The People's Perspective on Medicine
Spicy Supplement Solves Pain Problem
As people age and develop aches and pains, they look for relief. The spicy supplement turmeric (curcumin) helps some.
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?
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 Horse Chestnut Extract Ease Tired Legs?
If varicose veins are giving you tired legs, you might consider compression hose and horse chestnut extract to improve the health of your veins.
Can Magnesium Pills Counteract Recurrent Headaches?
Many people don't get enough magnesium in their daily diets. Correcting that deficiency can help reduce recurrent headaches.
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?
Can Quercetin Control Your Allergy Symptoms?
The plant compound quercetin may be as effective as NasalCrom at preventing allergy symptoms. Some readers like it even better.
Peppermint and Probiotics for IBS
Symptoms of IBS include pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating & gas. Enteric-coated peppermint oil helps reduce such symptoms.
Are Your Dietary Supplements Contaminated with Drugs?
Does the FDA do its job? A new study asks: are dietary supplements contaminated? Some companies get warning letters but their products remain
Introducing Gaia Herbs
Gaia Herbs has taken a huge step in transparency. The Meet Your Herbs platform offers test results to ensure purity, potency and integrity.
Can You Overdose on Vitamin D?
Can you overdose on vitamin D by spending time in the sun and taking supplements? Excessive doses of supplements can indeed lead to toxicity.
Show 1307: Cocoa Compounds and the COSMOS Trial
A rigorously conducted, multi-year experiment with cocoa compounds vs placebo showed that they may reduce cardiovascular mortality.
Should You Be Taking Vitamin Supplements?
Many medications can interfere with good nutrition. If you are taking pills for certain conditions, perhaps you should be taking vitamin supplements.
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?
Can You Save Your Sight With AREDS Vitamins?
Taking AREDS vitamins and eating foods full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals can help keep macular degeneration from deterioriating.
Should You Really Stop Taking Your Supplements?
Before you stop taking your supplements, check that your medications are not interfering with nutrient absorption and that the dose is right.
Does the FDA Know What Is in Your Dietary Supplements?
Manufacturers are supposed to inform the FDA of all ingredients in your dietary supplements. Many have not done so.
How to Prevent and Stop the Itch of Mosquito Bites FAST!
How do you prevent mosquito bites? DEET, picaridin, vitamin B1? If that fails, how do you stop the itch of mosquito bites? How about HEAT?
Is Magnesium a Miracle Mineral?
Although magnesium gets little attention in office visits, it is critical for good health. Many people find this miracle mineral very useful.
Are Calcium Pills Hardening Your Heart Arteries?
Millions of women routinely pop calcium pills to build strong bones. Instead, they may be creating calcified coronary arteries. What to do?
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.
Should You Take Turmeric to Ease Pain?
Readers report great results using turmeric to ease pain. Before you start swallowing pills, though, be aware of possible side effects.
Could Too Much Vitamin D Lead to Hair Loss?
A reader taking high-dose vitamin D wonders if that could lead to hair loss. Shedding has been linked to excess vitamin A.
Cinnamon May Offer a Surprising Way to Reverse Prediabetes
A small placebo-controlled trial found that some people taking cinnamon capsules were able to reverse prediabetes.
Can You Prevent Alzheimer Disease with L-Lysine?
Data linking herpes virus infections (HSV-1) with a higher risk of dementia offer hope that taking L-lysine might prevent Alzheimer disease.
Why Vitamin D for COVID-19 Saves Lives
When is the last time you had your vitamin D levels monitored? How much is necessary to create adequate levels of Vitamin D for COVID-19?
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.
Is Fish Oil Linked to Heart Rhythm Changes?
How risky is fish oil or purified EPA in Vascepa when it comes to heart rhythm changes called atrial fibrillation? Learn about absolute risk!
How Much Magnesium Is Enough?
Getting the optimal magnesium dose every day can be tricky since too little is very dangerous but too much can cause unpleasant GI symptoms.
Do Turmeric Supplements Have a Downside?
Many people take turmeric supplements for their anti-inflammatory benefits, but a recent case shows that such pills can also trigger autoimmune hepatitis.