It started when a customer was prescribed pills from A1 Herbal Ayurvedic Clinic at 128th and 84th streets.

Natural health products don't always have to provide the same kind of scientific evidence as drugs to get approved.

When it comes to dealing with aches and pains, many people head to the local pharmacy for relief. But a local clinical herbalist says many ailments can be treated by heading out to your own backyard.