Alternative Medicine

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a weight loss supplement. CLA helps you to get rid of body fat and generate muscle. This is one of the few weight loss supplements that is most likely safe to use. Full Answer

The best way to get conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is from beef, dairy or a supplement; there are warnings for diabetes patients and also some gastrointestinal side effects. Watch Eva Selhub, MD, explain what you should know before using taking CLA. Full Answer

Pyruvate is naturally made in our body when sugar is broken down for energy; it also appears to divert fat in the body during this process, so that fat is burned first. Watch Eva Selhub, MD, describe how pyruvate works in the body. Full Answer

The best time to take capsicum is an hour before exercise; it starts burning fat in advance, which maximizes your workout and burns more fat. Watch fitness expert Jorge Cruise explain why strength training is a good routine to pair with capsicum. Full Answer

Before using capsicum, you want to be aware of your tolerance to spicy foods, as it could cause side effects if you are sensitive to hot foods like cayenne pepper. Watch fitness expert Jorge Cruise explain what to be aware of when taking... Full Answer

Capsicum comes from red hot peppers; it’s what gives them their spicy taste. Small levels of capsicum can also be found in paprika, which is used to flavor less spicy foods like ketchup, cheese, and salads. Full Answer

Capsicum supplements are made from hot peppers, like cayenne and jalapeño, and paprika. The supplement is taken for cramps, stomach upset, weight loss and heart health, although there still are questions by scientists on these benefits. As... Full Answer

Light therapy is the use of a high-intensity fluorescent lamp (usually 10,000 lux) to treat certain types of depression that occur during the fall and winter months (seasonal affective disorder). These lamps are usually available in health food or... Full Answer

Pungent noni juice has powerful anti-aging properties to make you look and feel younger. Collected from noni fruit that is left to rot and ferment, the juice helps to lower inflammation and boost immunity. It's now taken for medicinal purposes and is... Full Answer

The name "buckwheat" comes from the Dutch word bockweit, which is indicative of the resemblance to beech tree seeds and the wheat-like character of buckwheat flour. Interestingly, buckwheat is not a cereal grain, but a fruit seed from the herbaceous... Full Answer