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Listen To Our Podcast: 756 Healing the Heart
Interventional cardiology is practically the epitome of modern medicine, with its bypass surgery, catheters and stents. But instead of fixing broken hearts, some cardiologists are becoming interested in preventing heart disease. Dr. Mimi Guarneri decided to turn away from high-tech...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/01/30/756-healing-the-heart/
Poop Treatment for Baby's Diarrhea
Q. When one of our sons was 9 months old, almost 50 years ago, he had earaches. At the time, antibiotics were prescribed. Soon afterwards, he developed diarrhea and became so dehydrated that he was hospitalized for IV fluid replacement....
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/02/02/poop-treatment-for-babys-diarrhea/
Cheap and Easy Bedbug Detector
Q. How can I tell if my apartment is infested with bedbugs? A friend has just gone through a nightmare experience trying to get rid of them. She had to throw out her mattress, couch and other furniture, have the...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/02/01/cheap-and-easy-bedbug-detector/
Soap Under the Sheets Stymies Scientists
One of the most unusual home remedies on our Web site is soap for leg cramps. We first heard about this approach in 2004 and were somewhat skeptical. For one thing, there was no obvious explanation for why a bar...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/01/31/soap-under-the-sheets-stymies-scientists/
Deadly Drug Disasters Are Preventable
Every day in this country someone dies from a medication mistake. According to the FDA, more than one million people are injured annually because of drug errors. In some cases a patient gets the wrong medicine from the pharmacy. Other...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/01/31/deadly-drug-disasters-are-preventable/
Fragrant Lotion Fights Cramps
Q. I have found that drinking Earl Grey tea for a few days seems to trigger nighttime leg cramps. I used to use special soap my sister brought back from France. Her friend in Paris swore that putting it under...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/01/30/fragrant-lotion-fights-cramps/
Will Advil Reduce Bathroom Runs?
Q. I have been treated for an overactive bladder by two urologists. I took several different prescription medications with no relief but many side effects. I told my doctors that I have noticed (like the runner in your column) that...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/01/29/will-advil-reduce-bathroom-runs/
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