Herbs & Supplements Features

Boost your immune system

Get advice on how to fight the cold and flu season from iVillage member

Can echinacea prevent colds and flu?

Echinacea is thought to boost your immune system and help stave off colds and flu. Read more about this of-the-moment herb

Can green tea help lower cholesterol levels?

Read on to find out more about how green tea can affect your health

Can vitamin E make me look or feel younger?

Read on to find out about Vitamin E and whether it affects the ageing process

Can vitamins ease my irritable bowel syndrome?

Get the scoop on whether or not you can take vitamins to help relieve IBS

Chamomile to soothe and relax

The herb chamomile helps to calm and relax as well as improving digestive disorders

Comfrey for strains, sprains and broken bones

Did you know comfrey can heal minor wounds, bruises and skin conditions?

Complementary remedies for rheumatoid arthritis

Discover natural remedies for arthritis recommended by iVillage expert Dr Sarah Brewer

Detox: myth or miracle?

Detoxing is as much a part of January as over-indulgence is part of Christmas. To help speed up the process specialist 'detox kits' litter pharmacy shelves, but do they really cleanse your body or just empty your wallet?

Do vitamins affect fertility?

Is it true that some vitamins are supposed to increase your chances of getting pregnant? Read on to find out