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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong October 2003 Archive

By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine

What is Your Ayurvedic Constitutional Type?

Thursday October 30, 2003
In Ayurveda, the five elements of space, air, earth, fire and water make up everything in the universe including the human body. These elements come together to create three different ... Read More

Yoga Show and Conference

Thursday October 30, 2003
The Yoga Show and Conference is fast approaching. It runs from November 20 to 23 in Toronto, Canada. Instructors include Ann Greene, Cyndi Lee, David Life, Ravi Singh, Beryl Bender ... Read More

Ayurvedic Cleansing and Rejuvenation

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Ayurveda is becoming a popular and yes, trendy form of medicine. One area many people are interested in learning about is the Ayurvedic cleanse and rejuvenation called Pancha Karma. It ... Read More

Naturopathic Doctors Eligible for Licensure in California

Tuesday October 21, 2003
Just before he was recalled by voters on October 7, California Governor Gray Davis signed the Naturopathic Doctors Act into law. The legislation was overwhelmingly approved by both houses of ... Read More

Chemical Found in Baby Food Jars

Tuesday October 21, 2003
A chemical called semicarbazide has been found in very small quantities in some jars of baby food. Semicarbazide, which some people believe leaches from plastic into food, has been found ... Read More

Canadian Certification of Yoga Instructors?

Tuesday October 21, 2003
Some yoga instructors in Canada are calling for better certification for yoga schools. They say that some instructors aren't given proper instruction and may not prevent injury and overexertion in ... Read More

How to Make Change of Season Soup

Thursday October 16, 2003
Change of Season soup is a Chinese herbal blend that is ideal to enhance your immune system during the changing of the seasons from fall to winter and winter to ... Read More

Natural Cold Sore Remedies

Thursday October 16, 2003
Cold sores are fluid-filled blisters that occur on the gums and lips that are often confused with canker sores. Get the quick facts about this common condition and learn treatment ... Read More

Try the Warming Socks Treatment

Thursday October 16, 2003
Cold and flu season has arrived! If you feel a cold starting to set in - sore throat, slight fever, sinus congestion, heaviness - a warming socks treatment can ... Read More

What's New in Mind-Body Research

Wednesday October 8, 2003
Clinical trials are medical research studies designed to answer specific questions about new therapies, procedures, or treatments, by testing them in people. This carefully conducted research helps to determine if ... Read More

Do you have a Question?

Wednesday October 8, 2003
Holistic health care therapists are available online to answer basic health-related questions. Click here to contact a holistic dentist, yoga instructor, holistic vet, herbalist, homeopath and other healers.

Detox Season is Here

Wednesday October 8, 2003
Have you tried a fall detox yet? Depending on where you live, the next month may be your last chance to cleanse your system before winter arrives. Many people find ... Read More
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