Vitamin, Mineral & Herb Remedies
Dietary supplements can be surprisingly helpful for many common disorders. There is substantial science supporting the use of herbs, vitamins, minerals and other supplements.
Will You Breathe Easier If You Take Less Iron?
Many people need to take iron supplements because they don't get quite enough of the mineral from their diets. Doctors may recommend supplements for people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) or extreme …
Is Magnesium a Miracle Mineral?
The body needs minerals to function. Without adequate levels of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium we would perish. Doctors often encourage patients to cut back on sodium and increase calcium. P…
What Supplements Could Help Ease IBS Symptoms?
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a frustrating diagnosis. Doctors describe it as a "functional" GI disorder, meaning that they can't find any physiological reason for the patient's suffering. None…
Can You Take Quercetin for Your Allergies?
Quercetin is a flavonol, an antioxidant compound many plants make. Scientists have been studying this compound since 1857. Within the last decade, they have identified a number of health benefits it c…
Magnesium Supplement for Irregular Heart Rhythm
Do you have an irregular heart rhythm? Even preventricular contractions (PVCs) that are not believed to be dangerous can be disconcerting. A person is justified in becoming alarmed over more serious r…
Do Omega-3 Supplements Improve Cognitive Perform…
Experts have been debating the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. Marine oils contain both eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). A new study in the America…
Will Vitamin B1 Keep Mosquitoes from Biting You?
Mosquitoes are persistent insects. They are everywhere, from Maine to Alaska. In fact, Alaska Tour & Travel states: "Half-jokingly known as the Alaska state bird, mosquitos are a fact of summertim…
Does Vitamin D Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer rates have been declining since the mid 1980s. That may be due in part because of regular screening through colonoscopy. However, scientists have previously found evidence that vitam…
How Much Vitamin C Do You Need?
Vitamin C, isolated and named more than 100 years ago, is crucial for good health. Even before it was discovered, vitamin C entered history. A lack of fresh fruits and vegetables on long sea voyages m…
Can You Really Control Blood Pressure With Dande…
High blood pressure is a very common condition that is usually treated with one or more medications. For the most part, people don't have a lot of trouble with diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ…
Will Boswellia with Turmeric Ease Your Joint Pai…
Millions of us suffer with joint pain, and the older we get, the more likely we are to have achy knees or sore hips. It is little wonder, then, that there are many home remedies or dietary supplements…
Preventing Sunburn from the Inside Out
Fifty years ago, it was hard to avoid sunburn. Sunscreens were crude. The most effective, zinc oxide cream, went on ghostly white. It looked funny, though it did keep lifeguards from burning their nos…
Natural Approaches for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common and challenging to treat. People who have IBS may feel incredibly frustrated because often doctors tell them there is no observable problem. All the same, they…
Can Magnesium Help Your Restless Legs Syndrome?
"Restless legs" hardly sounds like medical terminology, but it describes a neurological condition first described in the late 17th century. People with the condition describe sensations similar to som…
Can Coenzyme Q10 Control Severe Muscle Cramps?
We are always delighted when we learn about a new way to treat a common problem. If it doesn't require a prescription, so much the better! That's why we were excited to hear from a reader who found th…
Do Vitamin Pills Block Absorption of Levothyroxi…
If you take medicine every day, have you checked to see whether you are taking it in the optimal way? Some pills interact with foods, beverages or even supplements. We recently received a question fro…
Probiotic Can Help Prevent C. Diff Due to Antibi…
Have you ever experienced a bad bout of diarrhea after finishing a course of antibiotics? This reaction is not uncommon. Now, researchers are beginning to recognize that sometimes this problem is caus…
Are There Natural Ways to Reduce Allergy Symptom…
While some people revel in the glory of spring flowers and new green leaves, others suffer. Allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, nasal. congestion and fatigue or fuzzy brain can be troublesome. Are th…
Show 1255: Natural Ways to Keep Your Immune Resp…
In the middle of a pandemic, it’s important to know how to stay healthy. Sleep, stress management, handwashing, exercise and a healthful diet (cutting back on refined flour and sugar) are all crucia…
Do Dietary Supplements Help Prevent COVID-19 Inf…
Could dietary supplements affect susceptibility to COVID infection? That was the question investigators attempted to answer in an article published this week in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.…
If You Take Zinc, Will Your Feet Not Stink?
