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Daily Fit Tip: The many magnificent things about mint

What can soothe your stomach, cool your skin and and awaken your senses? Hint: It grows in your garden and tastes great. ... Read More »

10 science-supported alternative remedies

I'm skeptical of supplements, alternative remedies, herbal fixes, and the like. I'm holding back, in fact, on purchasing something called Bromelain, a ... Read More »

Drink tea, slow down that bone loss

Tea is a great substitute for soft drinks, and if you choose the 'green' variety, you're getting an extra does of antioxidants as well as other ... Read More »

Can "Holy Basil" help you live a less stressful life?

The ancient Ayurvedic herb Holy basil is finding new friends here in the States. Its cortisol-reducing properties and stress-relieving effects are ... Read More »

Could there be perscription drugs in your herbal sleeping pill?

Anyone who has ever had trouble sleeping knows how upsetting, irritating and frustrating it can be to lie awake watching your alarm clock tick closer ... Read More »

Vitamin C might not, but Echinacea DOES help colds

Here's some good news in the wake of the frustrating stuff we just heard about Vitamin C: Echinacea does help prevent and limit colds. Over the years ... Read More »

Go herbal to fix minor nicks and scrapes

Recently, Maggie wrote a post about how natural ingredients like ginseng and flaxseed may help treat cancer patients. While I've heard stories about ... Read More »

Mixing meds: Even supplements and OTC remedies can be dangerous

With all the new medications being developed practically on a daily basis, and new health benefits being found for "old" supplements and herbs, it's ... Read More »

St. John's Wort: Is it or isn't it good for depression?

Frustratingly enough, the jury is still out on this one. But in reading this article it does sound more promising than not. St. John's Wort, otherwise ... Read More »

Farmers switch from tobacco to ginseng and lavender with the government's help

With cigarette sales slumping and entire cities declaring smoking bans, tobacco farmers have seen a drop in demand for their product. Add an influx ... Read More »