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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong January 2006 Archive

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

The Macrobiotic Diet

Tuesday January 17, 2006
The word "macrobiotic" comes from Greek roots and means "long life". The macrobiotic diet and philosophy were developed by a Japanese educator named George Ohsawa, who believed that simplicity was ... Read More

How to Make a Potato Poultice

Tuesday January 17, 2006
A potato poultice is a warm compress made with grated potato that is used to relieve congestion, swelling, sprains, inflammation and heal skin. It's used traditionally for conditions such as ... Read More

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