When you pop into a health food store, you’ll likely see plenty of herbal products being displayed on shelves. Medicinal herbs are nothing new. In fact, they’ve been used for centuries. Recently, they ...

Growing up in southern Louisiana, it wasn’t unusual to hear the older adults in my family speaking French. My mom would bellow from the back door, “Viens manger,” imploring me and my two older ...

Take your healing into your own hands for a powerful and practical way to get well. Simple and safe, proven herbal medicines and their uses with pictures for everything from scrapes to infections will ...

So, you’re cleaning up your diet, your exercise routine is finally consistent and you’re thinking now is the time to start adding nutritional supplements, natural herbs and products to take your ...

This winter, take a breath. And if you can’t, here are some natural remedies, from echinacea to marshmallow, commonly used to offer relief. Black elderberry syrup, made from the plant's berries, is a ...

I believe the strongest flu defense and treatment comes from food, herbs and supplements that build up the immune system; when the immune system is strong, the body is better able to fight off viruses ...

Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a powerful herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It has recently gained popularity for its adaptogenic properties, ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. In every culture, ...

No herbs can replace thyroid hormones, but some studies report they can have an effect on thyroid function and health. The thyroid is an endocrine gland that controls thyroid hormone production. These ...