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	from Cathy Wong, N.D. A large survey published in the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology found that people with inflammatory bowel disease were more likely to use alternative medicine if they already use alternative medicine, desire an active role in treatment decisions, and have more severe disease activity. You'll learn about some of the remedies showing promise for ulcerative colitis. Also this week, Hemorrhoid Remedies, How to Find a Massage Therapist, and much more...Have a great week! Cathy

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Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause abdominal pain (often in the lower left side of the abdomen), bloody diarrhea, mucus in stools, fever, weight loss, loss of appetite. Symptoms may also occur outside the gut, such as joint pain, eye inflammation, skin rashes and lesions, and mouth ulcers. Learn about natural therapies for ulcerative colitis.

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Find a Massage Therapist
It isn't always easy to find a good massage therapist whose office is close enough to you that you'll go regularly. This massage therapist locator can help. It's linked to the American Massage Therapy Association website and other massage therapist directories. You can click on your city or state to see lists of massage therapists in your area.

Hemorrhoid Remedies
Hemorrhoids are really uncomfortable. They can cause bleeding, discomfort, itching, irritation, and pain around the anus. They can be caused by a variety of factors, such as constipation, pregnancy, and blood vessel diseases, among other conditions. Over three-quarters of people in the United States have hemorrhoids at some time in their lives. The peak age is between 45 to 65 years. Hemorrhoids are often confused with anal fissures. Learn more about hemorrhoids, how they are different from anal fissures, and natural remedies that may help.

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