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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong February 2004 Archive

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

Bee Pollen

Thursday February 26, 2004
Bee pollen has been used to enhance energy, memory and performance. It contains trace amounts of minerals and vitamins and is very high in protein and carbohydrates. Learn health information about ... Read More

Herb & Supplement Guide: Arginine

Thursday February 26, 2004
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in cell division, healing of wounds, removing ammonia from the body, improving immunity to illness, and hormone secretion. Learn more about ... Read More

Acidophilus & Other Probiotics

Thursday February 26, 2004
Aciodophilus is a strain of friendly bacteria that resides in the intestines, helping to prevent intestinal infections by “crowding out” less healthy organisms. Acidophilus also protects against yeast infections and ... Read More

What is Aromatherapy?

Wednesday February 18, 2004
Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses the medicinal properties of the essential oils of plants and herbs. The use of plant essential oils dates back to the ... Read More

Acupuncture

Wednesday February 18, 2004
Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Learn information about acupuncture therapy, including the history of acupuncture, how acupuncture works, conditions ... Read More

Eye Strengthening Exercises

Thursday February 12, 2004
If you are one of the many people who spend their days staring at the computer screen, these yoga eye exercises are for you. Prolonged visual focus and concentration can ... Read More

What's in a Bottle? Introduction to Dietary Supplements

Tuesday February 3, 2004
Dietary supplements are a topic of great public interest. Whether you are in a store, using the Internet, or talking to people you know, you may hear about supplements and ... Read More

Homeopathy for Migraine Headaches

Tuesday February 3, 2004
Practitioner Perspectives on Migraines - Read a case study by two homeopaths on how they used homeopathy to treat migraine headaches. Read this interesting case history.

An Acupuncturist's Perspective on Migraines

Tuesday February 3, 2004
Practitioner Perspectives on Migraines - Find out how an acupuncturist integrates eastern medical philosophy with modern science to treat migraines with acupuncture. Learn more about acupuncture for migraines.
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