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Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before trying this technique that's popular among some alternative medicine practitioners who claim it has numerous health benefits.
Detox foot pads: Do they really work?
Do detox foot pads really draw toxins out of your body while you sleep?
Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?
How is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? Light provides the heat.
Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits?
Have you heard about prickly pear cactus? Find out about some surprising health benefits of this versatile plant.
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?
Vitamin D for babies: Are supplements needed?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why, when and how to give your baby vitamin D.
What is hot yoga?
Hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga, is an intense form of yoga performed in a heated studio.
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is gaining popularity as a stress reliever, but does it work?
Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?
Wheezing in children may be a sign of asthma — but not always.
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