New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Like many college students running on self-inflicted sleep deprivation, I became pretty accustomed to drugging myself to get to sleep — with melatonin. The only way I could fall asleep was by popping not … Read more
You won’t be bitter about this. A weird, warty vegetable is the latest darling of the wellness world, packed with antioxidants, nutrients and a bold flavor that’s not for the faint of heart. While it’s only just now catching on in the US, the gnarly green gourd has been a staple of Eastern medicine for … Read more
It’s high summer and peak sunburn season in the Northern Hemisphere. Statistics show that one-third of adults will experience at least one sunburn this year, with white adults under 30 being the most susceptible. While liberal and vigilant SPF application is the primary way to avoid skin damage — and umbrellas are the latest trend … Read more
Zzz’s the day, but do it naturally! Seniors should aim for seven to nine hours of shuteye a night — unfortunately, research indicates that many struggle to fall and/or stay asleep. Insomnia has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, mental health troubles, cognitive decline and even accidents. A new study … Read more
There’s nothing sweet about seasonal allergies. Spend a few minutes online, and you’ll find a swarm of claims that eating local honey can ease, or even cure, your allergy symptoms. But is it really nature’s cure for nature’s problem — or an allergy fallacy? Pollen from trees, grass and weeds are among the most common seasonal … Read more
Doctors in West Texas are seeing measles patients whose illnesses have been complicated by an alternative therapy endorsed by vaccine skeptics including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary. Parents in Gaines County, Texas, the center of a raging measles outbreak, have increasingly turned to supplements and unproven treatments to protect their children, many of … Read more
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that afflicts roughly 6.7 million Americans — but scientists may have just found a way to reverse its effects by using a common herb in many products for hair loss. A new study published in the journal Antioxidants has identified carnosic acid — a compound found in rosemary and sage— as … Read more
An ex-Amish reality TV star may have left the community behind, but that doesn’t mean he’s giving up his home remedies. Milo, who was born and raised Amish and appeared in the most reason season of Discovery Channel’s “Naked and Afraid,” shared his recipe for “Amish amoxicillin” on TikTok, where he’s racked up over 2.1 … Read more
It reads like a tasty chicken marinade. But TikTokers say a DIY recipe for fermented garlic honey is the perfect home remedy for colds, flu and other winter respiratory illnesses — and according to doctors, there may be some truth to that. Several TikTokers have gone viral for mixing up the two-ingredient home remedy, saying … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Remedy Place debuts in Soho, Francesco Clemente sets the table … Read more
As the U.S. weathers its fourth wave of the opioid epidemic crisis, more people are turning to non-opioids — including a natural remedy known as kratom — to combat their pain. Yet medical examiners and coroners have found that kratom caused 1.5% to 1.7% of overdose deaths between Jan. 2020 and Dec. 2022. That’s according to … Read more
D’oh! A Pennsylvania mom claims a store-bought herbal remedy for menopause symptoms turned her skin so yellow, she wound up looking like Marge Simpson. Amber Heimbach, 39, visited her doctor last October, complaining of a number of issues, ranging from mood swings to heavy bleeding. The Harrisburg resident was offered prescription medication, but opted to … Read more
Need a DIY cold and flu remedy? Some experts — and many TikTokers — swear by this one. Both honey and garlic have been praised for their health benefits for years, so some health boosters are combining the two to double up on their benefits. “I learned you can capture the immune support and symptom-relieving … Read more
It’s the most wonderful wine of the year. A new drink that claims to sober you up in less than an hour and prevent hangovers is expected to launch in time for the holidays — so you don’t have to worry too much about ending up on the naughty list. Safety Shot is the “first … Read more
Tape is all your little piggies need to make it to the market. UK-based shoe company EGO Official revealed that clear tape is the solution to walking in heels without pain. In a 10-second TikTok clip with more than 10 million views, a model shares a technique that won’t have you wobbling home after a long … Read more
What the sock? Sickly TikTok users are sleeping with slices of potatoes in their socks in a desperate bid to beat the flu. The bizarre remedy, known simply as “potato sock,” has gone viral on the app, with hundreds of clips showing social media users trying out the health hack. With flu cases spiking this … Read more
Can you recommend any natural sleep remedies? I keep waking in the middle of the night and cannot get back to sleep for at least two hours. I am a healthy, fit 52-year-old man. The unfortunate truth about sleep problems is that there is often no easy fix. It can take time and patience to … Read more