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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong May 2006 Archive

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

Sunburn Remedies

Monday May 29, 2006
Now that warmer weather has finally arrived to most of the country, people are spending much more time outdoors. One of the results of that is sunburn--each year, 32% of ... Read More

Antioxidant Gazpacho Soup Recipe

Saturday May 27, 2006
Gazpacho soup is one of summer's pleasures. It's a cold soup bursting with the fresh flavors of tomatoes, red bell peppers, red onions, garlic, and celery, vegetables that are rich ... Read More

Holistic Approach to Ulcerative Colitis

Tuesday May 23, 2006
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause abdominal pain (often in the lower left side of the abdomen), bloody diarrhea, mucus in stools, fever, weight loss, loss ... Read More

Hemorrhoid Remedies

Sunday May 21, 2006
Hemorrhoids are really uncomfortable. They can cause bleeding, discomfort, itching, irritation, and pain around the anus. They can be caused by a variety of factors, such as constipation, pregnancy, and ... Read More

How to Get Started With Alternative Medicine

Thursday May 18, 2006
If you're new to alternative medicine, this page is a good place to start getting the facts you need. Find out the basics, learn about insurance coverage, get tips on ... Read More

Find a Massage Therapist

Wednesday May 17, 2006
It isn't always easy to find a good massage therapist whose office is close enough to you that you'll go regularly. This massage therapist locator can help. It's linked to ... Read More

Interactive Remedy Finder

Saturday May 13, 2006
If you haven't already, take a look at the new Interactive Remedy Finder on this site. You can click on a part of the body to see conditions affecting that ... Read More

Morning Sickness Remedies

Friday May 12, 2006
Actress Angelina Jolie, who's due in summer 2006, was reported to have had severe morning sickness. It's estimated that between 50 to 80% of women experience morning sickness, or nausea ... Read More

Chamomile and Warfarin Don't Mix

Tuesday May 9, 2006
In a recent edition of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, Montreal doctors describe the case of a 70-year-old woman who developed severe internal bleeding after drinking plenty of chamomile tea ... Read More

Healthy Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Friday May 5, 2006
Mother's Day is Sunday May 14th and if you haven't yet thought of a gift for Mom, here are some recipes that will help you create a decadent yet super-healthy ... Read More

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Remedies

Monday May 1, 2006
We rely on our hands to do so much. We type. And type. We grip the steering wheel. We open jars and doors and button our shirts. So how would ... Read More
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