Alternative Medicine July 2012 Archive

Perhaps best known as a sweetener or chocolate substitute, carob is also touted as a natural treatment for high cholesterol (a health problem closely linked to development of heart disease). ... Read More

Long used as a laxative in traditional medicine, guar gum is a type of fiber sourced from plants found throughout India and Pakistan. Some studies show that this fiber-rich remedy ... Read More

For many of the 27 million Americans with osteoarthritis, taking aspirin to ease joint pain can be irritating to the stomach. To avoid use of aspirin, some patients turn to ... Read More

Sourced from an Asian plant known as konjac, glucomannan is a fiber-rich substance sometimes used to treat diabetes. Proponents claim that glucomannan can help keep blood sugar in check, as ... Read More

As many as five percent of Americans suffer from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition closely linked to varicose veins, ankle swelling, pain, itchiness, and nighttime leg cramping. In their efforts ... Read More

For people with osteoarthritis (a condition estimated to affect 27 million Americans), dealing with pain can be an everyday struggle. For drug-free relief of that pain, many patients turn to ... Read More

Long used in ayurvedic medicine, caraway is now gaining popularity as a natural remedy for weight loss and a number of health conditions. Proponents claim that consuming caraway oil or ... Read More