Look here for reviews you can trust of herbs and treatments. Also featured are a regular column and Q & A by a physician with expertise in alternative medicine.
» A clearer look at chelation therapy
» A colorful alternative for lung protection
» A colorful alternative for lung protection
» Activated charcoal for poisoning: an idea comes home
» Acupressure for the emotions
» Acupuncture goes mainstream
» Alternative remedies for ear infections
» Alternative therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome
» Alternative therapies for chronic headaches
» Alternative treatments for asthma and allergies
» Alternative treatments for hypertension
» Alternative vs. traditional medicine: similarities, differences and how to bridge the gap
» Art therapy: how creative expression can heal
» Battling the bugs and the bees, naturally
» Biofeedback is back
» Birthing and relaxation: not mutually exclusive
» Bodywork: what you don't know could hurt!
» Butterbur works as well as antihistamine for seasonal allergies
» Can dark chocolate and cocoa be healthful?
» Can plants clean the air in your home?
» Can you trust the label on a sports supplement?
» Can zinc win the cold war?
» Chinese medicine: a healing tradition
» Chiropractic: new respect for an ancient treatment
» Choosing an alternative health healer
» Complementary therapies for the common cold
» Could green tea be your skin's new bestfriend?
» Craniosacral therapy: a gentle, hands-on technique
» Creating positive energy in your home
» Cures from the kitchen
» Dancing with air: tai chi and qi gong
» Dancing with dolphins
» Diabetes: new findings from alternative medicine
» Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis
» Do-it-yourself pain relief
» Echinacea: nature's cold fighter
» Energy medicine: a clash of two world views
» Ephedra: a dangerous supplement?
» Eye health: preventing macular degeneration with lifestyle changes
» Feng shui for health and energy
» Food and your skin: can certain foods stave off wrinkles?
» Forecasting illness: the weather-health connection
» Ginger: a root of ancient medicine
» Ginkgo biloba--brain power in a bottle?
» Harmony and healing: the practices of curanderismo
» Headache pain: the problem may not be in your head
» Healing from the inside out: understanding holistic medicine
» Herbal supplements: they may be ‘natural' but are they safe?
» Holistic dentistry has patients smiling
» Homeopathy: what's it all about?
» Homocysteine and heart disease
» Honey: does it heal?
» How to talk to your doctor about complementary and alternative medicine
» How to talk to your doctor about complementary and alternative medicine (part II)
» In his own words: living with lower back pain
» Indian medicine: holistic healing through Ayurveda
» Irritable bowel syndrome: strategies for managing a complex condition
» Kava: nature's relaxant
» Laetrile: is it really the pits?
» Managing chronic low back pain
» Managing HIV: an integrative perspective
» Managing infertility: combining alternative and conventional therapies for a successful pregnancy
» Massage away back pain
» Massage therapy: the power of touch
» Medicinal uses of bee venom
» Melatonin: nature's sleeping pill?
» Menopause: alternatives to hormone replacement therapy
» Moving meditation: the art of tai chi
» Multiple chemical sensitivity: a controversial condition
» Multiple sclerosis: complementary methods of managing the disease
» Music soothes the savage surgical beast
» Natural remedies for PMS
» Natural sleep aids
» Natural sunburn remedies
» Natural tips for better sleep
» Natural treatments for the symptoms of menopause
» Nia: moving with purpose
» No more sleepless nights: dealing with insomnia
» Ovarian cancer: one woman's story
» Pain free with prolotherapy?
» Passionate plants: can herbs turn you on?
