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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong January 2004 Archive

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

Melatonin Mantra

Thursday January 29, 2004
People who meditate have long known that this practice has positive health benefits that include improved energy and calmness of mind. Research now shows that meditation also increases levels of ... Read More

What is Coenzyme Q10?

Thursday January 29, 2004
Brief research and information about coenzyme Q10, also known as Co Q10. Learn about this nutritional supplement and its use in heart disease, gum disease and kidney disease. Learn more.

How to Make Ginger Tea

Thursday January 29, 2004
Hot ginger tea is an excellent winter drink. You can use it to strengthen digestion, improve circulation, or ward off colds, sore throat and the flu. Here is an easy ... Read More

How to Make an Herbal Chicken Soup

Wednesday January 21, 2004
This recipe is based on a traditional herbal tonic recipe that I was shown how to make years ago. Astragalus root, called Huang Qi in China, is an immune tonic ... Read More

Equipment for a Healthy Kitchen

Wednesday January 21, 2004
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

How to Make a Castor Oil Pack

Tuesday January 20, 2004
Castor oil has a long history of traditional medical use dating back to ancient Egypt. Derived from the castor bean (Ricinus communis), the oil was once used internally as a ... Read More

Healing Effects of Color

Monday January 12, 2004
Colors can have impact on our body's energies. They can help to clear negative emotions and energy and restore balance. Each color is associated with a different energy center, or ... Read More

Health Benefits of Acidophilus and Other Probiotics

Monday January 12, 2004
The digestive tract maintains a balance between healthy and potentially harmful micro-organisms. Healthy micro-organisms, also called microflora, are residents of the digestive tract that have a protective role in our ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Rosacea

Monday January 12, 2004
More than 15 million people in North America have rosacea, a chronic skin inflammation characterized by facial redness, flushing, pimples, pustules, swelling and/or the appearance of tiny blood vessels called ... Read More

What is Your Ayurvedic Type?

Friday January 9, 2004
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

Natural Remedies for PMS

Friday January 9, 2004
Most women experience physical and emotional changes each month before menses. For some women, however, these changes are exaggerated and range from breast tenderness to irritability and mood swings. These ... Read More

Do You Have Sinus Congestion Problems

Friday January 9, 2004
Sinusitis occurs when the mucous lining of the sinuses becomes inflamed. Anything that blocks the entry of air into the sinuses can result in inflammation: bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, ... Read More
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