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30 Old-Time Home Remedies That Actually Work

30 Old-Time Home Remedies That Actually Work

By Jen McCaffery and Tina Donvito, Reader’s Digest International Honey to heal a wound. Cherries for gout. Cod-liver oil— blech!—to keep your eyes healthy. Your grandmother and her doctors probably...

30 Old-Time Home Remedies That Actually Work

By Jen McCaffery and Tina Donvito, Reader’s Digest International Honey to heal a wound. Cherries for gout. Cod-liver oil— blech!—to keep your eyes healthy. Your grandmother and her doctors probably...

10 Natural Remedies for Flu Symptoms

10 Natural Remedies for Flu Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP — Written by Noreen Iftikhar, MD Coming down with the flu can lead to symptoms like fever, tiredness, or chills. Natural and home remedies can...

10 Natural Remedies for Flu Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP — Written by Noreen Iftikhar, MD Coming down with the flu can lead to symptoms like fever, tiredness, or chills. Natural and home remedies can...

Oregano Oil for Cold and Flu: Does It Work?

Oregano Oil for Cold and Flu: Does It Work?

Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Emily Cronkleton  What is oregano oil? As an herbal supplement, oil of oregano is known for its antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It contains...

Oregano Oil for Cold and Flu: Does It Work?

Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Emily Cronkleton  What is oregano oil? As an herbal supplement, oil of oregano is known for its antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It contains...

9 of the World’s Most Popular Herbal Medicines

9 of the World’s Most Popular Herbal Medicines

Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Emily Cronkleton  For centuries, cultures around the world have relied on traditional herbal medicine to meet their healthcare needs. Despite medical and...

9 of the World’s Most Popular Herbal Medicines

Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Emily Cronkleton  For centuries, cultures around the world have relied on traditional herbal medicine to meet their healthcare needs. Despite medical and...

Decolonizing Alternative Medicine: Honoring the Legacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Decolonizing Alternative Medicine: Honoring the...

Written by Amber Gibson— Fact checked by Maria Gifford This is Decolonizing Alternative Medicine, a series dedicated to elevating the work of healers, medicine workers, and herbalists from traditions and cultures that span the...

Decolonizing Alternative Medicine: Honoring the...

Written by Amber Gibson— Fact checked by Maria Gifford This is Decolonizing Alternative Medicine, a series dedicated to elevating the work of healers, medicine workers, and herbalists from traditions and cultures that span the...

Herbal Medicine 101: How You Can Harness the Power of Healing Herbs

Herbal Medicine 101: How You Can Harness the Po...

Share on Pinterest Illustrated by Wenzdai Figueroa How we vet brands and products When you pop into a health food store, you’ll likely see plenty of herbal products being displayed...

Herbal Medicine 101: How You Can Harness the Po...

Share on Pinterest Illustrated by Wenzdai Figueroa How we vet brands and products When you pop into a health food store, you’ll likely see plenty of herbal products being displayed...