Alternative Medicine December 2012 Archive

Many diets come and go, but the Master Cleanse, also known as the lemonade diet, seems to be here to stay. Although the liquid diet was first created in the ... Read More

To alleviate anxiety, some individuals turn to aniracetam (a substance sold in supplement form). Classified as a nootropic (a type of drug used to enhance brain function), aniracetam is available ... Read More

Dubbed a "smart drug," piracetam is a substance said to increase brain power, improve concentration and focus, and sharpen memory. Available over-the-counter in a number of countries (such as the ... Read More

High in healthy fats, olive oil isn't the only olive-tree product that might enhance your heart health. Preliminary research suggests that olive leaf extract may also help fend off heart ... Read More

To help stave off holiday weight gain, some people turn to natural remedies thought to help tame appetite and curb overeating. One popular supplement purported to offer appetite-suppressing benefits is ... Read More

An herbal remedy long used in Central and South American traditional medicine, pau d'arco is often touted as a natural cancer-fighter. Proponents claim that pau d'arco can help protect against ... Read More

An essential amino acid, tyrosine plays a key role in the production of several important brain chemicals. Although your body naturally produces tyrosine from phenylalanine (another type of amino acid), ... Read More