The People's Perspective on Medicine
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. According to a new study, that isn't necessary.
Will Curry Alleviate Alzheimer’s?
Does curry alleviate Alzheimer's disease? Studies in animals suggest that it might have a powerful protective effect.
Gut Microbiota Linked to Stroke Severity
The composition of the gut microbiota influences the likelihood of severe strokes. A healthy digestive ecology also reduces the risk of AD.
What Is the Benefit to Eating Black Walnuts?
English walnuts may have the advantage for heart health, but black walnuts appear to have anticancer activity.
Will Apple Cider Vinegar Cure Your Heartburn?
Can you cure your heartburn with baking soda or vinegar? Changing the way you eat might be a more effective approach to calming reflux long term.
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 and may be more readily available.
Can Tonic Water Banish Your Muscle Cramp Pain?
The quinine in tonic water can activate TRPM7, a transient receptor potential channel, to ease or eliminate muscle cramp pain.
How a DASH Diet Can Protect Your Heart
Researchers discovered that a low-salt DASH diet can protect your heart three ways, lowering measures of strain, injury and inflammation.
Unusual Remedies for Hiccups
Hiccups often disappear when a home remedy is applied; an astonishing range of remedies will work.
Will a Diet of Mostly Plants Help Your Kidneys?
Plant-based diets similar to a DASH diet reduced chronic kidney disease among study volunteers. Eating this way might help your kidneys, too.
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?
Will A Banana Peel Ease Inflammation and Itching from Poison Ivy?
The banana peel remedy for poison ivy has been popular for decades. First, remove the invisible resin with soap. If you miss a spot, consider banana peel.
Will Natural Sugar Substitute Xylitol Raise Blood Sugar?
The natural sugar substitute xylitol doesn't raise blood sugar or insulin, but it may cause diarrhea and is toxic to dogs.
Will a Potassium Salt Substitute Lower Your Blood Pressure?
Studies show a potassium salt substitute can lower sodium intake and reduce blood pressure. Could you benefit?
BIG Book Sale from The People’s Pharmacy!
Celebrate spring with our big book sale for the next two weeks! Enjoy 30% off the most popular titles from The People's Pharmacy.
Do People Who Eat Nuts Live Longer?
A study of older Americans show that people who eat nuts live longer. However, peanut butter eaters get no advantage.
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.
Why Are Gin-Steeped Raisins in the New York Times?
We never thought we would see one of our favorite home remedies in the NYT. We've been writing about gin-steeped raisins for decades!
What Is the Best Breakfast to Lower Cholesterol?
One reader discovered that adding walnuts, blueberries, flaxseed and cinnamon made Cheerios the best breakfast to lower cholesterol.
Can You Use Dark Cocoa to Overcome Constipation?
One reader found that drinking dark cocoa eased post-operative constipation. Scientists agree that cocoa compounds can improve bowel habits.
How to Mix Certo and Grape Juice for Arthritis
Certo and grape juice (the purple pectin remedy) can lower cholesterol, make arteries more flexible and ease arthritis pain.
Will an Allergen-Free Diet Help Your Joint Pain?
One reader found that following an allergen-free diet without dairy, eggs or gluten eliminated joint pain. Will it work for you?
What Happened to Archway Coconut Cookies?
Archway has changed hands several times, and the current owner does not seem to be making Archway coconut cookies. You can make your own!
Where Can You Find Vitamin C in Food?
There are many sources of vitamin C in food other than citrus fruits. Are you getting enough to keep your immune system strong?
Is a Green Mediterranean Diet Healthy for Your Heart?
A green Mediterranean diet relying on plant protein instead of meat or fish lowers LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and insulin resistance.
If You Are a Vegan or Vegetarian, Are Your Bones Weaker?
People who stick to a vegan or vegetarian diet appear to be more likely to suffer a broken hip over the next decade.
Walnuts are Good for Heart Health!
Many physicians prescribe drugs to lower LDL cholesterol and inflammation. Walnuts are also good at lowering cholesterol and inflammation.
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.
What Should You Eat for a Healthy Heart?
When you choose what to eat for a healthy heart, pick vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and avoid highly processed fried foods and sugar.
Do Tomatoes, Citrus and Chocolate Make Skin Problem Worse?
Rosacea can be a stubborn skin problem. One reader found that a change in diet made a significant difference.
Will Eating Tuna Make Shingles Worse?
There is a possibility that eating foods rich in arginine could make shingles worse. We offer a list of what you might avoid.
How Does Baking Soda in Water Fight Swelling?
A dose of baking soda in water signals the spleen to produce anti-inflammatory immune cells. This may help reduce swelling.
Will Olive Oil Raise Your Good HDL Cholesterol?
Using virgin olive oil in your diet can increase your good HDL cholesterol and possibly lower your risk of heart problems.