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Radio Shows (Sep 6)
693 Sports Medicine
Watching the Olympics was certainly inspiring. Perhaps many more of us will revive old interests in sports and become more active. But what kinds of risks does the weekend warrior run?Children are being encouraged to specialize in just one or...
Pharmacy Q&A (Sep 5)
Antibiotic Can Trigger Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Q. I was given erythromycin for an infection and immediately started having heart palpitations and shortness of breath. My doctor didn't believe that the drug could have caused the problem, so he gave me something generic but still in the...
Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Sep 4)
Vinegar and Baking Soda Eases Pain of Sting
Q. I used the combination of apple cider vinegar and baking soda on a wasp sting and felt instant relief. The foaming action should amuse children who have been frightened by the sting.A. When you combine vinegar and baking soda,...
Pharmacy Q&A (Sep 3)
Alternatives for Treating Acne
Q. My mother, a retired nurse, encouraged me to write you regarding my son's acne problem. He is 19 and has been through many rounds of antibiotics with limited success. I don't like his taking antibiotics for such long periods...
Free Podcast (Sep 2)
692 The War on Cancer
Cancer is a major cause of illness and death in this country and around the world and has been for decades. Back in the 1970s, the United States declared war on cancer. Are we winning or losing this war? Researchers...
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Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Sep 2)
Salt Substitute Supplies Potassium
Q. About 40 years ago a doctor told me to increase my potassium intake. A few years later I found Morton Salt Substitute. I sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon on my food about once a week, and I haven't had a...
Editorial (Sep 2)
Embarrassing Gas Causes Social Isolation
There are few normal body functions that generate more jokes and embarrassment than gas. In fact, the F word that is the common term for this act is frequently banned from newspapers and airwaves. Flatulence is a fact of life. We...
Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Sep 1)
Duct Tape Treatment Cures Some Warts
Q. My husband's doctor told him to put duct tape on his foot to get rid of plantar warts. Do you just cut a small piece and place it on the wart? How long does it take?A. The duct tape...
Pharmacy Q&A (Sep 1)
Seeking Relief from Sexual Arousal
Q. I am a woman with over-the-top libido. My doctor says I may have PSAS--persistent sexual arousal syndrome. I’ve been dealing with this problem for a year, ever since I turned 40. The anti-depressant Pristiq has helped immensely, but I...
Pharmacy Q&A (Aug 29)
Seeking Natural Ways to Control Blood Pressure
Q. My husband takes hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril for high blood pressure. I suspect that these medicines are responsible for his dizziness and erectile dysfunction. His blood sugar is also up.Could the medicine be responsible? Are there any natural remedies that...
In Our Herb Library:
St. John's Wort
St. John's wort has long been used in Europe for treating mood disorders and has become very popular in the United States. The plant itself is a perennial native to Europe, but it has adapted well to North America and...
In Home Remedies:
Castor Oil For Bruises
Q. Have you ever heard of using castor oil for bruises? My mother-in-law swears by this remedy. Whenever one of my kids bumps a knee, she rubs castor oil on it and there is never a bruise. A. Arnica...