» Pinning down the effectiveness of acupuncture
» Q & A: Aloe and the treatment of burns
» Q & A: Alternative approaches to treating schizophrenia
» Q & A: Alternative healing methods for Bell's palsy and trigeminal neuralgia
» Q & A: Alternative medicines for treating stomach ulcers
» Q & A: Alternative medications to lower cholesterol
» Q & A: Alternative methods for estrogen replacement
» Q & A: Alternative ways for treating genital herpes
» Q & A: Alternative methods for treating H. pylori
» Q & A: Alternative remedies for eczema
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for Crohn's disease
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for gout
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for Graves' eye disorder
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for prostate cancer
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for psoriasis
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for Stage 1 sarcoidosis
» Q & A: Alternative ways to treat connective tissue disorders
» Q & A: Alternatives to estrogen therapy
» Q & A: Alternatives to Paxil
» Q & A: Alternatives to the pill or a hysterectomy
» Q & A: Anxiety about flying
» Q & A: Aromatherapy oils and pregnancy
» Q & A: Arthritis and dietary habits
» Q & A: Bilberry to help night blindness
» Q & A: Breast-enhancing supplements
» Q & A: Chemical interactions between beta-blockers
» Q & A: Chronic ear infections and how to treat them
» Q & A: Chronic prostatitis
» Q & A: Chocolate and the heart
» Q & A: Colloidal minerals in the treatment of testicular cancer
» Q & A: Comparing SSRI's and 5-HTP
» Q & A: Craniosacral therapy
» Q & A: Craving licorice
» Q & A: Evening primrose and inflammation of the joints
» Q & A: Finding a doctor who practices integrative medicine
» Q & A: Foods that can decrease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis
» Q & A: Grapefruit pectin and clogged arteries
» Q & A: Health benefits of meditation
» Q & A: Hepatitis C and herbal supplements
» Q & A: Herbal alternatives for hepatitis C
» Q & A: Herbal and alternative remedies for treating infertility
» Q & A: Herbal supplements and antidepressants
» Q & A: Herbal weight loss pills containing ma huang
» Q & A: Herbs and drugs to avoid while taking Luvox
» Q & A: Herbs to alleviate stomach discomfort
» Q & A: How to take vitamins
» Q & A: Information about soy
» Q & A: Information about phytoestrogens
» Q & A: Information on milk thistle
» Q & A: Malic acid for treating CFS
» Q & A: Medication on an empty stomach
» Q & A: Minimizing PMS symptoms
» Q & A: Multivitamin supplements
» Q & A: NADH for managing fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
» Q & A: Natural methods for treating high blood pressure
» Q & A: Natural remedies for migraine headaches
» Q & A: Natural remedies for relieving gas
» Q & A: Non-prescription methods for treating heartburn
» Q & A: Omega-3 fatty acids
» Q & A: Pantothenic acid and sinus congestion
» Q & A: Pediatricians who refuse to see non-immunized patients
» Q & A: Pet therapy
» Q & A: Preventing sunburn
» Q & A: Problems with concentration
» Q & A: Qi gong and diabetes
» Q & A: Quitting smoking when you're pregnant
» Q & A: Red clover to treat cancer
» Q & A: Running as exercise when you're overweight
» Q & A: SAMe
» Q & A: Shrinking uterine fibroids alternatively
» Q & A: Supplements to relieve cold sores
» Q & A: Surgical options for hemorrhoids
» Q & A: Taking aspirin and vitamin E together to prevent heart attacks and strokes
» Q & A: Taking folic acid to help hair growth
» Q & A: Taking garlic to lower cholesterol
» Q & A: Taking ginger for a headache
» Q & A: Taking glucosamine sulfate to rebuild cartilage
» Q & A: Taking kava to manage anxiety
» Q & A: Taking SAMe to treat Parkinson's
» Q & A: Taking saw palmetto for an enlarged prostate
» Q & A: Taking vitamins while taking hormone replacement pills
» Q & A: Tea tree oil and dry skin
» Q & A: The craving to chew ice
» Q & A: The effects of oregano
» Q & A: The effects of Qi Gong and coronary artery bypass patients
» Q & A: The effects of stress on a teenager's health
» Q & A: The use of echinacea in preventing and treating colds
» Q & A: The use of prayer and modern medicine
» Q & A: Therapies to help with neuropathy
» Q & A: Treating psoriasis in cold weather
» Q & A: Using aloe vera to treat diabetes
» Q & A: Using ginseng to manage diabetes
» Q & A: Vitamin C therapy for lung cancer
» Q & A: Vitamin E and heart disease
» Q & A: What is H2O2 therapy?
