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Detox Diet Daily Menu and Recipes Created: Saturday, December 20, 2003 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
This is a menu for a day on the detox diet, including snack ideas.
Detox Diet - Do It The Right Way Created: Thursday, December 04, 2003 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Get the scoop on the detox diet, take our quiz, get a detox diet menu plan and list of foods to eat, and connect with me on Facebook for tips on how to cleanse without the strain.
Medium Chain Triglycerides - What You Need to Know Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
What are medium chain triglycerides? What are the benefits of medium chain triglycerides? Get the lowdown on this oil, which may help rev up your calorie-burning rate and promote weight loss.
Creatine for Muscle Strength Created: Friday, May 11, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Get the science behind creatine, a supplement popular among athletes looking to boost muscle mass, strength, and athletic performance.
Back Pain Relief - 15 Remedies for Back Pain Created: Monday, April 03, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Here are some of the most popular remedies for back pain relief, including acupuncture, capsaicin cream, vitamins, herbs and more.
Rolfing® Structural Integration Created: Monday, January 31, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
What is Rolfing® Structural Integration? How does it work? What is a typical therapy like?
Hellerwork Created: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
What is Hellerwork? How does it work? What is a typical therapy like?
Podophyllum - What You Need to Know Created: Friday, May 11, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
When applied to the skin, podophyllum may help treat warts and a common complication of HIV.
Rutin - What You Need to Know Created: Friday, May 11, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Packed with antioxidants, rutin may help treat varicose veins and protect against arthritis.
Glucomannan - What You Need to Know Created: Friday, December 23, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
What is glucomannan? Does glucomannan help with weight loss and other health concerns? What are the possible side effects of using it? Where can I buy it?
Fucoxanthin - What You Need to Know Created: Sunday, December 30, 2007 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
What is fucoxanthin? Why do people use fucoxanthin? Can it help with weight loss? What are the benefits and side effects?
Ivy Gourd - What You Need to Know Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
A tropical herb said to keep blood sugar in check, ivy gourd shows promise as a natural treatment for diabetes.
Sulfur - What You Need to Know Created: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Some studies suggest that sulfur-containing supplements may ease allergy symptoms, while bathing in sulfur-rich waters could provide natural arthritis relief.
Bilberry for Better Eyes Created: Thursday, December 30, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Rich in antioxidants, bilberry may protect against some vision problems.
Honey Remedies Created: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
More than just an everyday sweetener, honey may help soothe common health complaints like cough and sinusitis.
Acupuncture for Allergies Created: Monday, April 26, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Find out more about using acupuncture for allergies. Some studies suggest that acupuncture may help fight seasonal allergies and ease symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and itchy throat.
Rescue Remedy - What You Need to Know Created: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Here's a look at the science behind Rescue Remedy, a natural product said to provide calm at times of extreme stress.
Hypnosis to Quit Smoking Created: Monday, April 12, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Some research suggests that hypnosis may help curb your cigarette cravings and help protect against smoking-related health risks, such as heart disease and cancer.
Alternative Treatments for Parkinson's Disease Created: Thursday, April 22, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Find out which alternative treatments are thought to help treat Parkinson's disease, a nervous system disorder that often leads to major problems with movement.
Mind-Body Therapies for Depression Created: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Certain alternative therapies—such as yoga and acupuncture—may help boost mood and ease symptoms in people with depression.
Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness Created: Monday, April 26, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Here's a look at natural remedies said to relieve vaginal dryness, a common complaint among women going through menopause.
Natural Treatments for Urinary Incontinence Created: Friday, May 07, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
If you're struggling with urinary incontinence—a common problem marked by loss of bladder control—certain alternative therapies may help.
Hypnosis for Sleep Disorders Created: Thursday, May 06, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
For people struggling with sleep problems, hypnosis may help bring calm and promote sounder slumber.
Supplements for Stress Relief Created: Monday, May 17, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
While no supplement can knock out stress, certain herbs may help protect your body against the damaging effects of long-term tension. Learn about supplements for stress management.
What is Homeopathy Created: Monday, March 10, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
What is homeopathy? Here is a brief definition of the word homeopathy.
Essential Oils as Natural Insect Repellents Created: Monday, May 17, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Essential oils—natural substances used in aromatherapy—may help fend off bugs and prevent bites and stings this season.
Yoga for Back Pain Created: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
For the millions of Americans struggling with back pain, yoga may offer relief, improve functioning, boost mood, and reduce the use of pain medication.
Natural Treatments for Cancer Pain Created: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Certain alternative therapies, such as acupuncture and guided imagery, may help ease cancer pain.
Traditional Chinese Medicine - What You Need to Know Created: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Get the lowdown on traditional Chinese medicine, an age-old healing system used to treat everything from asthma and arthritis to depression and diabetes.
Acupuncture for Depression Created: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Studies show that acupuncture may help boost mood and ease symptoms in people struggling with depression, a condition estimated to affect millions of Americans.
Cupping for Pain Created: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
In traditional Chinese medicine, cupping is sometimes used to ease pain, depression, and inflammation. Here's a look at the science behind this ancient technique.
Aromatherapy with Jasmine Oil Created: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Studies show that jasmine oil (a sweet-smelling substance widely used in aromatherapy) may help lift mood and ease stress.

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