DEAR DR. GOTT:
Is there a particular reason you recommend certain brand names? For instance, why is Vicks more effective than mentholatum. Why not capsaicin for arthritis pain instead of Castiva? Why choose a proprietary blend of Digestive Advantage instead of regular acidophilus?
DEAR READER:
Vicks is associated with menthol rubs. Generic store brands are equally effective. Warming capsaicin derived from red pepper plants is an ingredient in Castiva, used for arthritis pain. Digestive Advantage is a formula for irritable bowel syndrome. Were I to mention microcrystalling cellulos, ganedem and the remaining ingredients, no one would know what I was referring to, however acidophilus might work.
Your point is well taken. I’ll attempt to modify my future responses.
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