Where can I find basic information about using medicinal herbs? Can you suggest any online resources?

Here are some helpful online resources where you can start learning more about medicinal herbs.

What?s Your Make-up Made Of?

The Environmental Working Group maintains a searchable database, called Skin Deep, to help guide you in your quest for personal care products that don?t pose a health risk.

What vegetables are the best for preventing cancer?

Studies show that eating some vegetables may help prevent certain types of cancer. Find out which are the best for you, and why.

What Every Woman Should Know About Osteoporosis
It?s easier to prevent osteoporosis than treat it. Here?s the essential information you need to know about healthy behaviors that can prevent osteoporosis and keep your bones strong throughout your life. Making sure you get a few essential nutrients can make a big difference, and some types of exercise help build bone mass, too. However, bone mass decreases with age, so the earlier you start working to build strong bones, the better.

The Time Bomb Tick I Never Saw

Lyme disease is a real bummer. If left untreated, it can lead to painful, swollen joints, chronic fatigue and worse. But if you?re aware of the symptoms and catch it in its early stages, you can usually count on a full recovery. Even better, if you?re proactive, you can take the necessary steps to avoid it altogether.

Introduction to Acupuncture

Learn about how it works, its safety, what it treats and where to find a licensed practitioner. Plus, find links to great resources and more information, then share your experiences with acupunture in the comments section.

Easy Tips to Protect Yourself from Osteoporosis

Whether you like milk or not, incorporating calcium into your diet is an important factor in bone health. Learn about the other ways, besides dairy, that you can strenthen your bones to avoid osteoporosis.

Easy Natural Remedies for Summer

Summer brings its own kinds of fun, from picnics and gardening to fireworks and county fairs ? but it also has its hazards. Did you know that you can find relief from allergies, bee stings and even sunburn right in your kitchen or garden? Discover simple natural remedies for a variety of summar ailments and how to use them, plus great resources for even more information.

6 Top Herbal Tonics

Many people have heard of ginseng, an herb that?s said to promote overall health. But did you know that ginseng is just one of a class of herbal remedies called adaptogens? These herbs include eleuthero, rhodiola, reishi mushrooms, ashwagandha and schisandra. All of these herbs are taken as tonics that help promote general health and protect the body from the physical effects of stress. Here?s an introduction to these gentle healing herbs, with more information about the specific effects and uses of each.

'No Child Left Behind' Meets 'No Patient Left Behind'

My mother is brilliant. We were comparing recent frustrating experiences with doctors one evening when Mom, a 4^th grade teacher, had an idea: The United States should do away with our current healthcare system and replace it with one similar to No Child Left Behind (called No Patient Left Behind), in which physicians are held personally accountable for the continued well-being of their patients.