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The invisible man returns. Sorry to be so long off the blog-waves...but as many Growing Bolders men and women in the world, I decided January 1 was the time to strike out on my own and leave the corporate world...and stake my own piece of the American Dream... So, I've been working ( still in wine and food) with clients as a liason in Supplier ( read wineries) and Retail negotiation in buying,...

Dear Pharmacist, I have fibromyalgia, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts and endometriosis. I fired my old doctor, because I wasn’t getting any better. My new doctor prescribed bio-identical hormones, iodine tablets, and a strong multi-vitamin. I’m eating ground flax seeds thanks to your recent column. Am I missing something? I’m still uncomfortable. --E.W. Sacramento,...

Dear Suzy,I watched Montel Williams talk about his multiple sclerosis on Oprah. He described a knife-like, burning pain in his legs similar to what I experience. Since I’ve started taking the vitamin B12 you suggested in Chapter 15 of your Drug Muggers book, my pain has lessened. What other suggestions do you have for people with MS? J.P. --Seattle, WashingtonDear J.P., Montel has been open...

Dear Pharmacist, My neighbor swears by apple cider vinegar and every time I complain about my...

Dear Pharmacist, I moved some furniture last weekend and my muscles are still sore. This happens every time I exert myself, even from walking around the block. My muscles aren’t as resilient as in years past. What can I do or take? --M.J. Decatur, Illinois Dear M.J., Regular muscle pain is fairly easy to remedy. If it were me, I’d take a hot bath with Epsom salts and a few...

What makes a baked potato so much better than a raw one? It's umami, the fifth sense that describes savory flavors. Growing Bolder food and wine guru Mark Rodriguez explains how the Japanese have been talking about this fifth flavor for 100 years.

Dear Readers, Last week I wrote about “fountain of youth” hot spring waters which are super rich in minerals and sulfur compounds. These substances penetrate the skin and relieve muscle aches/spasms, arthritis and skin rashes. The warmth of the water increases circulation which helps detoxification and improves blood flow to the heart. I realize some of you cannot travel so recreate the hot...

Dear Pharmacist,I take medications for blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis, five drugs in all. My doctor is happy with my progress but my wife is urging me to take fish oils to lower my blood pressure. I am not a vitamin type of person, but I don’t like some of the side effects I’m experiencing on the medications. What should I do? --G.S. Tampa, FloridaDear G.S.,Stay on your medications...

So, I was wondering yesterday why my eyebrows, by the end of a day, have dust in them? And, then I began to wonder why we even have them. I mean, I understand why we have eyelashes. Aren’t they there to keep the dust out of our eyes? The eyebrows seem too far ‘north’ to really make a difference, don’t they? But, then I figured out the answer because when you see someone withOUT...