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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong January 2005 Archive

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

12 Most Common Questions About Insurance Coverage

Thursday January 27, 2005
Health insurance companies and managed care organizations are increasingly covering alternative medicine, fueled by consumer demand and a growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating the benefits and cost-effectiveness. This fact ... Read More

Natural Remedy for Depression

Thursday January 27, 2005
One of the most promising alternative treatments for depression is not a herb, hormone or vitamin. The dietary supplement S-adenosylmethionine, better known as SAM-e (pronounced “sammy”) is the synthetic form ... Read More

Yoga Eye Exercises for Eyestrain

Friday January 21, 2005
Do you spend your days staring at a computer screen? If you do, you probably know how draining and tiring it can be to your entire body, not just your ... Read More

What is Your Ayurvedic Type?

Friday January 21, 2005
Ayurveda is the science of longevity. Because it is part of the more mainstream practice of yoga, many celebrities, including Kate Moss, Sandra Bullock and Christy Turlington have been introduced ... Read More

Alternative Medicine Lab Tests

Friday January 14, 2005
Have you ever wondered what other diagnostic tests are available besides basic blood and urine tests? Alternative medicine doctors use specialized tests because it allows them to uncover imbalances and dysfunction ... Read More

Tests Help Uncover Imbalances in ADHD / ADD

Friday January 14, 2005
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) can disrupt a child's education and socialization if not properly diagnosed and treated. Although prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin ... Read More

Health Quizzes and Tools

Friday January 14, 2005
Try a quiz from this list of alternative health quizzes and see if you know as much as you think you do about your health. Adrenal fatigue screening quiz, detox ... Read More

Quiz: What's Your Concentration IQ?

Monday January 3, 2005
"I'm getting so absent-minded and forgetful. Sometimes in the middle of a sentence, I . . . " - Milton Berle. Is your mind your worst enemy or do you ... Read More

Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Concentration

Monday January 3, 2005
When TV newscaster Diane Sawyer was asked the secret to her success, she said, "I think the one lesson I've learned is there is no substitute for paying attention." Are ... Read More

Begin the New Year with a Detox Diet

Monday January 3, 2005
Feeling sluggish after the last month of indulging in chocolate, wine, and cookies? Kick off the new year with a two week detox diet. It supports your body's detoxification functions ... Read More

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