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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong March 2005 Archive

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

5 Steps for Macrobiotic Beginners

Thursday March 31, 2005
The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics, by macrobiotic chef Jessica Porter, is a fresh, fun, plain-English explanation of the complex theory of macrobiotics. If you are new to macrobiotics, Jessica's ... Read More

Macrobiotic Recipes

Thursday March 31, 2005
Macrobiotic chef Jessica Porter shares two recipes from her book, the Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics. Arame Tofu Dumplings Crispy Rice Treats

5 Ways to Cleanse Your Mind and Body

Thursday March 31, 2005
Our minds and bodies are constantly processing food, drink, thoughts, and emotions. In our 100-miles-per-minute world, we can easily feel overwhelmed. I'd like you to take one day every week ... Read More

What Ayurvedic Type Are You?

Friday March 25, 2005
In Ayurveda, the five elements of space, air, earth, fire and water make up everything in the universe including the human body. These elements come together to create three different ... Read More

5 Tips to De-Stress Your Schedule

Friday March 25, 2005
You want to, but where to begin? Work stress alone has been linked to depression, heart disease, and other ailments. Short of changing jobs, how can you de-stress to help ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Athlete's Foot

Friday March 25, 2005
Do you or someone you know have athlete's foot? Some of the signs are scaly skin and cracks on the feet. During acute flare-ups it can cause redness, itching and ... Read More

Does Trimspa work?

Wednesday March 16, 2005
Before Anna Nicole Smith became the Trimspa spokesperson, Trimspa was just another diet pill. Does it really work? Is it worth it? What are the side effects? Find out what you need ... Read More

5 tips for natural skin care

Wednesday March 16, 2005
Skin is the body’s mirror of our inner health and wellness, both physical and emotional. Prolonged stress and poor diet can affect appearance and accelerate aging of the skin. Read ... Read More

Book Excerpt: 'If The Buddha Came to Dinner'

Friday March 4, 2005
"This book will change the way you think about eating forever." -- New York Times best-selling author Cheryl Richardson. If The Buddha Came to Dinner: How to Nourish Your ... Read More

Halé Sofia Schatz's Tips for Daily Nourishment Practice

Friday March 4, 2005
As a follow-up to our excerpt from the standout book If The Buddha Came to Dinner (Hyperion, 2004), author Halé Sofia Schatz offers these practical tips for daily nourishment ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Rosacea

Thursday March 3, 2005
More than 15 million people in North America have rosacea, a chronic skin inflammation characterized by facial redness, flushing, pimples, pustules, swelling and/or the appearance of tiny blood vessels called ... Read More

Find a Massage Therapist

Thursday March 3, 2005
Have you thought about getting a massage but don't have a regular massage therapist? Check out our new Massage Therapy Finder. It has city-by-city listings of licensed massage therapists....Find a ... Read More
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