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  from Cathy Wong, N.D.
Consumer Reports looked at synthetic and natural mosquito repellents and found that the ones that contained the chemical DEET were most effective-and the greater the concentration the better it did in tests. Many of the botanical repellents aren't that effective, but find out about two that are very promising. Also this week, What is Mangosteen Juice?, Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia, Yoga Pose of the Week, and much more...Have a great week! Cathy
 
 In the Spotlight
Which Natural Mosquito Repellent Works Best?
If you are looking for a natural mosquito repellent, you've probably noticed that there are many natural topical products available, all with different active ingredients. So which one works best?

 
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What is Mangosteen?
If you haven't yet been approached by someone who wants to sell you a mangosteen drink, you may be soon. A Utah-based start-up selling a mangosteen drink called XanGo has become one of the fastest growing network marketing companies in history.

But is this craze justified or is it a tad premature? A reader recently wrote me with this very question. He asks, "Would you have any info on this mangosteen "cureall" that my wife is taking? I am concerned that it is just one more marketing scheme she has fallen for. Thank you." What is mangosteen and why are people so crazy for it?

 
Mayo Clinic Study: Acupuncture May Improve Fibromyalgia
The results of a small randomized, controlled clinical trial suggest that acupuncture may be an effective therapy for people with fibromyalgia. In the study, which was published in the June

 
 
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Can You Beat the Odds?
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