Are you digesting meat well? Do you have a lot of unfriendly bacteria? Great Smokies, a highly regarded lab based in North Carolina, offers what they call the Comprehensive Digestive ... Read More

Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) is a controversial IV treatment for hardening of the arteries, also called atherosclerosis. Although it's not FDA-approved for this purpose, it's used by holistic doctors to improve ... Read More

The herb ephedra was used for thousands of years until it was banned by the FDA in 2004. It was a common ingredient in diet pills (like Trimspa) and asthma ... Read More

An estimated 40% of women suffer from sexual dysfunction. It is a complex problem that usually has many different causes, both physical and psychological. Find out the causes. Learn about ... Read More

The beauty of alternative medicine is that it appreciates how connected the physical body is with our minds, emotions, and spirit. We are also connected to our surroundings and to ... Read More

Hoodia is a cactus-like plant that's causing a stir for its ability to suppress appetite and promote weight loss. 60 Minutes, ABC, and the BBC have all done stories on ... Read More

Many people who first come into my office literally bring bags of vitamins and supplements they're taking. Some are recommended by friends and others by health food store clerks. An ... Read More

Harvested in the spring, the herb yellow dock is often used as a spring tonic to improve general health. It's used as for constipation, joint pain, detox, and for chronic ... Read More