questions about coral calcium

December 2002

We're getting lots of questions about coral calcium.

Patients are seeing all kinds of ads touting coral calcium harvested from the ocean floor as a cure-all.

The ads claim that a low body pH leads to disease... and that coral calcium can raise pH and prevent disease.

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Table of Contents

New generics for Prilosec (omeprazole) will soon hit the market
Diabetes Some diabetes patients are getting into trouble because they think all "clear" insulin is rapid-acting
Cardiology using digoxin in WOMEN with heart failure might do more harm than good
Cardiology new approaches for preventing a SECOND heart attack
Obesity & Weight Loss Topamax (topiramate) for obesity
Abilify (a-BILA-fī), a new antipsychotic for schizophrenia
Now that Claritin (loratadine) is OTC, many insurance plans will stop paying for some prescription antihistamines
Commit Lozenge is the newest OTC option to help smokers quit
allergic reactions to Bextra
Men's Health Avodart (dutasteride), a new drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dermatology duct tape for common warts
Cholesterol statins do much more than just lower cholesterol
Natural Medicines questions about coral calcium
Gastroenterology irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can benefit from SSRIs
questions about smallpox
Practice NON-stimulant ADHD drug, Strattera (atomoxetine)