Wellness

Body odor begins with sweat. The body's sweat glands will keep you from overheating, but they also can make you stink. Learn 10 home remedies to reduce unpleasant body odor.

By Editors of Consumer Guide & Sara Elliott

Breast-feeding may pose some initial obstacles for new mothers. To prevent discomfort from turning you off to breast-feeding, keep in mind that breast-feeding is a learned skill. Learn 21 home remedies for breast-feeding discomfort.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Belching can be embarrassing, but it’s the body’s natural way of eliminating swallowed air. To reduce belching, simply use these home remedies to reduce the amount of air you swallow.

We all know things can go wrong with teeth. However, the good news is that most dental afflictions are preventable. Learn about the dental disorders that threaten your oral health and how to thwart them.

By the American Institute for Preventive Medicine

Of all the health problems that can plague us, those involving our teeth are probably the most preventable. Learn about the few simple habits that are all you need to maintain good oral hygiene.

By the American Institute for Preventive Medicine

If your breasts feel lumpy and you have intermittent discomfort, you may have fibrocystic breast disease. Learn about natural home remedies that can ease the symptoms of this uncomfortable disease.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

While there is no cure for arthritis, there are home remedies that can help ease arthritis discomfort. Learn 40 practical remedies for relieving arthritis pain.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

We all know that vitamins are essential part of a healthy diet, but how much do we really know about these fundamental building blocks of good health? Learn the answers to your vitamin questions.

By Alex Nechas

With Vitamin C so readily available in commonly fruits and vegetables, meeting the recommended daily allowance (RDA) isn't typically an issue. However, there can be dangers to not getting enough vitamin C. Learn about vitamin C deficiency.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

If you pop a Vitamin C lozenge at the first sign of a cold, you could be doing more good than you know. While it's usually associated with the treatment of colds, Vitamin C has also been researched in connection with cancer prevention.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Vitamin C is easy to get in most fruits and vegetables, but how much is enough, and can there be too much of a good thing? Learn about where you can get the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C in your diet, and how much is considered safe.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Vitamin B12 has a different chemical makeup and it's created differently than any other vitamin. Most of us get plenty vitamin B12 in our diets. Find out what to do if you don't.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is part of coenzyme A, which helps release energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also helps in production of red blood cells. Learn more about this essential nutrient.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Think anything that tastes good can't be good for you? Try adding olive oil to your diet. Learn how this delicacy affects your body and the specific ways it can improve your health.

By Gayle A. Alleman

Vitamin D is an essential dietary element to prevent calcium-deficiency diseases such as rickets, but must be taken with caution because too much Vitamin D can be toxic to children. Learn about how much Vitamin D you need and why.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, acts as a coenzyme, helping to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in order to provide the body with energy. Find out more about this b-complex vitamin.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Vitamin K helps the body with blood clotting and bone strength. It can be found in some green, leafy vegetables and also is produced with the help of bacteria in the body. Learn more about vitamin K.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Vitamin B1, or thiamin, is a coenzyme that helps to provide energy and heat for the body. A thiamin deficiency leads to the disease beriberi. Learn more about this essential nutrient.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Most people don't think about their earaches much, but, when one develops, the affected ear can feel as if it has taken on monster proportions. Learn home remedies for earaches.

By Ivan Oransky

Vitamin B6 is used as a treatment for more than 100 health conditions, and it's found in virtually every food we eat. Learn more about this versatile and plentiful vitamin.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Biotin is not a well-known vitamin, but it's no less vital than the others. It plays a crucial role in metabolism, helping convert our food to energy. Increase your knowledge about this unheralded vitamin.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

You use folate every day as your body builds new cells. But how much do you need, and how much is too much? Learn more about this crucial vitamin.

By Jennifer Brett, N.D.

Malaria is curable and preventable. Learn about efforts underway to eradicate malaria and how you can protect yourself when you travel to countries where malaria is common.

By Sherry Kahn

Parasitic infections that are contracted through skin contact or infected bedding, clothing or animals includes body lice, scabies and ticks, and can lead to bumps, rashes, or even Lyme disease. Learn about preventing parasitic infections.

By Laurie L. Dove

There's more to vinegar's tangy flavor than meets the taste buds. Read all about this deliciously sour condiment and find out how to reap the health benefits it offers by adding it to your diet.

By Gayle A. Alleman