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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong May 2004 Archive

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

Natural Treatments for Female Sexual Dysfunction

Thursday May 27, 2004
This is the second part of the series on female sexual dysfunction. In the first part, the causes, diagnosis, and conventional treatments were discussed. This article focuses on natural treatments ... Read More

What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Thursday May 27, 2004
Leaky gut syndrome, also known as intestinal permeability, affects the lining of the intestines. Symptoms of leaky gut syndrome appear as vague, common health concerns that many doctors dismiss, such ... Read More

FDA Warning on Androstenedione (Andro)

Thursday May 27, 2004
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a crackdown on products containing androstenedione, commonly known as "andro." The products are marketed over the counter as dietary supplements that ... Read More

Causes of Sexual Dysfunction in Women

Wednesday May 19, 2004
Many women experience sexual difficulties at some point in their lives. A survey conducted by the American Medical Association in 1999 indicates that sexual dysfunction affects approximately 43% of women ... Read More

How to Make a Homeopathic Travel Kit

Wednesday May 19, 2004
Are you interested in learning about homeopathic remedies that can complement conventional travel medicine approaches? This helpful guide has information organized by condition: emotions and fears, motion sickness and nausea, ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction

Tuesday May 11, 2004
Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to sustain a satisfactory erection to perform intercourse and ejaculation. It is estimated that 10 to 30 million men in the ... Read More

Common Herb May Cause Erectile Dysfunction

Tuesday May 11, 2004
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a common herb used for energy, colds and flu, stomach ulcers and digestive discomfort, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other health conditions. Recent research ... Read More

How to Naturally Increase Melatonin

Tuesday May 11, 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

Nutritional Supplements to Build Muscle

Wednesday May 5, 2004
Sports supplements are big business. They promise to build muscle and improve performance, strength, and speed. Some of these products have been used for years and have evidence supporting their ... Read More

Nutritional Supplements to Improve Sports Performance

Wednesday May 5, 2004
A supplement that can help to improve athletic performance is called an "ergogenic aid". They promise to improve performance, strength, and speed. In this article, I describe the various products ... Read More

Study Confirms the Use of Pancreatic Enzymes in Cancer Therapy

Wednesday May 5, 2004
Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths following breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer. It is notoriously difficult to treat and has a high ... Read More
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