Growing Bolder Community

Dear Pharmacist, I met you at a book signing and was in awe of how good you look at 47 yo, your skin was radiant and you look 30 something, not a deep wrinkle on you. What’s your secret? --L.J., San Diego, California Dear L.J., Thank you! That warms my heart because I work at that. It’s harder to maintain skin in Colorado, compared to humid Florida. Out here it’s a desert....

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...

Dear Pharmacist, I met you at a book signing, and didn’t want to hold up the line to elaborate on my health concerns. You said I should not be taking “unopposed estrogen” and I don’t know what that means. If you recall, I’m post-menopausal, I had a hysterectomy, and my doctor prescribes estradiol tablets. --L.Y., Baltimore, Maryland Answer: I do recall saying that. It scares me that...

Dear Pharmacist, I’ve dealt with stomach problems all my life. Sometimes it’s hard to eat, but I am under physician care. What natural remedy can soothe my tummy when it’s hard to eat? --.W.C., Denver, Colorado Dear W.C., Probiotics are fundamental to digestive health. And a diet free of common food allergens is in order. Today, But something like slippery elm could help....

Dear Pharmacist, What an awful year 2012 has been, I’m stressed and tired. I cry easily. It’s not who I am! Can you help me? --V.D., Broomfield, Colorado --Answer: Sounds like you’ve exhausted your adrenals glands, you can tell if you have this particular energy pattern: * Difficulty rising-you don't really wake up until 10 am * You feel better after lunch *You have an afternoon low...

Dear Pharmacist, I saw your pictures of hot springs in Utah and you said that you’d actually fly to hot springs to get their healing benefits. This may be personal, but are you sick? What’s in the water that is so healing? I’m curious because around here, hot springs are for hippies only. --E.W., St. George, UtahDear E.W., Hippies? I am an Aquarian, so perhaps I qualify, LOL. The mere...

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...