By: Joe Graedon May 8, 2025 17 Comments
    Flip Flops on Fish Oil: Omega 3 Fats DO Have Hea…

    Are you fed up with flip flops? The latest U-turn on dietary supplements has to do with omega 3 fats. There was a time when Americans were told that the golden footballs containing some kind of fish o…

    By: Terry Graedon April 24, 2025 1 Comments
    Does Vitamin D Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer?

    Colorectal cancer rates declined starting in the mid 1980s. That may have been due in part because of regular screening through colonoscopy. Lately, though, that trend has reversed, especially among y…

    By: Terry Graedon April 21, 2025 2 Comments
    Will Yohimbine Offer Help Against ED or Is It To…

    Even before there was a practice of medicine, people noticed the effects of herbs that they might consume. Did it cause diarrhea? Perhaps, they reasoned, it might be good as a purge. If the man consum…

    By: Terry Graedon April 3, 2025 2 Comments
    Show 1425: How Can You Combine Supplements, Herb…

    This week, two pharmacists describe why you should check with a pharmacist about possible problems when you combine supplements, herbs and medicines. In some cases, a supplement might interfere with y…

    By: Terry Graedon April 3, 2025 16 Comments
    What Can Help You Stay Sharp as You Age?

    Do you know how to stay healthy? Chances are you are aware that exercise and diet are keystones of good health throughout your life. You and your health care provider may also be paying attention to y…

    By: Terry Graedon March 31, 2025 42 Comments
    Will Pumpkin Seed Oil Help Your Urinary Problem?

    How often do you have to get up at night to visit the bathroom? Some people sleep through the night with no difficulty but others have their sleep disrupted because they need to urinate every few hour…

    By: Terry Graedon March 24, 2025 8 Comments
    Will Rosemary and Turmeric Help Your Arthritis P…

    People with arthritis pain face a difficult dilemma. Arthritis is a chronic condition, but the usual NSAID pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) and naproxen (Aleve) should be used only …

    By: Terry Graedon March 24, 2025 12 Comments
    Will Bromelain from Pineapple Ease Aching Joints…

    What can you do for the aching joints of arthritis or the sore muscles and soft tissue of fibromyalgia? Many sufferers are caught in a difficult dilemma: without relief for the pain, they have trouble…

    By: Terry Graedon March 17, 2025 35 Comments
    Could a Magnesium Supplement Conquer Your Leg Cr…

    Nighttime leg cramps can be quite a challenge. They may well wake you with pain in the middle of the night, and easing the pain can take time. We have written about a number of home remedies that may …

    By: Joe Graedon March 3, 2025 40 Comments
    A Hidden Risk: Could Excess Vitamin B6 Damage Ne…

    Whether you utilize pharmaceutical medicines or look to natural remedies such as vitamins and minerals, you must make sure the treatment is not worse than the ailment. People who consult health care p…

    By: Terry Graedon February 19, 2025 15 Comments
    New Guidelines on Flavanols Can Help Improve Hea…

    For generations, children have been urged to eat their fruits and vegetables. Perhaps you were told the same thing. As an adult, you may have been advised to “follow a plant-rich diet.” Scientists…

    By: Joe Graedon February 10, 2025 60 Comments
    Turmeric Raises the Risk for Severe Bleeding

    We commend any effort to control health problems with nondrug approaches such as food choice, exercise, meditation, stress relief and so on. But we caution that it is critical to understand that even …

    By: Terry Graedon February 6, 2025 13 Comments
    Should You Take Calcium Supplements for Leg Cram…

    Many people complain that they are often awakened by severe nighttime leg cramps. They may have tender muscles in the morning as a consequence, but the biggest problem is the pain along with the sleep…

    By: Terry Graedon January 27, 2025 34 Comments
    Should You Be Taking Vitamin Supplements?

    Vitamins were among the most exciting discoveries of the early 20th century. Since then, however, doctors have been expressing a lot of skepticism about the value of taking vitamin supplements. A pron…

    By: Joe Graedon January 16, 2025 21 Comments
    Vitamin C Strikes Back in Combatting the Common …

    Modern medicine has been unkind to Dr. Linus Pauling. Even though he is the only scientist in the world to have received two unshared Nobel Prizes, a lot of nutritionists and medical experts have crit…

    By: Terry Graedon January 6, 2025 17 Comments
    Zinc for the Common Cold

    People have been searching for a cure for the common cold for centuries. To date, we have seen nothing that actually overcomes cold viruses the way antibiotics conquer bacteria. (By the way, antibioti…

    By: Joe Graedon January 6, 2025 7 Comments
    Probiotics for Children with Eczema

    Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes inflammation and itching. It often starts quite early in life, so parents end up in a quandary: do they expose their babies to potent medications or do t…

    By: Terry Graedon December 30, 2024 16 Comments
    Will Garlic Ward Off Colds?

    As the days grow shorter and the weather colder, many of us are looking for ways to ward off colds. Some families have strong traditions that they have used to try to avoid sniffles and sneezes. Perha…

    By: Terry Graedon December 29, 2024 57 Comments
    Do Turmeric Supplements Have a Downside?

