The People's Pharmacy®

As many as 7 million people each year have dizziness or vertigo so severe it drives them to seek medical care. But although the symptom of dizziness is common, finding the cause and the proper treatment is complicated. We learn... (Read More)

Q. As a 63-year-old female, I have to eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and grains to stay regular. When I travel I have a problem with constipation. What is the easiest and best way to stay regular when your schedule... (Read More)

Q. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, with the most severe bone loss in my spine and hips. I have taken Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva. Fosamax didn't work and Actonel and Boniva caused terrible musculoskeletal pain and a flu-like malaise... (Read More)

Q. I successfully treated my nail fungus with topically applied tea tree oil. I saw improvement in only a few days and had complete results in about two weeks. It then took time for the damaged area to grow back... (Read More)

Q. Two years ago, I was getting headaches every day for several months. I visited five different doctors, but none had a clue as to the reason, and they weren't any help. I then read about a lady who had... (Read More)

Q. I used Flonase for one year to ease nasal congestion caused by allergies. I am 37 and have just learned I have cataracts in both eyes. The optometrist was as surprised as I was that I would have cataracts... (Read More)

Anyone who has ever driven an old jalopy knows that eventually things break down or wear out. Keep a car long enough and you will have to replace the fuel pump, hoses and belts, not to mention the transmission. Older... (Read More)

Q. At my 40th high school reunion, we indulged in some "girl talk." My dear friend told us about arginine cream. She got a prescription for this to improve her sexual response and swears it is working well. The instructions... (Read More)

Ten years ago, the Institute of Medicine shocked the medical establishment when it published To Err Is Human. The experts of the IOM estimated that nearly 100,000 Americans died of medical errors in hospitals every year. More studies of the... (Read More)

Q. I've just read about the "hot water" remedy for mosquito bites. I too seem to be a mosquito magnet and have found Vicks VapoRub is a magical remedy. I have no idea how or why it works, but it... (Read More)

Q. Last year you had information about taking the homeopathic medicine Rhus tox to prevent a reaction to poison ivy. I took two tablets twice a day for a week in March, as suggested, and a month later I repeated... (Read More)

Q. I have taken levothyroxine for several years but my insurance keeps changing the brand (from Synthroid to Levothroid to several generics). I have had progressively deteriorating hypothyroid symptoms (weight gain, fatigue, muddled thinking, high cholesterol, low sex drive, constipation,... (Read More)

Q. My husband and I are in our 50s. We are having much pain from arthritis. His is in his knees. I have had my thumb joint removed due to osteoarthritis and now I am told I need hip replacement... (Read More)

Q. I am a 54-year-old male and I have noticed a drop-off in sexual performance as well as in other parts of my life. I have seen commercials for products that are supposed to boost testosterone. Do such products work?... (Read More)

E-mail has become essential for modern communication. Love it or hate it, most of us spend some part of our day communicating with business colleagues, family or friends on e-mail. It's an efficient way to interact. One area where e-mail... (Read More)