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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong July 2003 Archive

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

Equipment for a Healthy Kitchen

Monday July 28, 2003
The right kitchen equipment can save your life. I say this because the top reasons why people discontinue a healthy eating plan are lack of time and higher food costs. ... Read More

What Form of Coconut Oil is Best?

Monday July 28, 2003
One of our readers asked: "I enjoy your vital health information, and would like to know the best ways of getting more coconut in my diet. I have heard that ... Read More

How to Prevent Eyestrain

Monday July 28, 2003
Do you spend your day staring at the computer screen? Do you get headaches and sore eyes at the end of the day? These eye exercises can help to counteract ... Read More

Do Herbal Insect Repellents Measure Up?

Monday July 21, 2003
In recent years, citronella and other plant-based insect repellents have become a popular alternative among people reluctant to use chemical repellents. But are they effective?

What are Complementary Proteins?

Monday July 21, 2003
Protein is a major component of enzymes, hormones, body tissues, the immune system, and virtually every cell and fluid in the body. Find out why people consuming vegetable-based diets need ... Read More

What to Drink

Tuesday July 15, 2003
Patients often tell me that it is difficult to drink enough fluids throughout the day. They don't want to interrupt their work by getting up to fill their glass or ... Read More

Make your own homeopathic travel kit

Tuesday July 15, 2003
Learn how to prepare a homeopathy travel kit to help with common travel ailments such as jet lag, motion sickness, bites and stings, cuts and bruises, vomiting, traveler's diarrhea and ... Read More

Digestive System Cleanse

Tuesday July 15, 2003
This digestive system cleanse is suited for first-timers, as a pre-cleanse before a fast, for people with mild digestive symptoms, or as a general preventative measure. Learn how to do ... Read More

What to do about bloating and gas

Tuesday July 15, 2003
Any way you pass it, excessive gas is no fun. It can embarrass and cause discomfort and pain when accompanied by bloating. Learn more about the causes and treatments of ... Read More
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