Sunday, July 26, 2009

What vitamin supplement is recommended for a 40 yr. old female?


Answer:
Iron if you're still menstruating, B vitamins to help you deal with stress, calcium ( unless you have kidney stones) and magnesium citrate in liquid form to help you sleep better and avoid muscle cramps.It wouldn't hurt to take a probiotic daily or every other day to keep your digestive tract functioning.Vitamin E 400.IU if you're feeling tired or have dry skin.Soy foods as opposed to soy supplements if you're having any hot flashes or mood swings.This ought to get you started for now. You wrote in the part for HIV, you might want to consider getting acupuncture to help with that.It will have a stronger impact than supplements alone.
Usually none. Eat a balanced diet .
Anything to strengthen your immune system. Look at these...they are broken down in to sections...there is one for immune system. www.nowfoods.com (my doc replaces his brand with these and you can find them all over!)And, unfortunately.thanks to 70 percent of our food being processed, it's a minority that can actually get all the nutrients one needs from food.Good Luck! :)also read around www.curezone.com...I think there is a forum or 2 in there that could help you as well!
Regardless of HIV, you need to take 1200 mg of calcium daily along with about 600 IU of vitamin D. I recommend calcium citrate/D the type found in products like citracal. You can also get the generic form at Walgreens, costco, sams... This will help keep you from getting osteoporosis later in life.

What the best way to deal with acidity?


Answer:
do you mean like acidity in your stomach?
take um antacid calcium tablets
they taste really bad, kinda like chalk
but they neutralize the PH levels in your system.hope it helps%26lt;3
Baking Soda 1 teaspoon in a small glass of water will get rid of an acidity stomach. It doesn't taste so good, but it works like a charm every time.
jus take one pill of 'omeprazole'. it is a drug tat blocks acid secretion in ur stomach. antacids aren't very effectiveif this is happening regularly with 'heart burn', u nned 2 see the doc coz u hav something known as GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease)
Well you have options. There is several different way to help/ deal with GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease). OTC (over the counter);
tums: will help but only for a little while
rolaids: same as tums but it will last longer
pepcid ac: good but it doesn't go into work for about a half an hour
pepcid ac chewables: works everytime and quickly to, also they don't taste that bad either
prilosec OTC: good one but it take to long
zantac: this will work only if you are taking it on a reg basis
omeprazole: this is a generic for the medication of prevacid, this will help with all the stomach acid to not get all wacked out
prevacid: does just the same as the chemically equivlent to the genric omeprazole.
nexium: this is very expensive
protonix: even more expensive then the nexium You make your choice. I will let you know pepcid ac chewable will do the best for you.
The naturopathic theory behind a proper dietary acid/alkaline balance is that because our body's blood pH is slightly alkaline, with a normal range of 7.36-7.44, our diet should reflect this preference and tend more towards alkaline foods. An imbalanced, acidic diet high in animal protein, sugar, caffeine and processed foods tends to disrupt this pH balance.
This deprives the body of alkaline minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium and leaves us prone to chronic and degenerative diseases.Diet to follow -
Foods that leave an acidic ash after being metabolized include proteins, starches, alcohol and sugar. When these types of food are avoided, the tissues become more alkaline. An alkaline diet is composed of approximately 75% alkaline foods and 25% acid foods.
if you are trying to reduce your bodies acidity the only quick way to do this is baking soda in water. Changing your diet will reduce acidity also though much slower. though you MUST NOT take baking soda and water before or after a meal. it will reduce the acid in your stomach as well and cause you to be unable to digest your food.

What temperature should I store urine at?

I need to store urine for about 12 hours with as little detioration as possible. What is the best temperature to store it at? I know that it is normally 91-97 degrees in temperature but is it better to store it cool, cold, frozen, room temperature, or what? Any REAL help is appreciated, rants aren't please. Thank you for your time!
Answer:
just stick it in your fridge door, it will keep it cool but not really cold.
Trying to beat a drug test? Good luck. But how you going to conceal it? We're smarter than that.
If it is for a 12 or 24 hour urine sample, it is best to keep it refrigerated.
Keep it in a cool dry place at room temperature.
It will be fine in the refrigerator.
refrigerate it. but if you can, give the lab/doctor a fresh specimen.

