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by Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., America's Most Trusted Pharmacist 5M

PARTIAL CONTENTS:
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MED OR HERB: Which Shrinks
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What women's BONES ' Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., has
are missing been a licensed pharma-
Tiny trace mineral builds cist for nearly 20 years
more bone . .... . . . . .. . ... . ...... .. 6 and is recognized as
Osteoporosis drugs LOWER America's Most Trusted
your calcium . . .... .... .. . ......... 7 Pharmacist. She has been
reaching readers with her
Secret solution for weekly syndicated health Is this safe?
HEART DISEASE column for the past 10
Does this work?
Sick arteries healed for pennies ... . 8 years and has appeared on FOX, ABC, CBS,
Three "stealth" dangers in and CNN. Which is best?
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Fountain of youth for LESS Vacation in a pill ... ... .. .. . . .. . . . . 32
Hormone replacement Meditation in a teacup .. . . . ... . . . . 33
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Fab "youth hormones" SHED POUNDS in your drugstore
on the shelf ....................... 11 How to spot real Hoodia .. . . ...... 36
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But this sweetener has ZERO
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LOSE WEIGHT with SALT!?
The secret thyroid link
It's so easy to get lost in today's
Skip the sugar when
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to weight gain ........... . ... . . ..... 34
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Easiest way ever to
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Secret estrogen kills Cream turns OFF aging genes ....... 4 mind-boggling jungle of new products, outlandish claims,
men's sex drive ....... . ..... . ......16 Why beautiful women eat SAND! ... .. 41
Household chemicals that cause Terrific wrinkle buster ............... 41 seductive "bargains," and highly hyped drugs?
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Dear Health-Savvy Reader,
Imagine how much SMARTER, HEALTHIER, and MORE ATTRACTIVE
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Beauty in 2011!! And not just any pharmacist ...
But one who knows as much about vitamins and supplements, home
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Walking you down every aisle in your Your advantages over everyone else? Count them ...
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author, syndicated columnist, and dedicated
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ca's Most Trusted Pharmacist. You'd get free tips and "inside secrets" about today's top "wonder"
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of the good, the bad, and the fabulous in America's aisles. She's thoroughly
~ Today's best arthritis pain reliever. It's so new, you probably haven't researched them all: the best-selling drugs ...natural remedies .. .health prod-
heard of it yet. But it outperforms NSAIDs ... glucosamine products ... even pre- ucts ... OTC medicines ... cosmetics. Even healing foods. You name it, Suzy
scription painkillers! Proven in more than 10 trials. See page 28. knows it!
~ This amazing new "superfiber." It swells in your stomach before mealtime Now, with THE 24-HOUR PHARMACIST, she can "sit on your bookshelf."
with the same effect as bariatric surgery. You can't overeat because you feel Always ready to answer your health questions. Always willing to guide you
"almost full" before your first bite. And it's ridiculously inexpensive! Page 37 to the best products and bargains. Always able to help you make the right
choices when your health and beauty are concerned.
~ A miracle wrinkle cream. It turns OFF the "wrinkle genes" that crinkle
your face and skin. Developed by the legendary doctor-yet hardly anyone Want to see how?
knows about it (yet!). Page 40
Just turn to page 8 to discover the safest, easiest, and cheapest way to
~ The fast-acting "knockout nutrient." This natural compound induces sleep lower your cholesterol and heal any damage in your arteries with a higher
just like some of today's top prescription sleeping pills. But unlike those sleep dose of good old vitamin C! Imagine that. The solution to America's billion-
drugs, you can take it every night. BONUS: Studies show it may even prevent dollar heart disease epidemic is right under our noses-in an absurdly inex-
cancer. Page 18 pensive vitamin that most folks (including health-savvy people who should
know better) aren't getting enough of!
This is truly cutting-edge stuff!
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~ The bioidentical hormone revolution. This nonprescription cream can
ease menopausal symptoms in a flash. Helps you feel "young again" all over.
(HINT: It's "hiding" in your drugstore right now!) Don't miss page 10.
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 This inexpensive, "itsy-bitsy, " I told you this was /?ear 5PA.. "I credit you with saving
exciting, didn't my husband's life .... Now he is back to
under-the-r:adar mineral lets you ... I? And even though almost all his activities." -Evelyn
strontium ranelate isn't
available in the United States
yet, a strontium supplement reactors. You could get a very
is sold in health food stores strange look indeed.
here. But you have to ask for Brand names, too! Page 48
its exact scientific name (given also gives you three highly
on page 48 of THE 24-HOUR reputable strontium brands to
PHARMACIST). Otherwise, the look for. And please: The dose
clerk might think you mean you take is vital. More is NOT
the cancer-causing radioactive better-so stick to my recom-
strontium produced by nuclear mendations to stay safe.
ou take vitamin D for your bones because you know

Y calcium can't be absorbed without it. Good for you!

