Supplements Guide: Side Effects & Best Multivitamins

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.

Vitamins & Supplements for Eczema

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Cindy Ell

Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is associated with redness, itchiness and inflammation of the skin. The causes of eczema include other health conditions, irritants, genetic factors and allergies. Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is associated with allergies. It often occurs in infants and children.

Benefits of Ashwagandha Churna

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Cindy Ell

Ashwaghanda (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry, is a plant valued for centuries in India. Ashwagandha churna refers to the powdered form of ashwagandha.

Cindy Ell began writing professionally in 1990. A former medical librarian, she has written materials for hospitals, medical associations, the "Nashville Scene" and "Coping Magazine." She received her Bachelor of Arts in linguistics from the University of Massachusetts and her Master of Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute. She is currently a full-time freelance medical writer.