Herbs & Supplements
This unbiased, interactive authority on herbs, vitamins, minerals,
and other food supplements tells you what's proven to work - and
what's not. Assembled by physicians and pharmacists, it contains
extensive information on natural remedies.
Conditions
Search here for detailed, up-to-date, unbiased information about
complementary and alternative treatments for more than 100 different
medical conditions.
Drug Interactions
Look up the medications and supplements you use to see if there are
interactions you need to be aware of.
Alternative Therapies
Considering trying acupuncture or tai chi? Or wondering if massage
therapy does any more than just make you feel good? Read through our
unbiased, evidence-based monographs on alternative therapies to see
what science says about these methods.
Functional Foods
Functional foods include ordinary foods that contain
health-promoting substances as well as foods that have been enriched
with potentially health-promoting ingredients. While these foods and
ingredients are marketed as providing specific health benefits, the
scientific research behind them varies greatly.
Homeopathy
The basis of homeopathy is that a substance that causes certain symptoms
in a healthy person can cure an ailing person of similar symptoms. While
many anecdotal reports claim that these therapies are helpful, most
medical professionals do not believe this practice has any merit. This
database explains the details of homeopathy and thoroughly reviews the
studies done on these remedies for a variety of health conditions.