What should i do?

i like smokin weed i go to school high but i just can't stop smoking i don't know what to do
Answer:
It's hard to beat an addiction, I know, but you chose a drug that doesn't cause physical withdrawls. So you don't have to worry about getting sick when you stop. What I'm trying to say is, it could be a lot worse, you could be trying to stop popping opioids and you could be in tons of physical pain.Instead, you miss the good feelings, right? Well, one way to stop is to get caught, but that's no fun. So your best bet is to force yourself out of it. Set limits, tell yourself when it's ok to light up and when you should avoid it. I used to smoke before school every morning, but I did eventually get caught. You should stop just because of the risk.Think really hard about what would happen if you did get caught. Would you get put in rehab? Would you lose a good friend? Use the fear as motivation.Other than that, it all really depends on you. I've been trying to stop doing way harder drugs than pot, and believe me, you got it easy.
Hope this helped :)
you want to ask how you should give up your bad habbit of smoking ?if it is so than my answer is long ! here it is ! I am medical doctor in india.SEE LIFE IS A GAME OF CHANCE AND CHOICE AND YOU HAVE CHOICE !READ THIS FULLY !When I was a student I dissected a chest of one dead body and found black material inside the lungs! On my asking I was told that it is all carbon particles accumulated while smoking a cigarette! That person died because of emphysema and asphyxia %26 asthma! See this smoking gives a deposition of carbon particles inside the lungs and obliterates plus damages beautiful working of gas exchange there! You know how much your kidney works? It circulates more than 1700 liter of blood daily and your heart circulates 5 liter of blood within a minute! This smoking is considered as a great risk factor for heart attack and brain stroke! It hardens the blood vessel and gives promotion to arteriosclerosis! There is no doubt that it also gives rise to cancer! It鈥檚 a number one carcinogenic for buccal and oropharengeal cancer. I as a physician have noticed that no one is feared for death! But when it comes to suffering than it is a miserable condition! If you want to die happily in terminal stage of life than please give up this very bad %26 injurious habit! Your parent specifically mother will be so happy knowing this that you have given up this smoking! There is 100% loss of every thing! Economic, social, mental and physical as you will be slave of this habit! If satisfied give best answer mark!!Always YouRsmE
just try and stop only you can do it, do something else instead to distract you!?

What pills are better to take if you have ADD?

I currently am using Adderal XR and it has a very negative affect. It decreaes your appetite alot and I still cant focus well. Which pill would you recommend.
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Hi, yes, there are a number of prescription drugs that are used as ADD treatment, including Ritalin and Adderall, although many drugs prescribed by doctors only tend to mask the symptoms and the problem instead of finding the cause and counteracting it.I have to offer Alternative ADD Treatment.
It is widely believed that ADD is caused by a malfunction in the neurotransmitter in the brain. This is usually caused by a deficiency in nutrients being absorbed by our bodies. Among the natural remedies for attention deficit disorder are Glyconutrients, also known as miracle sugars, which give our bodies the eight essential sugars that are becoming less and less frequent in our everyday diets. These help fight toxins that are on the increase in the atmosphere due to car pollution and air pollution. The advent and increased use of processed foods is stripping our diet of these essential nutrients but by the use of glyconutrients we can help our bodies fight many ailments associated with a lack of nutrients.Glyconutrients can also help with the causes of symptoms of ADD and ADHD by increasing attention span and concentration and decreasing distractibility.
Jason Homan
One of my kids is on Straterra. It is good!
Had a few side affects at first--stomach pain but worked through those in a few weeks--tums helped. No problems now. Really improved focus, grades, quality of life all around.
You can ask your doc about concerta but I wouldnt recommend it.These drugs all eat the lining of your stomach which leads to the stomach pains and eventually alcers. You will be in a bit of disbeleif but NASA has this machine that actually hooks up a PS2 to your brain and actually teaches you how to control your ADD over time. They require you to use it two to three times a week for one to two hours. Only works with racing games. It could be a bit pricy around $500-$650. Check it out.
i actually cut the drugs. i was on ritalin for a while, but i just try to work around it.
I have to agree with Jason Ho - an alternative treatment is best, if you can find one that works - here's another thought. I'm in my 50s and I have ADD. It didn't help much when I was a kid, but now that I'm older, I have learned to use the symptoms to my advantage. - They make me who I am - when I'm on the medications (which is really amphetimine or speed), I feel better, and I think I'm doing better, but there is this part of me that's not there anymore. I quit taking the meds cause that's one part of me (the crazy happy part) i don't want to give up.I think age probably has lots to do with it too. But if you are old enought to make your own medical decisions, consider alternative diets, stay away from long hours of video games, and enjoy who you area.
Glyconeutrients! i strongly agree! do research! it is awesome!! good luck!

What pill has an ...m... over 515 and is tan?

what pill has an ...m... over 515 and is tan
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call poison control and tell them you take care of an elder parent and you put pills in the pill box for them but you are not sure what pill looks like that and you need to know cause your doctor wants to discontinue use and you dont have the bottles anymore
did you find a pill in your kids room? haha but without any knowledge im guessin morphine
That would be generic Remeron, 15 mg.
Mirtazapine is what it is called.
It is a psychotropic used for depression and in some cases, used for sleep because its side effects are drowsiness.