But here's a NEW little secret you haven't heard yet ....
Osteoporosis Drugs That
••LOWER Calcium Levels''!
Add strontium to your double-blind clinical trials
bone-building program proved it. They have a dark side that many doctors and
and your results could blow pharmacists DON'T discuss, but I will.
The study teamed up
the doors off today's top- SECRET #1: Most osteoporosis drugs
calcium and vitamin D with
selling osteoporosis drugs. actually LOWER your calcium blood lev-
a form of strontium (called
No kidding! els. If you're taking one, you'll need the
strontium ranelate, available
Why it works: It only as a prescription product in extra supplementation advice on page
takes a tiny bit of this "trace" Europe). Results showed a 42 of my book. Standard recommenda-
mineral to spark important dramatic increase in building tions won't cut it.
bone-building reactions, just bone mass and a big reduction SECRET #2: The top three drugs are
like tossing lighter fluid on in hip fractures, compared to so strong, they can literally bore a hole
the barbie. No fluid, no fire. caldum and vitamin D alone. in your esophagus or cause joint pain-unless you follow the
Strontium plays a MAJOR role safety precautions on page 44. (That's because they're also
Another study in The
in bone strength. used as industrial chemicals to halt corrosion!)
New England Journal of
How major? Would you Medicine showed strontium SECRET :11:3: These drugs interrupt the body's natural bone-
believe it's TWICE as effective increased bone mass in the building process. So you're going to need ALL the essential
. at building bone as the spine by 14.4 percent after just high-quality supplements and trace minerals to offset this
best-selling "bisphosphonate" 18 months-and reduced spe- loss. Page 41 names an ali-in-one product that makes it easy.
drugs for postmenopausal cific fractures by 41 percent (And isn't your life complicated enough?)
women? Believe it! Two large, after just 3 years of use.

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 I couldn't breathe a word about this Because the cracks were /?ear 5tt~. "Thank you for telling me
healed, so the liver cut about coenzyme OlO .. .it has helped
when I worked behind the counter back its production. me a lot with muscle pain ... caused
True, cholesterol from taking [statin drugs]."-Gastonia, NC

Arteries Healed should be kept under

control. But it's a lot smarter
to prevent these cracks from Other dead giveaways are

for ~ust Pennies! forming-or to heal them right

away if you have them.
spider veins or swollen ankles.
If this is you, please up your
intake of vitamin C considerably,
How can you tell if as well as the other artery-
big daily dose of vitamin C may be the best (and yours are cracked? High healing nutrients and doses I

A cheapest) way to dodge a heart attack-or escape

heart disease completely. Here's why ...
cholesterol should warn you. recommend on page 23.

Taking Stafins?
I've filled a lot of heart When your gums don't
prescriptions in my career. get enough vitamin C, what Please heed this advice ...
Statins ... beta-blockers ... heart happens? Tiny cracks develop
failure drugs. And every time and they leak blood (gingivitis). I had to "zip my lip" when I handed
I'd hand a customer their Landmark research by a world- out statio drugs. I couldn't tell my
medications, my mind famous cardiologist showed customers about ...
would be screaming: that vitamin C deficiency does PROBLEM #1: Statins DON'T address the
"Please step over to the same thing in your arteries! underlying cause of heart disease, which is sick arteries. In
the supplement Millions of microscopic lesions fact, they can actually endanger your heart because ...
aisle and grab form and begin to bleed. In an
PROBLEM #2: Statins deplete an important nutrient called
yourself a big bottle of vitamin effort to patch them, the liver
coenzyme QlO that powers the heart's beat. Millions of
C!" That's because ... cranks out a gooey cement
people on statin drugs may be walking around in a tired,
(cholesterol). These patches,
Heart disease is really achy funk because they're deficient.
called plaque, build up until
artery disease. To stay they...well, you know the rest PROBLEM #3: Statins can cause nasty side effects, such as
healthy, arteries need a steady of the story. liver and kidney damage, memory loss, muscle weakness, pain,
supply of vitamin C-and depression, fatigue, and joint pain. Could this be you? Look for
lots of it. You see, vitamin C FACT: Lowering your choles- this telltale sign of trouble-and its solution-on page 26.
is essential to collagen and terol WON'T stop these patches Perhaps you know about CoQIO-and even take it. But
elastin, the architects that from forming. But vitamin C are you getting enough? Page 6 also reveals the underutilized
build connective tissue in your does! This was proven way dose that does your heart the MOST good. PLUS: Learn how
skin ... gums .. .muscles ... and back in 1985 when researchers to test if your CoQlO is high quality or a rip-off. Just cut open
the veins, arteries, and tiny discovered that high doses a gelcap and see if it's this color... (continued on page 27).
capillaries of the circulatory of vitamin C actually lowered Top-quality brand suggestions, too!
system. cholesterol levels. Why?

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 Ladies,. you're going to like synthetics can. And it
love thiS! You'll see how you has such a calming effect, it
can easily halt the dangerous even helps you sleep better.
"estrogen dominance" that Just stay away from the phony
occurs when your progester- creams (revealed on page
one levels start to drop (the 143)-they won't work!
cause of hot flashes, mood Testing, testing. I also
swings, insomnia, and other described a superconvenient
menopausal symptoms). home test kit (lab's name and
You'll also read how to contact info on page 362) that
hen our hormones start to go (around age 40), our keep your estrogen in balance will evaluate all your individual

