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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong November 2007 Archive

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

Black Cohosh

Wednesday November 28, 2007
Black cohosh is an herb used for hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and other symptoms that can occur during menopause as well as for other conditions affecting women. Learn ... Read More

What is Creatine?

Wednesday November 21, 2007
A readers asks, "I work out regularly and someone at the gym said creatine supplements could help enhance my workouts. Could you tell me more about what creatine is and ... Read More

Remedies to Help You Survive the Holidays

Tuesday November 20, 2007
The holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve can be a time of feasting and traveling, which can leave us with jet lag, heart burn, lack of sleep and ... Read More

Spiked Herbal Sex Pills Pose Risks to Men on Nitrates

Tuesday November 13, 2007
An Associated Press investigation has found that herbal pills for erectile dysfunction have been contaminated with unregulated, unlabeled prescription sex medications such as sildenafil (Viagra). For men taking nitrates, a ... Read More

Glucosamine: What You Need to Know

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Glucosamine is a very popular remedy for joint pain, but some people take it or consider taking it without knowing very much about what exactly it is or the possible ... Read More
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