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Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users revere kratom for mood enhancement and fatigue reduction, but safety issues and questions about effectiveness abound. Learn more before trying it.
Pet therapy: Animals as healers
Pet therapy isn't just fun and games. A growing field, animal-assisted therapy has proven health benefits.
Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
What is hot yoga?
Hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga, is an intense form of yoga performed in a heated studio.
Colloidal silver: Is it safe?
Debunking the health claims about colloidal silver.
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain 'good' bacteria that might help treat or prevent illness. Should they be part of your diet?
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before trying this technique that's popular among some alternative medicine practitioners who claim it has numerous health benefits.
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is gaining popularity as a stress reliever, but does it work?
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