W youthfulness and good health tag along. Now we

have a wonderful way to help REVERSE this decline.
with progesterone so you can
burn fat, have luxurious hair,
enjoy an abundance of energy,
maintain strong bones, and
hormone levels from a saliva
sample! You'll see exactly
where you stand.
Please don't miss this excit-
It's a modern miracle! produce sex hormones. All the ing info! Even if you've been
When scientists discovered hallmarks of youth! Don't miss suffering severe menopausal
hormone replacement, it was a page 174. symptoms for a while, there's
major breakthrough. Patients' hope for you. You'll see lots of
"youthfulness" returned-
More advice: My book will
help you locate a physician in cool ways to say "not now" to
along with skin elasticity.. . menopause and all its uncom-
your town who specializes in
muscle tone ... sex diive ... mem- fortable symptoms and prema-
bioidenticals (page 200). He/
ory... and the extra protec- ture aging.
she can test you and custom-
tion for our bones, heart, and
ize a hormone blend that fits P.S. There are many nutrients
brain. And bye-bye hot flashes!
your particular "hormone fin- called "hormone precursors"
But with synthetic hormone gerprint" to a "T." that stimulate greater hormone
drugs, these benefits can be production (unless you've had
Want to go it alone? No
accompanied by a hundred a hysterectomy) without any
problem. You'll read about
nasty side effects, including hormone supplementation at
a wonderful progesterone
heart disease, cancer, and all. They're available at any
cream that can stop the
premature death. It's just not pharmacy or vitamin shop. See
discomforts of menopause
worth it! my favorites on pages 178-179.
side effects than synthetic hor- -and you won't even
The Bioidentical mones. How great is that? need a prescription
Revolution. That's why the (page 179). /?ear 5u~ . "Within the first few
future belongs to bioidentical That's why every woman
By the way, natural days, I felt better than I had in a long
hormones. These plant-derived (and yes, men, too!) over 45
should read about the amazing progesterone protects time .... You have incredibly changed
substances are almost "identi-
benefits on page 174 of THE you against cancer- my life ... " -M. N ., Florida
cal" to the hormones made
24-HOUR PHARMACIST.
instead of causing it,
by your body-but with fewer

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 "Sex offenders." These
..,. What You Don't Know What guys drugs flatten a guy's sex drive.
About Your Prescription Drugs DON'T know See the worst of the bunch on
about "the page 66.

Arthritis Pain? little blue pill."

E.D. pills CAN'T create
erections. Plus, these
Drugs that raise your
blood sugar! Look in your
medicine cabinet for any of
" •••this works BETTER than cortisone, pills carry big risks. ~ these Oist on page 241 ) .
But nothing lights your \
relieving pain and inflammation fire like the off-the-shelf •~ The 11 most misunder-
WI•th•In m1nu
• t es. , See page 260. product on page 144! ~ stood drugs in America.
.,.,----------..,.-_,-.,_.."'"-._"'- " "_""_.~ Page 305

"Now, in my new
Expanded Edition of ~' jjDrug-Muggers''
THE 24-HOUR PHARMACIST,
I can help you make the best
choices, save you the most
W Directory
money, and pick the health A valuable guide to side effects caused by the most
products that REALLY work. commonly prescribed drugs in America ... plus natural remedies
For instance, you'll discover ... " for each of these adverse reactions. Beginning on page 326 ...
Antacids that make • 11 Drugs That Rob Your Calcium
heartburn worse! Page 52
• 9 Drugs That Steal Your Vitamin D
&ti~f tolte11, !l.f'k
~~ Secret ~eason • 9 Drugs That Cause (or Worsen) Arthritis Pain
""' I've spent nearly ~ ·~ you cant sleep:
• 19 Drugs That Can Make Your Hair Fall Out
20 years studying drugs and ~.& These popular
natural substances-so I don 't ~----G~-:7 medications • 23 Drugs That Can Cause Muscle Pain
have a bias. I'm all for whatever '~ J can SECRETLY
----v~ interrupt sleep
• 17 Drugs That Wilt Your Sex Drive••• And More!
works BEST and MOST SAFELY,
patterns. Page 123 You'll also discover vitamins
according to clinical research
and other nutrients these
and my personal experience.
Incontinence? Fixed! Too drugs "mug"-and the
"And I really care about embarrassed to talk about it- correct supplements that
my customers. That's why even to your doctor? HALF of neutralize the damage.
I've been called America's all women who tried this (see
Most Trusted Pharmacist- the nonprescription product
with 24 million readers who on page 154), fixed their
rely on my advice before they symptoms on their own. I tell
plop their money down. how to locate it.

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 It's sweeter than sugar-but Have you heard about
"agave nectar"? It's Skip the sugar when
with zero calories another amazing natural sipping this super tea!
sweetener that's 75 times This naturally sweet herbal
sweeter than sugar but ranks tea increases the strength of
way LOW on the GI. That means your capillaries, improving your
it's also safe for those with circulation and preventing the
diabetes and won't spike blood microvascular complications that
sugar levels. Use it in any food can lead to cataracts, blindness,
or beverage-just use less. One- painful sensations in the hands
third cup equals a full cup of and feet, facial nerve pain, and
sugar! Page 88 tells all about it. even stroke. See page 245!

