Juice-Vinegar-Pectin Mixture Eased Joint Pain
Drugs to ease joint pain come with a long list of serious side effects. Remedies from the kitchen like a juice-vinegar combo may help.
Can You Help Nerve Pain with a Diet Rich in ALA?
Might you control neuropathy by consuming a diet rich in ALA (alpha lipoic acid)? One reader reports better success with diet than supplements.
What Are the Health Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols?
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Will You Live Longer If You Sip Green Tea?
A large study in China monitored people's tea-drinking habits and their health. Those who sip green tea several times a week seem to live longer.
Pickle Juice to the Rescue
Some readers sip pickle juice to treat muscle cramps. It sounds strange, but research supports it as helpful.
Show 1298: The Health Benefits of Tart Cherries
This week we interview two scientists who describe the benefits of tart cherries for mental alertness and physical stamina.
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.
Why Grandma Was Right About Vegetables
People who consume the most vegetables, apples, tea and cocoa tend to have lower blood pressure and less atherosclerosis.
Extract from Wild Blueberries May Help Wounds Heal
A preliminary study shows that a phenol-rich extract of wild blueberries could help speed wound healing. More research is needed to confirm.
Will Drinking Dragon Fruit Juice Improve your Health?
Does dragon fruit juice have health benefits? One study shows it improves blood vessel flexibility, but we need more research.
Can You Use Oil of Oregano With Confidence?
A reader wonders whether oil of oregano is contaminated with heavy metals as the dried herb often is. We too would like to know.
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 Should You Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia?
Studies suggest produce rich in flavonoids and folate are among the foods you should eat to reduce your risk for dementia.
What Is the Best Diet to Lower Cholesterol?
If you focus on vegetables, fruits and whole grains and avoid processed foods, you're on a good diet to lower cholesterol.
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.
What Is the Evidence That Cocoa Flavanols Improve Health?
The COSMOS trial and other studies lead to the conclusion that cocoa flavanols improve health.
Can Eating Beets Benefit Eyesight as Well as Blood Pressure?
A reader reports the experience that beets benefit eyesight. Medical research has not shown that, but beets do help the heart.
Taking Garlic at the First Sign of a Cold
Is there a way to stop a cold in its tracks? One reader recommends taking garlic at the first sign of a cold.
Will a Plant-Based Diet Lower the Likelihood of Prostate Cancer?
The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study shows that men who eat more plants and less meat have a reduced likelihood of prostate cancer.
Do People Who Skip Meat Have a Lower Chance of Cancer?
People who skip meat in favor of fish, dairy or vegetable protein seem less likely to develop cancer of the breast, prostate or colon.
Can Beet Juice Really Lower High Blood Pressure?
Drinking beet root juice may help lower high blood pressure, along with other non-drug approaches to control hypertension.
Show 1291: Which Cooking Spices Are Contaminated?
A Consumer Reports analysis found about one-third of cooking spices are contaminated. How can you find out which ones are safe?
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.
Do Sunflower Seeds Keep You Alert Behind the Wheel?
Consuming sunflower seeds in the shell may help drivers stay alert. Have you ever tried this tactic on a long drive?
Too Much Potassium Poses Danger
When blood tests show too much potassium, you are at risk for heart rhythm changes. Figuring the cause may require some detective work.
Will You Age More Slowly If You Eat a DASH Diet?
A study shows that a DASH diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits could help us age more slowly. It lowers epigenetic markers of aging.
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.
Will Certo and Grape Juice Help Your Sore Knees?
Drinking a concoction of the liquid pectin Certo and grape juice appears to ease knee, shoulder or hip pain for many people. Will it help you?
Coconut Cookies Help Control Diarrhea from Colitis or Crohn’s Disease
Colitis can be an extremely challenging condition to deal with. The diarrhea from colitis can strike suddenly. Can coconut be helpful?
Should You Drink Cherry Juice for Your Brain?
According to a study, older people who drink cherry juice score better on tests of cognitive function after three months.
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?
Power of Pomegranate to Promote Health
How do you describe the taste of pomegranate? Tart, sweet or both? Is this exotic fruit healthy? You will be amazed at the many benefits!