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Listen To Our Podcast: 822 Alleviating Arthritis


There are more than a hundred different conditions known as arthritis, but all are capable of causing chronic pain. An estimated 48 million Americans can attest that it is often all too difficult to get relief. What are the best...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/30/822-alleviating-arthritis/

Are Wet Toilet Seats Dangerous?


Q. I wish people who sprinkle on toilet seats in public bathrooms would dry them off afterwards. I have urinary urgency and can't squat over the seat, so I really wish others would be more considerate. My daughter is a...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/08/01/are-wet-toilet-seats-dangerous/

Book Gathers Solutions to Health Problems


Q. Do you have a book with all your clever solutions for health problems? I am tired of clipping the newspaper because I lose the tips. A. You may be interested in our new book from National Geographic (The People's...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/08/01/book-gathers-solutions-to-health-problems/

Lowering Cholesterol Without Statins


Q. I am 73 and have had high cholesterol (240-270) all my life. I prefer to avoid statin drugs. I am quite fit and stay active biking, swimming, hiking and playing tennis. I also watch my diet. I've heard that...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/08/01/lowering-cholesterol-without-statins/

Preventing Swimmer's Ear


Q. Do you know of any good ways to deal with swimmer's ear? I can usually feel it coming on (often after swimming in a lake or pond), but I haven't been able to clear it up before it gets...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/31/preventing-swimmers-ear/

Medication Errors in Assisted Living Facilities


Q. I have been a critical care nurse for more than 30 years and recently started monitoring assisted living facilities for the state. Most medication errors are made by their medication technicians. These employees may have completed only four hours...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/31/medication-errors-in-assisted-living-facilities/

Treating Sensitive Teeth with Care


Q. Do you have any suggestions for dealing with sensitive teeth? Anything cold is very painful. The dentist says the nerve endings are exposed. A. Dentists usually recommend toothpastes with potassium nitrate (such as Sensodyne, Aquafresh, Colgate Sensitive or Crest...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/31/treating-sensitive-teeth-with-care/

Will Your Painkiller Kill You?


When ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) was initially introduced as an over-the-counter pain reliever in 1984, it was advertised as "advanced medicine for pain." The implication was that this drug, previously available only by prescription, was better than the currently available...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/31/will-your-painkiller-kill-you/

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