AltWeeklies Wire
Precious Purple Potions: Mangosteen Juicenew
The mangosteen has much in common with a former FEMA director: a padded resume and a short list of accomplishments.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
11-10-2005 |
Science
Consider it Liquid Sushi: Fish Oilnew
The mention of cod liver oil reminds many people of the indignity of forced childhood feedings that their grandparents are still grousing about.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-29-2005 |
Science
The Night Before Pill: Hangover Pillsnew
Hangovers, it seems, are nature's way to find an audience for The Price is Right.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
Tags: alcohol, alternative medicine, Supplements, drinking, Herbal, Chaser, hangovers, Morning After
Play Hide the Vitamin: Sublingual B12
Contrary to the anti-psychiatric screed on daytime television by a hyperactive movie star and his couch-jumping passion shtick, all mental illness is not caused by vitamin deficiency (Exhibit A: Tom Cruise himself).
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
Well-Protected Cat Naps: Valerian Rootnew
Valerian has many medical uses, but the Wiccan application is a favorite: protection against lightning.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
The Eat Like a Bushman Diet: Hoodia Gordoniinew
As a spokesperson for a major brand of Hoodia-containing diet pills, ersatz socialite and reality show deep thinker Anna Nicole Smith is a natural; she never met a drug she didn't like.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
