Supervised vs home exercise to treat intermittent claudication
Intermittent claudication is a diagnosis for muscle pain (ache, cramp, numbness, or sense of fatigue) typically in the calf muscle,...
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Garlic: Is it more than a food and a spice?
It’s one of the best-researched, best-selling herbal remedies. But what do we really know? Researchers from the University of Naples...
Consumer alert: “Total Body Formula” and “Mega Formula”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises not to purchase or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical...
Aromatherapy to lessen menstrual cramps
Abdominal massage using two drops of lavender (Lavandula officinalis), one drop of clary sage (Salvia sclarea), and one drop of...
Pycnogenol treatment of venous insufficiency
In the past year, several studies on this topic have appeared. The results are positive. So, let’s review.
FDA warns against using quinine to treat leg cramps. Options, please?
The FDA is cracking down on companies that sell quinine-containing products such as Qualaquin for non-approved uses. Their concern is...