Do your feet smell bad? Many of the remedies for unpleasant foot odor are topical: soak the feet in a solution of baking soda, vinegar, Epsom salts or very strong tea. Any of those approaches may be q…
Are You Missing Magnesium Because of Meds?
When you go to see a doctor for a routine physical, you can expect basic tests. You will be weighed and have your blood pressure measured. The doctor or nurse practitioner will listen to your heart an…
Can Alpha-Lipoic Acid Restore Post-COVID-19 Smel…
One of the early symptoms of a COVID-19 infection is losing the senses of smell and taste. This problem is not unique to COVID-19; other viral infections have also caused a disruption of these senses.…
What Are the Pros and Cons of Resveratrol?
Over the last decade, a polyphenol compound with the tongue-twisting name resveratrol has garnered a great deal of attention. Organisms such as yeast, worms, fruit flies and fish live longer when they…
Does Vitamin D3 Improve Survival of COVID-19 Pat…
Ever since the start of the pandemic, doctors have been looking for ways to improve survival of COVID-19 patients. They have explored several different treatments with varying results. Now two studies…
Taking Vitamins to Ease Symptoms of COVID-19 Lon…
COVID-19 has had devastating effects, not just in the US but around the world. Not only have more than two million people perished globally, but a significant proportion of survivors have long-lasting…
Vitamin B12 Helps Ease Nerve Pain of Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes often develop a painful nerve disorder called diabetic neuropathy. People with this condition may experience numbness, tingling, burning or pain in their hands or feet. The…
Will High-Dose Vitamin D Fight COVID-19?
Vitamin D has a reputation as a compound that can help bones stay strong. However, research has shown that immune system cells such as macrophages or monocytes rely on vitamin D as well (Reviews in Me…
Can Vitamin C Help Combat COVID-19?
The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are being shipped, but supply cannot keep up with demand. It will be several months before most people can be vaccinated. During the interim, is there anything…
Where Can You Find Vitamin C in Food?
Are you getting your vitamins? Trying to stay healthy to avoid infection with COVID-19 is prompting some people to take a closer look at their diets. Do you need to make some changes to ensure you are…
High Dose Vitamin D Fails to Help COVID-19 Patie…
People who have low levels of vitamin D circulating in their bodies appear to be more vulnerable to COVID-19. In addition, some experts hypothesize that adequate amounts of vitamin D can help protect …
Will Biotin Help Soothe Split Fingertips?
If you have ever suffered from painful open cracks or splits in the tips of your fingers and thumbs, you no doubt wondered how to help them heal faster. We have heard from a number of readers that ins…
Will You Lower Your Cholesterol With Milk Thistl…
Is your cholesterol high? If you have a family history of high cholesterol, particularly if you had parents or siblings who died of heart disease, your doctor will do as much as possible to help you c…
Does Low Vitamin D Make People Vulnerable to COV…
Has a locked-down season staying out of crowds and working from home been keeping you indoors? If so, your vitamin D levels might not be as high as you would like. Will that make you more vulnerable t…
What Is the Difference Between Cod Liver and Fis…
Have you ever wondered about the difference between various fish oils? Some readers have asked about krill oil, which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Recently, a reader asked about cod liver …
Does Vitamin E Contribute to Easy Bruising?
Many people take vitamins with the expectation that they will stay healthier if they get adequate levels of these antioxidant compounds. While doctors often recommend that women take multivitamin supp…
Can a Supplement Relieve Neuropathy Pain?
People who experience neuropathy pain tell us it can be excruciating. Sometimes this is a side effect of cancer treatment, though other individuals develop nerve pain as a consequence of taking a stat…
Low Selenium Makes Liver Vulnerable to Pain Reli…
Acetaminophen has many names, including N-acetyl-para-aminophenol or APAP. Outside North America, people call it paracetamol. Usually, though, people recognize the brand name Tylenol most easily. Many…
Did MSM Help Reader Regain the Sense of Smell?
The sense of smell has been getting unaccustomed attention lately, thanks to COVID-19. Numerous reports show that losing the ability to smell can be an early symptom of infection with the novel corona…
Cinnamon May Offer a Surprising Way to Reverse P…
Prediabetes is an often-undiagnosed condition that frequently leads to the development of type 2 diabetes. In the past, scientists have found that intensive lifestyle changes or medications such as me…