Astragalus is a major adaptogen plant in traditional Chinese medicine, with multiple benefits for health. But is it effective at reducing hypertension?

Think you’re too skinny but can’t seem to bulk up? Lost a lot of weight and struggling to get back to normal? Need to gain muscle mass? Our round-up of the best tips and science-backed substances will help you finally achieve your weight gain goals.

Heavy legs, painful calves, swollen feet … More than 1 in 3 adults complain of venous circulation problems in the legs. Find out which supplements are best for helping relieve this condition.

Very popular in recent years, especially in the field of holistic therapy, chelation is firstly a strictly-regulated medical practice, used in cases of heavy metal poisoning. Let’s find out more.

Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by our bodies to help us sleep. But which type of melatonin supplement should you choose?

Minerals are micronutrients essential for good health. But do you know which particular minerals support the health of your lungs?

Chocolate’s effects on the prostate remain the subject of debate, with some people extolling its virtues and others taking the opposite view. So what does science have to say on the subject?

Stress, antibiotics, junk food... Our microbiota can be destabilized by a multitude of factors. But how quickly can we expect to restore balance to our gut flora?

While no drugs exist that can successfully treat this non-serious but troublesome hearing problem, some studies suggest that ginkgo biloba is effective against tinnitus. Are they right?

Have you pushed yourself a bit too hard during your workout and are now suffering from sore muscles? Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious and can be easily fixed. Just follow these few pointers!

Moringa oleifera, or ‘Tree of Life’, is a key plant in the diet and traditional pharmacopeia of many tropical countries, reputed to be able to treat 300 diseases. Here we focus on 4 of its key benefits.

Many studies highlight the benefits of probiotics for helping to prevent or reduce constipation. But which particular probiotics should you choose?

Flabby, untoned … After the joy of having a baby, many young mums feel dismayed by the state of their tummies. Read on for our tips on how to tone this area of the body after childbirth.

Keen to follow a low-glycemic load diet? This table lists both the glycemic index and glycemic load of common foods in alphabetical order

Water retention is a common problem characterised by excessive fluid accumulation in tissues. Here we explore how to reduce water retention in the stomach.