» Q & A: What to avoid if you are taking a hydrochlorothiazide diuretic
» Q: I have osteoporosis and have tried medication, but I had to stop taking it because it made me ill. Is there an herb that I can take?
» Q: Is kava good to take for anxiety?
» Reflexology: Feet of magic
» Reiki: energy medicine
» Saw palmetto: alternative treatment for enlarged prostates
» Say no to cold medicine!
» Shopping for dietary supplements: how to purchase the best products
» Shopping for dietary supplements: understanding safety concerns
» Simple Pantry Solutions: Cayenne
» Simple Pantry Solutions: Garlic
» Simple Pantry Solutions: Ginger
» Simple Pantry Solutions: Peppermint
» Simple secrets for naturally healthy skin
» Simply scentsational: the art of aromatherapy
» Soothing an upset stomach...naturally
» Soy and kidney stones: a possible link?
» Spirituality and healing
» Spring cleaning for your body
» St. John's Wort: nature's antidepressant?
» Stick it in your ear: auriculotherapy
» Stress: your body under attack
» Taking an active role toward a lower cholesterol
» Taking herbs before surgery: a prescription for disaster?
» Telemedicine: the next medical frontier
» Ten little needles: treating drug addiction with acupuncture
» The health benefits of touch
» The health properties of cranberries
» The natural healing essence of Bach Flower remedies
» The placebo effect
» The pull of magnet therapy
» The pull of magnet therapy for pain relief
» The summertime blues may appear in shades of red
» Thyroid disorders: alternative therapies and traditional treatments
» Tissue engineering: a new frontier in medicine
» Ulcerative colitis: merging traditional and alternative therapies
» Understanding and managing the stress response
» Using mind/body medicine to treat infertility
» Using tai chi to help ease arthritic pain
» Visualization: the power of the mind's eye
» Weight loss: what are your options?
» What can an osteopathic doctor do for you?
» What does it take to cure an illness?
» Wheatgrass: grazing for good health
» When medicine and herbs don't mix
» Yoga: finding the right type and the right teacher
» A colorful alternative for lung protection
» A colorful alternative for lung protection
» Activated charcoal for poisoning: an idea comes home
» Acupressure for the emotions
» Acupuncture goes mainstream
» Alternative remedies for ear infections
» Alternative therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome
» Alternative therapies for chronic headaches
» Alternative treatments for asthma and allergies
» Alternative treatments for hypertension
» Alternative vs. traditional medicine: similarities, differences and how to bridge the gap
» Art therapy: how creative expression can heal
» Battling the bugs and the bees, naturally
» Biofeedback is back
» Birthing and relaxation: not mutually exclusive
» Bodywork: what you don't know could hurt!
» Butterbur works as well as antihistamine for seasonal allergies
» Can dark chocolate and cocoa be healthful?
» Can plants clean the air in your home?
» Can you trust the label on a sports supplement?
» Can zinc win the cold war?
» Chinese medicine: a healing tradition
» Chiropractic: new respect for an ancient treatment
» Choosing an alternative health healer
» Complementary therapies for the common cold
» Could green tea be your skin's new bestfriend?
» Craniosacral therapy: a gentle, hands-on technique
» Creating positive energy in your home
» Cures from the kitchen
» Dancing with air: tai chi and qi gong
» Dancing with dolphins
» Diabetes: new findings from alternative medicine
» Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis
» Do-it-yourself pain relief
» Echinacea: nature's cold fighter
» Energy medicine: a clash of two world views
» Ephedra: a dangerous supplement?
» Eye health: preventing macular degeneration with lifestyle changes
» Feng shui for health and energy
» Food and your skin: can certain foods stave off wrinkles?
» Forecasting illness: the weather-health connection
» Ginger: a root of ancient medicine
» Ginkgo biloba--brain power in a bottle?
» Harmony and healing: the practices of curanderismo
» Headache pain: the problem may not be in your head
» Healing from the inside out: understanding holistic medicine
» Herbal supplements: they may be ‘natural' but are they safe?
