Therapies & Treatments Articles

Gingko biloba comes from the oldest living species of tree, and supplements made from it are one of the highest-selling herbal medicines on the market. It is used traditionally in Chinese medicine.

Bacterial infections of the skin are notoriously hard to treat. They can lead to fatal complications. As more and more strains of bacteria become more and more resistant to more and more antibiotics, doctors turn to honey as an alternative that works.

"Cannabis cures cancer!" the headlines insist. The facts are that different kinds of cancer require different kinds of treatment, and marijuana acts differently in different people. In the case of prostate cancer, however, it can often help. Here's how.

The link between the class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors and the risk of heart attack is so strong that many people should not take them, a new study says.

Promoted as an alleged cure-all for decades, colloidal silver has been referred to as both a homeopathic remedy and a dietary supplement. But what is it exactly, and how could it possibly be so good at curing so many illnesses and diseases?

The widespread use of testosterone injections and patches has come under fire. The use of testosterone for "low-T" nonetheless makes sense for many men.

For nearly thirty years have been the mainstay of treatment for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. For some people, however, they simply do not work. For people who do not respond to statins, two new drugs may be what the doctor ordered.

In many intensive care units and nursing homes nurses have a "PRN" or "when necessary" order for Haldol, the antipsychotic medication also known as by its generic name haloperidol. Using too much Haldol, however, may cause as many problems as it treats.

Curcumin, the orange antioxidant found in the curry spice turmeric, is often attributed with almost-mystical powers. The truth is, curcumin isn't a cure-all, but it can be very helpful in many situations.

One of the most useful herbs in everyone's natural medicine cabinet is Siberian ginseng, known in the USA as eleuthero. Not exactly an immune "stimulant", Siberian ginseng can be just what your body needs to beat infections and fight fatigue.