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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong February 2008 Archive

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

What are Shirataki Noodles?

Wednesday February 27, 2008
A reader asks, "What are shirataki noodles? I've heard it's the latest diet food but find it hard to believe that eating noodles could help with weight loss. Isn't it ... Read More

Glucosamine: No Relief For Hip Arthritis?

Wednesday February 20, 2008
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that the popular arthritis supplement glucosamine sulfate doesn't seem to be better than a placebo for people with ... Read More

How to Improve Your Breath

Wednesday February 13, 2008
Bad breath is a common, embarrassing problem. Although many of us deal with it occasionally, if you suffer from chronic bad breath, you know it can seriously affect your relationships. ... Read More

Hawthorn Eases Heart Failure Symptoms

Wednesday February 6, 2008
A review of 14 previously published studies has found that the herb hawthorn is helpful for symptoms of chronic heart failure. Compared to a placebo, hawthorn was found to be ... Read More

Low Folic Acid Levels Linked to Dementia: Study

Wednesday February 6, 2008
A new study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry has found that a lack of the B vitamin folic acid may triple the risk of developing dementia ... Read More
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