» Holistic dentistry has patients smiling
» Homeopathy: what's it all about?
» Homocysteine and heart disease
» Honey: does it heal?
» How to talk to your doctor about complementary and alternative medicine
» How to talk to your doctor about complementary and alternative medicine (part II)
» In his own words: living with lower back pain
» Indian medicine: holistic healing through Ayurveda
» Irritable bowel syndrome: strategies for managing a complex condition
» Kava: nature's relaxant
» Laetrile: is it really the pits?
» Managing chronic low back pain
» Managing HIV: an integrative perspective
» Managing infertility: combining alternative and conventional therapies for a successful pregnancy
» Massage away back pain
» Massage therapy: the power of touch
» Medicinal uses of bee venom
» Melatonin: nature's sleeping pill?
» Menopause: alternatives to hormone replacement therapy
» Moving meditation: the art of tai chi
» Multiple chemical sensitivity: a controversial condition
» Multiple sclerosis: complementary methods of managing the disease
» Music soothes the savage surgical beast
» Natural remedies for PMS
» Natural sleep aids
» Natural sunburn remedies
» Natural tips for better sleep
» Natural treatments for the symptoms of menopause
» Nia: moving with purpose
» No more sleepless nights: dealing with insomnia
» Ovarian cancer: one woman's story
» Pain free with prolotherapy?
» Passionate plants: can herbs turn you on?
» Pinning down the effectiveness of acupuncture
» Q & A: Aloe and the treatment of burns
» Q & A: Alternative approaches to treating schizophrenia
» Q & A: Alternative healing methods for Bell's palsy and trigeminal neuralgia
» Q & A: Alternative medicines for treating stomach ulcers
» Q & A: Alternative medications to lower cholesterol
» Q & A: Alternative methods for estrogen replacement
» Q & A: Alternative ways for treating genital herpes
» Q & A: Alternative methods for treating H. pylori
» Q & A: Alternative remedies for eczema
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for Crohn's disease
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for gout
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for Graves' eye disorder
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for prostate cancer
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for psoriasis
» Q & A: Alternative treatments for Stage 1 sarcoidosis
» Q & A: Alternative ways to treat connective tissue disorders
» Q & A: Alternatives to estrogen therapy
» Q & A: Alternatives to Paxil
» Q & A: Alternatives to the pill or a hysterectomy
» Q & A: Anxiety about flying
» Q & A: Aromatherapy oils and pregnancy
» Q & A: Arthritis and dietary habits
» Q & A: Bilberry to help night blindness
» Q & A: Breast-enhancing supplements
» Q & A: Chemical interactions between beta-blockers
» Q & A: Chronic ear infections and how to treat them
» Q & A: Chronic prostatitis
» Q & A: Chocolate and the heart
» Q & A: Colloidal minerals in the treatment of testicular cancer
» Q & A: Comparing SSRI's and 5-HTP
» Q & A: Craniosacral therapy
» Q & A: Craving licorice
» Q & A: Evening primrose and inflammation of the joints
» Q & A: Finding a doctor who practices integrative medicine
» Q & A: Foods that can decrease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis
» Q & A: Grapefruit pectin and clogged arteries
» Q & A: Health benefits of meditation
» Q & A: Hepatitis C and herbal supplements
» Q & A: Herbal alternatives for hepatitis C
» Q & A: Herbal and alternative remedies for treating infertility
» Q & A: Herbal supplements and antidepressants
» Q & A: Herbal weight loss pills containing ma huang
» Q & A: Herbs and drugs to avoid while taking Luvox
» Q & A: Herbs to alleviate stomach discomfort
» Q & A: How to take vitamins
» Q & A: Information about soy
» Q & A: Information about phytoestrogens
» Q & A: Information on milk thistle
» Q & A: Malic acid for treating CFS
» Q & A: Medication on an empty stomach
» Q & A: Minimizing PMS symptoms
» Q & A: Multivitamin supplements
