One of the downsides of the mild winter is that allergy season has come a bit earlier and pollen counts are higher. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, means ... Read More

The best way to ensure your children get plenty of vitamins and minerals is to emphasize the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods. Of course, like adults, some ... Read More

Before going for a massage for back or neck pain, it's a good idea to do a bit of research first. Anne Asher, About.com's Guide to Back and Neck Pain, ... Read More

Motion sickness refers to the nausea, uneasiness, cold sweats, dizziness, and/or vomiting that can be brought on by car, train, plane, boat, or any other form of transportation. Here are ... Read More

Here is another ginger recipe for you to try. It's for crystallized ginger, which is ginger that has been cooked in syrup and then dusted with sugar. Although it's used ... Read More

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an herb native to Asia. It has been used for over 4000 years in cooking and medicinally for more than 2500 years. As a home remedy, ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling of the joints, especially the smaller joints of the hands and feet. It generally affects both sides of the ... Read More

A reader asks, "I've heard that drinking black tea with meals may have an effect on iron absorption. Does drinking herbal tea (chamomile, anise, green mint, etc.) with meals have ... Read More