Alternative Medicines Are Popular, but Do Any of Them Really Work?

Alternative medicines are popular, but do any of them really work?
… palmetto for prostate health; sandalwood bark to prevent aging; garlic for high cholesterol; peppermint oil for allergies; artichoke extract and green papaya for digestion; echinacea for colds; chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for joint pain … Read more on Washington Post

Mother suffering post-natal depression killed her baby girl after stopping …
A new mother in the grip of post-natal depression killed her baby daughter after refusing medication because she wanted to avoid the 'stigma' of the condition, a court heard. Natasha Sultan, 21, fractured the skull of six week-old Amelia-Lilly in 'an … Read more on Daily Mail

Probation imposed in child neglect case
As part of her probation, Dikeman must serve one year on electronic monitoring, enroll in the county's drug treatment court and cannot contact Barnes or the victim. Pasell ordered her to comply with the conditions of supervision, telling her he has … Read more on La Crosse Tribune