In every culture, people have found that certain foods, herbs and treatments improve their health overall or reduce specific ...

A woman prepares aromatherapy session at the table with essential oil diffuser and herbs, with different types of oils and essences. As patients we can seek conventional “modern” medicine or opt for ...

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as therapies has increased by 50% in the past decade. This is according to a study by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative ...

In an age of instant solutions and over-the-counter medications, something remarkable is happening in kitchens across the world. People are rediscovering what ancient healers knew centuries ago – that ...

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.

Allergies are all too common. Millions of Americans experience allergies every day, whether it’s a seasonal allergy or a sensitivity to pet dander. The symptoms can quickly become irritating, at best, ...

Herbal, or natural, remedies are derived from plants and usually can be put together simply at home. That tends to make them cost-effective and convenient, and many people find them a welcome ...

When nausea strikes, it's hard to focus on anything other than treatment. Not only does nausea usually mean you're on the verge of vomiting, but it can also be accompanied by unpleasant symptoms like ...

Expectorants are cough medicines that help you cough up mucus from your throat and lungs. You can take them to clear your airway if you feel congestion from the cold or flu. However, they do not stop ...

There are several natural remedies that can help alleviate the symptoms of vaginal dryness, restore comfort, and support overall vaginal health. Hormonal changes, especially a drop in estrogen levels, ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. In every culture, ...