Vitamins and supplements like melatonin and fish oil offer health benefits but can cause side effects if misused. Learn about the impact of saw palmetto on blood pressure and find the best multivitamins for young women and adults over 50.
Holy basil is a popular Ayurvedic remedy used to treat a variety of conditions including asthma, diabetes and cholesterol. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, and is helpful in treating arthritis, fevers and many other conditions.
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Ganoderma lucidum โ more commonly known as reishi mushroom โ is a bitter mushroom, used for thousands of years by Chinese medicine in the treatment of multiple ailments. Called the โmushroom of immortality,โ it is an adaptogen, which assists the body in adapting to both mental and physical stress.
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Omega-6 fatty acids are essential for health, but because the body cannot produce them, they must be obtained through diet or supplements. Some omega-6 fatty acids promote inflammation, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), but gamma-linoleic acid does not.
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Beginning a healthier lifestyle can be as simple as alkalizing your body. Acid and alkaline are opposite sides of the biochemical spectrum.
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Cascara sagrada, a member of the buckthorn family, grows in the Pacific Northwest from northern California to British Columbia. The dried and aged bark was a common treatment for constipation in Native American medical tradition.
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Turmeric has long been used for its digestive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. The primary compounds to which turmeric's benefits are attributed are curcuminoids and volatile oils, explains the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
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Product reviewers have their own rating systems, which means that each reviewer list often recommends different brands. Weight gainers donโt have that issue. The same brands are at the top of several different lists.
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Used for decades to prevent tooth decay, fluoride is found in most toothpaste and is commonly added to drinking water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics for 2006 report that 61.5 percent of the U.S. population receives fluoridated water.
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The coconut oil detox is a popular and healthy way to cleanse your body without unpleasant side effects. According to dermatologist and world-renowned healthy-aging expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone, coconut oil is a potent cleansing oil that also provides plenty of natural energy.
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Pyrithione zinc is used in soap and shampoo to treat dandruff, as well as seborrhea, which is characterized by crusting, oily or scaling skin. The shampoo is called an antiseborrheic. That means it slows production of skin cells to reduce flakiness, according to Drugs.com.
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Although there are many purported benefits for borage, flaxseed and fish oils -- and some research papers that give credence to them -- there are also potential side effects you should be on the lookout for.
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Echinacea tea is a somewhat controversial treatment for colds and other immune system issues, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Fenugreek is the most popular galactogogue, or herb used to stimulate an increase in milk production. For centuries, mothers have used fenugreek to increase their milk supply, and today the Food and Drug Administration lists it as GRAS, or generally regarded as safe.
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Light therapy, also called phototherapy, is a treatment that uses an artificial sunlight lamp to simulate the natural light that may be lacking at certain times of the year, like the dead of winter. Sunlight lamps provide a more concentrated dose of UV rays and can provide benefits to your mental and physical health.
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Your children probably love Flintstone vitamins because of their shapes, colors and easy-to-chew pieces. Before you make Flintstone vitamins a daily staple, however, make sure you know about any potential side effects the vitamins may have. Even when taken properly, these vitamins can have some side effects.
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Grapes have been used for centuries to treat numerous conditions, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The leaves of the vine were used to treat inflammation and pain, and the unripened grapes were used to soothe sore throats.
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The health benefits of turmeric come mainly from its primary active agent, which is curcumin. The World's Healthiest Foods encyclopedia explains that along with health benefits, curcumin is also what gives turmeric its yellow color.
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The castor plant produces a seed containing both a deadly poison and a beneficial oil. Castor oil is a popular alternative remedy for skin ailments, including the treatment of unwanted moles.
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Rose hips are the small fruits that appear on a rose plant after blossoming. They look similar to tiny pomegranates or tomatoes, growing at the tip of the stem, and are red or orange in color.
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Vitex, also known as chasteberry is an ancient herbal remedy used primarily to address health concerns important to women, specifically those dealing with the reproductive system.
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