DEAR ERIC: I have been married to a wonderful woman for more than 50 years. About five years ago, I discovered that she spends more than $4,000 a year on vitamins and supplements. She hid these purchases from me by putting a small amount of the bill on a credit card and paying the rest in cash.

She buys them from her chiropractor who has supplied them for more than 30 years. I knew she went to the chiropractor about once a month, but I had no idea about the amount she was spending.

I feel it is unethical for a doctor to recommend supplements and then sell them to clients. Now I have tried to get her to reduce her intake, or shop around for better prices or get a second opinion about her needs. She refuses and tells me the guy only sells natural products that are the best. I really believ

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