A new study suggests that low-fat diets may be a more effective long-term strategy than curbing carbs. Doctors compared the diets of those who were successful at maintaining a weight ... Read More

When you're rushing to get to work in the morning, do you reach for a grande mocha coffee and a large muffin? Anyone eating on the run or at restaurants ... Read More

As part of its mission, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) explores complementary and alternative healing practices through scientific research. Find out what clinical trials and research ... Read More

Since everyone eats pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, we wanted to give this delicious dairy-free version. It’s the addition of the rum and coconut milk that creates the magic in this ... Read More

Commonly consumed as a cranberry cocktail or holiday relish, cranberries are rich in vitamin C. An antioxidant comparison of selected fruits found they contained the highest quantity of disease-fighting phenols, ... Read More

An essential part of the spirit of Thanksgiving is accomodating each guest. This standout meat-free dish is a meal in itself for the vegetarians at your table. It can be ... Read More

Despite the enormous health impact of chronic sinusitis -- nearly 30 million people were diagnosed with sinusitis in 2002, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and direct ... Read More

Take our quizzes of common alternative health problems and information to see if you know as much as you should or think you do about your health. Find out if ... Read More

I was interviewed for an article on natural sleep remedies appearing in the December issue of Natural Health magazine (www.naturalhealthmag.com). One of the treatments I discuss is valerian. Valerian is ... Read More

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) is a strict grain-free, lactose-free, and sucrose-free dietary regimen intended for those suffering from Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, IBD, and IBS. Learn about ... Read More

This recipe is based on a traditional herbal tonic recipe that I was shown how to make years ago. Astragalus root, called Huang Qi in China, is an immune tonic ... Read More

You may have heard of the adrenal glands but don't know what they do or why they're important. These glands release adrenaline and other stress hormones in response to physical and emotional ... Read More

Candida albicans is a yeast and a fungus. It exists naturally in small amounts in everyone's intestines. It is also responsible for yeast infections in women. While some doctors dismiss candidiasis ... Read More

A coffee enema is believed to detoxify the liver by rapidly emptying the colon, enhancing liver detoxification, and increasing the flow of bile and the elimination of toxins through bile. ... Read More