Did you know that:

• Pairing psyllium, a soluble fiber, with a popular cholesterol-lowering medication may allow you to reduce your dosage of the drug?
• The herb valerian may alleviate anxiety without causing the drowsiness of certain anti-anxiety medicines?
• Cinnamon may help control your blood sugar if you have diabetes—but the trace mineral chromium may do the job better?
• Acupuncture may enhance the effectiveness of a common pain reliever for osteoarthritis?

What distinguishes these from other natural and alternative remedies is that they actually work. They've been subjected to rigorous scientific study, as well as the scrutiny of leading health advisory organizations. And now they're available to you.

Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Dr. Barry Fox—two of the nation's top experts on natural and alternative therapies—have teamed up to present to you the very best that complementary and alternative medicine have to offer. They've screened and evaluated hundreds of remedies to identify those that are scientifically proven to be effective for specific health concerns.

The exclusive one- to five-star rating system allows you to review and compare remedies at a glance. Then follow the detailed information on dosage and side effects, so you can try the remedies of your choosing with confidence.

Ronald Hoffman, M.D. is medical director of the Hoffman Center, one of New York City's preeminent complementary care facilities. From 2000 to 2003, he served as president of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine. He is the author of several books as well as the host of the radio program, Health Talk.

Barry Fox, PH.D. is the author and co-author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller The Arthritis Cure. He serves as chair of the Consumer Advisory Council of the American Nutraceutical Associations and editor-in-chief of the Nutraceutical Report, an online health journal.