Alternative Medicine June 2012 Archive

Best known as a cooking spice, saffron shows promise as a weight loss aid. Although research on the health effects of saffron is very limited, there's some evidence that saffron ... Read More

Sold in suppository form, boric acid is often touted as a natural treatment for yeast infections. The acid form of the mineral boron, boric acid was deemed a "safe, alternative, ... Read More

Gaining popularity as a weight loss aid, green coffee extract is a natural product made from raw, unroasted coffee beans. Rich in an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid, green coffee is ... Read More

Sold in supplement form, diindolylmethane is a substance generated by the breakdown of indole-3-carbinol (a compound found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower). Proponents claim that consuming diindolylmethane ... Read More

Many people use music therapy to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness and to deal with specific health conditions (including anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders). Although music therapy sometimes involves ... Read More

Long used by Buddhist monks in meditation practice, Tibetan singing bowls are said to offer powerful healing properties. Proponents claim that by playing Tibetan singing bowls (a type of bell ... Read More

The compounds that give red raspberries their sweet scent, raspberry ketones are gaining popularity as a weight loss aid. Proponents claim that raspberry ketones (now sold in dietary supplement form) ... Read More

Also known as vitamin B3, niacin is a nutrient known to keep cholesterol in check. In fact, some niacin products are approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration as ... Read More