By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
Summary: You may be confused about what triglycerides are. You can get triglycerides from many foods. You can also cause your blood levels to rise or drop depending on the foods you eat. Much of the mainstream advice about lowering triglycerides is wrong.
Q: What are high triglycerides? The nurse told me [...]
Archive for October, 2009
What Are Triglycerides?
October 31st, 2009Sinus Infection Symptoms
October 31st, 2009By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
Summary: Sinus infection symptoms are usually pretty classic. You should always consult with your doctor though to make sure. Antibiotics are generally effective short-term but of little help in preventing chronic sinus infections.
Q: I’m wondering if these are sinus infection symptoms: I have pain above my eyes with a clear nasal [...]
Cytomel: A Good Drug With a Bad Reputation
October 30th, 2009By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
Summary: Cytomel® is a good drug that unfortunately has a bad reputation with many doctors and endocrinologists because of the possibility of causing side effects. While you do have to take precautions in some patients, Cytomel has been proven very safe in clinical use and may even be a better option [...]
Pharmaceutical Grade Vitamins
October 30th, 2009By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D
Summary: If you see pharmaceutical grade vitamins on the label, hold onto your wallet. It’s more marketing and marking-up prices than about purity. There is only one way that I know to totally guarantee purity. Two actually. Here they are.
Q: What in the world do they mean when they say [...]
Vitamin B Deficiency Symptoms
October 30th, 2009By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
Summary: Vitamin B deficiency symptoms are a real risk to strict vegetarians. Because of the sheer number of different types of B vitamins the signs and symptoms of deficiency can be wide ranging and difficult to pinpoint.
Q: My daughter is an 16 year old vegetarian. I don’t like her eating style [...]
Natural Allergy Relief Options
October 29th, 2009Summary: There are some products/herbs/supplements/techniques that can provide natural allergy relief. Most are cheap or even free. However, you do not want to self-treat allergies without talking to your doctor – especially if you have moderate to severe allergies and even natural products can interfere with prescription drugs and cause side effects by themselves.
Q: [...]
Acai Berry Benefits and Claims
October 28th, 2009Summary: I see a lot of so-called Acai Berry benefits plastered all over the internet which made me wonder what all the fuss was about. Acai berry is a Brazilian fruit that has been used for many years as a food product in that country. Recently ‘discovered’ by the natural supplement market Acai Berry [...]
Erectile Dysfunction Vitamin: What the Research Shows
October 28th, 2009Summary: Despite some of the claims, there is little evidence to support a so-called erectile dysfunction vitamin. There is some evidence for certain vitamins having some beneficial effects but nothing that will likely ‘cure’ a mans sexual problems.
Q: I’ve read that certain vitamins can really benefit erectile dysfunction, but it seems kind of far-fetched [...]
Eating Clean During the Holidays
October 27th, 2009Summary: Eating clean can be tough anytime, but especially so during the holidays. Here are 4 quick tips I follow that might help you avoid holiday binging and falling off the wagon.
I don’t mean to ruffle your feathers but with Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching it is not only the season for thanks and giving…it’s [...]
Fish Oil Side Effects
October 27th, 2009Summary: In general, fish oil side effects are mild. If you have any bleeding disorders, take certain blood thinners or are undergoing surgery in the near future you’ll want to discuss your decision with your doctor/pharmacist.
Q: I’ve been considering taking a fish oil to help with my intake of omega 3 fatty acids. My question [...]
