Proof Reports

Guided Relaxation

Constant stress is a defining feature of modern life, and a source of common health problems such as anxiety, insomnia, heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain and gastrointestinal problems like irritab... more »

Green Cleaners: Cleaning your home without chemicals

Everyone seems keen to be clean these days, and the burgeoning range of personal hygiene products—from shower gels to sanitary wear—is rivalled only by that of household cleaning products. more »

Golden Seal

It says ‘Goldenseal’ on the label, but how much of this herb is actually in the bottle? more »

Vitamin E supplements: They’re good—but they could be even better

Vitamin E has had a slippery ride since its discovery in 1922, when it was hailed as a virtual cure-all. Our bodies can’t make vitamin E; we have to obtain it from either food or supplements. more »

Erectile Dysfunction: Can herbal solutions measure up to conventional drugs?

History will relate that it was the chemists of drug giant Pfizer who first brought men ’s most intimate problem out from under the bedclothes into the light of day with the invention of Viagra in 199... more »

Energy Herbs: The best tonic and adaptogenic herbals for temporary relief from fatigue

Tiredness and fatigue are such a feature of modern life that most of us don’t even see it as a problem. But doctors and scientists are beginning to realise that general fatigue may be part of a contin... more »

Deodorants: Is it possible to stay fresh and still stay safe?

Nobody wants to go around smelling like a compost heap (or be around someone who does), but what price do you pay for keeping shower-fresh all day long? more »

The Best Alternative Cough Mixture

Winter ills come in a variety of guises, none more irritating than a cough that won ’t go away. Mounting evidence suggests that conventional cough suppressants are ineffective and may even be dangerou... more »

Anti-Wrinkle Creams: Do they turn back time or are they false hope in a jar?

Your skin is a mirror. How it ages is a complex process involving a number of factors. Some of these, such as genes, gravity and normal ageing, are not within your control, but many others are. more »

The Best Sunscreening Products

When the sun is out, many of us feel we are doing our best to protect our skin by using suncreams. But some scientists believe that sunscreens may, in fact, encourage the dev-elopment of skin cancer.... more »

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