Pharmacist Ben Fuchs

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  • The Disease of KingsThe Disease of Kings
    The first major culprit in the development of gout is fructose, which we’ve been beating up on in the last few posts. The association between high uric acid and the ingestion of fruit sugar is so definitive that Dr. Richard Johnson the author of “The Sugar Fix” says uric acid levels can actually serve as a marker of fructose poisoning.
  • To Be HappyTo Be Happy
    Question: If all we want is to be happy and the only thing stopping us from having the happiness we desire is our requirements, why don’t we just drop our requirements? Or, why are we resistant to dropping our conditions, our”must haves” before we’re happy? Why not go right to the goal, eliminate the middleman and just be happy? Is that even possible? And if it were, what would be the negative consequence?

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    • Magnesium: The “mind mineral” that could revolutionize mental health treatment
      by editor on January 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm

      Magnesium regulates serotonin and dopamine, key neurotransmitters for mood stability, making deficiency a major risk factor for depression and neurological disorders. Studies show 500 mg of magnesium oxide daily significantly improves depression symptoms—outperforming placebos and avoiding the dangers of SSRIs (violence, suicide, emotional blunting). […]

    • The Surprising Role of Cortisol in Alzheimer’s
      by editor on January 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm

      Story at-a-glance New research shows that people with Alzheimer’s have higher cortisol levels and a skewed cortisol-to-DHEA-S ratio, revealing that chronic stress drives early brain degeneration long before memory loss appears Cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone, damages neurons and disrupts energy metabolism when it... Continue reading...

    • Rasmussen survey: 1 in 10 adults seriously injured by COVID-19 vaccine
      by editor on December 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      A Rasmussen survey revealed that 10% of U.S adults who received the COVID-19 vaccine experienced “major” side effects, and 36% suffered “minor” side effects. Despite mounting evidence of vaccine injuries (heart inflammation, cancers, blood clots), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) faces backlash for giving victims a... Continue reading...

      • Tragic Passing of Dr. Cletus Iwuagwu: A Look at His Life, Death, and the Holistic Traditions of His Igbo Heritage
        by Erin Elizabeth on January 7, 2026 at 1:04 am

        On Christmas Day 2025, the body of Dr. Cletus Iwuagwu, a 71-year-old Nigerian-born geriatrician and professor, was discovered in a pond near his home in Springfield Township, Ohio. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office performed an autopsy the following day, ruling his cause of death as drowning. Further investigations are ongoing. Dr. Iwuagwu had been […]

      • Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk, While Milk Chocolate Adds Pounds
        by Erin Elizabeth on February 15, 2025 at 7:24 pm

        Story at-a-glance Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s ineffective use of insulin. This condition occurs when cells become resistant to insulin or when your pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes leads to The post […]

      • Sleep Deprivation — A Hidden Threat to Public Health
        by Erin Elizabeth on January 24, 2025 at 7:07 pm

        Story at-a-glance Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that influenza leads to between 9.3 and 41 million cases annually in the United States alone.1 This viral […]

      • Good News If You Love Butter and CheeseGood News If You Love Butter and Cheese
        If you love butter and cheese you’re gonna love this: Last week a study was published in the respected British Medical Journal showing evidence that 60 years of government and medical convention linking cardiovascular disease to fat consumption was based on bad science. Enjoying butter and cheese, nature’s richest sources of butyric acid is a good idea. And, because butyric acid is produced by a reaction between fiber and microbes ..
      • Cryptosporidium ContaminationCryptosporidium Contamination
        The best way to avoid crap-tosporidium is to stay away from human waste, the most likely source of infection, and be very careful of tap water. Basically water has to be pasteurized to assure that it is cryptosporidium free. Distilled water works, too. In fact distilled water is pretty much the safest source of water going.

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      • Cheek cells may provide clues to schizophrenia risk
        on March 6, 2026 at 8:40 pm

        A simple cheek swab could one day provide a quick and noninvasive diagnostic test for schizophrenia. A new study published in Science Advances has identified higher levels of two biological markers in the cheek swabs of patients with schizophrenia compared with people who don't have this mental health disorder. Schizophrenia is a long-term condition with a range of symptoms including […]

      • How do GLP-1 agonists affect gene expression?
        on March 6, 2026 at 8:20 pm

        GLP-1s are building a reputation as "wonder drugs." First characterized for their ability to improve insulin release and treat diabetes, the drugs were later found to promote weight loss and improve cardiovascular health. In addition to these surprising bonus benefits is the ability of GLP-1 drugs to improve pancreatic beta cell health. But how, exactly, are they doing that?

      • Substance use on the rise among Gen Z in their early 20s
        on March 6, 2026 at 8:10 pm

        Around seven in 10 (68%) young adults who are part of generation Z report binge drinking in the past year, with almost a third (29%) regularly consuming six or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting, according to new UCL research.

      • Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub Recipe
        by Rebecca Dillon on June 30, 2025 at 1:19 pm

        This homemade Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub recipe is the perfect recipe for any skin type and it does not leave your skin feeling greasy. Scented in a to-die-for blend of chocolate and mint, this chocolate mint foaming salt scrub effectively balances your love of scrubs with a formula that actually works for your skin type,... Chocolate Mint Foaming […]

      • 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis You Must Try!
        by Bett on June 27, 2025 at 6:40 am

        Looking for natural remedies for Psoriasis? You have come to the right place. My husband has suffered from psoriasis for years. He has had creams from the dermatologist and nothing really worked – it just flared up again. :/ Turning to natural remedies here are some that he tried and liked/worked for him. 12 Natural... 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis […]

      • What are Dunkin Donuts Drink Sizes? Here’s the 411 on the shots!
        by Bett on June 14, 2024 at 7:03 am

        With so many different fast food stores, drink sizes can get hella confusing. Luckily, Dunkin drink sizes are kept fairly straightforward.  I have to say I like this approach. Yes, I’ve got used to Starbucks drink sizes but honestly, when I first started going to Starbucks I found the whole thing pretty confusing. If you:... What are Dunkin Donuts Drink […]