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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.
Integrative medicine: Evaluate CAM claims
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming mainstream, but it's not risk-free. Use these tips to evaluate the claims.
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.
Web savvy: Choose health sites with care
The Web is brimming with health sites, but how can you weed out the quackery? Use this checklist to evaluate health information you find online: 1. Check dates. Search for the most recent information you can find. 2. Check the source. Look for articles that refer to published medical research and have been reviewed by qualified professionals. 3. Be wary of commercial sites or personal testimonials. 4. Double-check what you find. Visit several health sites and compare the information they offer. 5. Talk with your doctor before you follow any medical advice you find online.
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?
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