Herbs & Alternative Medicine

The average person's diet here in the United states particularly is missing many essential minerals, vitamins and nutrients. The food we eat is the best source of nutrients we can get. As with any...

Face it, anxiety can become not only irritating but can begin to interfere with our work and social life dramatically. It's important to begin steps to reduce your stress level for overall...

Latavi states that it is an herbal, all natural product and system to for breast enlargement for a woman of any age without the necessity of surgery. If you choose to try Latavi to enhance the...

The acai berry is a fruit that grows in the Amazon rain forest of Brazil. This dark, purple fruit has been a major part of the diet in that region for hundreds of years because of its healthy...

Toxins from many different sources can enter your body and attack your nervous system. Stress also plays a factor in nerves that are on edge. It is important to provide your body with the proper...

Echinacea is an herbal supplement used to treat colds and flu, among other ailments. It helps white blood cells to fight invading microorganisms and boosts the immune system by bolstering...

Vanadyl sulfate is a form of the chemical vanadium. Vanadium is a common element that occurs in a number of foods, including eggs and some grains. Vanadyl sulfate has been used as a dietary...

Finding a type 2 diabetes cure has been the goal of the medical establishment for decades. Every year the number of people affected by disease has grown and the numbers are now spreading to other...

Miracle Mineral Supplement is an orally ingested product manufactured and marketed by True Renewal for the purposes of curing diseases.

Butterbur, an obscure plant with huge leaves that is native to Europe, offers potential relief for seasonal allergy sufferers. A historical remedy for the plague, butterbur also treats migraines,...

Miracleburn is a weight loss pill marketed by Excell Now. As a natural supplement, Miracleburn is subject to the FDA's Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which states that the...

Tumeric curcumin is found in the tumeric plant that is native to southern Asia. As a supplement, it is used to treat indigestion, inflammation and arthritis. Most side effects are associated with...

Icariin is a dietary supplement made from horny goat weed intended to treat impotence and increase athletic performance. Despite the fact that the Icariin official website claims that there "has...

Cumin is a type of herb, the seeds of which are a staple in Indian cooking, particularly in the preparation of curries. Cumin seeds are also used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions,...

Depression does not always mean a trip to the psychiatrist. You can use an over-the-counter natural supplement to help ease this condition.

Advertised as a "true colloidal silver," mesosilver is a liquid dietary supplement. Despite the fact that the official website for mesosilver reports that "no adverse side effects have ever been...

According to the Mayo Clinic, pycnogenol is the patented trade name of a product derived from the bark of the French Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster). In supplement form pycnogenol has similar...

Rice bran oil is a liquid derived from the outer layer of a grain of rice. Despite its use in herbal medicine to lower cholesterol levels, to prevent kidney disease and stomach calcium and to...

The makers of bee pollen supplements say bee pollen is something of a superfood, packed with nutrients, protein and antioxidants. But due to limited evidence, and its lack of endorsement by the...

Also called Birch Sugar, Xylitol is a natural type of alcohol found in many types of plants, fruits and vegetables. When used as a dietary supplement or food ingredient, Xylitol has the potential...

Sitosterol, or beta-sitosterol, is an extract from plants, fruits and vegetables. Despite its effectiveness in lowering cholesterol and treating prostate enlargement, sitosterol poses a risk for...

Pycnogenol (pronounced pic-nahj-en-all) is derived from maritime pine tree bark which contains concentrated levels of bioflavonoids, the compounds abundantly found in fruits and vegetables....

Tribulus "Terrestris" is an herb most commonly used to increase male libido. It comes from a plant also known as Puncture Vine or Caltrop.

Sinupret is a type of herbal supplement commonly used to treat allergies, the common cold, coughing and sinus infections. The supplement is also used for the overall improvement of the respiratory...

Known for its intensely bitter flavor and medicinal properties, the Asian bitter melon is an oblong green fruit that grows on a vine. Its most notable medicinal uses include treatments for...

