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Listen To Our Podcast: 751 Coley's Toxin, Cancer and Immunology
Dr. William Coley was a cancer surgeon at the turn of the 20th century. In an effort to improve the treatment he could offer his patients, he created a toxin that made them really sick. If they recovered from their...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/12/12/751-coleys-toxin-cancer-and-immunology/
Coconut Oil Soothes Rough Heels
Q. I had stinky feet and rough heels. I used Vicks to help with my rough heels, and it worked. Then I heard about coconut butter. I started using this on my feet and it worked almost overnight to cure...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/12/14/coconut-oil-soothes-rough-heels/
Application for Patient Assistance Can Be Frustrating
Q. People with high drug bills are sometimes told to seek a "Patient Assistance Program." The drug companies run these to provide free medicine for people who qualify. It sounds great, but for me they have not been so helpful....
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/12/13/application-for-patient-assistance-can-be-frustrating/
Vegetarian May Need Vitamin Supplement
Q. My son is a vegetarian. As far as I know, he sometimes eats eggs or cheese, but not fish or any kind of meat. He's very picky about what he eats and has been anorexic in the past. Can...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/12/13/vegetarian-may-need-vitamin-supplement/
Milk of Magnesia as Deodorant
Q. I've had bad underarm odor for more than 50 years, and it is a terrible social problem. Then I read your column about rubbing milk of magnesia on the armpits. I tried it and IT'S A MIRACLE. I no...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/12/12/milk-of-magnesia-as-deodorant/
Head Maneuvers May Cure Vertigo
Q. Is there a neck and head exercise that helps relieve vertigo? I thought I read something to that effect. Drugs like meclizine do not help. A. A lot depends on the reason for the vertigo. If it is due...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/12/11/head-maneuvers-may-cure-vertigo/
Doctor Says Home Remedies Are Hooey
Q. My doctor disapproves of any kind of supplement or home remedy. I'm in very good health except for normal aches and pains. I take Lipitor for cholesterol and lisinopril for high blood pressure. I would like to supplement these...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/12/10/doctor-says-home-remedies-are-hooey/
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