How about "vegetable

glycerine"? This is another sugar problems or want to lose
itch your artificial sweeteners. Here are three

D natural sweeteners so safe, even dieters and

those with diabetes can enjoy them.
wonderful all-natural sweeten-
er you should know about. It's
not quite as sweet as the other
two, but it's just as safe-
weight. Made from coconut
or palm, it won't feed Candida
bacteria or hype your blood
sugar/insulin. Page 89 has all
especially if you have blood the pertinent details for you.
At first glance, it looks just
like one of those artificial
s~eeteners . It's white and
powdery. It even comes in
Perfect Natural Remedy
those little individual for anyone with blood sugar issues
packets so you can carry Fenugreek is a food with a funny name. But there's
it along.
nothing funny about how it lowers blood sugar and increas-
And believe me, you'll es your cells' sensitivity to insulin. (It also reduces
want to, because the natural cholesterol and triglycerides, so it's ideal for anyone
sweetener on page 88 is with blood sugar issues or heart disease.) Buy it in
absolutely calorie free! But any grocery store, but shop carefully because
you won't find it in any you must get the
restaurant. correct variety
(specified on page
It's also perfect for Every food manufacturer in ,•

dieters and people with the world should be using it 237). Anything else is
diabetes because it ranks instead of that junky, fatten- a waste of your money.
extremely low on the glycemic ing high-fructose corn syrup
index (GI). You can cook and (HFCS). I'll give you all the FREE 21-DAY LOOK
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block aromatase (and
/?ear 5P7. • "I.. .experienced heart
A man's worst health (and sex!) enemy... therefore, estrogen) in arrhythmias, which are very
dangerous. After [following Suzy's

s ro en
men. You'll find them
How both described on page
146, including the best-
specific advice]-no more problems ....
Now I don't need that medication
any longer... " - A. H., Oklahoma

Turns Guys into

quality brands and how
to find them. Guys, you'll
definitely want to know about
P.S. A less-talked-about cause
this!

''Girly Men'' Result? Reducing estrogen

dominance in a guy can
raise his testosterone, rev
of estrogen dominance (in men
and women) is belly fat. Fat
cells, you see, are little estrogen
factories. So less belly fat means
E.D. drugs are a huge industry, but they're NOT solving up his sex life, improve his more testosterone. And that's
stamina and muscle strength, a sexy benefit in women, too.
our men's sex crisis. Here's why-and what CAN. encourage hair growth, and Easiest way to drop those inch-
even lower his risk of heart es? Stay tuned. I'll get to that a
Hucksters tease middle-age disease. Yay! little later in these pages ...
men with worthless potency
products because they know a
guy's testosterone fades with
age. But that's not the only
BEWARE: Xenoestrogens
thing robbing men of this These estrogen-like chemicals are
"he-man" hormone. everywhere today-in foods, household
Hormones always work in chemicals, pesticides, and dry-cleaning
balance, so when a guy's solvents. Once in your body, they increase
testosterone level falls, it estrogen dominance (in men and women)
triggers a rise in the female and risk of estrogen-driven cancers.
hormone, leading to estrogen because of an enzyme called That's why I want you to know about
dominance. Extra estrogen aromatase. So blocking a mineral called calcium D-glucarate (see page 161) that
lowers testosterone even aromatase improves testoster- disarms harmful estrogen and pulls it out of your·body.
more-and can cause female- one availability. And that's why Studies indicate it's so powerful, it even improves all stages
like characteristics, such as doctors prescribe an aromatase of cancers. Just don't shop before reading my review or you
soft, large breasts and loss of . inhibitor to block excess estro- could wind up with a worthless copycat product.
muscle mass. Even worse, male gen in women who have breast
estrogen is linked to prostate And don't miss page 321, where I identify the 19 most
cancer. But this works in the
problems and cancer. common xenoestrogens in American life-plus 6 simple ways to
male prostate, too-and you
BLOCK them before they can harm you. For instance, you'll read
won't need a doctor because ...
Here's a simple about the supplement that breaks down pesticides in your body
solution: Testosterone I know two off-the-shelf if your diet is less than 100 percent organic. (And whose isn't?)
transforms into estrogen supplements that also

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 Pear 5tt~ "You truly have changed
.
Why the melatonin "sleep miracle" Another reason
· it may have failed
my life ... .I read your article on sleep and
may NOT have worked for you is that melatonin must
began taking melatonin and 5-HTP every
night. For the first time in my life, I [now]
be accompanied by a
go to sleep without hours of struggle." -c. w.
Sleep Better with particular B vitamin
(identified on page 131).
Good results won't 0
T--his - ~-~-K-nockout
no matter how long you take
happen without BOTH.
it. I like it because it mimics
And if you run low on this
the body's melatonin activity,
vitamin, your body can't

N.utrient '! 1 but with a more potent effect:

make melatonin, which
The brain falls asleep faster
makes insomnia worse.
and stays asleep longer-with
A better sleeping no next-day hangover. If you
here's no better medicine than a good night's sleep. pill. If you really need it, need a prescription sleeping

T That's why certain sleep meds are okay-but only

after you've tried this effective non-drug remedy.
only one sleep medication
is proven to be nonaddictive,
pill, this is the one to ask your
doctor for-on page 136.

