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Alternative Medicine Blog with Cathy Wong October 2008 Archive

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

Heavy Metal Additives in Ayurvedic Medicine Can Be Dangerous

Tuesday October 28, 2008
Ayurvedic medicine, which originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is based on reclaiming health with the balance of diet, body and mind, is said to have "dangerous ... Read More

A New Standard for Stroke?

Monday October 20, 2008
With stroke being the third-leading cause of death, much is being done to prevent it or mitigate its effects. While there are a number of "standard" treatments for stroke, ... Read More

Newest Developments for St. John's Wort

Monday October 13, 2008
In an earlier article written about St. John's Wort, studies showed that while St. John's Wort was successful in treating mild-to-moderate depression, it was not more effective than the placebo ... Read More

The Vetting of Alternative Medicine

Monday October 6, 2008
In a New York Times article entitled, "Applying Science to Alternative Medicine," the federal government is described as, "working hard to raise the standards of evidence, seeking to distinguish between ... Read More
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