Natural Standard

The authority on integrative medicine.

by Catherine Ulbricht, Pharm.D.

Attention: Integrative Therapies

Do you have ADHD or know someone who has symptoms? These integrative therapies may be able to help. Read More

Natural Sex Enhancer Update

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and those who are anxious about sexual dysfunction may find help in alternative therapies, herbs, and supplements. Read More

Keeping Your Brain Sharp

Looking for ways to keep your brain sharp? All-natural herbs and supplements may help you staying alert. Read More

Set Fire To Your Smoking Habits

Many Americans want to quit smoking, but not all gums, patches, and other cessation aids work for everyone. Some may want to look into cost saving complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies, such as yoga, acupuncture, and natural herbs and supplements to help them put down the cigarettes for good. Save your lungs and your money! Read More

Alternative Therapies for Stress and Anxiety

Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. Some feel anxious once in a while, when they have to visit the dentist or present a project at school. Others may feel tense on a daily basis, if they get stuck in rush hour traffic or have to run around to meetings all day. Read More

Natural Energy-Boosting Treatments

Alternative therapies may be a great way to relieve your exhaustion and help improve your well-being so that you can go about your day feeling strong and energized. Read More

Natural Standard on Bridgewater TV

Natural Standard was recently featured in a special series on Bridgewater Television (BTV) about dietary supplements and integrative medicine. Read More

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. more...