Adventures in Alternative Medicine

Is there a natural path to better health? Some people claim to have alternative medical treatments for cancer, allergies, and a host of other illnesses. Here are the stories of six people who have tried them.
By Carlin Flora, published on November 01, 2003 - last reviewed on April 11, 2007

"It's unbelievable," Soliman says. "It makes me more awake and my sinus and throat clear." Sophia gives Soliman zinc and echinacea when he's sick and another daily supplement called Mind Care, which contains fish oil (such oils have been shown to help concentration). A good thing because "he hates fish," according to Mom.

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