» Q & A: NADH for managing fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
» Q & A: Natural methods for treating high blood pressure
» Q & A: Natural remedies for migraine headaches
» Q & A: Natural remedies for relieving gas
» Q & A: Non-prescription methods for treating heartburn
» Q & A: Omega-3 fatty acids
» Q & A: Pantothenic acid and sinus congestion
» Q & A: Pediatricians who refuse to see non-immunized patients
» Q & A: Pet therapy
» Q & A: Preventing sunburn
» Q & A: Problems with concentration
» Q & A: Qi gong and diabetes
» Q & A: Quitting smoking when you're pregnant
» Q & A: Red clover to treat cancer
» Q & A: Running as exercise when you're overweight
» Q & A: SAMe
» Q & A: Shrinking uterine fibroids alternatively
» Q & A: Supplements to relieve cold sores
» Q & A: Surgical options for hemorrhoids
» Q & A: Taking aspirin and vitamin E together to prevent heart attacks and strokes
» Q & A: Taking folic acid to help hair growth
» Q & A: Taking garlic to lower cholesterol
» Q & A: Taking ginger for a headache
» Q & A: Taking glucosamine sulfate to rebuild cartilage
» Q & A: Taking kava to manage anxiety
» Q & A: Taking SAMe to treat Parkinson's
» Q & A: Taking saw palmetto for an enlarged prostate
» Q & A: Taking vitamins while taking hormone replacement pills
» Q & A: Tea tree oil and dry skin
» Q & A: The craving to chew ice
» Q & A: The effects of oregano
» Q & A: The effects of Qi Gong and coronary artery bypass patients
» Q & A: The effects of stress on a teenager's health
» Q & A: The use of echinacea in preventing and treating colds
» Q & A: The use of prayer and modern medicine
» Q & A: Therapies to help with neuropathy
» Q & A: Treating psoriasis in cold weather
» Q & A: Using aloe vera to treat diabetes
» Q & A: Using ginseng to manage diabetes
» Q & A: Vitamin C therapy for lung cancer
» Q & A: Vitamin E and heart disease
» Q & A: What is H2O2 therapy?
» Q & A: What to avoid if you are taking a hydrochlorothiazide diuretic
» Q: I have osteoporosis and have tried medication, but I had to stop taking it because it made me ill. Is there an herb that I can take?
» Q: Is kava good to take for anxiety?
» Reflexology: Feet of magic
» Reiki: energy medicine
» Saw palmetto: alternative treatment for enlarged prostates
» Say no to cold medicine!
» Shopping for dietary supplements: how to purchase the best products
» Shopping for dietary supplements: understanding safety concerns
» Simple Pantry Solutions: Cayenne
» Simple Pantry Solutions: Garlic
» Simple Pantry Solutions: Ginger
» Simple Pantry Solutions: Peppermint
» Simple secrets for naturally healthy skin
» Simply scentsational: the art of aromatherapy
» Soothing an upset stomach...naturally
» Soy and kidney stones: a possible link?
» Spirituality and healing
» Spring cleaning for your body
» St. John's Wort: nature's antidepressant?
» Stick it in your ear: auriculotherapy
» Stress: your body under attack
» Taking an active role toward a lower cholesterol
» Taking herbs before surgery: a prescription for disaster?
» Telemedicine: the next medical frontier
» Ten little needles: treating drug addiction with acupuncture
» The health benefits of touch
» The health properties of cranberries
» The natural healing essence of Bach Flower remedies
» The placebo effect
» The pull of magnet therapy
» The pull of magnet therapy for pain relief
» The summertime blues may appear in shades of red
» Thyroid disorders: alternative therapies and traditional treatments
» Tissue engineering: a new frontier in medicine
» Ulcerative colitis: merging traditional and alternative therapies
» Understanding and managing the stress response
» Using mind/body medicine to treat infertility
» Using tai chi to help ease arthritic pain
» Visualization: the power of the mind's eye
» Weight loss: what are your options?
» What can an osteopathic doctor do for you?
» What does it take to cure an illness?
» Wheatgrass: grazing for good health
» When medicine and herbs don't mix
» Yoga: finding the right type and the right teacher