Joe Graedonand Teresa Graedon | The Seattle Times

FILE – In this Feb. 11, 2021, file photo, people are administered COVID-19 vaccines at a vaccination center, at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. Massachusetts plans on closing down four of its seven mass vaccination sites, including the Gillette Stadium site, by the end of June in favor of a more targeted approach at reaching the roughly 30% of the state’s eligible population that has not yet received at least one dose, Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday, May 3. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) BX801

May 5, 2021 at 6:00 am

Reader reports buzzing in ears after receiving vaccine. Ring a bell?

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) has popped up as a rare side effect to the COVID-19 vaccine in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System database....

April 28, 2021 at 6:00 am

COVID-19 vaccine eased shoulder pain for this reader

Multiple People’s Pharmacy readers have reported an easing in joint pain after receive the coronavirus vaccine. However, some have reported the onset of pain, so...

April 14, 2021 at 6:00 am

Xylitol is a natural sweetener and a good sugar substitute — but be careful about the dose

Xylitol can help sweeten your cup of cocoa without impacting your blood sugar, making it a favored sugar substitute for some. But watch out for...

April 7, 2021 at 6:00 am

Aloe vera helped treat this reader’s heartburn

The gel found inside the aloe plant is a popular home remedy for minor burns. The cool, soothing aloe vera can also be used to...

March 17, 2021 at 6:00 am

Castor oil and other home remedies for pesky skin tags

In this week’s People’s Pharmacy column, Joe and Teresa Graedon offer home remedies for skin tags and heartburn. (The more you know: Apple cider vinegar...

March 10, 2021 at 6:00 am

Celery seed for gout does the job, says this reader

While celery seed isn’t as well known as tart cherries, it does have an ancient reputation as a gout remedy. The home fixer did the...

March 3, 2021 at 6:00 am

The effect of the COVID-19 vaccine on restless legs

A People’s Pharmacy reader reports that after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, they experienced relief for their restless leg syndrome.

February 17, 2021 at 6:00 am

Petroleum jelly in the nose leads to lung disease for this reader

For this reader — and others who follow The People’s Pharmacy — internal use of petroleum jelly can lead to illness and other bitter consequences.

February 10, 2021 at 6:00 am

Broken breast implant led to illness for this reader

Q: I had silicone breast implants for 23 years before the left side ruptured and spilled 100 grams of silicone into my body. I was...

January 6, 2021 at 6:00 am

Over-the-counter remedy can help adults stop biting nails

Q: I have been feeling very anxious about being stuck at home most of the time because of the coronavirus. Stress has led me to...