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Grapefruit Juice Could Help Cancer Patients…And Save Them Money

Posted on 08/8/2012 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthGrapefruit juice can interfere with a lot of prescription and nonprescription drugs, but cancer researchers found that the tart juice helps the body absorb more of a promising medication, reducing side effects and saving patients money because they need smaller doses. Cancer researchers at the University of Chicago found that a glass of grapefruit juice increased the body’s uptake of a powerful drug called sirolimus, which allowed doctors to cut the drug dosage by a third to get the same …

When Caregiving Gets Messy

Posted on 10/3/2011 by | Aging, Home & Family Expert | Comments

Caregiving | RelationshipsMom has had a very rough 6 months. At the root of this complicated, draining and scary health journey is the dreaded “D” word.  It’s the health topic no one wants to talk about. People ask how my Mom is doing and when I tell them there is often an uncomfortable silence – it’s a messy subject. People really don’t want to know the details. It’s one of those delicate topics that seem so private and off limits in polite …