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Listen To Our Podcast: 722 Tick-Borne Diseases (Archive)


Ticks are almost everywhere, and wherever they go, they are out for blood. With so many ticks in woods and fields across the country, there is a growing risk of tick bites. They can transmit disease.Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/07/03/722-tick-borne/

Red Yeast Rice for Lower Cholesterol


Q. What can you tell me about red yeast rice? Is it really good for lowering cholesterol levels, and are there any side effects? A. Red yeast rice (RYR) can help in lowering cholesterol. In one study, researchers recruited people...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/07/08/red-yeast-rice-for-lower-cholesterol/

Dual Action Keeps Her Awake


Q. I have a curious question. Whenever I take a Tums Dual Action tablet for heartburn, I can't go to sleep. It keeps me awake all night. I've tried taking half a tablet and taking it earlier but it still...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/07/07/dual-action-keeps-her-awake/

Hot Water for Itches


Q. I am a mosquito magnet. The only thing that eases the itch is to put my poor bitten legs under hot running water. Tap water is hot enough. After I have been out feeding the mosquitoes, I just come...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/07/05/hot-water-for-itches-1/

Overdosing on Vitamin D?


Q. I started taking 10,000 IU of Vitamin D a day. Six months later I suddenly developed severe constipation. Was the constipation caused by the large dose of vitamin D? A. Vitamin D is a superstar among vitamins these days....

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/07/05/overdosing-on-vitamin-d/

What Drives Patients Crazy?

Customer satisfaction is important if you want repeat sales. Many hotels are so interested in guest responses that they monitor social media such as Twitter, Facebook and blogs. If someone is dissatisfied, some hotels instantly apologize and upgrade the customer...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/07/04/what-drives-patients-crazy/

Lemon Juice Fights Kidney Stones


Q. I read a letter from someone who drank lemonade to prevent kidney stones. I've had kidney stones for six years. I've been through two lithotripsies and taken sodium bicarbonate for two years. One of the physician assistants told me...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2010/07/03/lemon-juice-fights-kidney-stones/



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