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Healthy Tonics

Feel overwhelmed when you think of all the supplements you should be taking? We'll help you separate the must-haves from the do-withouts.

Check out our articles below to learn about all the cutting-edge health tonics that will put the vroom back into your vital signs.
Quick Reads
Short on time? Looking for the latest research briefs, news items and topic tidbits? Click below to get started!
Editor’s Picks: Iron Supplements
Looking for a great iron supplement?
No-Supp Zones
Where you store your supplements can impact potency.
No Bitter Pill
These alternate supplement forms are easier to swallow.
Supps for the Ages
The supplements for a woman to take from chilbearing to pre and postmenopausal years.
Nausea No More
5 herbal remedies to help settle your stomach
Supplement Watch: Pine Bark Extract for Inflammation
Pycnogenol may lead to lowered inflammation.
Bottle of Youth
Multivitamins could have age-defying effects on your cells.
Read All About It
This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others facing this health challenge.
Making Sense of Multivitamins
You probably should be taking a multivitamin, but which one?
Fix Unsightly Veins
5 new ways to love your legs this summer
Hungry Eyes
Get these nutrients now for better vision as you age.
Multiple Choice
Find a multivitamin that’s right for you.
Alternative Medicine Cabinet: A Tune-up for Your Thyroid
Help for your thyroid is as close as your kitchen. Stock up on key nutrients for optimal thyroid health.
Green Clean Fun
Green cleaning products are good for your health—and work!
The Major Players
Choose the best multivitamin for you.
Get Supplement Savvy
Choosing the correct, quality supplement is as easy as our guide.
Look out for your Eyes
Keep an eye on your sight using nutrition, herbs, and practices.
Stock Up for the New Year
Here are the newest supplements to add to your medicine cabinet this year.
Alternative Medicine Cabinet: Surefire solutions for easing joint pain
Along with anti-inflammatory foods, such as omega-3 fatty acids, several supplements can help your joints feel like new.
Search and Seizure
Seizures can be calmed or avoided with these natural strategies and solutions.
MANopause
When and how should male menopause be treated?
Healthy Solutions—Alternative Medicine Cabinet—For the Long Run
Certain nutrients, herbs, and supplements can give your immune system the boost it needs to keep it pumping along as you get fit quick.
Ask The Doctor
Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!
Ask the Doctor: Ways Women Can Increase Their Libido
Why is my sex drive lagging and how can I revive my libido?
Ask the Doctor: Lift a Low Libido
Diet changes and supplements can help a lagging libido.
Detox from Chemo
An ayurvedic doctor answers this question: Over the past few years, I’ve had surgery and chemo for cancer. How can I restore my immune and hormonal systems?
Jet Lag
I travel a lot during the summer and often suffer jet lag. What can I take or do to maintain energy and sleep well even when I cross time zones?
Hay Fever
Integrative physician Mark Hyman, MD, offers natural solutions for tackling seasonal allergies.
Ask the Doctor—Menstrual Cramps
An integrative physician answers questions about menstrual cramps.
Ask The Doctor: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Natural treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome include meditation, nutritional supplements, and probiotics.
Ask the Doctor—B Vitamins for Diabetic Neuropathy
Healing the Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy
Ask the Doctor—Lower Blood Pressure
My blood pressure has gradually increased over the last few years, and I’d like to avoid medication if possible. Can you recommend natural remedies?
Black Cohosh, Hot Flashes, and Breast Cancer
I’ve been on the drug tamoxifen since recovering from breast cancer. Black cohosh helps keep the drug-induced hot flashes at bay, but my doctor says the herb could increase my risk of cancer recurrence. Is this true?
The Blue-Green Algae Debate
I’ve been taking algae supplements for years, but I heard recently that they might be toxic. Are they?
Ask the Doctor—Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A chiropractic solution for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that includes vitamins, exercise and diet changes.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Traditional Chinese Medicine's solutions for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Ask the Doctor—Are there any nutritional ways to prevent cataracts?
Nutritional ways to prevent cataracts include dietary changes, antioxidant enzymes and vitamins.
Preventing Altitude Sickness
Preventing Altitude Sickness
Sources of Antioxidants
Getting your antioxidants from food vs. pills
Chinese herbs for colds
How Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the common cold.
Ask the Doctor—Chinese herbs for colic
How Traditional Chinese Medicine treats colic.
Chinese herbs for PMS
How Traditional Chinese Medicine treats PMS.
Recipes
Isn't it wonderful that your food can be your "medicine"? All the recipes below include ingredients that act positively on your body for this condition. The bonus? Each one is delicious!
Heart Tonics
Five herbal tonics for physical and emotional strength and good heart health, including garlic, cayenne, and motherwort.
Cold and Flu Fighting Tea
A do-it-yourself tea blend for fighting colds and flus.
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