Is Garlic Good for You? Health Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Garlic is not only a popular ingredient in cooking, it’s also important in the “food as medicine” holistic health movement because of purported wellness benefits.Learn about its benefits, its side effects and drug interactions, how much to take and if…
Learn MoreWhat Is Chamomile Good For? Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Chamomile is a familiar herb and when brewed in tea, it’s a popular element in alternative and holistic medicine.Where does it come from, what health benefits does it offer and most important, is it safe? Dr. Chiti Parikh, a New York City specialist i…
Learn MorePeppermint & Your Health: Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Peppermint is a natural alternative therapy that’s used to treat a variety of health issues, including headaches, hair loss, digestive issues and pain.Have a look at the science underlying peppermint’s healthy reputation and what research reveals abou…
Learn MoreAcupuncture: What It Is, Health Benefits, Safety & Side Effects
Acupuncture is a popular technique in alternative and holistic medicine that’s thought to have benefits for anxiety, for fertility, weight loss and more.Learn more about its purported health benefits and potential side effects and get answers to two c…
Learn MoreWhat Is Aloe Vera Good For? Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Aloe vera has a reputation for healing in the holistic health community, but what’s real and what’s still being discovered?A registered dietician discusses the science supporting the use of aloe vera for good health. Discover what aloe vera is, its po…
Learn MoreWhat Is Ginger Good For? Health Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Ginger is more than just a common spice found in your kitchen; it’s also a popular ingredient in alternative and holistic medicine.Have you ever wondered about the benefits of ginger for your health?In this article, D. Craig Hopp, deputy director of t…
Learn MoreAromatherapy With Peppermint Oil Beneficial After Heart Surgery
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Use of aromatherapy with peppermint oil after open-heart surgery attenuates pain and improves sleep quality, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.Mahla Maghami, from …
Learn MoreTaking Kratom Claimed Her Son’s Life. Now She and Others Are Warning of the Dangers
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — J.D. Butler was planning a future with his girlfriend at his favorite New York City restaurant when that future came to a sudden, crushing halt.“They were planning on when she was moving in and arranging floo…
Learn More$11 Million Awarded to Family of Woman Who Died After Taking Kratom
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The family of a mother of four who collapsed and died while cooking breakfast has been awarded $11 million in a wrongful death lawsuit.The cause of death for Krystal Talavera, 39, involved the opioid-like herb…
Learn MoreOdds of Gabapentin Rx Down for Adults With LBP Receiving Spinal Manipulation
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adults receiving chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) for newly diagnosed radicular low back pain (rLBP) have significantly reduced odds of receiving a gabapentin prescription during one-year follow…
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