The People's Perspective on Medicine
Listerine, Vicks & Vinegar Curing Nail Fungus
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.
Will Adequate Magnesium Keep Your Heart Healthy?
A long-term study of atherosclerosis revealed that adequate magnesium is critical for good heart health. A supplement could help.
Can N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) Help Cancer Patient?
N-acetylcysteine is both a medicine and a dietary supplement that protects liver, lungs and kidneys from damage.
Are There Natural Remedies for Constipation?
A number of natural remedies for constipation work very well. You may not have heard of eating two kiwifruit a day.
Supplements to Help Ease Diabetic Neuropathy
Certain supplements such as benfotiamine and alpha lipoic acid may help ease diabetic neuropathy. Topical capsaicin could also relieve pain.
Best Diet for People with Diabetes Is Low in Carbs
Randomized controlled trials show that people following a meal plan low in carbs were better able to lose weight and control blood sugar.
Could Almonds Overcome Constipation Problem?
Some readers report almonds overcome constipation. A randomized controlled trial supports this conclusion as well.
Vicks on the Feet Calms Night Cough: Not a Placebo!
Many health professionals insist that home remedies are placebos. What if there were an explanation for Vicks on the feet to calm a cough?
Overcoming Insomnia with Tart Cherry Juice
Tart cherries are rich in melatonin. A cup of cherry juice from concentrate twice a day may help people overcome insomnia.
Milk of Magnesia Is Magnificent Deodorant
We first heard about using milk of magnesia as an underarm deodorant in 2006 from a reader who learned this trick while traveling in Brazil.
New Guidelines on Flavanols Can Help Improve Health
People who get 400 to 600 mg of flavanols in their daily diets are less likely to suffer from diabetes or cardiovascular problems.
How to Make Onion Syrup for a Cough
Some readers like to make onion syrup when they have a cough. This home remedy seems to help calm a cough with minimal side effects.
What Are the Health Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols?
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Do Walnuts Really Interfere with Synthroid Effectiveness?
The manufacturer warns patients that eating walnuts with their medicine could interfere with Synthroid effectiveness.
How to Lower Blood Pressure by Sipping Hibiscus Tea
Sipping hibiscus tea a few times a day can help get blood pressure under control. Studies show hibiscus may act like an ACE inhibitor.
Aromatherapy | Can a Sniff of Alcohol Relieve Nausea?
Feeling nauseated is awful. OTC drugs are not very helpful and even Rx meds may not work. Could a sniff of alcohol ease symptoms of nausea?
Could Fat from Fish Be Good for Your Brain?
People with higher blood levels of DHA, an omega-3 fat from fish, had lower levels of amyloid in the brain and less brain shrinkage.
Can You Lower Your Blood Pressure with Food?
To lower your blood pressure with food, emphasize vegetables and skip the sweets. Following a DASH diet and eating plenty of garlic (or taking a supplement) can help.
How to Make Warts Disappear by Buying Them
Even though warts are caused by a virus, they are susceptible to suggestion. Some people make warts disappear by buying them.
Study Shows No Need to Shun Coffee to Keep Heart Rhythm Regular
Doctors often tell patients to avoid caffeinated coffee to keep their heart rhythm regular. Studies suggest there's no need to worry.
How to Ease the Pain of a Jellyfish Sting
The best remedies for a jellyfish sting may depend on the species of jellyfish. Vinegar is sometimes helpful, and so is hot water.
Natural Ways to Get Your Cholesterol Down
Can you get your cholesterol down with natural products? Red yeast rice, turmeric and psyllium may help control lipids.
How to Ease Arthritic Knees with Natural Remedies
NSAIDs can relieve the pain of arthritic knees in the short term, but long-term side effects are discouraging. What about natural approaches?
Could Hydrogen Peroxide Get Rid of Seborrheic Keratosis?
No home remedies appear effective against a seborrheic keratosis, but applying diclofenac gel might be worth a try.
Can Magnesium Help Your Restless Legs Syndrome?
Doctors can prescribe pills for RLS, but many people would prefer nondrug approaches. How about supplements for your restless legs syndrome?
Does Vitamin D3 Improve Survival of COVID-19 Patients?
Several studies have produced conflicting results on the potential value of vitamin D3 for survival of COVID-19 patients. Which is right?
Is There Any Science to Support Glucosamine for Arthritis?
Glucosamine for arthritis is a controversial dietary supplement. Some people say it works. Others say it's worthless. What do studies show?
Could a Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Sharp?
The COSMOS-MInd study show that seniors taking a daily multivitamin are more likely to stay sharp. A high-veggie diet might also help.
Will Milk of Magnesia Help Under-Breast Itching?
How can you control under-breast itching? Many women share their remedies, from Listerine to Milk of Magnesia. A low-sugar diet also helps.
Sweet Dreams with Tart Cherry Juice at Bedtime
A reader reports that drinking tart cherry juice at bedtime leads to sound sleep. Research studies support the benefits of cherries for sleep.
Cold Yellow Mustard Relieves Burn
The pain of a household burn can be eased by applying cold yellow mustard after the immediate first aid of cold water.
How Often Do You Get Up to Pee at Night?
Some readers find that eating raisins before bedtime means they don't have to get up to pee as often, or possibly not at all.