From flaming raki to nettle-whipping and garlic necklaces, Greek grandmothers have used these natural remedies for millennia.

This winter, take a breath. And if you can’t, here are some natural remedies, from echinacea to marshmallow, commonly used to offer relief. Black elderberry syrup, made from the plant's berries, is a ...

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Nagaland University researchers have identified a naturally occurring plant compound called "Sinapic acid" as a powerful therapeutic agent capable of significantly accelerating wound healing in ...

Your grandmother’s medicine cabinet held simple remedies that often worked better than anything available at the drugstore, filled with honey for persistent coughs, homemade chicken soup for winter ...

There seems to be a new, trendy powerhouse ingredient making waves on the beauty side of TikTok every few days. Recently, onion extract has become an increasingly popular pick, due in no small part to ...

Almost two thirds of Americans are burdened by gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. And for almost 40% of Americans, uncomfortable bowel ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) products like St John’s Wort and omega-3s have long been touted for helping with depression, but new research reveals that 64 different OTC products have been tested in clinical ...

Every now and then during one of my walks, someone will tell me that they have a headache. I peel off two slivers of bark from a willow tree, that ubiquitous plant of the streams, and hand it to them.

A persistent dry cough can turn your days into a series of uncomfortable interruptions and make peaceful sleep nearly impossible. Unlike productive coughs that help clear mucus from your airways, dry ...

Alternative therapies for cancer care can have dire consequences, experts say. Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ and TV host, died last week from breast cancer at age 52. After revealing in 2020 that she ...

Canker sores, or aphthous ulcers, are small, painful lesions that develop inside your mouth. They commonly appear after stress, minor mouth injuries, or hormonal changes, as well as with certain ...