I·know this sounds crazy,

but sleep drugs can actually
This can harm your health in
the long run. Here's a better
Melatonin's Other ••Mate''
i~terfere with your ~leep! You solution ... The mineral that puts you to sleep
may feel like you're getting all You probably know Magnesium is fantastic for inducing sleep (as well as elimi-
your Zs, but some sleeping melatonin, the hormone nating nighttime muscle cramps, known as restless legs syn-
pills mess with your REM sleep that governs the brain's "sleep drome). When put to the test on actual patients, magnesium
cycle, the deepest sleep where clock." Melatonin levels decline induced the deepest and most restful type of sleep. Yes, and
healing happens. Sure, you fall with age, so sleep becomes uninterrupted!
asleep-but your body doesn't more difficult. The obvious
get the repair benefits it needs. More surprising news: Unlike many prescription sleep aids,
answer is melatonin supple- magnesium did NOT cause morning fatigue or daytime anxiety.
mentation.
But read page 125 first-because only ONE specific form
Chances are, you've read of magnesium produces these clinical results. Beware: The
about this "natural sleeping pill" choices out there are staggering. There's magnesium chelate,
before-and maybe even tried glycinate, oxide, sulfate,
' it, but without much success. and citrate. Not to worry. I'll
In most cases this is because guide you to the right one!
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Secrets on Your Nature's E.D. Remedy!
Are Your
They call it Super X-but you'll
Vitamin and Supplement Shelves call it amazing. Delivers big results. Supplements
Sold without a prescription. Where
Worth It
Nature's ••smart Pill''! to find it? See page 144.
Blunts Your Sweet
or Worthless?
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effects-On your brain. Full story on page 182 defeats the craving for sweets. 6 Secrets
BONUS: It also brightens your to Ensure
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"That's why my book See page 181.
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steers you AWAY from bogus A Stronger Heart-With #2: Capsules or tablets? One
products and TO the quality Sugar!? Not just any sugar. is much better ...
ones. I name the trustworthy D-ribose gives your heartbeat
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Relieves muscle surprise here ...
duce results ... and make you a
smarter, savvier shopper. That aches and weak- #4: Can you believe their
means more dollars in your ness, too. Even promise? The quickest way to
pocket and better health in improves heart tell...
Supplemen~s just your tank. failure on actual patients! See
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make expensive urine. page 32 for the best source.
doses? The best brands say
That's what many doctors say. "You'd be surprised at this ...
what you DON'T know about "Safer than statins •••"
But don't you believe them! And you won't need a prescrip-
A study in The Journal of the these wonder-working nutri- #6: Which certification is
ents. For instance .. ." tion to lower your cholesterol! best? Any company can buy
American Medical Association this seal (revealed on page
See page 28.
examined 30 years of supple- The antimigraine 297), but only these two assure
ment studies, and guess what vitamin ••• Patients had "When I take this [see a quality product.
they found? They really can fewer attacks per month- page 213], I can walk right
help prevent serious =~ and migraines were shorter. past an oven full of bak-
diseases. Also prevents them as well ing brownies and not even
"This is a multibil- as the leading prescription care."
lion-dollar industry, drug. Details on page 73
"Sex in a tube"! Sorry guys,
so it's bound to attract a it's just for ladies ... Page 153
few hucksters. Besides, 20 secrets you
supplements are NOT didn't know about Forget Fish Oil?! New krill
regulated by the FDA. your calcium oil is better. It has all the health
· So it's strictly a buyer- supplements. Page 44 benefits of fish oil but gets into
beware affair. your cells faster. Page 34

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 Saw palmetto products DON'T work for Men with the highest /?ear 5tth • "As one who uses
every man, btJ.t a study shows this herb... levels of estroqen are integrative medicine to treat
MOST likely to have BPH! prostate cancer, I find your

Shrinks the On top of that, research

published in the medical
journal Prostate confirms
comments unbiased. Rare in
today's world." - P. M. , Manorville, NY

P~
rostate in Just that excess estrogen is the
culprit in most guys' enlarged
prostate problems.
PLUS it reduces cancer-causing
estrogen and SHBG, which

5 Fast Days! This makes sense, because

if testosterone causes BPH and
prostate cancer, why don't teen-
would otherwise steal a guy's
good testosterone and increase
his risk of prostate cancer.
age boys, who have the highest In one study, the nettle
t's a big health problem and bigger medical controversy.

I testosterone levels, get these supplement stopped the

Here's what every guy needs to know about enlarged conditions? Instead, older guys growth of prostate cells by
prostate (BPH) and prostate cancer. do. That's because ... 30 percent in just 5 days!
This is fantastic news
As men age, their estrogen- for millions of men who
Does testosterone cause to-testosterone ratio suffer with swollen-
an enlarged prostate-or INCREASES, mostly because prostate problems-or
prevent it? Conventional wis- of a substance called sex who have cancer in their
dom says testosterone is the hormone-binding globulin family tree.
troublemaker because it's con- (SHBG), which binds up their
verted into a more dangerous free testosterone, making Page 149 brings you all
form, called dihydrotestoster- more room for estrogen. the details. Plus, I'll also
one (DHT). Drug companies show you the surprising
I did a careful review of the results of a head-to-head
developed a drug (finasteride)
research and found that study published in the British
specifically to slow down this
finasteride and the supple- Journal of Urology that should
conversion. Now it's the lead- ment saw palmetto work about
ing treatment for BPH. convince you!
the same in suppressing DHT.
But troubling new evidence But NEITHER lowers a man's But please shop carefully. Just
questions whether this drug is estrogen or SHBG levels, so his any nettle plant won't produce
really saving lives or actually risk of prostate cancer stays these results. It's got to be the
' the conversion of DHT can't variety tested in these clinical
putting men at HIGHER risk for the same.
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Depression isn't always

