1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Alternative Medicine
photo of Cathy Wong
Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong December 2004 Archive

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

Study Finds Acupuncture Effective for Arthritis Pain

Monday December 27, 2004
With the recent safety concerns of Vioxx, Celebrex, and other cox-2 inhibitor pain drugs, there is increasing interest in alternative, safe ways of reducing chronic arthritis pain. A landmark study ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Canker Sores

Monday December 27, 2004
Canker sores are another winter woe. Also known as mouth ulcers, apthous stomatitis, and ulcerative stomatitis, canker sores are small painful ulcerations that have yellow-gray centers and a red border... ... Read More

Natural Dandruff Treatments

Monday December 27, 2004
In these winter months, many people find that their problems with dandruff are worse. This article will give you information on natural treatments and home remedies for dandruff, including nutritional ... Read More

Italian White Bean Hummus Dip

Wednesday December 22, 2004
Looking for an easy holiday appetizer? This hummus dip has received rave reviews! Hummus is traditionally used as a dip for pita bread, corn chips, crackers, or fresh-cut vegetables. Many ... Read More

Top Five Holistic Gifts

Thursday December 16, 2004
Need some last-minute holiday ideas on what to buy a health-conscious friend? Is someone in your life just starting to make healthy lifestyle changes and could use some inspiration? Give ... Read More

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Thursday December 16, 2004
Essential oils can affect almost every organ system in the body. Each essential oil has a unique pharmacological effect, such as anti-bacterial, antiviral, diuretic, vasodilator, tranquilizing, and adrenal stimulating. The ... Read More

Are Your Candles Killing You?

Wednesday December 8, 2004
A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a large firewood-scented candle. I had tons of computer work to do, so what could be more soothing than having the scent of ... Read More

Herb Spotlight: Goldenseal

Wednesday December 8, 2004
Ugh, it's cold and flu season again, when millions of people are made miserable by body aches, sneezing, coughing, dripping, chills and sore throat. Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) is one ... Read More

Erectile Dysfunction

Wednesday December 8, 2004
Talking about erectile dysfunction isn't easy for anyone--remember when former U.S. Senator Bob Dole was Viagra spokesman? It's estimated that 10 to 30 million men in the United States experience ... Read More
Explore Alternative Medicine
About.com Special Features

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Alternative Medicine

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.