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         <title><![CDATA[Multivitamin Quiz]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Natural Remedies for Hayfever]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is a common allergy. Learn about natural remedies for hayfever and allergy relief, including herbs, supplements, and foods to eat and avoid.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[10 Common Herb Mistakes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are you unwittingly making mistakes that could harm your health? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alternative Medicine 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[New to complementary and alternative medicine? Information to get you started.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ginger Ale Recipe]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Spleen Yang Deficiency]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Symptoms of spleen yang deficiency, a pattern of illness in Chinese medicine.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cold Remedies ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[We typically catch between two and four colds a year. Find out about some of the more popular remedies for the common cold, including zinc, vitamin C, echinacea, ginseng, astragalus and elderberry.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tips on Being a Smart Consumer]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Searching for alternative remedies usually leads to a confusing number of options. Here are 5 tips on using alternative medicine safely.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Valerian]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is valerian? Why do people use it? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns of valerian?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Does Herbal Tea Affect Iron?]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Color Therapy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the healing effects of color and find out what health imbalances and energy centers, or chakras, each color is associated with.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Green Tea - How to Brew It]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Research suggests that brewing green tea a certain way can increase the antioxidant content. Find out how to do it.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Head Remedies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about natural remedies for head conditions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Amino Acids Analysis Test]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Amino acids are compounds that combine to form protein. When proteins are digested, amino acids are left. The Amino Acids Analysis uses a blood or urine sample to assess the levels of 40 amino acids. &#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Real Foods Diet]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A key step to healthy living is trading your SAD (standard American diet) diet for a diet based on real, unprocessed foods. Here are step-by-step guidelines to help you get started.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Black Cohosh]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is black cohosh? Why do people use black cohosh? What are the side effects and safety concerns?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kava - What is Kava?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Kava, also known as kava kava, is an herb traditionally used for anxiety. Learn more about kava, including the side effects and safety concerns.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How the Digestive System Works]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn how your digestive system works, organ by organ.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Herbal Teas]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Herbal teas offer a variety of tastes and healing properties. People taking drugs with a narrow theraputic index, such as warfarin, should consult a health practitioner, since many of these herbs can increase the risk of bleeding. Here are some of the most popular herbal teas. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Erectile Dysfunction Remedies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to sustain a satisfactory erection to perform intercourse and ejaculation. Learn about the causes of erectile dysfunction, diagnosis, and herbs used for treatment.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Colon Cleanse: How Much Do You Know?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How much do you know about colon cleanse products and therapies?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Yohimbe]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information about the herb yohimbe.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coffee Substitutes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[People who are trying to reduce their coffee intake have many options. Green tea with roasted rice, called genmaicha, contains a fraction of the caffeine and has a rich, roasted flavor. In addition, herbs, grains, fruit, and nuts can be roasted and brewed just like coffee.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hoodia Gordonii]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hoodia diet supplement review, by Cathy Wong, ND. What is hoodia? How does it work? What are the side effects? What are the safety concerns about hoodia diet pills?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fibrocystic Breasts and Coffee]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What are fibrocystic breast changes? What natural remedies are being explored for fibrocystic breasts?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Are You Intuitive?]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mind Over Mood]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to use mindfulness to change your mood.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Massage Therapy Atlanta]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One-stop directory for massage therapy in Atlanta.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Pancha Karma?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ayurvedic detox cleansing diet. Instructions on how to do a cleansing fast.]]></description>
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