Hormones

Many Eastern healing traditions rely on certain plants to help the body deal with stress and regain balance. The West is just now catching up on the use of these plants, known as adaptogens. And they’re becoming increasingly popular. But do they work? Are they safe to use? What does the research say about them, and would you benefit from taking them?

Everybody sleeps, but that doesn't mean we all sleep well. Here’s how to design your diet and lifestyle to get the most out of your nightly z’s.

Maca root has gained popularity in the supplement aisle, but where does it come from, and what exactly is this vegetable? Does maca have any health benefits, and if so, are they worth giving it a try? Are there any reasons to avoid maca? Here’s what the current research says about maca root — and some easy ways to incorporate it into your diet if you want to do so.

I always considered celery a pretty benign vegetable, but it seems most people either can’t get enough of it or can’t stand it. Either way, did you know that celery has a lot of health benefits? Here are some reasons you may want to grab a stalk of celery to munch on, as well as some new ways to add it to your diet.

Pesticides on food are being monitored — but see why some pesticide risks are being missed.

Pesticides in Gerber baby food? We tested, and the results may surprise you…

Adding fluoride to water seems to help reduce tooth decay. But there’s a darker side to the story…

The ancient Egyptians believed eating mushrooms brought long life. While their scientific method was not entirely sound by modern standards, scientists...

In recent years, I’ve received quite a number of requests from people asking for my views on soy products. Many...

Monsanto, you may know, is not likely to win any contests for the most popular company. In fact, it has...

According to the official Chinese Daily newspaper, medical tests performed on babies in 2010 found levels of estrogens circulating in...