Registered pharmacist and nutritionist Ben Fuchs shared alternative health concepts and offered tips on supplements and healthy changes to one's diet and lifestyle. Reacting to a recent study that shows coffee may boost longevity, he noted that it's an excellent source of magnesium, iron, and antioxidants. In regards to an email question about the use of LDN (low dose naltrexone), Fuchs reported that the drug has shown some benefits for people with chronic pain and autoimmune issues.

One of the hidden causes of liver problems is taking certain prescription drugs, he stated, adding that digestive enzymes can help detoxify the liver. Fuchs touted some of the benefits of apple cider vinegar including aiding weight loss, and diabetes. It's high in acetic acid, he said, which has a calming and healthy effect on the body. Connective tissue degeneration is behind a number of ailments, he continued, and chicken bone broth is particularly useful in building connective tissue and strengthening the immune system.