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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong February 2007 Archive

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

Natural Remedies for Constipation

Sunday February 25, 2007
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints in the United States, accounting for 2.5 million visits to the doctor each year. Although the normal frequency of bowel movements can ... Read More

How Long Should I Meditate?

Wednesday February 21, 2007
A reader from Pennsylvania asks, "I am very interested in learning more about meditation. I have been reading over the information on this web site and now understand quite a ... Read More

Ten Natural Aphrodisiacs

Sunday February 11, 2007
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many people will be turning to natural aphrodisiacs to help set the mood. According to folklore, natural aphrodisiacs may help raise libido and ... Read More

How to Elicit the Relaxation Response

Tuesday February 6, 2007
The topic of Monday's Oprah was "turning back the clock". One of the guests, Evonne, was a woman who looked like she was in her forties but was actually in ... Read More

Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Linked to Breast Growth in Boys

Thursday February 1, 2007
A surprising study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that commonly used aromatherapy essential oils have been linked to enlarged breasts in boys (known medically as ... Read More
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