herbal remedies
3 traditional Chinese medicine remedies for when pharmaceuticals aren't cutting it
May 9, 2025 | 2:38pmElix founder Lulu Ge says she has three favorite TCM remedies — which people may be especially interested in if they're trying to rely less on pharmaceuticals.
Doctor's warning about natural supplement popular among middle-aged men: 'Be cautious about spending your money'
April 20, 2025 | 4:19pmHarvard doctors warn this herbal remedy has little to no effect for men with BPH.
My Amish cough syrup recipe is just 4 ingredients — take one teaspoon as needed
February 8, 2025 | 10:14amFor the cough that won’t quit, it might be time to ditch the over-the-counter meds and try something more traditional. Milo Miller (@floridaboy920), an ex-Amish reality TV star, recently shared...
Common myths about hair loss — and which natural remedies can grow it back
February 5, 2025 | 10:13amWhen it comes to hair loss, there are as many myths about it as there are treatments for it. An expert broke down common misconceptions and the effectiveness of natural...
My 80-year-old Slavic grandma's secret for rapid hair growth — early studies back it up
January 16, 2025 | 12:57pmMelody Yaslan, who routinely shares beauty secrets sourced from around the world, took to TikTok to let them in on a natural hack for hair growth used by her 80-year-old...
These have all been called ‘nature’s Viagra’ — but do they work?
January 13, 2025 | 12:31pmFor men suffering from erectile dysfunction, the solution may be one of these natural remedies.
My Amish home remedy for a sore throat is only 2 ingredients — it works every time
January 10, 2025 | 10:23amAn ex-Amish reality TV star has taken to TikTok to share the simple home sore throat remedy favored by the Mennonite?community.
Nutritionist's natural anti-nausea hack costs pennies and works in minutes
January 9, 2025 | 12:59pmShe insisted it's better than drinking ginger tea and expects people to start feeling better in 10 to 15 minutes.
Stop nausea in seconds with these 4 quick tips
January 7, 2025 | 8:00amIf you’re kicking off the New Year with your head in the toilet bowl, don’t stress: Dr. Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist known to his 1.8 million TikTok followers as “The...
I’ve never been sick for more than a day — this is my abuela’s 24-hour flu bomb
January 6, 2025 | 12:29pmA TikTok wellness expert says her grandmother's blend of everyday kitchen staples can banish the flu in under 24 hours.
What’s a ‘flu bomb’? The 7-ingredient recipe fans say 'eradicates' illness
January 2, 2025 | 6:00amAustralian alternative health care advocate Barbara O’Neill's recipe has gone viral down under — and beyond.
This ‘potent’ herb can promote hair growth if you use it right — it’s not rosemary
December 18, 2024 | 1:47pmCan an ancient herb help grow and repair human hair? Science says yes! While anyone with thinning locks or bald spots who's been on the hunt for a hair growth...
This new 'natural' sleep supplement was designed by an anesthesiologist and ketamine therapy doctor
December 11, 2024 | 4:09pmThe sleep aids market — which includes herbal remedies and melatonin products but not prescription sleep medicine — generated more than $5.2 billion in worldwide revenue this year.
Doctor banned from practicing after he gave herbal tea to woman who died of heart attack
September 26, 2024 | 3:21pmA Chinese medical practitioner who treated a woman with cardiac problems with herbal tea before her death has been banned from practicing for three years.
Does the viral TikTok lemon balm elixir actually work for weight loss?
August 30, 2024 | 10:24amTikTok is abuzz with talk of lemon balm. But is the weight loss wellness hack steeped in science?
What is the honey eye drop trend? 'Could be harmful side effects'
August 6, 2024 | 10:51amTikTok is abuzz with a painful new wellness hack that promises eye problems can be cured with raw honey.
Stop drinking ginger ale for an upset stomach — it could be doing more harm than good
February 2, 2024 | 11:28pmAle, no.
Honey garlic is the latest trendy home flu remedy — here's why
December 1, 2023 | 7:35pmThe hashtag #HoneyGarlic has 40 million views on TikTok as people try to ward off sickness during the cold and flu season while they dive into the holidays.
Which cold remedies actually work — if any? Experts weigh in
December 1, 2023 | 12:47pmSinus medications don't "have a lot of evidence that they're super effective at improving cough or common cold symptoms," said one expert.
Do home remedies prevent COVID-19? Experts weigh in
November 14, 2023 | 1:26pmResearchers found that patients with?COVID-19?who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use the home remedy.