Ephedra is a chinese herb that is over 5000 years old.  It has various medical properties which include the alleviation of rheumatoid arthritis, colds,  allergies, and asthma.  This article describes its various benefits.

Hypnotherapy can help to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome over the long term, according to a new British study that followed patients for up to six years after they learned the technique.

Nearly three quarters of the more than 200 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients studied responded well after being given hypnotherapy instruction, reporting fewer symptoms and needing less medication.

Allergy season is here and, there is more pollen than ever floating in the air due to last winters higher than normal temperatures. If you are one of millions of people who suffer from the nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes associated with seasonal environmental allergies, you will be happy to know that there are a few very effective natural approaches that will give you some relief.

A survey has found that a majority of Americans age 50 and older use alternative medicines, but don't tell their doctors. The survey was conducted by the AARP and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.