If you have halitosis, then you are suffering from bad breath. You can use several products--such as gum--to mask halitosis, but it will not cure the condition. Instead, an herbal remedy may be...

Dandelions are perennial plants that develop bright yellow flowers with fringed petals. They grow throughout North America and Europe. The flowers and young leaves are used for herbal teas and...

Vitex, also called chasteberry, is a popular herbal supplement marketed for feminine health. Many women want to enlarge their breasts without surgery or hormones, and look to herbal breast...

Chinese traditional medicine practitioners have used cordyceps, a type of fungus or mushroom, throughout recorded history. This dietary supplement is gaining popularity in the Western world. Some...

Red yeast rice is an all-natural, herbal supplement that reduces your cholesterol in a safe and easy way. There are other benefits to using the supplement; it's said to help users lead a more...

Through the centuries, the herbal supplement Feverfew has been used for its medicinal purposes. Feverfew is a perennial plant that is native to southeastern Europe. It is now grown around the...

With today's hectic lifestyles, eating a balanced, nutritional diet isn't always possible. As a result, many have turned to dietary supplements as way of meeting the body's nutritional...

The use of herbal supplements can be traced back thousands of years to before recorded human history, as ancient remains have been discovered with pouches of herbs. Over the centuries, herbs have...

Aloe vera is a popular herbal supplement and additive that has a long medicinal history. Aloe vera is the thick, clear or translucent juice from the leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe vera can be...

Yohimbe is an herbal supplement made from the bark of a West African evergreen tree. It is widely marketed as an erectile enhancer and aphrodisiac and as a weight loss product. The use of yohimbe...

As an increasing segment of the U.S. population grows older, many people are turning to herbal supplements and other forms of complementary alternative medicine as a form of health care. Kava kava...

Serenoa, scientifically known as serenoa repens, is commonly referred to as saw palmetto. The berry of the saw palmetto plant is commonly used by individuals seeking natural alternatives for...

Ginkgo leaf extract is a popular herbal supplement used for a variety of conditions. Some clinical studies suggest that using this herbal supplement for some conditions, such as the leg ailment...

Andrographis has an extensive history of use in both traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system. It is sometimes referred to as Indian echinacea. Additionally, it...

An amino acid, 5-HTP or 5-Hydroxytryptophan, helps create serotonin, a chemical in the brain. Low serotonin levels in humans can cause many common problems such as obesity, depression, headaches,...

Beta-mannan is a proprietary dietary supplement formula created by Dr. Joe Glickman Jr. It is only available through Alotek Supplement Company. The official website for this product describes it...

Triphala is an herbal Indian concoction that is made from the seeds of three types of plants and is an integral part of ancient rasayana therapy. Triphala has been a staple of Indian medicine for...

Acidopholus is a probitoic found in dairy products that is also available in a supplement form. The bacteria found in acidopholus thrives in the intestinal tract, specifically the small intestine....

Acidophillus is a nutritional supplement and/or a product found in yogurts and other dairy products. It contains a bacteria that thrives in the small intestine and digestive track. Acidophillus is...

Milk thistle, taken as an extract, has been used for centuries as a natural way to cure a variety of ailments. It has been most often taken as a way to protect the liver against exposure to...

Dim is the shortened name used to refer to Di-Indoly Methane, a type of plant nutrient. Dim supplementation has been used as a natural way to treat symptoms of menopause. It is found in...

Known scientifically as Monascus purpureus, red rice yeast produces the main ingredient in a powerful and widely prescribed cholesterol medication. A growing number of studies support the use of...

According to the American Heart Association, nearly 35 percent of adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Many people are unaware that they have high blood pressure -- there are few...

Vitex is a type of nutritional supplement that is used widely in Europe. Vitex is a plant indigenous to the Mediterranean region and the supplement is derived from the plant's dried fruit. It has...

Black licorice has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. In traditional Chinese medicine, black licorice is considered to be a superior supplement, meaning there are no toxic side effects...