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Sometimes your brain just When certain medications deplete this essential B vitamin
runs low on certain "personal- (folic acid), symptoms include forgetfulness, depression,
ity" chemicals (such as sero- insomnia, crankiness, fatigue, and anxiety. The worst offenders?
tonin, dopamine, GABA, and Pain relievers, diabetes drugs, and the others named on page 74.
others) that rule our moods That's not all. About 30 percent of the U.S. population can't
and help us think clearly. metabolize this important nutrient (I call these people Folate
Medical treatment usually Misbehavers), making them highly susceptible to depression,
involves antidepressants, but heart disease, dementia, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's,
breast cancer, and cervical cancer. (A high homocysteine level
certain off-the-shelf supple-
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ments can produce the same
positive effects. (Yes, clinical Fortunately, the solution is simple. The two nonprescription
depression prescriptions. products (also on page 74) deliver "activated folate" directly to
studies actually PROVE it!) Not only that, it has a secret
Beginning on page 75, you'll your system so your body can benefit immediately!
bonus: It's also a natural appe-
read about three of the most See my favorite brand
tite suppressant that can help recommendations, too. Even if
effective, including ... you lose weight. you're NOT a Folate Misbehaver,
The supplement 5-HTP, Another equally this can produce dramatic
which increases serotonin effective remedy is the positive effects on your physical
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ever lets you down for any right now...
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truth means she's not afraid to name names when it comes
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Now, in THE 24-HOUR " ... not only enormously

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plus today's best bargains, hidden Whitaker Wellness Institute
dangers, unsung heroes-even the
brands that outperform the com- "How cool to see someone in your position
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• Ease your doubts about which "As a fellow pharmacist, I am proud of your contribution to
products to pick the profession and the public health." -D. V., R.Ph
• Halt your worries about how to
She's led thousands to better handle injuries and ills " ... never known a pharmacist who was as knowledgeable
health as a hospital and as an M.D. [or] such a caring, informative person ... "
• End your regrets about
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remedies that didn't work
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minded knowledge of all healing Suzy's book is the most reliable "We need more people like you [to] get the truth out about
compounds (drugs and natural health reference for any home these drugs ... "-T 0., Clearwater, FL
substances) to other pharmacists. library. You'll use it over and

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 double-blind clinical trial ever in Europe and Asia for 25 years.
Why take painkillers and prescriptions conducted found it relieved This proteolytic enzyme eats
tha( make your arthritis worse? moderate-to-severe knee pain the protein gunk in your blood-
better than the leading arthritis stream that's responsible for

Better Pain Relief prescription drug. Just be

careful when shopping. Some
brands contain glucosamine
inflammation, so it's a terrific
pain buster. Ot also digests arte-
rial plaque, making it a powerful

without Side Effects! sulfate and others glucosamine

hydrochloride. Page 253 reveals
why one is superior to the
treatment for heart disease, too)
Just make sure you buy
the variety that gets past the
other.
powerful acids in your stom-
I am in such terrible pain••• I take four different
pain medications for my arthritis. My doctor says
The new kid on the
block. New to the United
ach or else it won't do much
good. Read all about it on page
''
that I will be in a wheelchair within a year and I am
desperate. Please, Suzy, do you have any other advice?"
States, that is. Serrapeptase has
been a favorite arthritis remedy
255-including the brands you
can trust.

tget letters like this every Serious side effects are

day from people suffering linked to COX-2 arthritis drugs ~ Fight Infections
from debilitating joint pain and other NSAID drugs such
that no longer responds to as naproxen and ibuprofen. No with SILVER?
prescription medici:pe. It way can I recommend them!
This medicinal form of silver (described
breaks my heart every time. But the non-drug painkiller
on page 275) is a powerful germ-fighter. It was
That's why I devoted an entire you'll find on page 260 poses
once doctors' main anti-infection agent before
chapter in THE 24-HOUR none of these dangers.
patented drugs.
PHARMACIST to the best "feel
The best of the bunch. Taken in a dropper (because a tiny amount does the trick),
better, get better" options for Its name is SAMe and it's one
arthritis pain. Here are just a the silver suffocates bacteria without harming human tissue.
of the best things you can take That's why I prefer it to the meds behind the counter that can
few examples ...
for joint pain. More than 10 harm your brain, liver, GI tract, and kidneys.
scientific trials confirm it's as
effective as NSAIDs at relieving Although it's not widely used now, I still think it's effective
pain, but without their side and safe in small doses. In fact, I use it myself every year at
effects. The dose is critical, the height of cough/cold season, along with the other immune-
however. So be sure to read my boosting supplements you'll read about in THE 24-HOUR
review before you experiment. PHARMACIST. This
silver germ-fighter · /?ear 5u~. "[Suzy's advice] saved my
The truth about glucos- isn't always that easy leg, if not my life. I had tried all of the
amine. You've heard about to find, but page 275 antibiotics and nothing worked ... .I ... bought
its reputation as a cartilage points you in the [this kind of] silver... after 3 days ... the staph
creator, but it's also an impres- right direction.
sive pain reliever. The largest infection went away."-B. H ., Fort White, FL

