In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found an alternative to the topical antibiotic they're allergic to.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pectin is probably most recognizable to home cooks as the ...

Pectin is a fiber found in most plants. It functions as the "glue" that holds the cell walls of the plant together. It is a thread-like carbohydrate. While pectin is found in almost all produce, it is ...

Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean we can't still jam. As we welcome fall with open arms and a closet full of chunky sweaters, we also get to usher in the opportunity to smear apple jelly on ...

Q. Your article on pectin and grape juice was awesome. My spine is curved from a 1991 car accident, so I’ve had pain for years. I treat it with heat and ice because I refuse surgery.