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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong December 2007 Archive

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

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Friday December 21, 2007
Alpha lipoic acid is a fatty acid that's found naturally in every cell in the body. It's involved in many key functions, such as converting glucose into energy. It's also ... Read More

Natural Remedies for the Flu

Thursday December 13, 2007
At first you thought you might be catching a cold, but the symptoms are worse and they aren't going away. Mild cases of the flu can be confused with the ... Read More

What is Bromelain?

Thursday December 13, 2007
Although the supplement bromelain may sound exotic, if you've tried pineapple before, you've tried bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapples. It's used ... Read More

10 Popular Cold Remedies

Sunday December 9, 2007
Colds are relatively harmless for most people, but they can disrupt our plans and put us out of commission, which is the last thing we want just before the holidays. ... Read More

Honey Better at Soothing Kids Coughs, Study Says

Tuesday December 4, 2007
Honey is a popular home remedy for cough and colds in many cultures. A study in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine provides the first evidence showing that honey ... Read More
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