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We all live in a stressful world. We have work, family, unexpected issues and the last thing we think about is how it will affect us as we are lying in bed staring at the ceiling. We do not think about what we can do to help solve the problem or prevent it. Let’s take a few minutes to find a solution for you. Oxygen is one of the great ways to reduce stress. It is easily available and...

Dear Pharmacist, I read your facebook post about people with asthma and how they should be dairy free. I feel better after just one week. I also read where you recommend two supplements for asthma which I just started (Coleus Forskholii and N-Acetylcysteine). You are saving my life Suzy. What else? --J.R., Rockwall, TexasDear J.R.,My answer will set you back about $10 per month. If you have even...

The Art of Breathing "Prana is the breath of life of all beings in the universe." ~ B.K.S. IyengerEastern medicine has recognized the importance of correct breathing for centuries for physical, mental and spiritual development. All living things are filled with life force energy, or prana, at their core. Without this form of energy, life could not exist. Yet, we all take it for granted. We all...

You can see it on your car; that thin yellow film that settled overnight. With the cold winter and the wet warm start to spring everything is in bloom. This high level of pollen has caused people who do not usually have allergies to feel the stuffy nose and itchy eyes. The question is how you handle this problem. How can you improve your breathing short of taking medications?...

There are many nights when I perform sleep studies and I realize that my patients in their sleep think breathing is optional. You know the people I am talking about. They will never admit it but you have heard them. Snore, Snore, Louder Snore, Louder Snore then silence, followed by a loud inhale. This happens over and over again all night. But this is not how everyone with sleep apnea sounds....

Your wife or husband tell you they need to go to bed before you or they will never sleep. You know if you are going on a trip you can not share a room with anyone else because they will complain. Do you know when a snore needs medical attention or is just annoying? The fact is that no matter what a snore is not normal. If you snore there is something in your anatomy that says you need to...