Swallowing pills is a problem for lots of people. I’m one of them, which is strange because I’ve been told many times that I have a big mouth. Unfortunately, I must have a small throat. While searching for a solution, I discovered Pill Glide and contacted FLAVORx to learn more about how it works… Dear [...]

There’s more than one way to get your vitamins. But the way I’m getting one of mine led to these questions for Carlson Laboratories… Dear Nutritional Supplementers: I use Carlson Vitamin D3 drops mainly because I hate swallowing pills. The great thing about drops is they never get stuck in your throat and feel like [...]

Why people take Evening Primrose Oil is their business. What interests me is when to take it. That’s why I consulted NOW Foods — a health food and nutritional supplements supplier since 1968 — for guidance… Dear Award-Winning Manufacturer, Respected Advocate of the Natural Product Industry and Leader in the Fields of Nutritional Science and Methods Development [...]

Colds may be common, but it’s not uncommon to do everything possible to fight them. That’s why I contacted the makers of Cold-EEZE for clarification on some of their claims… Dear Cold-EEZERS: I’m usually skeptical of Over-The-Counter treatments, but I use Cold-EEZE anyway. In any case, I have some questions and it would make me [...]

While trying to understand photo damage, a million images flashed through my mind. So I consulted TRUE Cosmetics to see if they could provide me with a better frame of reference about it… Dear Skin Care Specialists: You claim that BeingTRUE Advanced Treatment Cleanser is perfect for all skin types, especially those with photo damage. [...]

There are many claims regarding the healing powers of Epsom Salt. Are they true? I consulted the experts behind Quality Choice Epsom Salt at Chain Drug Marketing Association to find out… Dear Epsom Salt Miners: Some people swear by Epsom Salt. Of course, many people I know swear by, for and at a lot of [...]

On the Monistat website it says: “Heals your body. Soothes your mind.” As a man, I don’t need this treatment to heal my body. However, I wrote McNeil-PPC, makers of Monistat, to see if they could help soothe my mind… Dear Yeast Infection Fighters: Since Monistat treats symptoms associated with yeast infections, can you please [...]

There’s a disclaimer on the packaging of many products that baffles me. I contacted the National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Prevention to find out why manufacturers are allowed to use it… Dear Those Concerned with Preventing Cancer: I’ve noticed quite a few household products with warnings on the package that say something like: “This [...]

Getting relief from allergies can be difficult. So can finding relief from understanding the information behind allergy treatments. I singled out SINGULAIR from Merck to learn more about how it works… Dear Allergy Treaters: You claim that SINGULAIR is a different way to treat indoor and outdoor allergies. I’m confused. Other than indoor and outdoor [...]

In many countries, people complain that their government makes them feel sick. After discovering MedlinePlus — a health information website from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, a part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — I inquired to see if they could help me feel less sick… [...]