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Cold Comfort... Not! Over-the-counter cold medicines show little efficacy for children under 12, and a new study of children found that echinacea does no better. |
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Questionable Numbers for a Questionable Remedy Echinacea might be useful as a cold remedy or preventative, but science hasn't shown it yet. |
AskMen.com
November 7, 2002
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Your Guide To Herbal Remedies Whether you've been tempted to jump on the herbal remedies bandwagon or you've never even heard of them, this guide introduces the basics. |
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Your Guide to Echinacea Etiquette Herb experts swear it prevents colds. Here's how to use the remedy like a pro during sneezy season. |
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BusinessWeek
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Do Medical Miracle Cures Work? Alternative medicines and techniques claim to cure all, and guys are particularly vulnerable to such claims. Not all, but most are dubious at best. |
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Echinacea: Do's and Don'ts Before you buy another bottle of the alternative cold remedy, try out this advice from US and European herbalists. |
Nutrition Action Healthletter
December 1999 |
Second Helpings The new cholesterol-lowering margarines may rob the body of carotenoids, which protect against cancer, heart disease, and eye problems... New research confirms that taking echinacea doesn't prevent colds... Hain has reportedly dropped its "Kitchen Prescription" canned soups... etc. |
