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Listen To Our Podcast: 747 Health News Update
When an official with the American Cancer Society suggested recently that we expect too much from some screening tests, such as those for breast or prostate cancer, he got a lot of pushback. We get more insight on the utility...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/07/747-health-news-update/
Old-Fashioned Pain Reliever Controls Blood Sugar
Q. What can you tell me about the pain reliever salsalate? My doctor says that it will not only help ease my arthritis pain but might help control my blood sugar. Diet has not controlled my borderline diabetes. A. Salsalate...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/09/old-fashioned-pain-reliever-controls-blood-sugar/
Can Simple Supplements Improve Sex Life?
Q. I've suffered from vaginal dryness for several years and found a great help by accident. I started taking omega-3 and vitamin E capsules every morning to help with my dry skin. Three weeks into this regimen, I noticed that...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/08/can-simple-supplements-improve-sex-life/
Beware Breast Tenderness with HRT
Q. I took bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to handle my horrible hot flashes. After taking it for three months, I started having pains in my breasts. A mammogram did not show any problems, but the recommendation was made that...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/07/beware-breast-tenderness-with-hrt/
Raisins in Vinegar Help Joint Pain
Q. When I read your column about gin-soaked raisins, I recalled a similar remedy I used several years ago. I don't like gin, and I wouldn't buy it. But the man who told me about using gin-soaked raisins for tendinitis...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/06/raisins-in-vinegar-help-joint-pain/
Milk of Magnesia Clears Skin
Q. Milk of magnesia is great for blemishes. I started using it six months ago, and it really helped clear up my skin. It was better than the things my dermatologist prescribed. I got lazy and stopped using it, and...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/05/milk-of-magnesia-clears-skin/
Preventing Leg Cramps with Coconut Water
Q. I've read about drinking tonic water to prevent waking with leg cramps. Try coconut water instead! It is the best stuff for leg cramps. It is somewhat hard to find, but I buy Zico brand at my local Fresh...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/04/preventing-leg-cramps-with-coconut-water/
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