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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong July 2006 Archive

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

What are Goji Berries?

Thursday July 27, 2006
In the last couple of years, goji berries have risen from obscurity to become the new "it" superfood. The latest issue of Time Magazine includes an article calling Himalayan goji ... Read More

Certain Chinese Herbs Can Cause Kidney Failure and Bladder Cancer

Monday July 24, 2006
According to a case report in the July 22 issue of The Lancet, Chinese herbs containing the plant ingredient aristolochic acid are believed to have been the cause of urinary ... Read More

What is Guarana?

Wednesday July 19, 2006
If you saw the infamous World Cup commercial showing Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona wearing the yellow Brazilian soccer jersey and singing the Brazilian national anthem before waking up and ... Read More

5 Jet Lag Remedies

Tuesday July 18, 2006
Whether you're flying to Europe for a much-needed vacation, across the country to visit family or friends, or just travel a lot for business, who wants to waste their trip ... Read More

Back Remedies

Sunday July 16, 2006
This is a list of some conditions that affect the back. Click on a back condition to learn about natural remedies and alternative therapies for that condition. Back remedies Related Resources Remedy ... Read More

10 Common Herb Mistakes - And How to Avoid Them

Saturday July 8, 2006
When it comes to the herbs you're taking, are you unwittingly making mistakes that could harm your health? Here's a rundown of the 10 most common herb mistakes. Related Resources Herbs and ... Read More

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Friday July 7, 2006
When people try acupuncture for the first time, they're typically surprised by how much it doesn't hurt. But if a person does feel any pain or discomfort, it usually happens while ... Read More

New Supplement Bill Will Require Reporting of Adverse Events

Friday July 7, 2006
A Senate committee approved sweeping legislation on June 28 that would force dietary supplement manufacturers to report serious ill effects associated with their products to the Food and Drug Administration ... Read More
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