February 2011
112 posts
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Bed bugs vs. eucalyptus →
Can these fragrant leaves help fight the hated bugs? Maybe, but probably not enough.
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Peppermint oil: 12 amazing uses →
Peppermint oil is probably safer and less toxic than other substances you could use to do some of these things.
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An elderberry remedy for colds →
Brew up your own soothing cough syrup. The berries are full of nutrients that stop viruses.DONT FORAGE FOR THE BERRIES unless you are positive you can identify them correctly.
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Identifying black elder →
You can’t always trust a picture to help you identify a plant. Before you eat it, it’s best to find out for sure!
January 2011
25 posts
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Are fish oil supplements safe? →
A question about mercury in food fish and in supplements, with several answers!
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Are the Omega-3 fish mercury risks? →
Good comprehensive look at weighing the benefits of EFAs and mercury in fish.
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For this skeptic, energy healing worked →
Pain from an accident drove a confirmed non-believer to accept an offer for energy healing. To her surprise, when nothing else had worked, this did.
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Alternative medicine tips for Bulls All-Star's... →
Derrick Rose is young to be suffering from ulcers. Instead of stomach acid inhibitors, this holistic health examiner suggests aloe vera and other natural remedies. Plus, he has to stop eating skittles!
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Can arthritis be reversed? →
One man shares the way he beat arthritis by changing his diet, adding supplements and cleansing, and throwing away cigarettes.
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Cigarettes can cause 'instant' lung cancer →
A new study shows that the genetic mutations needed for lung cancer to begin happen almost instantaneously when you smoke.
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Hay fever treatment also good for congestion →
Stuffy nose? No matter the cause, these treatments will help clear sinus congestion.
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We want to hear your alternative medicine story! →
The best posts on this page will be included in our upcoming e-book, Alternative Medicine and Me.
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Astragalus, a mighty healing plant →
A profile of the Chinese “superior herb”
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Colds and flu: Five effective home remedies →
Rely on the wisdom of generations of healers who know what works.
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Has Alternative Medicine Helped You? →
Post a comment here if you’d like your story included in our upcoming “Alternative Medicine and Me” e-book. The best posts will be published in the book along with author credit and a link to your site.
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Digestive enzymes and prescription drugs →
Digestive enzymes may settle your stomach, but they interact badly with some meds.
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ADHD: Does massage help? →
I think anything that relaxes us makes it easier to cope with stress and to be more productive. Yes to massage!
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Naturopathic medicine -- is it costly? →
You can’t put a price on good health.
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Coltsfoot: Healing herb or deadly poison? →
Modern science calls this traditional healing herb too toxic to use. Our site visitors supplied alternate suggestions.
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Fasting doesn't have to mean starvation →
I like these simple suggestions for modified fasts. I once ate only raw fruit for 30 days. It was an eye-opening experience!
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