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  • Guggul ? The Benefits of GuggulCreated: 2009-07-09 @ 20:37:25 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 20:39:31 GMT
    For thousands of years, guggul extract has been used to keep cholesterol in check, ease arthritis pain, and stimulate weight loss. Learn more about the science behind this traditional Indian remedy…
  • Osteopathic Medicine - What is Osteopathic MedicineCreated: 2009-07-09 @ 18:10:37 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 18:31:54 GMT
    Osteopathic medicine aims to restore whole-body health by fixing problems in your nerves, muscles, and bones. Find out how it might help banish back pain and treat chronic conditions like carpal tu…
  • Pink Eye ? Natural Pink Eye RemediesCreated: 2009-07-06 @ 23:45:02 GMT     
    Often caused by colds, allergies, or exposure to harsh chemicals, conjunctivitis can leave your eyes itchy, irritated, and inflamed. Find out how to ease that discomfort naturally, and to stave off…
  • Lupus ? Natural Treatments for LupusCreated: 2009-07-06 @ 18:40:13 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-06 @ 23:50:15 GMT
    A potentially life-threatening disease that wreaks havoc on your immune system, lupus calls for careful medical attention. But for better health while coping with lupus, you can balance your standa…
  • Slippery Elm ? The Benefits of Slippery ElmCreated: 2009-07-06 @ 14:33:09 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-06 @ 23:53:12 GMT
    A time-honored Native American remedy, slippery elm may help ease the pain of heartburn, sore throat, and certain stomach troubles…
  • Lyme Disease ? Alternative Treatment for Lyme DiseaseCreated: 2009-06-30 @ 17:33:48 GMT     
    Learn how to protect yourself and your family from Lyme disease—a condition that can cause arthritis, heart-rhythm irregularities, and neurological disorders if left unchecked—when spendi…
  • Sciatica Treatment ? Natural Sciatica Treatment OptionsCreated: 2009-06-30 @ 14:36:13 GMT     
    To ease the pain of sciatica —- a condition that becomes more common as you age —- turn to alternative therapies like yoga and massage…
  • Skin Cancer - How to Prevent Skin CancerCreated: 2009-06-22 @ 15:14:14 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-22 @ 16:11:57 GMT
    With summer just around the corner, it's time to rev up your defense against the most common of all cancers. To stave off skin cancer this season and beyond, brush up on your sun safety and get the…
  • Resveratrol ? The Benefits of ResveratrolCreated: 2009-06-19 @ 14:50:55 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-19 @ 14:50:58 GMT
    Resveratrol, an antioxidant abundant in red wine, has been shown to fight cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and inflammation in recent studies. Learn more about this extract's health-boosting benefi…
  • Stevia - Safety of the Natural Sugar Substitute SteviaCreated: 2009-06-19 @ 14:28:57 GMT     
    Get the scoop on stevia extract, a natural sugar substitute that could help satisfy your sweet tooth without bumping up your calorie intake…
  • Ginger ? Health Benefits of GingerCreated: 2009-06-15 @ 18:16:12 GMT     
    Anyone who's ever sipped ginger ale to calm an upset stomach knows that the herb can be wonderfully healing. Now research shows that ginger may help with more severe stomach troubles, as well as br…
  • Gotu Kola ? The Benefits of Gotu KolaCreated: 2009-06-15 @ 17:58:50 GMT     
    For thousands of years, herbalists in China and India have used gotu kola to soothe skin problems, fight fatigue, and manage conditions like asthma and ulcers. Now science shows that the herb may h…
  • Burdock ? The Benefits of BurdockCreated: 2009-06-15 @ 17:53:39 GMT     
    Long regarded as an herbal detox solution, burdock is believed by some to help purify your blood. Take a look at the science behind the plant's health effects, including claims that a burdock-based…

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