Ginkgo is derived from the leaves of the ginkgo tree, one of the oldest species of trees, and has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments. It contains potent antioxidants called flavoglycosides that have been shown to have   more »

Given that there is no cure for MS, there is no shortage of alternative approaches to the management of the disease. Alternative therapies generally refer to non-establishment, non-traditional, and often non-medical treatments: many of which are    more »

New study findings indicate that complementary and alternative medicines may be used frequently by individuals with multiple sclerosis. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, complementary medicine is    more »

A glucosamine-like dietary supplement has been found to suppress the damaging autoimmune response seen in multiple sclerosis and type-1 diabetes mellitus, according to University of California, Irvine health sciences researchers. In studies on mice, Dr. Michael Demetriou and colleagues with the UC Irvine Center for Immunology found    more »

Herbal supplements may become even more popular as new safety regulations are implemented, but are they right for you? That depends on the herb, your current health and your medical history. Herbal supplements have active ingredients that can affect how your body   more »