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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong February 2006 Archive

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

5 Remedies for Osteoarthritis Pain

Friday February 24, 2006
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects the knees, hips, back, and small joints in the fingers. Osteoarthritis affects over 20 million people in the United States, a figure ... Read More

Do Two Popular Arthritis Supplements Work? Study Raises More Questions Than it Answers

Friday February 24, 2006
The National Institutes of Health just spent $12.5 million on a study to find out whether two of the hottest-selling arthritis supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, can ease osteoarthritis pain. ... Read More

What is Glucosamine?

Friday February 24, 2006
At least 5 million people in the United States take glucosamine or chondroitin alone or in combination, but few people actually know what it is or how it's believed to ... Read More

Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness

Wednesday February 22, 2006
It's estimated that up to 80% of women experience morning sickness, or nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Almost two thirds of them use natural remedies. Find out what the most ... Read More

Natural Remedies for Gum Disease

Wednesday February 22, 2006
If your gums bleed when you brush or floss or your gums are receding or tender, you may have gum disease. It's surprisingly common. Over 1 in 3 people over ... Read More

Healing Properties of Allspice

Wednesday February 22, 2006
Allspice comes from the unripe but dried berry of a small tree called pimento officinalis or pimento diocia. If you have tried allspice before and have tasted the combination of ... Read More

How to Do a Eucalyptus Steam Inhalation

Tuesday February 14, 2006
Steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil can help to clear cough, laryngitis, sinusitis, congestion, throat infections, and symptoms from colds and flu. It works by thinning the mucus in the respiratory ... Read More

Mango Protein Smoothie Recipe

Tuesday February 14, 2006
Mango also has many health benefits. It's rich in fat-soluble antioxidants called carotenoids, which are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, protect the brain and nervous system, guard skin against sun damage, and are ... Read More

Natural Remedies for Sexual Dysfunction in Women

Tuesday February 14, 2006
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

Natural Treatments for Allergies

Tuesday February 7, 2006
Runny nose, sneezing, itching...If you are one of the 20 percent of North Americans who has allergies to dust, pollens, or other airborne particles, it may seem like you're forever ... Read More

Coloring Mandalas as a Meditation Technique

Tuesday February 7, 2006
Although you may not have heard of the word mandala before, you already know what it is. Mandala means circle in Sanskrit. People create and look at mandala designs essentially ... Read More

Fresh Strawberries with Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Tuesday February 7, 2006
If you are looking for a healthy, superfast Valentine's Day dessert or just want a simple dessert recipe you can make during the weekday, try this strawberry recipe. It is ... Read More
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