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by Catherine Ulbricht, Pharm.D.

Alternative Therapies for OCD

Have you ever heard someone joke about having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) after washing their hands frequently or checking multiple times to make sure they turned off the oven? Many people may not know that symptoms can be extremely serious and debilitating for some individuals. Read More

Natural Options for Insomnia

Picture this: you’ve had a long day at work. You come home and climb into bed, exhausted, longing to to sleep. But the hours tick by and still your eyes are open, you’re tossing and turning. Or maybe you doze off, only to wake up tossing and turning at 3 AM. If this sounds familiar, you may have something that affects millions of people worldwide—insomnia. Read More

Alternative Treatments for Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction affects both mind and body. Here are some alternative therapies that have been shown to help. Read More

Feeling SAD This Season?

SAD should not be confused with mild winter blues. It can be as debilitating as other forms of depression. Conventional and non-conventional therapies are available and may be helpful. Read More

Natural Therapies for Cold and Flu Season

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), every year in the United States, an average of five to 20% of the population gets the flu. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, such as dehydration, high fever (over 102 degrees Fahrenheit), and extreme fatigue. About 36,000 people die from flu every year. Read More

Catherine Ulbricht, Pharm.D., co-founder of Natural Standard Research Collaboration, is the Senior Attending Pharmacist at Massachussetts General Hospital and the Adjunct/Assistant Clinical Professor at multiple universities.

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