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~Health Tips and Products Is your bra giving you products on the market today.
breast cancer? Could be, You'll see what works-and
At Your Fingertips according a Harvard study. what DOESN'T. Also: five surgi-
Read why women who wear cal procedures that promise a
Eight uRed Flag" their bras less have 60 percent
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more permanent solution.
Medical tests you WON'T
Cold Symptoms! explains how you can benefit.
Best Snore-Stoppers in
need a doctor for: This
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Any one of these means you MUST see the Drugstore! His buzz- you accurate lab reports that
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the best-selling snore-stopping Cheap and easy! Page 57
sure you choose the right rem-
edy-no doctor required!
"As a pharmacist for more
than 20 years, I know these
''Quick Fix'' Guide to
secrets well. Now at last, I can Minor Emergencies
share them with you. Secrets you
won't hear from your doctor, your 0 Bad breath. Solve it at the 0 Toenail fungus.
source (usually a dysfunctional Chest-rub trick kills
local pharmacist, or any other liver). Easy fix on page 58. the fungus. Page 289
source. For instance ..."
0 Colds. How this zinc product 0 Warts. Give yourself the
Imagine having a per- ---------------,
FREE Heartburn r,
stops the virus in its tracks.
Page 275
same treatment you'd
get from an expensive
sonal pharmacist. Someone to Remedy! People swear ~ 0 Flatulence. The three best dermatologist. Page 287
walk with you down the aisles, by this: Mix 1 tablespoon r remedies. Page 291 0 Yeast infection?
helping you with your health of apple cider vinegar and ~ 0 Flu. Not every OTC product works Emergency? (HINT: Instant
problems ... pointing out the honey in a glass of water well. But this homeopathic remedy relief is in your husband's
best medicines and health prod- is France's best-seller. Now sold in gym bag!) Page 172
and drink. Reason it works:
ucts ...whispering to you the provides more stomach the United States. See page 268. 0 PLUS many others! See
secrets about your prescription 0 Headaches. My top 8 cures. them all absolutely free. Take a
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products make me "instantly
That's what my book World's Greatest happy" in less than 5 minutes.
does-and more! I'm your Supplement!? If you could Page 264
personal 24-hour pharmacist. take only one supplement (in
Always on hand to give you addition to your daily multivi-
health advice when you need tamin), it should be this .. .(on
it. To help you make the best page 215). "Benefits within a
SQopping decisions. To make week .. ."

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 Bubble with more energy-
and reverse your exhaustion with ...
This tasty tea (see page 94) produces "feel
good" chemicals in your brain that begin
to work in minutes-and the wonderful
relaxing sensation lasts for hours.
REASON? It's rich in theanine, a com-
pound that lulls your brain into produc-
ing the same alpha brain waves as when
he most frequent question I get is, "I'm so you meditate.

T tired. What can I take for more energy?"

Sound familiar? I've got the perfect solution.
It also triggers a cascade of GABA, the chemical that floods
your brain after you pop a prescription sleeping pill. Make
sure to read labels carefully-and don't confuse L-theanine
with L-threonine (which won't relax you one bit!). Check
Talk about an energy crisis! you're low on these coping
page 95 before shopping.
Drugstore shelves are filled chemicals, you can't even
with coffee drinks, caffeine handle the smallest challenge.
tablets, energy bars, and pills. Result? You're easily overcome right now, I'll tell you about a to be your best friends.
B'u t this junk is "fake fuel." by exhaustion, mood swings, special class of rejuvenating
Each one of these remark-
You'll get a moment'a ry boost, anxiety, and irritability. herbs called adaptogens that
able herbs will calm you down,
but (trust me!) they'll exhaust will do the trick.
Depression is also a help you sleep better, ease
you in the long run. common symptom. Adaptogenic herbs are fatigue, and yes, give you more
The real reason you're Doctors rarely make the nature's true miracle workers energy! But some provide their
so tired often lies in your connection, so they usually because they're so "smart." own unique BONUS benefits,
adrenals, the small, grape-size prescribe antidepressants. They automatically correct any like lower blood pressure
glands that sit on top of each But don't you let them-until hormone level that's high or low, and cholesterol, less arthritis
kidney. These are the air traffic you've ruled out adrenal burn- without changing what's already pain and inflammation, and a
controllers of your body that out. Find out in a flash with a normal. How neat is that? stronger sex drive.
direct your vitamins, enzymes, simple Adrenal Questionnaire
and cholesterol to turn a (see page 8 of my book). Or
Beginning on page I 0, I list and Nothing in .your M.D.'s
dozen hormones into health take this easy self-test: All you'll
describe the top five that get black bag can heal burned-
the job done. They may have out adrenals like these super-
and energy. need is a dark room, a mirror,
odd-sounding names, such as , smart herbs can. So send for
and a flashlight ...
But when you're overbur- glycyrrhiza, cordyceps, and a free 21-day look at THE 24-
dened with debt, work, worry, Sorry, no drug can fix ashwagandha. But if you're HOUR PHARMACIST to say
illness, or an insensitive adrenal burnout. Along looking for MORE ENERGY with- good-bye to your fatigue-and
spouse (can you relate?), your rest is the ideal medicine. But out relying on caffeine and sug- solve your personal "energy
adrenals "burn out." And when if you can't afford a vacation ary pick-me-ups, they're going crisis."

