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The pacific potion

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Kava, a root from the Pacific Islands, is gaining popularity as a natural treatment for anxiety. Tests in Germany suggest that kava supplements are as effective as Valium, but without side effects. It should not be taken for more than a few months at a time, and should not be mixed with alcohol.

Author: Fraser, Laura
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1998
Care and treatment, Anxiety, Kava plant, Kava (Plant)

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When your joints go to the dogs: can a simple veterinary therapy stop arthritis in its tracks?

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Some arthritis patients are taking glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, two supplements recommended by Jason Theodasakis in his controversial book 'The Arthritis Cure.' The supplements are used by veterinarians, but arthritis experts are skeptical and recommend more research.

Author: Fraser, Laura
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1997
Drug therapy, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, The Arthritis Cure (Book)

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Facing east

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Chinese medicine is based on the balance of a life force called qi. A visit to a Chinese medical practitioner is described.

Author: Rafkin, Louise, Wong, Kimberly
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 2001
Medicine, Chinese, Traditional Chinese medicine

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