Festive parties, family dinners, rich foods, champagne, and cocktails…it’s no wonder a recent poll found that two-thirds of heartburn sufferers ranked Christmas as the worst time of the year for ... Read More

In Chinese medicine, fo-ti is a longevity tonic that is used for premature aging, weakness, vaginal discharge, and erectile dysfunction. Learn the facts about this herb. Read more...

Compared with hypothyroidism, there is much less information available on holistic approaches to hyperthyroidism, even though as many as 3 million people in the United States suffer from Graves’ disease ... Read More

Happy Thanksgiving! Although the Thanksgiving holiday can be a special time with family and friends, some people, especially those who are predisposed to stress, can feel even more stressed ... Read More

Donna Pilato, About's guide to entertaining, offers this list of strategies you can follow to reduce the potential stress you may run into as you prepare for your Thanksgiving feast....Read ... Read More

On Thursday November 17th, organizers of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout hope that millions of smokers will try kicking the habit for at least a day. Although it's ... Read More

The woody scented oil of the eucalyptus tree has been used centuries for relieving nasal congestion. It's even found in some of the most common drug store decongestants. Learn how ... Read More

Sound carries a lot of power -- ask anyone who chants or uses mantras. Many Yoga disciplines make use of chanting and mantras. But a study published in the British ... Read More

There are a variety of herbs, supplements, and food remedies that have been used for centuries to prevent colds and flu, reduce symptoms, or shorten the duration of colds and ... Read More

Kim chi (pronounced KIM'-chee) is a Korean spicy fermented side dish that has been getting a lot of buzz since the BBC published a report by scientists in Seoul, Korea, ... Read More

Goldenseal is a bitter that stimulates the secretion and flow of bile, and can also be used to relieve congestion. It's also active against a variety of bacteria, yeast, and ... Read More

Hemorrhoids are normally present blood vessels in and around the anus that become swollen and inflamed. Over three-quarters of people in the United States have hemorrhoids at some time in ... Read More

Centuries ago, Australian aborigines began using the oil from the tea tree to treat skin infections. Today, research is showing that tea tree oil is a broad spectrum antibacterial and ... Read More

Athlete’s foot is a superficial skin infection of the foot caused by a fungus. It's extremely common and persistent, and it can affect anyone, not just athletes. Learn about the ... Read More