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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine since 2000

5 Tips on Being a Smart Consumer

Tuesday April 10, 2007
Searching for alternative remedies usually leads to a confusing number of options. The clerk at the health food store recommends one thing, a friend swears by another remedy, and then you look online and learn about dozens of different remedies that appear to have worked for many people.

The most important thing you can do for your health is to use caution. It's tempting to just buy a product or try a therapy to see if it works, but while some may be harmless, other remedies can be downright dangerous and a waste of your money. Here are some basic tips to help you evaluate alternative remedies and therapies. 5 Tips on Being a Smart Consumer

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