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Capsaicin Treatment: Hot Peppers for Headaches and Arthritis

2008-03-hot-pepper-cream-thumb.jpgCapsaicin is the chemical that makes peppers hot. Creams made with it can help treat headaches, back pain and arthritis pain. Here's how it works.
 
Medical Marijuana Pros and Cons: Expert Opinions

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Two experts debate the pros and cons of medical marijuana, offering opinions on whether it should be legalized.
 
Doctors' Home Remedies: Ways to Use Stuff Around the House

Home RemediesDoctors and other experts reveal their home remedies, using stuff around the house. Included: honey, vegetable shortening, duct tape, teabags, apples.

 
Does Melatonin Work for Insomnia? A doctor answers.

melatonin for insomniaMany people take the supplement melatonin to help them sleep. But does it really work? An integrative-medicine doctor examines the evidence. Article includes dose, safety, interactions and side effects.
 
Does Apitherapy Work? Honey, Bee Stings, Cough and Wounds

apitherapyWhat is apitherapy—and does it work? A doctor examines the evidence. Included: honey as a treatment for wounds and children's cough, and bee stings as a treatment for arthritis.

 
Does Chiropractic Adjustment Work? A Doctor's Opinion

chiropracic-adjustmentAre chiropractic adjustments a scam, quackery or proven to work? A doctor looks at the evidence. Included: treatment for back pain, neck pain, more.

 
Does Music Therapy Work? Evidence and facts, from a psychiatrist

music-therapyCan the right music, played at the right volume, affect the course of medical ailments, soothe the nerves or enhance quality of life? Studies say: Yes!

 


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