Herbal supplements (sometimes called herbal medicines) are natural compounds derived from plants, including leaves, bark, roots, seeds, or flowers, which can be used for potential therapeutic benefits within complementary medicine when used appropriately
“Are you allergic to any foods?” The response to this question may be tricky for those with food intolerances. Food intolerance, also called food insensitivity, is not an allergy. However, one must avoid
St. John's Wort (also known as Hypericum perforatum) is a medicinal shrub plant native to Europe with star-shaped bright yellow flowers that is grown and available over-the-counter in the United States.
Depression is a medical condition that affects an average of 10% of adults and approximately 5% of teenagers in the United States. Depression can range in severity from mild to moderate to severe
The smell of peppermint from a candy store, the aroma of lavender from a bubble bath, the scent of a rose on an evening walk – many scents can affect humans. The effect may
