The People's Perspective on Medicine
Do You Swallow a Spoonful of Mustard for Heartburn? Curcumin vs. PPIs
New research shows that curcumin (from turmeric) is as effective as the PPI omeprazole. Is that why a spoonful of mustard can ease heartburn?
What Are the Health Benefits of Coffee and Chocolate?
Learn about the health benefits of coffee and chocolate as well as tea. You don't have to feel guilty about your beverage!
Amazing Benefits from Half a Tablespoon of Olive Oil
The evidence keeps accumulating that as little as half a tablespoon of olive oil a day can have huge health benefits. Are you getting enough?
How to Make Gin-Soaked Raisins for Joint Pain
Step-by-step instructions for preparing and using gin-soaked raisins, a longtime reader-favorite home remedy for arthritis and joint pain.
Sugar and Milk Can Trigger Acne
Did you know that milk can trigger acne? Science now suggests that other foods, especially those high in sugar, may also promote acne.
Do You Take Olive Oil for Your Blood Pressure?
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.
Why Home Remedies Deserve Respect
Scientists love data! That is why they embrace drugs. Do home remedies deserve equal respect? There is surprising evidence that many work!
Will Coconut Macaroons Overcome Bad Diarrhea?
Eating two coconut macaroons a day along with a cup of ginger tea solved the problem of serious diarrhea following gallbladder surgery.
Old-Fashioned Sugar Remedy Heals Persistent Wound
An old fashioned "sugar remedy" has shown promise in hard-to-treat-wounds. Dr. Richard Knutson refined the method in the mid 1970s.
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.
Pickle Relish Will Do in a Pinch Against Leg Cramps
Pickle juice is a classic home remedy for painful leg cramps, but pickle relish is an acceptable substitute.
Picking a Diet That Lowers Blood Pressure
To choose a diet that lowers blood pressure, look to a very low carb diet with less than 35 g carbohydrate daily.
Grapefruit Lowers Blood Pressure
Animal and human research suggests that grapefruit may have an impact on blood pressure. It can interact with many drugs, however.
Styptic Pencil: How Does It Work and Is It Safe?
What do you do when you cut yourself? Decades ago men used a styptic pencil to stop bleeding after shaving. What else can stop bleeding?
Nutritional Support for Burning Mouth Syndrome
Although Burning Mouth Syndrome is mysterious, supplements of certain essential vitamins and minerals may help ease the pain.
Pectin and Grape Juice to Ease Sore Joints
Some people use home remedies such as pectin and grape juice instead of pain relievers to ease sore joints. Readers offer their own variations on the remedy.
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.
Can You Lower Blood Sugar with Cinnamon?
Both Ceylon and cassia cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, but Ceylon cinnamon is safer because it does not have coumarin.
How Can You Use Beets for Better Blood Pressure?
Scientists have shown that you can consume beets for better blood pressure. Does it matter if they are cooked or juiced?
Can Elderberry Juice Really Fight Flu Virus?
Elderberry juice can keep influenza virus from infecting cells and also keep the flu virus from replicating.
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.
Is It Unhealthy to Drink Unfiltered Coffee?
Unfiltered coffee prepared by boiling or French press methods can raise cholesterol. Filtered coffee has numerous health benefits.
Beet Juice Was Better Than a Drug for Lowering Blood Pressure
Beet juice drunk daily has been shown to lower blood pressure even in people with hypertension. Don't like beets? How about beet lemonade?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.