What pill has a D Then A Triangle with a dot in the middle And then an N thats circle and cream colored?

w/e
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The color, shape, and letters are only made by different manufacturers. The same drug made by 2 different companies will look different. Call CVS pharmacy (if u don't know where one then lookup a local one on www.cvs.com) and tell them u have found a pill that needs to be identified. It's best to ask them to do this when they are not busy such as late at night. 24 hour store would be the BEST way and call very late at night. Anyway, call them and tell them to go online on RXnet and click on databank. This is a program on the computers in the pharmacy to input things (color, shape, inprint...) that could identify the drug.
well you really need to calla pharmacist but as far as i know DAN is a manufacturer for rx meds...so dont take it till you know what it is.
try this
http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php...

What percentage of Americans drink urine?

I'm researching the modern practice of drinking urine, but I'm having a very hard time finding a statistic for the number of Americans or people worldwide who drink their urine, as a part of "urine therapy/ urotherapy" or other purposes.Eleven points to whoever can give me some links to the statistics I'm after.
Answer:
I have read about this therapy %26 it aparently isn't all that popular in the US.. or if it is it is very undercover. I deal with Stats and have dealth with Stats %26 Trends for over 2 decades %26 can honestly say I have never heard of any survey that even attempted to get those numbers.In order to have those numbers, you would have to at least have an appropriate sampe group... a sample group to represent "Adult Americans" would involved no less than 1 million Amercian Adults with the proper variables in age, social factors,economic factors, and medical ideals... so a starting group of at least 10 million %26 that would still be a very small sample group to get a reasonalbe nationwide picture.GOOD LUCK!!!
Ask R. Kelly
eww hopefully 0%
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/ur...
you might find this helpful, but I doubt you will find accurate statistical information, this is a homeopathic form of treatment and therefore not studied by the mainstream, and therefore not analyzed statistically.
www.damninteresting.com/?p=362
www.skepdic.com/urine.html
www.universal-tao.com/article/... -
www.lifepositive.com/Body/trad...
www.damninteresting.com/?p=362
www.infolanka.com/org/diary/20... if you want more type this in on web searches.how many people drink urine?
there's probably two categories for this classification: urine therapy or fetish.where to find this information of who really does it I have the faintest.
10% and thats all
The only hard number I can find is in this story.
"Three million Chinese drink their own urine
Beijing, June 1, 200: More than three million Chinese drink their own urine in the belief it is good for their health, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday. Participants at a recent seminar on the practice in the northeastern city of Shenyang were told that urine contains many active ingredients which strengthen the immune system, Xinhua said. "Urine contains no bacterium and is more sanitary than blood," Yang Liansheng, a professor from the Liaoning Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was quoted as saying. Engineer Zhu Jinfu told the seminar he had been drinking his own urine since he was 13 and had lived a healthy life for the last 58 years, Xinhua added. Many of his forefathers had also lived to a ripe old age thanks to urine therapy, he said. (Reuters)"
I don't believe that you will find any statistics on that, because there are no commercial interests involved. It is known, however, that, for psychological reasons, american urine drinkers are a small minority in spite of it's effectiveness.
In asian countries such as India and China, though, it is common practice to drink your own, your children's or an animal's urine depending on ailment and desired effect. You may find statistics from these regions.
Even Gandhi drank urine for mental clarity and health.

What otc (over the counter) drugs can i use to help dilute my urine?


Answer:
Water
Drink more water.
water! why on earth would you look for a drug to do this?
uuumm... it all depends on why you need to dilute your urine. The best and cheapest way is to drink LOADS of water. Especially if it due to a kidney problem, that is the key. If you have prostate problems, and need help passing urine, you need to see your doctor. You can also try some natural remedies for you prostate health. (that is if you are a guy! Im not too sure!) go to www.nutrilite.com and look up prostate health.
Why are you asking this? So you can try and pass a drug screen? If that is why then why not just stop doing drugs and then you wouldnt have to try and dilute your urine.. Sounds logical to me.. Give it some thought!!
H2O.

What one vitamin or herb you take and why?


