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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong August 2007 Archive

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

What is Nattokinase?

Tuesday August 28, 2007
Although you might not have heard of nattokinase before, it's a supplement derived from a traditional Japanese food called natto. It's thought to help dissolve abnormal blood clots which can ... Read More

What is Red Yeast Rice?

Tuesday August 28, 2007
Earlier this month, the FDA warned against taking certain brands of red yeast rice because they contained lovastatin, which is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in prescription drugs such as Mevacor. ... Read More

Is Cinnamon a Proven Diabetes Remedy?

Monday August 20, 2007
A reader named Rudy writes in asking, "I have been drinking a cinnamon tea on a regular basis, and my blood glucose has come down a great deal. The cinnamon ... Read More

What are Cinnamon's Health Benefits?

Monday August 20, 2007
Did you know that cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices? Find out more about the history of cinnamon, differences between the main types of cinnamon, why it's used, ... Read More

Cinnamon Tea Recipe

Monday August 20, 2007
Cinnamon is believed to have a number of health benefits. Although many people like to simply sprinkle cinnamon on oatmeal or apple slices, having cinnamon in tea is another option. ... Read More

What is the Master Cleanse?

Tuesday August 14, 2007
The Master Cleanse is a liquid diet based on a book published in the 70's, which is surprisingly still a bestseller. Some people go on the Master Cleanse every year ... Read More

Remedies for Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow

Tuesday August 7, 2007
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow can put an end to summer fun. Tennis elbow causes pain on the outer side of the forearm near the elbow. Golfer's elbow causes pain ... Read More

Do You Keep Track of Your Supplements?

Tuesday August 7, 2007
It's really important to have a list of any herbs, supplements, or vitamins you're taking and to make sure your family doctor has a copy. It's easy and should take ... Read More
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