Just because a product is all-natural and backed by science to be effective in some people doesn't mean that it can't interact with other herbs and supplements.
Is music a part of your daily life? Check out this blog post to see some of the ways in which music may help keep stress levels down, improve sleep, and more.
Valentine's Day is around the corner, and those who are anxious about sexual dysfunction may find help in alternative therapies, herbs, and supplements.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catherine Ulbricht, Pharm.D., co-founder of Natural Standard Research Collaboration, is the Senior Attending Pharmacist at Massachussetts General Hospital.