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Today Dr. Natasha Kassam responds to two articles in the health section of the Oregonian newspaper regarding alternative medicine.

Tags: newspaper, articles, health, alternative, Naturopathic, formulary, prescription, medication, cancer, science, oregon, AP

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Dr. Natasha Kassam discusses some of the recent research demonstrating the beneficial effects of cocoa on health.

Tags: nutrition, blood pressure, chocolate, dark chocolate, Kuna Indians, Hollenberg, Nitric oxide, vasodilation

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In response to a viewer's question, Dr. Natasha Kassam discusses some tips to help decrease the severity of allergy symptoms when exercising outdoors.

Tags: nasal lavage, neti pot, hayfever, allergic reaction, EpiPen, Inhaler, flavinoids, cocoa, quercetin, fish oil, probiotics, pollen

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Today Dr. Kassam briefly explains what occurs in the body during an allergic response. She also provides some information on natural therapies indicated for seasonal allergies.

Tags: quercetin, allergy, hayfever, bioflavinoids, flavinoids, antioxidant, nutrition, herbs, nettles, mast cell