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Health Headlines 8/4/09

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Listen To Our Podcast: 733 Thyroid Disease Update
There is an epidemic of thyroid disease in the United States. Nearly 90 millions prescriptions for thyroid hormone were dispensed last year alone. But many people don't even know they are lacking adequate thyroid hormone.Physicians often assume the treatment of...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/08/01/733-thyroid-disease-update/
Beyond the Podcast: Extended Interview on Thyroid
Listen to additional audio of an extended interview with our guests from episode 733, Thyroid Disease Update, not available during the program...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/08/01/733-thyroid-disease-update/
Banana Peel Is Popular Wart Remedy
Q. For recurring warts try rubbing the inside of a banana peel on the growth a couple of times daily. This worked on a wart on my hand that I'd had for several years. It takes a couple of weeks...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/08/02/banana-peel-is-popular-wart-remedy/
Muscle and Memory Problems with Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Q. I have read that Lipitor may cause memory impairment. I am taking Lipitor and am having trouble with speaking and memory along with intense muscle soreness. My lab tests are within the normal range so my doctor says Lipitor...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/08/02/muscle-and-memory-problems-with-cholesterol-lowering-drugs/
Persimmon Tea Eases Acid Reflux
Q. A while ago I read about persimmon tea for acid reflux. I suffer from time to time, but my husband suffers constantly. It is so bad that he wakes up almost every night and throws up! Prilosec, Nexium and...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/08/02/persimmon-tea-eases-acid-reflux/
Potassium Overdose Could Mean Trouble
Q. My doctor recently discovered that my potassium was a little low, so he put me on potassium pills. Later, after trying several blood pressure medicines, he switched me to triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide.The patient prescription information sheet says not to take potassium...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/08/02/potassium-overdose-could-mean-trouble/
Does Oral Contraceptive Reduce Sex Drive?
Q. I have been taking the oral contraceptive Yaz for about a year now and am wondering if others have had the same issues. I have not seen them mentioned in the ads.Since starting the drug, I have been less...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/08/02/does-oral-contraceptive-reduce-sex-drive/
Excessive Sweating Makes Teen Self-Conscious
Q. Is there any remedy for underarm sweating? Our 14-year-old granddaughter refuses to wear anything but black, as she feels the sweat does not show up as much. She has seen the doctor, but he had no suggestions.A. Your granddaughter...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/08/02/excessive-sweating-makes-teen-self-consious/
Statins and ALS-Like Syndrome
We can think of few diseases that are more dreadful than ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Losing muscle control to the point of total paralysis takes an incredible toll on the patient and the family. We speak from personal experience. A...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/07/31/statins-and-als/
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