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Coffee may help reduce the risk of cirrhosis, especially in heavy drinkers, suggests a 2006 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. People who drank 4 or more cups of coffee a day cut their risk by 80%.
Milk thistle does not reduce deaths from liver disease caused by alcohol or hepatitis, suggests a 2005 review in the Cochrane Database. The herb is a popular natural remedy for liver disorders.

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Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tart Cherries and Cherry Juice

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...verdict? Like gin soaked raisins and other folk and natural remedies, the beneficial,... Read more »

Diabetes Drug Dangers

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...they should come last, at least for all of us with type 2 diabetes, who unlike type 1s have a... Read more »

How To Participate in a Clinical Trial

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...through menopause. Some are on new drugs, some on natural remedies, some on massage and... Read more »

Are You a Noncompliant Diabetic?

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...misguided people who seek quack cures from so-called natural remedies. But I know that almost... Read more »

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Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes

...using any herbal remedies or dietary supplements.The followingis ofspecial concern for people taking natural remedies for peripheral artery disease:Ginkgo. Although the risks for gingko appear to... Read more »

Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products

...when using any weight-loss medications, including over-the counter diet pills and herbal or so-called natural remedies. Buying unverified products over the Internet can be particularly... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Natural Remedies

Natural RemediesGlucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate are natural substances that are part of the building blocks found in and around cartilage. Extracts have been used in Europe for more... Read more »

Headaches: Cluster: Medications

...chronic cluster headaches. Melatonin supplements are sold in health food stories, but as with most natural remedies, the quality of different preparations varies, and they have not been rigorously... Read more »

Schizophrenia: Treatment

...using any herbal remedies or dietary supplements.The following are special concerns for people taking natural remedies for schizophrenia:Gingko biloba can increase the risk for bleeding and... Read more »

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