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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong February 2005 Archive

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

5 Ways to Boost Your Energy

Tuesday February 22, 2005
Energy is essential in this sleep-deprived, overstretched, high-speed world. How do we recharge our batteries when there's a constant drain on our resources? Learn 5 ways to boost your ... Read More

Heartburn and Ulcers

Tuesday February 22, 2005
Q: "My son who is 31 years old is suffering severly with acid and heartburn and vomits several times a day and night after eating. I feel along with ulcers ... Read More

Herb Tongkat Ali in Immunocompromised?

Tuesday February 22, 2005
Q: "A local provider is selling Tongkat Ali of LJ100 a Malaysian herb recommended by Dr. David Williams. Some renal transplant patients have expressed interest in using this herb to enhance ... Read More

Give Yourself a Wellness Makeover

Monday February 14, 2005
Do you want to be healthier but don't know where to begin? Are you losing your vitality, your health, your "spark" and want to reclaim it? You're not alone. Most ... Read More

"Berry Blast" Protein Smoothie Recipe

Monday February 14, 2005
This easy smoothie recipe is a reader favorite! Not only does it taste great, but berries are high in fiber and flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that is anti-aging ... Read More

How to Breathe With Your Belly

Wednesday February 9, 2005
Stress, poor posture, a snug waistline, and habit are some of the reasons why our breath doesn't make it down to the bottom of our lungs. But belly breathing, also ... Read More

Surprising Causes of Weight Gain

Wednesday February 9, 2005
It's true that we gain weight when we eat more than we can burn off. But this conventional diet wisdom does not always hold true. Weight gain can also be ... Read More

Alternative Medicine Basics

Wednesday February 9, 2005
According to a nationwide survey, 36 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 years and over use some form of alternative medicine. If you're new to alternative medicine, this page is ... Read More

What is Valerian?

Wednesday February 2, 2005
Valerian was first recommended for insomnia by Galen. In the sixteenth century, valerian became popular as a sedative in Europe, and its popularity spread to the United States. Learn the ... Read More

Have Poor Posture?

Wednesday February 2, 2005
Join the club. So many of us sit hunched over at a computer all day long. What to do? There are several options for improving chronic bad posture. Alexander Technique Rolfing Feldenkrais ... Read More
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