    The yellow spice turmeric is extremely popular both as a food ingredient and as a supplement. When it is used to flavor food like yellow mustard or curry, turmeric is considered safe. Some case report…

    By: Terry Graedon December 26, 2024 18 Comments
    Should You Take Vitamin D Supplements for Strong…

    Vitamin D is essential for strong bones. When young children don’t get enough vitamin D, they can develop a bone deformity called rickets. This nutrient acts as a hormone in the body. It is vital fo…

    By: Terry Graedon December 16, 2024 4 Comments
    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…

    By: Terry Graedon December 9, 2024 15 Comments
    Is There Anything to the Pycnogenol Hype?

    Dietary supplements can go through fads. One year, there is a lot of enthusiasm for the supplement du jour. The next year, you hear nothing about it. Part of that is driven by the research–or lack t…

    By: Terry Graedon December 8, 2024 10 Comments
    Will SAMe Combat Depression?

    A dietary supplement called SAMe, also known as S-Adenosyl Methionine, may be helpful against resistant depression. SAMe is available without prescription and has long been used to relieve arthritis p…

    By: Terry Graedon November 30, 2024 36 Comments
    Will Precious Saffron Save Your Eyesight?

    A diagnosis of a chronic condition that could lead to a severely diminished quality of life is terrifying. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can result in a significant loss of vision. Consequent…

    By: Terry Graedon November 25, 2024 31 Comments
    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…

    By: Joe Graedon November 25, 2024 154 Comments
    Turmeric and Curcumin for Arthritis

    Turmeric and its most active ingredient curcumin have gotten plenty of attention for their anti-inflammatory properties. We have heard from readers that this yellow spice used in curry powder and must…

    By: Terry Graedon November 18, 2024 14 Comments
    Will Krill Oil Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease…

    Could fish oil reduce your risk of heart disease? This question has been puzzling scientists for decades. Some studies have shown benefit, while others have been inconclusive (Circulation, April 11, 2…

    By: Terry Graedon November 18, 2024 26 Comments
    High Doses of Vitamin B6 Could Cause Nerve Damag…

    What happens when you take high doses of vitamin B6? A deficiency of this crucial nutrient has been linked to nerve damage, particularly nerve pain. But scientists are unsure if supplements help. More…

    By: Terry Graedon November 13, 2024 14 Comments
    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…

    By: Terry Graedon November 13, 2024 59 Comments
    How to Use Magnesium to Get to Sleep

    Americans aren't getting enough sleep. Shift work, late night television and various health problems such as sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome can all contribute to inadequate rest. Sleep depriva…

    By: Terry Graedon October 14, 2024 20 Comments
    Could Calcium Supplements Be Bad for You?

    People who take calcium supplements are more likely to end up with calcium in their arteries. That is the conclusion from a study that took 10 years to complete (Journal of the American Heart Associat…

    By: Terry Graedon October 10, 2024 11 Comments
    Are There Natural Ways to Reduce Allergy Symptom…

    The CDC estimates that roughly 60 million Americans suffer with runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion during the course of the year. For many of these, the culprit is seasonal allergens such as po…

    By: Terry Graedon October 7, 2024 31 Comments
    Can You Overdose on Vitamin D?

    Doctors generally assume that North Americans are so well nourished that they never need to worry about supplements. In fact, they sometimes fuss that people who take vitamin pills could overdose on …

    By: Terry Graedon August 19, 2024 16 Comments
    Can Magnesium Pills Counteract Recurrent Headach…

    People who suffer recurrent headaches may find themselves in a bind. Taking medication day after day can actually lead to rebound headaches if the dose is missed. No wonder people would like to know h…

    By: Terry Graedon August 8, 2024 6 Comments
    Could Fat from Fish Be Good for Your Brain?

    The old wives used to claim that fish is brain food. Little by little, scientists are catching up to this idea. The popularity of fish oil has varied over the years, but several studies suggest benefi…

    By: Terry Graedon August 8, 2024 17 Comments
    Will Vitamin D Help You Avoid Infection?

    Does vitamin D improve resistance against viruses such as influenza or the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19? Grandmothers across northern Europe have long relied upon cod liver oil, which is rich…

    By: Joe Graedon August 1, 2024 24 Comments
    Will B Vitamins Keep Mosquitoes From Biting?

    The B vitamin-Mosquito controversy lives on. Could a simple vitamin pill keep mosquitoes from sucking your blood? Most researchers insist that B vitamins will not protect you from bites. Here are some…

    By: Terry Graedon July 22, 2024 4 Comments
    Is Sunshine the Best Source for Vitamin D?

    Vitamin D has long been known as the sunshine vitamin because skin creates this hormone when exposed to ultraviolet light. However, winter in northern latitudes does not allow much vitamin D to be cre…

    By: Terry Graedon July 15, 2024 23 Comments
    Is Cinnamon Toxic to the Liver?

    How do you know when an herb, spice or supplement is safe? It makes sense to do some reading on anything you are planning to take before you begin swallowing it. Many people are taking cinnamon to con…

    By: Terry Graedon July 14, 2024 10 Comments
    What Are the Consequences of Excess Zinc?

    Zinc is an essential nutrient that is frequently overlooked. The best dietary source is oysters, which are too expensive–or possibly too weird–for a lot of people to consume very often. Diets rich…