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  1. Amla and triphala tested for metals Amla and triphala tested for metals January 24, 2012

    Both U.S.-made and imported Ayurvedic dietary supplements have high contamination rates of toxic metals such as mercury, though only a small fraction of the levels found in canned tuna.

  2. Get the lead out Get the lead out January 23, 2012

    Toxic heavy metal contamination of Ayurvedic dietary supplements is in most cases intentional.

  3. Some Ayurvedic medicine worse than lead paint exposure Some Ayurvedic medicine worse than lead paint exposure January 20, 2012

    Triphala, a combination of three fruits–amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits—is the most commonly used herbal formulation in Ayurvedic medicine and may have powerful anti-cancer properties. Unfortunately, one in five Ayurvedic herbal dietary supplements were found contaminated with lead, mercury, and/or arsenic.

  4. Power plants Power plants January 16, 2012

    Many of the most powerful drugs in modern medicine’s arsenal came from natural products, from penicillin to the chemotherapy agents Taxol® and vincristine.

  5. Amla versus cancer cell growth Amla versus cancer cell growth January 12, 2012

    Indian gooseberries (amla), an important plant in Ayurvedic medicine, may have anti-cancer properties, as well as cough-, fever-, pain-, stress-, and diarrhea-suppressing effects.

  1. The risks and benefits of neti pot nasal irrigation The risks and benefits of neti pot nasal irrigation December 16, 2011

    Though nasal irrigation with salt water has been found to an effective and inexpensive treatment option for sinusitis symptom relief, neti pot use may increase the risk of recurrence. A new study reveals why and what we can do about it.

  2. Infant nearly killed by homeopathy Infant nearly killed by homeopathy November 18, 2011

    Case report of life-threatening metabolic acidosis in an infant “overdosed” with homeopathic sugar pills.

  3. Saffron versus Aricept Saffron versus Aricept September 7, 2011

    The spice saffron was compared to donepezil (Aricept), a leading drug treatment for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease cognitive impairment.

  4. Saffron for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Saffron for the treatment of Alzheimer’s September 6, 2011

    In a double-blind study, the spice saffron beat out placebo in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease dementia symptoms.

  5. Is Licorice Good For You? Is Licorice Good For You? May 25, 2011

    The safe upper limit of licorice consumption and why pregnant women may be at particularly high risk.

  1. Is Homeopathy Just Placebo? Is Homeopathy Just Placebo? March 23, 2011

    A review of the best science on the usefulness of homeopathy to treat a variety of conditions.

  2. Diet & Lichen Planus Diet & Lichen Planus March 21, 2011

    A common plant may successfully treat oral lichen planus, a painful condition affecting the lining of the mouth.

  3. Dietary Osteoarthritis Treatment Dietary Osteoarthritis Treatment March 19, 2011

    A cheap herbal remedy may significantly reduce the pain associated with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

  4. The Healthiest Herbal Tea The Healthiest Herbal Tea March 8, 2011

    More than a dozen herbal teas were compared for their antioxidant activity.

  5. Another Update on Spirulina Another Update on Spirulina March 4, 2011

    Potential neurotoxicity is another concern regarding spirulina supplements.