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Advice from Suzy Cohen.

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Honeybees are good source for natural antibiotics   9/14/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I take a dozen antibiotics per year due to frequent infections. What else can I take?

Research shows yoga may help control blood pressure, chronic pain   9/7/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I have neck pain, sciatica and headaches. I've tried prednisone, Celebrex, Ibuprofen, Vicodin, physical therapy, chiropractors, massage, reiki, acupuncture, prayer work, laser and two surgeries on my neck.

Use natural supplements in the battle with osteoarthritis   8/31/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I am 60 years old, and now I'm told I have osteoarthritis. My doctor said that there is no known 'cure.' I need to know the best natural treatments. - O.W. Melbourne, Fla.

Natural options are the insomniac’s dream come true   8/17/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I have trouble with prescribed sleeping pills, they make me do crazy things like sleep walk, eat and wake up family members just to chat.

High insulin measurement is worse than high blood sugar count   8/10/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I am taking 14 medications for the following problems: High cholesterol, heart disease, pre-diabetes, cataracts, arrhythmias, allergies, memory problems and enlarged prostate (BPH). The medications make me sick and sleepy. I need some fresh perspective. - C.P. Kansas City, Kan.

Fish oil supplement link to prostate cancer smells fishy   8/3/2013

Dear Pharmacist, What do you think about fish oil being linked to prostate cancer? I used to take it every day but stopped after hearing about it in the news. Do you still recommend it? - L.D., Miami, Fla.

Selenium helps with Hashimoto's, Grave's disease   7/27/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I have Hashimoto's thyroid disease, and my husband has Grave's. We are a perfect match because he makes too much and I make too little. Advice? - B.L., Dallas

Drug muggers can cause palpitations and leg cramps   7/20/2013

Dear Pharmacist: I take a reflux medication daily, as well as a chewable antacid. In the last two months, I've dealt with severe 'Charlie horses,' toe tingling and occasional heartbeat skips or runs. My doctor prescribed leg cramp medication and referred me to a cardiologist. - G.W., Peoria, Ill.

Methylation problems can lead to hundreds of diseases   7/13/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I met you at a book-signing, and you told me that if I have allergies, fatigue and multiple chemical sensitivities that I may have a 'methylation' difficulty. You also told me not to take Green Coffee Bean extract. Can you please tell me more? - S.J., Vail, Colo.

The benefits of taking a coffee break in the bathroom   7/6/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I see a naturopathic doctor for chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. She recommended coffee enemas. Suzy, do you think this is safe? - V.A., Seattle

Try supplements, exercise to ease the pain of osteaoarthritis   6/22/2013

Dear Pharmacist, I have osteaoarthritis and take ibuprofen and hydrocodone. Glucosamine helps, but even after 6 months, I'm still stiff and riddled with pain. What else can I do? - D.Y., Sarasota, Fla.

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