Ask Larry: Question: I am a 57 year old woman and am currently dealing with pain issues, along with many of the "symptoms" related to low thyroid (eyebrows almost gone in upper half, weight gain, fatigue plus others) and Post Menopausal problems. I am ordering the Progesterone cream, as my current MD took me off [...]

I was recently sent an article that described how a female witness was barred from speaking at a congressional hearing about birth control where every other witness was male. The article spent no time focusing on the actual issue, but attempted to pull the attention away from it by creating another issue altogether. No matter [...]

I often get questions about alternative approaches to health, probably because I wrote a book that focused on how to be healthy without first turning to drugs, surgery, or radiation. The basic premise of the book - and my involvement in health - is that our bodies are wonderfully made and they are capable of [...]

I often hear about problems people have getting BACK to sleep after they've gotten up because something disturbed them - or even when they awoke to use the bathroom. If the sleep interruption is extended, returning to a sound sleep can be a major problem, especially if you've already been sleeping for several hours. My [...]

I once heard a nurse tell a patient that she might want to consider having a double mastectomy. Egads! It seems the woman carried a certain gene that supposedly increases the risk of breast cancer. Also, her mother and aunt (her mother's sister) had both been treated for breast cancer. Therefore, according to the misguided [...]

Ask Larry: Question: My doctor believes I need to be on a medicine to prevent colon cancer, it's called Lialda. However, our insurance coverage doesn't have a prescription card and I have to pay out of pocket up to our deductible, which is $2500. Consequently, the $380/month that it would cost me each month until [...]

Ask Larry: Question: My daughter's doctor has suggested that she take shots that will put her into temporary menopause in order to treat possible endometritis. When she researched it online, other people having the treatment have said it is the worst thing they have experienced. She is also wary of taking a shot that will [...]

I was returning to my table today at lunch. Cher was at another table and, as I passed, she said, "It's working. My daughter feels fine". I had to stop and thank her and, of course, mention, that my suggestions usually work, especially when I guarantee they will. Just about a week ago Cher asked [...]

I came across a news story from the UK from way back in 2004 (link below), which reports that the ingredients in over-the-counter cough syrups are no more effective than a placebo. The article reported on a study done at Penn State and was published in the Pediatrics journal. "UK experts said they would do [...]

Consider the differences between "Alternative" and "Traditional" forms of health care. The alternative fields of health include nutrition, chiropractors, acupuncture, supplements, exercise, meditation, homeopathy, naturopathy, and so on. The traditional (allopathic) medical fields are comprised of drugs, radiation, and surgery, all of which are relatively NEW inventions in the fields of health and healing. Why [...]

A few weeks ago, one of our customers called. At a recent appointment her doctor expressed shocked concern that her Bone Mineral Density (BMD) value was -3.0. This suggested to the doctor that the customer was "suffering" from severe osteoporosis. The doctor immediately wanted to prescribe some drugs to halt or reverse the progression of this [...]

Ask Larry: Question: My niece is 15 years old. She has been showing signs of mild-moderate depression. My sister took her to a psychiatrist who after one visit prescribed Prozac. Aren't these drugs dangerous for kids? Shouldn't they try diet, exercise and counseling first? Larry's Response: I am behind you 100% on your evaluation and [...]

Ask Larry: Question: Last time I wrote I had a Mirena Coil fitted, soo after I was put onto oil of evening primrose three times daily. Although I have noticed some benefits I am still having problems; mainly tiredness, headaches, weight gain, and although the anxiety I found difficult to deal with has improved I [...]

'Tis the season for some chocolate! In the overall scheme of things, chocolate (or more accurately, cocoa) is a wonderfully healthy substance. Just don't confuse real chocolate with milk chocolate (a lot of sugar and scant cocoa) or white chocolate (plenty of sugar but no cocoa). Those versions will push your body into places you [...]

Some people seem to have recurring problems with leg and foot cramps. Others never have the "pleasure" of such cramps and pain. I don't know why, but I can tell you that cramps can be relieved almost instantly - without drugs. No kidding.  It may take just a little effort on your part. I have [...]

A close friend had surgery for a problem with his bladder. After the operation, the surgeon told him he "had the bladder of an 80 year old." He's only 56. How does one determine the age of a bladder? Perhaps there are rings, similar to a tree trunk. Another person had an operation to repair [...]

Ask Larry: Question: You are the only pharmacist we know who is familiar with natural remedies and who thinks too many people take too many drugs. I agree wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, my husband's psychiatrist has put him on Effexor. He wants to use Nopalea drink from a company called Trivita, which is made from cactus plant. [...]

Question: I get my bio-identical hormones prescribed by an anti-aging doctor and I have an OBGYN. I am 57 years old. I use a Bi-estrogen cream every day in the morning and every night. I use Progesterone cream every night. I also take a capsule of Progesterone every night and lastly Testosterone cream in the [...]

A radio interviewer recently asked me which three people had the greatest impact on my life - and how it has been turning out. There are so many - some dead for centuries. However, those aren't the people she was interested in. Of course, I needed to pick actual contemporary people - ones who directly [...]

There are many (legal) drugs - too many - and they all pose a threat to health, even when used according to the approved instructions. Before I share the top three worst, I want to reiterate my basic concern about excess drug use. Of course, the people taking the drugs are at risk for harmful [...]