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Radio Shows (Jul 5)
687 Genetic Medicine - Obesogens
The field of genetic medicine has been evolving rapidly. We all know our DNA determines certain characteristics such as our eye color, hair texture and height. It is also important in considering our risk for certain conditions such as Huntington’s...
Pharmacy Q&A (Jul 4)
Fazing Out Fingernail Fungus
Q. You often write about toenail fungus, but I want to know how to get rid of fingernail fungus. I have it in both thumbnails. A. There are many inexpensive home remedies that might help. None works for everyone,...
Video (Jul 3)
The Common Cold
Learn prevention tips and common cold remedies in this video with Joe Graedon.
Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Jul 3)
Bottled Green Tea For Leg Cramps?
Q. I read your column faithfully and have tried all the various remedies for leg cramps. Quite by accident, I discovered that drinking diet Lipton's green tea with citrus at bedtime ended the nightly painful leg cramps for me. I...
Joe and Terry's Blog (Jul 2)
Sneak Preview: New People’s Pharmacy Web Site
When we first began our Web site almost three years ago, we could not have imagined how many people would visit the site. We've been overwhelmed by the number of visitors who have shared their thoughts and experiences through comments...
Pharmacy Q&A (Jul 2)
Could Weight-Loss Drug Make You Regular?
Q. In the recent past, I took Alli for weight loss. To my amazement, my constant constipation disappeared. I now keep it on hand for constipation. A. Alli is OTC orlistat. It has been prescribed under the name Xenical. Diarrhea...
Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Jul 1)
Why Not Juniper Berries And Raisins?
Q. I’ve read many stories about the benefits of raisins in gin. Since gin presumably works because it's made with juniper berries, why not just eat juniper berries and raisins? A. Juniper berries can be irritating to the kidneys. Prolonged...
Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Jun 30)
Chinese Food Coloring Protects Heart
Q. I heard on the news that red yeast rice can help lower cholesterol, but I’d like to know more about the pros and cons. Are there dangerous side effects? Someone told me red yeast rice can cause liver problems....
Editorial (Jun 30)
Sunshine Vitamin Dazzles Scientists
Imagine a wonder drug that could reduce your risk of developing arthritis, high blood pressure, many common cancers, diabetes, depression and heart disease. What would it be worth?If drug companies could patent such a miracle medicine they might well charge...
Pharmacy Q&A (Jun 30)
Will Diaper Ointment Protect Horse's Muzzle?
Q. I've been advised to use diaper rash ointment containing zinc oxide to keep my horse's muzzle from getting sunburned while he's grazing. I've been wondering if this would also work to keep me from developing a "horse-woman's tan." All...
In Our Herb Library:
Passion Flower
Several species of Passiflora are native to the Americas, but the one generally used as a botanical is P. incarnata. This perennial vine grows wild in the southeastern United States as far north as Virginia and as far west as...
In Home Remedies:
Sugar for Hiccups
Hiccups are rarely serious, but they certainly can be annoying. There are dozens of remedies from holding your breath to drinking water from the far side of a glass. This is one we have been talking about since 1976. It's...
