Today is Three Kid Circus Auditions' turn to review The 24-Hour Pharmacist, from the author of the syndicated column "Dear Pharmacist," Suzy Cohen, R.Ph. I was intrigued by the subtitle right off the bat:

Look Younger, Feel Healthier, and Save Time and Money - No Doctor Required! Natural Secrets for Total Body Health from Behind the Counter

Cohen breaks it down with humor. Five sections, entitled Above the Waist, Above the Neck, Below the Waist, And Everything in Between, and Think Outside the Pill are further divided with chapters that tackle some of the most common reasons that people seek doctors (and end up on prescription medicines.)

From suggestions for snoring and dealing with dandruff, to overcoming fatigue and anxiety and lessening joint pain from arthritis, The 24-Hour Pharmacist is full of great information that is accessible, presented in easy-to-understand language.

The 24-Hour Pharmacist is a fascinating read. I recognized myself immediately in several of the chapters, and started scribbling notes in margins and turning down pages. There is truly something for everyone in this book. Cohen gives specific recommendations for supplements and other natural products, discusses the benefits and possible side-effects of each, and points readers to convenient sources.

In this prescription drug culture, it is nice to know that many of the everyday issues we deal with, from heartburn to insomnia, can be addressed without a pill. I highly recommend this fantastic resource.

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