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A new study published in the journal of Minerva Cardioangiologica reveals Pycnogenol, pine bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduces jetlag in passengers by nearly 50 percent. The two-part study, consisting of a brain CT scan and a scoring system, showed Pycnogenol lowered symptoms of jetlag such as fatigue, headaches, insomnia and brain edema (swelling) in both healthy individuals and hypertensive patients.

Let's face it: Because of the economy, typical expenses -- from dining out to gym memberships -- are becoming luxuries. Today's budget trimmers who regularly attend a yoga studio, or even yoga beginners, could be inspired to make a small investment in a home yoga practice and a large investment in their health. Natural Solutions: Vibrant health, Balanced Living magazine's November issue, now on newsstands, features "The Om Advantage," which details how to set up a home practice and offers step-by-steps for 11 basic yoga poses designed by longtime yoga teachers Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman. read more

Ayurvedic medicine, which originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is based on reclaiming health with the balance of diet, body and mind, is said to have "dangerous...

With stroke being the third-leading cause of death, much is being done to prevent it or mitigate its effects. While there are a number of "standard" treatments for stroke,...

Many women who are Mothers can describe the highs and lows associated with that magical, but challenging time. While some Mothers accept their baby blues as a time that...

In an earlier article written about St. John's Wort, studies showed that while St. John's Wort was successful in treating mild-to-moderate depression, it was not more effective than the placebo...