Many people are low in vitamin B12. Symptoms can include fatigue and forgetfulness. What could be behind high vitamin B12 levels?
Elderberry rob. a homemade concentrate of berries and spices, is used as a type of hot toddy to ease cold symptoms. Have you tried it?
Scientists know that herbs can interact with drugs. They have not done many studies on herb interactions with other herbs.
A Danish study found that people who eat chocolate are less likely to have atrial fibrillation. Does chocolate really help prevent Afib?
If your vitamin D blood level is low, taking supplements could help protect you against catching colds or the flu during the winter season.
A number of natural remedies for constipation work well. They include eating two kiwifruit or a pumpkin-bran muffin daily.
Women following a Mediterranean type eating pattern around the time of conception and during pregnancy have better pregnancy outcomes.
Many physicians prescribe drugs to lower LDL cholesterol and inflammation. Walnuts are also good at lowering cholesterol and inflammation.
The COSMOS-MInd study show that seniors taking a daily multivitamin are more likely to stay sharp. A high-veggie diet might also help.
A reader found that taking a probiotic product for better digestion also improved sleep. Studies support this observation.
Readers have recommended home remedies for eczema. Which ones have you tried for treating atopic dermatitis?
Caffeine consumption reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. We see this benefit in numerous studies of coffee drinkers.
Natural remedies for gout, such as tart cherries, celery seed or a DASH diet, can significantly ease the suffering that a person experiences.
To see whether soap in bed will protect you from leg cramps at night, unwrap a bar and put it under the bottom sheet or apply liquid soap.
Studies from Denmark show better blood sugar control when people with diabetes follow low-carb diets. They also have less fatty livers.
There is too little research on cannabis cream for nerve pain to know for sure that it will help. However, the studies that have been done suggests that is possible for some–not all–patients.
Glucosamine for arthritis is a controversial dietary supplement. Some people say it works. Others say it's worthless. What do studies show?
Elderberry extract has antiviral activity in laboratory tests, but there are too few good clinical trials to show if it works for the flu.
This week we interview two scientists who describe the benefits of tart cherries for mental alertness and physical stamina.
Would you like to avoid last minute shopping for family and friends? How about something really meaningful? Give the best gift: the gift of good health!
People with too little vitamin D in their bloodstreams were more likely to die early. Vitamin D scarcity carries many other risks as well.
People who skip meat in favor of fish, dairy or vegetable protein seem less likely to develop cancer of the breast, prostate or colon.
Common drugstore items like Vicks and Listerine are the key ingredients to home remedies that may prove helpful for getting rid of nasty nail fungus.
Neuropathy can make it more difficult to walk well. If you can't feel your feet, it is hard to find your balance. What can help neuropathy?
How can you use herbs for healing? In the interviews, our guest experts describe how plant compounds work in the body.
Meta-analyses suggest that acupuncture relieves lower back and pelvic pain during pregnancy as well as cancer-related pain.
We have been writing about the gin and raisin remedy for decades. It amazes us how much relief some people get from their knee and hip pain.
Could extra virgin olive oil rich in plant phenols be a key to the benefits of the Mediterranean diet? Perhaps we should all take olive oil.
As people age and develop aches and pains, they look for relief. The spicy supplement turmeric (curcumin) helps some.
A new study suggests that Americans are wasting money on supplements to fight heart disease. How compelling are the data? Get the inside scoop
A long-term study of atherosclerosis revealed that adequate magnesium is critical for good heart health. A supplement could help.
N-acetylcysteine is both a medicine and a dietary supplement that protects liver, lungs and kidneys from damage.
Certain supplements such as benfotiamine and alpha lipoic acid may help ease diabetic neuropathy. Topical capsaicin could also relieve pain.