According to a small University of Vermont study, compounds in tart cherries may help to reduce post-exercise muscle pain and damage. The study, which was published in the June 21 ... Read More

Devil's claw isn't the title of the latest Stephen King novel, it's a herb that's used for health conditions causing inflammation and pain, such as back pain, neck pain, rheumatoid ... Read More

White willow bark is the original aspirin. The medicinal use of willow bark dates back to the Greek physician Hippocrates (400 B.C.), who advised his patients to chew on willow ... Read More

Have you ever bit into a chili pepper and felt your mouth burn? If you have, you're already familiar with capsaicin, the active ingredient in chilies and the key component ... Read More

If you are looking for a natural mosquito repellent, you've probably noticed that there are many natural topical products available, all with different active ingredients. So which one works best? photo ... Read More

If you haven't yet been approached by someone who wants to sell you a mangosteen drink, you may be soon. A Utah-based start-up selling a mangosteen drink called XanGo has ... Read More

The results of a small randomized, controlled clinical trial suggest that acupuncture may be an effective therapy for people with fibromyalgia. In the study, which was published in the June issue ... Read More

A recent study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing examined the effect of music on 60 people with chronic pain. Those who listened to music reported a 21% reduction in ... Read More

On TV's Sex in the City, when Charlotte had difficulty getting pregnant, she went to see an acupuncturist. She may have been on to something. Two studies published in the ... Read More

Energy drinks, such as Red Bull, have become trendy (Madonna even admitted on the Ellen Degeneres show that she drank them). But what exactly are energy drinks and what do ... Read More

If you are a fan of hummus or are just looking for a new snack idea, you may want to give this hummus recipe a try. Beans are a rich ... Read More

It's estimated that three out of four women will have a yeast infection in their lifetime. Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans which is normally ... Read More