americans develop kidney stones each year. Once you have had one ... Read More ›
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February 9, 2016
UPDATED:November 30, 2020
Vitamin D Deficiency — The Invisible Epidemic
The brilliant sunshine streaming through my window make me want to spend more time outdoors before it's too late. The gray winter doldrums, especially in northern latitudes, say above the axis between Boston and northern California, lead to a silent, invisible epidemic: vitamin D deficiency. This is ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 15, 2016
Q&A: What are some natural ways to boost thyroid function?
Dear Pharmacist, I'm constantly tired, my hair is thinning, and I'm gaining weight. My doctor says that I have hypothyroidism and prescribed Synthroid. Can you give me more information about thyroid medications and let me know if there are any natural ways to help myself? --G.A. Albany, New ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Five Nutrients You May Be Lacking
Here are five key nutrients that most of us are not getting enough of from our diet. One of them is likely not a surprise to you. In fact I call it the "vitamin du jour" - the one everyone is talking about - Vitamin D. The others are Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Potassium, and Iodine.Vitamin D ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 17, 2016
Why Tofu Wrecks Your Brain
The deceptive hype created by the soy industry -- which in many ways is not much different than that of the pharmaceutical industry -- has unfortunately been very successful in convincing millions of people that soy is a health food. Their brainwashing propaganda has cleverly created "healthy ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Try Nature’s Answer to Costly, Dangerous Pain Drugs
Dealing with pain's the most common problem you're likely to face as you age. That's why before their serious side effects surfaced, over-hyped new drugs like Vioxx and Celebrex were top-sellers.But for real relief, you don't have to break the bank every time a dangerous new drug hits the market—and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 8, 2016
8 kitchen cures for diabetes
Q: Dear Pharmacist, I learned from your column that my medicine is derived from a reptile! I would like more information about the drug Byetta and some of its side effects. I would also like some natural remedies to try. – M.T., Boston, Massachusetts A: Dear M.T., Byetta ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Deceptive “Protein” Toxin is Becoming More Widely Spread in Your Food
In the wake of the tainted dairy scandal, Chinese authorities are now admitting that the use of melamine -- an industrial chemical -- as filler in animal feed (which is also exported abroad) is a widespread practice. At this point there's really no telling what, or how much, of your food might ... Read More ›
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