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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong October 2004 Archive

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

Natural Treatments for Gas and Bloating

Monday October 25, 2004
Bloating and intestinal gas can be quite embarassing and uncomfortable, but the good news is they can be prevented by changing how or what you eat or drink. Nutritional supplements ... Read More

Congested Sinuses?

Monday October 25, 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

How to Meditate

Monday October 25, 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

Detox Screening Quiz

Tuesday October 19, 2004
Many health problems are worsened by processed food, coffee, bad fats, food allergies, chemicals, or harmful bacteria that can interfere with the optimum function of our cells, tissues, and organs. ... Read More

SAM-E a Promising Alternative Treatment for Depression

Tuesday October 19, 2004
The FDA just announced that all antidepressants must carry a warning about the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior among children and teens taking them. The agency faced sharp ... Read More

Herb & Supplement Guide: Ginkgo

Tuesday October 19, 2004
Ginkgo is the most widely recommended herb in Germany, where it is considered to be as effective as any drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. It is used primarily to enhance ... Read More

Quiz: Does Your Multivitamin Measure Up?

Tuesday October 12, 2004
When choosing a multivitamin, do you buy whatever is on sale that week? Do you take the same one as your spouse, kids or friends? Or do you buy the ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Acne

Tuesday October 12, 2004
Acne is an extremely common skin condition with a prevalence of 80% in female and 90% in male teenagers. But it can occur at any age. A growing number of ... Read More

Alternatives to Vioxx?

Tuesday October 5, 2004
International pharmaceutical giant Merck voluntarily withdrew the drug Vioxx-–one of the world's most popular arthritis and acute pain drugs–-from the market. Vioxx was used by 2 million people around the ... Read More

Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure

Tuesday October 5, 2004
It's estimated that over 50 million people in the United States have high blood pressure or are on prescription drugs to control their blood pressure. High blood pressure is a ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Athlete's Foot

Tuesday October 5, 2004
Also known as Tinea pedis, athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the skin. In acute flare-ups, the skin of the foot is red or white with scales, cracks, ... Read More
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