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Herbs and Vitamins That Sabotage Lab Tests

Herbs and Vitamins That Sabotage Lab Tests

Joseph Lamb, MD | May 1, 2014

Nutrients and herbs can skew results, leading your doctor astray. If you take vitamin and/or herbal supplements, you probably already…

Probiotics for Vaginal Health

Probiotics for Vaginal Health

Laurie Cullen, ND | February 12, 2014

You know how helpful probiotics are for your digestive health…but did you know that these beneficial bacteria also promote vaginal…

Nutrients That Reverse Cataracts

Nutrients That Reverse Cataracts

Marc R. Grossman | January 30, 2014

Are cataracts no big deal? I pose this question because cataract surgery has become so quick and effective that many…

Heart-Rhythm Problem? These Supplements Can Help
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Heart-Rhythm Problem? These Supplements Can Help

Michael Traub, ND | December 13, 2013

The occasional flutter…a missed beat…an unusual thump. For some people, an irregularity in heartbeat, called cardiac arrhythmia, signals only a…

How NAC Supplements Fight Colds, Flu and Much More
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How NAC Supplements Fight Colds, Flu and Much More

Richard ­Firshein, DO | September 5, 2013

You know all about the benefits of fish oil…and magnesium…and vitamin D. But here’s a supplement that far fewer people…

Omega-3 Blood Test Reveals Deficiency
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Omega-3 Blood Test Reveals Deficiency

Christopher D. Abel, MD | June 19, 2013

Finally, you can know for sure if you’re getting enough omega-3s The positive research just keeps on coming. First, scientists…

A Top Cardiologist Reveals the Best Supplements for Your Heart

A Top Cardiologist Reveals the Best Supplements for Your Heart

Patrick M. Fratellone, MD | June 13, 2013

Put your hand on your heart. How’s it doing in there? For too many women, the answer is, "Not so…

Does Oregano Lower Testosterone?

Does Oregano Lower Testosterone?

James A. Duke, PhD | June 5, 2013

Q: I often add oregano to food to fight infections, but I have heard that it lowers testosterone. Should men…

The Pill You Can’t Take—But Can’t Stop Taking Either
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The Pill You Can’t Take—But Can’t Stop Taking Either

Elizabeth Miller, PharmD | November 20, 2012

The FDA was recently alarmed when it received dozens of reports of adverse events—including death!—involving people who used a certain…

Can You Overdose on Antioxidants?

Can You Overdose on Antioxidants?

Andrew Rubman, ND | October 8, 2012

How to Get the Right Amount of Antioxidants Antioxidants aplenty -- and the more the better! Until recently, it seemed…

The Awesome Healing Power of Silver

The Awesome Healing Power of Silver

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | March 22, 2012

You know that silver is a precious metal and an industrial commodity—but did you know that it also is a…