Adequate sleep and vitamin D supplements could help boost immunity against colds or the flu during the winter season.
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.
Scientists know that herbs can interact with drugs. They have not done many studies on herb interactions with other herbs.
The COSMOS-MInd study show that seniors taking a daily multivitamin are more likely to stay sharp. A high-veggie diet might also help.
A reader found that taking a probiotic product for better digestion also improved sleep. Studies support this observation.
Glucosamine for arthritis is a controversial dietary supplement. Some people say it works. Others say it's worthless. What do studies show?
Elderberry extract has antiviral activity in laboratory tests, but there are too few good clinical trials to show if it works for the flu.
Would you like to avoid last minute shopping for family and friends? How about something really meaningful? Give the best gift: the gift of good health!
People with too little vitamin D in their bloodstreams were more likely to die early. Vitamin D scarcity carries many other risks as well.
As people age and develop aches and pains, they look for relief. The spicy supplement turmeric (curcumin) helps some.
A new study suggests that Americans are wasting money on supplements to fight heart disease. How compelling are the data? Get the inside scoop
A long-term study of atherosclerosis revealed that adequate magnesium is critical for good heart health. A supplement could help.
N-acetylcysteine is both a medicine and a dietary supplement that protects liver, lungs and kidneys from damage.
Certain supplements such as benfotiamine and alpha lipoic acid may help ease diabetic neuropathy. Topical capsaicin could also relieve pain.
People who get 400 to 600 mg of flavanols in their daily diets are less likely to suffer from diabetes or cardiovascular problems.
People with higher blood levels of DHA, an omega-3 fat from fish, had lower levels of amyloid in the brain and less brain shrinkage.
Can you get your cholesterol down with natural products? Red yeast rice, turmeric and psyllium may help control lipids.
NSAIDs can relieve the pain of arthritic knees in the short term, but long-term side effects are discouraging. What about natural approaches?
Doctors can prescribe pills for RLS, but many people would prefer nondrug approaches. How about supplements for your restless legs syndrome?
If varicose veins are giving you tired legs, you might consider compression hose and horse chestnut extract to improve the health of your veins.
Many people don't get enough magnesium in their daily diets. Correcting that deficiency can help reduce recurrent headaches.
The plant compound quercetin may be as effective as NasalCrom at preventing allergy symptoms. Some readers like it even better.
Symptoms of IBS include pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating & gas. Enteric-coated peppermint oil helps reduce such symptoms.
Does the FDA do its job? A new study asks: are dietary supplements contaminated? Some companies get warning letters but their products remain
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 by spending time in the sun and taking supplements? Excessive doses of supplements can indeed lead to toxicity.
A rigorously conducted, multi-year experiment with cocoa compounds vs placebo showed that they may reduce cardiovascular mortality.
Many medications can interfere with good nutrition. If you are taking pills for certain conditions, perhaps you should be taking vitamin supplements.
Taking AREDS vitamins and eating foods full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals can help keep macular degeneration from deterioriating.
Before you stop taking your supplements, check that your medications are not interfering with nutrient absorption and that the dose is right.
Manufacturers are supposed to inform the FDA of all ingredients in your dietary supplements. Many have not done so.
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?
Although magnesium gets little attention in office visits, it is critical for good health. Many people find this miracle mineral very useful.