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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong August 2005 Archive

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

Are Your Candles Killing You?

Tuesday August 30, 2005
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

Critics Say Homeopathy Study Flawed

Tuesday August 30, 2005
A study published in the August 27 issue of The Lancet contends that homeopathic remedies are no better than placebo. However, the study has been criticized by peer researchers and ... Read More

Natural Treatments for Hypochlorhydria

Saturday August 27, 2005
Last week, you may have tried the Hypochlorhydria Screening Quiz. Now learn more about this common, overlooked condition and find out some of the natural treatments...Learn more...

How to Make a Potato Poultice

Saturday August 27, 2005
Used traditionally for conditions such as arthritis and eczema, a potato poultice is an easy and inexpensive home remedy...Learn how to make a potato poultice...

Spaghetti Squash "Pasta" Recipe

Saturday August 27, 2005
If you've never tried spaghetti squash before, you're in for a treat. Slice one in half after it has been baked and you'll discover delicate, firm strands of squash that ... Read More

Hypochlorhydria Screening Quiz

Friday August 19, 2005
We've all heard about excess stomach acid and heartburn, but what about the condition at the opposite end of the spectrum, low stomach acid? It's believed to be involved in ... Read More

Skin Cleansing and Detox

Thursday August 18, 2005
Approximately 10% of body elimination occurs through the skin, working in conjuction with other organs of elimination such as the colon, kidneys, and lungs. If one of these organs is ... Read More

Find a Massage Therapist

Thursday August 18, 2005
Are you looking for a massage therapist in your area? This directory allows you to search city-by-city for massage therapists...Go to the directory...

Sexual Dysfunction in Women

Tuesday August 9, 2005
Many women experience sexual difficulties at some point in their lives. A survey conducted by the American Medical Association in 1999 indicates that sexual dysfunction affects approximately 43% of women ... Read More

How to Do a Dry Brush Exfoliation

Tuesday August 9, 2005
A dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower. It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is the largest organ of ... Read More

Echinacea and the Common Cold?

Wednesday August 3, 2005
Last year, Americans spent an estimated $155 million on echinacea, making it one of the most popular herbal remedies. But a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine ... Read More

Goldenseal

Wednesday August 3, 2005
The herb goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) was traditionally used by Native Americans to treat skin disorders, digestive problems, liver conditions, diarrhea, and eye irritations...learn more about goldenseal...
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