How often have you heard from a friend or read in a newspaper that a particular herb or therapy really works and can 'cure' an ailment? Just where do you start to work out whether this is true?

Well, you can start here. We grade each therapy from 5, which means there is good scientific evidence that it can work, through to 1, which is just rumour and no evidence.

Please remember that this site is not a substitute for medical advice from your doctor or other health care professional. You might find it useful to check out the safety tips in 'before you start'.