The People's Perspective on Medicine
Do Blueberries Help Older People with Memory?
Numerous studies show that anthocyanins in blueberries help lower systolic blood pressure and improve cognitive performance of impaired individuals.
Can You Overcome Depression with Exercise?
Multiple studies show that people with chronic conditions can overcome depression with regular physical exercise–swimming, tai qi, running or hiking.
How to Help Arthritis Pain with Chair Yoga
A pilot study found that volunteers had less arthritis pain and better quality of life after eight weeks of chair yoga practice.
Cabbage Juice Remedy Cured Chronic Heartburn
Drinking cabbage juice three times a day for a month is a home remedy that helped one reader overcome symptoms of heartburn.
10 Favorite Wart Remedies That Work!
We've been collecting wart remedies for 50+ years. The challenge: topical vs. systemic treatment. We offer LOTS of options including Tagamet!
Pickle Juice Perfect for Restless Foot
Some readers use soap under the bottom sheet, while others find a sip of pickle juice perfect for easing restless leg syndrome.
Psilocybin from Mushrooms Can Ease Depression
New research indicates how psilocybin from mushrooms may be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in alleviating depression.
Can Acupressure Wrist Bands Help You Get to Sleep?
Many people find that acupressure wrist bands, correctly placed, can help them get the sleep they need without tossing and turning.
Cinnamon Offers Health Benefits but Also Carries Serious Risks
Find out about the pros and cons of a spice. Cinnamon offers health benefits, but be wary of potential health risks. How can you use it wisely?
Power Pudding Is Nurses’ Secret Weapon Against Constipation
When all else fails, nurses often resort to a constipation remedy called "Power Pudding." It contains bran, applesauce and prune juice.
Could Hydrogen Peroxide Get Rid of Seborrheic Keratosis?
No home remedies are known to be effective against a seborrheic keratosis, but one reader is enthusiastic about applying Pepto-Bismol.
Will Your Hiccups Go Away If You Reach and Sip?
Do you have a remedy to make hiccups go away? Drinking water plays a role in many remedies, but others call for a sharp flavor to do the trick.
How Can You Get Off the Laxative Merry-Go-Round?
Have you ever felt the need for a laxative? These medications are popular, but there are downsides to regular use.
Can Vicks VapoRub on Your Soles Calm Your Cough?
Have you ever massaged Vicks VapoRub on your soles at night to get some sleep without coughing? Many readers find this is a helpful remedy.
Warning–Don’t Use Bleach to Treat Athlete’s Foot
Not every home remedy we get is good or safe. Advice to use bleach on athlete's foot shouldn't be followed. But lots of people disagree. Why?
Will You Lower Your Cholesterol With Milk Thistle?
Milk thistle extract can lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It blocks the same enzyme as statins.
When Drugs Are Dangerous, Natural Remedies Ease Arthritis Pain
If you have ever wondered what to do to ease arthritis pain besides taking a pill, it's possible that a home remedy might just do the trick.
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 It Safe to Take Red Yeast Rice for High Cholesterol?
Most people taking red yeast rice to lower cholesterol do well with it. But a few experience side effects. What is the best RYR on the market?
Diet and Exercise Can Help You Manage Diabetes
Many people can manage diabetes that appears later in life through careful attention to what they eat and their physical activity.
What Can You Use for Psoriasis If You Can’t Afford Otezla?
One reader reports that apremilast (Otezla) works very well to control psoriasis. There are other options for people who can't afford Otezla.
Is Coffee Really Bad for You?
Studies show that coffee drinkers are less likely to get heart failure or die of heart disease. Unfiltered coffee, though, is bad for you.
Can You Lower Your Cholesterol with Bergamot?
Some research suggests that an extract of the citrus fruit bergamot can lower cholesterol much as red yeast rice does. Is it right for you?
Eating Prunes Can Reduce Inflammation and Improve Bone Health
Researchers find that eating prunes (4-6 a day) could be good for your bones! Prunes have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
How Dangerous Are High Vitamin B12 Levels?
Many people are low in vitamin B12. Symptoms can include fatigue and forgetfulness. What could be behind high vitamin B12 levels?
What Supplements Could Help Ease IBS Symptoms?
Readers looking for supplements to ease IBS symptoms have found probiotics and enteric-coated peppermint oil can help.
Why Don’t Vitamin D Supplements Work as Expected?
Vitamin D supplements are extremely popular. Millions swallow little golden pills daily. But why are clinical trials producing such disappointing results?
Can Soap Chips in Your Socks Ease Leg Cramps?
A reader who loves long hikes reports that putting soap chips in her socks prevents leg cramps. We have a possible explanation.
What Are the Health Benefits of Coffee and Chocolate?
There are health benefits of coffee and chocolate as well as tea. You don't have to feel guilty about your beverage!
Black Pepper Boosts Turmeric’s Benefits
Getting turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin into the bloodstream may require special formulations to maximize turmeric's benefits.
Why Don’t Doctors Prescribe Vitamin C for a Gout Attack?
A diet that has little seafood, red meat, soft drinks or beer and lots of cherries and celery seed may reduce the risk of a gout attack.
Healthful Diets Help People Live Longer, Healthier Lives
Researchers studying more than 119,000 people for decades found that those following any of several healthful diets live longer and better.
Have You Tried Elderberry to Ease Your Cold Symptoms?
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?