Conditions
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Developed by 18th-century German physician Samuel Hahnemann, homeopathy (which means “similar suffering”) uses miniscule concentrations of natural plant, animal, or mineral substances to stimulate the body to heal itself.
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Think Type 2 diabetes’ high blood sugar levels are caused by drinking sodas and eating too many refined carbs? It’s not that simple. A big problem is fat.
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ConditionsFood and BeverageHealthLifestyle NH360Special Diets
New food allergy and intolerance guidelines should help clear confusion
December 8, 2010It’s an understatement to say there’s been a lot of confusion over the definition of and difference between food allergy, food intolerance, and autoimmune disease such as celiac. Even a lot of doctors often don’t know the difference, but that could change soon.
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Common carotene-rich holiday foods may add years to your life.
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ConditionsHealthSupplements
ADHD diagnoses in kids on the rise, but help is available
November 15, 2010What supplement, diet and lifestyle tips can ease symptoms of ADHD?
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As a parent, feeding children nourishing foods is one of your most important jobs. Put these nutrient-packed foods at the top of your list.
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ConditionsIngredientsRegulation and LegislationSpecialtySupplements
Updated FDA alert: Look out for tainted supplements and functional products
October 29, 2010Agency issues warning to retailers and distributors about tainted products in the sexual enhancement, weight loss, bodybuilding and diabetes categories.
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ConditionsDelicious Living BlogHealthSupplements
Navigating the sleep-stress continuum
October 27, 2010Aside from the obvious—addiction to electronics, light pollution, economy woes, etc, etc—the types of sleep or stress remedies we seek may be just the ones our bodies don’t need.
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Conditions
Is homeopathy safe? A mom considers the Hyland’s Teething Tablets recall
October 27, 2010A mom and natural health writer and editor offers her thoughts on the recall of the popular remedy for infants and toddlers.