About.com Health: Taking an Alternative Approach

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor When conventional medicine doesn't cure what ails them, many folks turn to complementary and alternative medicine. This broad term encompasses several types of therapies, including herbs and supplements, massage, aromatherapy, and mind-body techniques. A Guilt-Free Reason to Enjoy Chocolate While the science is still early, some studies show that compounds in chocolate may help boost heart health. I have to thank whoever first decided to study this. Can You Prevent Heart Disease Naturally? The Benefits of Resveratrol See More About:  remedies for high cholesterol  heart disease remedies  food and health Release Your Tension Massage therapy can help relieve muscle tension and pain, and is sometimes used as part of treatment for conditions like arthritis, migraines, and circulatory problems. 10 Most Popular Types of Massage Therapy Answers to Embarrassing Massage Questions See More About:  massage  pain remedies  massage for back pain Supplementing Your Health Antioxidant supplements are often touted as a natural way to prevent disease and reverse the signs of aging. But are they really worth the money? Uses for Flaxseed The Hidden Benefits of Green Tea See More About:  antioxidants  herbs and supplements  cancer Stick It to Pain I have to admit, I get nervous about needles. But research has found fewer adverse effects with acupuncture than with the drugs often prescribed to treat pain conditions. Can Acupuncture Help with Weight Loss? Acupuncture and Irritable Bowel Syndrome See More About:  acupuncture  pain remedies  remedies for arthritis Health Ads Health Health and Nutrition Health Join In Holistic Health Care Health Plan Health Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! New Year's Advice for Celiacs How to Get Into the NYC Marathon The Holidays and Hospital Errors New Year's Eve Drinking and SIDS Low Carb Diets in 2010   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Interpret Your Lab Test Results Decode Your Symptoms Advertisement