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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong June 2005 Archive

By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine

"Should I eat chicken during a detox diet?"

Tuesday June 28, 2005
Emily, a reader in Australia asks, "Hello, I was just wondering whether I could eat chicken during my 2 week detox diet program."...Read more

6 Tips for Nourishing Yourself

Tuesday June 28, 2005
Halé Sofia Schatz, author of If The Buddha Came to Dinner, offers practical suggestions to reawaken vitality and spirit and nourish yourself on a daily basis. Find out her ... Read More

"How Long Should I Meditate For?"

Tuesday June 28, 2005
Sherry from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania asks, "I am very interested in learning more about meditation. I have been reading over the information on this web site and now understand quite a ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Varicose Veins

Monday June 20, 2005
Over 60 percent of people in the United States have varicose veins. Women, especially those over 40, are more likely to develop them. Learn about the natural treatments for varicose ... Read More

Do Herbal Insect Repellents Measure Up?

Saturday June 18, 2005
In recent years, citronella and other plant-based insect repellents have become a popular alternative among people reluctant to use chemical repellents. But are they effective? A study in the New ... Read More

5 Ways to Boost Your Energy

Saturday June 18, 2005
Here are 5 basic tips to maximize your energy...Go to the tips.

Italian White Bean Hummus

Wednesday June 15, 2005
Our readers love this recipe! In North America, hummus is one of the most popular and loved dishes from the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. It's an exotic blend of ... Read More

Gazpacho Soup

Wednesday June 15, 2005
What makes gazpacho soup so good is the fresh taste of all the vegetables. It's best in the summer when vegetables are the most flavorful. People who have never tried ... Read More

Cinnamon Helps Blood Sugar

Tuesday June 7, 2005
One of the easiest things you can do to help insulin resistance is to add cinnamon to your diet. It is naturally sweet-tasting, which is perfect if you're trying to ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes

Tuesday June 7, 2005
More than 17 million Americans have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes, accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases ... Read More

5-HTP and Depression

Monday June 6, 2005
5-HTP, short for 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a supplement that has become quite popular because of it's believed to enhance mood, induce sleep, and assist with weight loss... Read more about 5-HTP.
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