Conditions and Natural Remedies

While no supplement can knock out stress, certain herbs may help protect your body against the damaging effects of long-term tension. Learn about supplements for stress management.

Essential oils—natural substances used in aromatherapy—may help fend off bugs and prevent bites and stings this season.

Certain herbs, supplements, and alternative therapies may help cool inflammation -- and boost your defense against major diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Keep your mind sharp with memory-boosting natural remedies.

If you're struggling with urinary incontinence—a common problem marked by loss of bladder control—certain alternative therapies may help.

Many people try to cover dark undereye circles with concealer, but some people have found home remedies to be helpful. Do you have any tips for reducing the appearance of dark undereye circles, naturally?

Several alternative therapies have been found to fight obesity, a health-harming condition estimated to affect about one-third of Americans.

Although there's little evidence that alternative medicine can treat sleep apnea, some studies suggest that acupuncture may help manage this serious and common condition.

Certain natural remedies and alternative therapies could help support the effort to recover from alcoholism, a disease estimated to affect about 14 million Americans.

Nearly one-fourth of Americans now have metabolic syndrome, a disorder known to your raise risk of heart disease and diabetes. Learn how to protect your own metabolic health with lifestyle changes and natural substances.

Certain natural substances may help shield your liver from the harmful effects of hepatitis C, a condition that could lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.

Get the lowdown on scleroderma, a condition that causes hardening and thickening of tissues and could signal abnormal immune function.

Learn about the risk factors and treatment options for pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes thickening and scarring in your lung tissue.

Learn how to build strong bones and protect against osteopenia, a condition marked by low bone mass.

Learn more about preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that causes a sudden spike in blood pressure in pregnant women.

Learn how to deal with post-nasal drip, a common condition caused by colds, flu, allergies, sinus infection, and other health troubles.

Herbs, supplements, and natural therapies may help you cope with pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas.

Look to natural remedies for cough relief this cold and flu season.

Learn how to reduce your odds of developing gallstones, an often painful problem that can lead to inflammation and infection in your gallbladder.

A leading cause of blindness in older Americans, macular degeneration gradually robs you of your central vision. Find out which natural substances can help save your eyesight.

Find out how self-care strategies can help protect your eyes from glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the U.S.

To stop that ringing in your ear, learn about alternative treatments that may help ease tinnitus symptoms.

To restore your voice and ease the irritation of laryngitis, try teas and lozenges made with soothing herbal remedies.

To soothe the pain of angina—a heart condition that affects as many as 7 million Americans—consider using dietary supplements and alternative therapies.

To protect against stroke - the third leading cause of death in the U.S. - find out how to boost your cardiovascular health naturally.

For help in getting rid of these unsightly growths, consider natural remedies and alternative therapies.

To prevent the pain and irritation of dry eye syndrome, look to natural remedies and everyday practices that help protect your peepers.

For people with Raynaud's disease, stress or exposure to cold cuts off circulation to certain body parts (such as the fingers and toes). Learn how to stave off Raynaud's attacks with lifestyle changes and natural remedies.

For people coping with chronic pain, mind-body practices like yoga, meditation, guided imagery, and tai chi may help ease symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

Herbs, teas, and essential oils may help soothe the sore throat and cough caused by bronchitis.

Here’s how to protect your feet from plantar fasciitis pain, naturally.

To keep your mind sharp as you age, find out which lifestyle changes and natural remedies may help protect against Alzheimer's disease.

To help heal—and prevent—one of summer's most unpleasant ailments, learn how to care for your ears naturally.

Learn how to protect yourself from this hot-weather health threat, and discover a natural solution for keeping cool all summer long.

A potentially life-threatening disease that wreaks havoc on your immune system, lupus calls for careful medical attention. But for better health while coping with lupus, you can balance your standard care with herbs, supplements, and mind-body therapies.

Learn how to protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease—a condition that can cause arthritis, heart-rhythm irregularities, and neurological disorders if left unchecked—when spending time in the great outdoors this summer.

Often caused by colds, allergies, or exposure to harsh chemicals, conjunctivitis can leave your eyes itchy, irritated, and inflamed. Find out how to ease that discomfort naturally, and to stave off spreading and reinfection.

To ease the pain of sciatica —- a condition that becomes more common as you age —- turn to alternative therapies like yoga and massage.

For relief of the itchy, red rash spurred by a poison ivy reaction, soothe your skin with easy-to-use natural remedies.

To protect yourself from the flu and other ailments, try adding a few easy immune-boosters to your daily health routine. From antioxidant-rich foods to virus-fighting herbs, here are the top five ways to strengthen your immune system naturally.

Your odds of developing cataracts—the world's leading cause of blindness—grow greater as you get older. To preserve your eyesight in the coming years, find out how nutrition and herbal medicine could strengthen your cataract defense.

Constantly stressed out? Sapped of energy? You may be suffering from adrenal fatigue, a condition caused by overstimulation of your adrenal glands. To reclaim your energy, learn how to soothe your stress and support your adrenals naturally.

For natural relief of cuts, scrapes, blisters, minor burns and other everyday injuries, add a few plant-based remedies to your home first-aid kit. Here's a look at three well-studied skin-healers to include.

Most widespread among the overweight and middle-aged, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease could lead to serious liver damage and even leave you more vulnerable to heart disease. Here's how to protect yourself from this increasingly common health threat.

If you're dealing with a chronic condition like arthritis, low back pain, or tendonitis, adding herbal medicine to your health regimen may help ease your aches. Learn more about six well-studied herbs that could help fight off inflammation and offer long-lasting pain relief.

What is restless leg syndrome? What are the symptoms? What are the treatments and remedies for restless leg syndrome?

An A to Z index of alternative medicine treatment options.

For people recovering from a heart attack, certain alternative therapies may help enhance heart health and boost well-being.

Some studies suggest that acupuncture may benefit children with cerebral palsy (the most frequent cause of childhood disability in the United States).

Even if you'd prefer to have your old hair color back, have you learned to embrace your gray? What are the upsides of going through this hair change?

There are plenty of natural alternatives that may help people fall asleep and stay asleep.

Are amino acids safe to use during pregnancy for depression?

Are there any home remedies that can get rid of dark circles under the eyes? Find out the causes and remedies for dark circles under the eyes.

Is there a tea or some type of herbal spray or remedy that can energize people who have trouble waking and getting started in the morning?

I recently heard about supplements and other products that can prevent gray hair and allow your hair to grow back in its natural color. Is there any truth in these products or is it bogus? Thanks for any input.

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 the same effect?

A reader asks if cinnamon is a proven and tested remedy for diabetes.

A reader asks, "What can you tell me about saw palmetto? I read that it's a good herbal remedy for hair loss and baldness."

A reader asks if there is a good remedy for scars.

For people dealing with multiple sclerosis, certain alternative therapies may help soothe symptoms and improve quality of life.

Boosting your intake of omega-3-rich fish and fish oil may help keep your brain and memory sharp as you age.

Find out which natural remedies might help clear up common fungal infections of the toenails and fingernails.

Next time you overindulge, skip the hair of the dog and try a natural remedy for hangover relief.

Certain natural remedies may knock out head lice, a common problem among school children.

Find out how switching to natural hair color products may help shield your health.