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 /?ear 5Pr. . "I asked my doctor to check
Take back your saltshaker and... of calcium. Worst of
my thyroid hormone ... Voila!.. .I have not
felt this good in years .. ..You have made
all, it lacks the iodine
[ose More Weigtil your thyroid needs to
function properly.
a tremendous difference in my quality of
life."-V. D., Gainesville, FL

by Eating Salt!? Not so for real

sea salts. These chunky,
natural salts contain all the ~· Iodine
verybody's bashing salt-and you're probably eating
minerals for peak thyroid
health-especially iodine.
E I Disarms
E less. But is this why your body refuses to lose weight-
despite all your efforts? Wait till you read this.
They're better for you
because the body absorbs
them easily. On top of all
that, you'll LOVE the flavor!
:3 Estrogen!
Dodge breast and
prostate cancers
If you've cut back on your (See my own personal
salt-and you tire easily, feel favorite "gourmet" salt Everybody's trying to
cold most of the time, and named on page 46.) lower their cholesterol,
can't seem to lose weight-the "\but a much worse health
connection could be in your Iodine used to be added ·. enemy is estrogen. This
thyroid gland. to baked goods, but now ' wild-card hormone is the
bromine is substituted. driving force behind many
· These symptoms are dead Besides being toxic, bromine of today's worst cancers.
giveaways that your thyroid, depletes iodine, leading to
the thermostat that regulates GOOD NEWS: Scientists
greater deficiency. Is it any
how fast your metabolism wonder why MOST Americans say extra iodine can reduce
burns calories, isn't working your cancer risk by lower-
are secretly iodine deficient?
up to snuff (a condition known ing your body's dangerous
And I won't even mention our
as hypothyroidism). Fewer estrogen levels.
13 of my book). Confirm your national overweight dilemma!
calories burned means more Eating more sea salt
suspicions by taking your
weight gained! temperature first thing in the
The scientific will certainly help, but
morning and .. .(directions
connection. Studies show for surefire protection I
Why hasn't your doctor a definite connection between recommend a supplement
noticed? Lots of people continue on page 14). iodine deficiency and low thy- that contains both iodine
with this thyroid problem slip The medical solution is a roid function (plus breast and and iodide. It can kick-start
through the cracks because thyroid drug for life. But all prostate cancer!). So do your your thyroid into action
their condition is subclinical you may need is to take back thyroid gland a favor: Toss your pronto! Look for this easy-
-not detectable by regular your saltshaker. No kidding! I saltshaker and start season- to-take liquid product at
tests. Check yourself by look- don't mean the stuff in most ing with sea salt. That could your local natural health
ing for this telltale pattern kitchens. Ordinary table salt be all you need to rev up your food store. (See my favorite
at the outer edges of your (sodium chloride) is so heavily metabolism and start burning brand on page 165.)
eyebrows (described on page refined, it can rob your bones calories like a normal person!

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What does a pharmacist know about
weight loss? Plenty! Just look...
Russian Memory Booster!
This herb has a secret talent
Shed Unwanted When you need an extra memory boost, reach for this
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Called rhodiola, it excelled in a well-designed double-blind
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Drugstore!? ry and improved mental capacity. It actually improved their

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he weight loss section is the busiest aisle in the

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health, but this variety is the
products. Not all of long walkabouts in the this trustworthy Certification best ever. It swells up inside your
them, of course, but a desert. I've tried it-and Seal (described on page 212)
belly to a size much bigger than
surprisingly large num- love it! Its active ingredient and see that the date stamp is typical fibers, so you feel full and
ber. (Many are heavily (called P57) "tricks the brain no older than 6 months. I pro-
eat less. Page 213 tells you where
advertised brands that get a lot into feeling full" until it loses vide the names of the most rep-
to find it and how much to take.
of attention.) So right off the interest in food. Result? You eat utable brands to make it easy.
You'll also see my recommenda-
bat on page 208, I name today's less-without the jitters. In fact, Fat burners. Yes, they REALLY tions for two good brands that
eight biggest rip-off weight loss some people claim it gives them exist! Page 212 tells you about are highly reputable.
products on the shelves. a wonderful sense of well-being. a common amino acid supple-
That's not all. You'll also read
ment that plucks fat from your
Save your money, folks. Pharmaceutical companies about a natural product that
bloodstream and shuttles it
You won't get any of the "mir- are trying to patent P57 shuts down your craving for
into muscle cells, where it's
acles" their ads promise. But so they can charge you a bun- carbs, an herbal tea that fights
burned off. BIG BONUS: It also
surprise! Flip over to page 212 dle. My advice? Get your Hoodia cellulite, and a natural enzyme
improves heart health.
and I'll take you by the hand to now, while you can afford it. product that resets your metab-
the weight loss products that But be careful. There are plenty Super fiber. You know how olism for more efficient calorie
actually work, such as ... of phony products for sale, so good fiber powders are for your burning.

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