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I take vitamin B12 and folic acid every day. (1000 mcg of each.)I suffer from clinical depression, and these vitamins themselves have been shown to cause marked improvement in mood, says my psychiatrist.Studies show that most depression patients are deficient in B12 and folic acid, as well as omega 3 fatty acids. (I try to eat more fish and eggs fortified with omega 3s, too.)Vitamins B12, B6, and B9 (folate) work closely together to control blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine. Elevated levels of this substance appear to be linked with heart disease and, possibly, depression and Alzheimer's Disease.
Well I don't just take one. I have many. Unlike that couple I saw on TV awhile back 27+ each day.Vitamin A and Beta Carotene and Eyebright for my eyes.Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Saw Palmetto, to restore my manly functions.
one that i don't miss taking daily is cinnamon.. it helps control my blood sugar...
CoQ10 dietary supplements. I have cardiomyopathy at 40 and i read from the internet that it is good for the heart. Also good for the gums... not proven though. But what the heck, maybe it is since i've never had gum or teeth problems ever since
I take a traditional chinese remedy called Goji (known in the west by the botanical name Lycium barbarum and the common name Wolfberry) daily, because it is packed with nutrients (19 kinds of amino acids and 21 trace minerals) and is the richest food source of carotenoids and is one of the most powerful antioxidants around - it has 500 times the amount of vitamin C by weight as oranges.They have been used for thousands of years in the east, and are becoming popular in the west thanks to the research of Dr Earl Mindell (author of The Vitamin Bible), one of the leading nutritionists around. There is a lot of research that has been done on Goji - over 70 studies are available at http://www.pubmed.org (search for Lycium barbarum).I've taken a variety of supplements over the years, but since a natural therapist introduced me to Goji last year, I've stopped taking everything else; Goji has so much in it, that I don't see the need to use anything else - and that certainly makes life simpler!You can find more information about the benefits of taking Goji at http://www.gojimedia.com.au/info/... . I buy mine in a liquid form (which is yummy, which makes quite a change from most other things I've tried!) online from http://soundhealthwa.freelife.com...

What natural things can I use to wash clothes, instead of detergents? and to wash utensits?

I'm planning to give up the use of chemicals that ruin our environment as far as possible. I have already given up a lot of things ----- including the use of body soaps ( I use multani mitti) and mosquito repellar.I want to know is there any natural ingredient which can be used to wash clothes, so that I don't have to use detergents.In Indian villages in the past they used Donkey's **** to wash clothes (that's what I've been told ----- but that is kind of impractical in city life).Is there anything to wash utensils apart from 'ash'?
Answer:
They sell all natural, plant based detergents and cleansers at most natural markets. They work wonderful, and are completely non-toxic.
I use Bio-kleen natural laundry soap and chlorine free bleach and Sun and Earth Dish soap. Many folks just go for Dr. Bronner's Castile soap for everything from their hair to their clothes but I just like it for body soap. Interesting question-I haven't had any luck without ANY detergent so I go for natural stuff and hope it's good.

What natural remedies can you take to quit using marijuana?

Are there any prescriptions for THC?
Answer:
Throw away the bong! Really - its not that hard to quit! Get out and go for walks - enjoy life!
I think you need to occupy your time, in a way different than getting high. If you feel it has encumbered you in some way, that should give you the motivation to stop.
I disagree ...it is very hard to quit marijuana. It's such a soothing type of "feel good" drug...it really gets in your system. The best way is to NOT be around it at all in any form. I guess cold turkey. Physical activity seems to help. Actually sexual activity...but once someone lites up a blunt...u can't resist that sweet, sweet, smell. This is y it often leads to stronger drugs.
The best alternative remedies to quit using marijuana is ayurveda formulation from India or Reishi Ganoderma (lingzhi). The major active euphoric principle in Marijuana is a substance known as 锚-9-tetrathydrocannabinol (锚9-THC). Marijuana is not "addicting," nor does it produce true hallucinations, except in extremely high doses.Following that the properties contain in Reishi Ganoderma (100%) has the abilities to detoxify marijuana or other western medicines.Administration of THC to cancer patients who experience nausea and vomiting as common side effect of chemotherapy produces relief of these symptoms. Based on the results of human studies, other remarkable effects of THC are to relieve pain, control seizures of epilepsy, relieve symptoms of asthma, and to act as sedative.
for starters - why would you want to quit? it's good for you. but if you really want to, two herbs might be helpful - pau d'arco and lobelia. golden seal tea will help clear the metabolites from your system.but i can't understand why you want to quit!
It can be very difficult for some to give up. Others find it easy. Also it seems to vary as to how harmful it can be. I work with people who's lives have been ruined by the drug, causing them lasting psycosis. On the other end of the spectrum some people can function quite adequatley. I would say though that most heavy users do seem to have increased apathy to life, and do not achieve anywhere near as much as they probably could without it.Try www.free-hypno.com for more help on beating addictions.

What natural Herbs can I take to kill / or flush out worms in my bowel ?


Answer:
Try the Natural Cure,Worms and other intestinal parasites, which infest human beings, are found in all countries of the world. However, they are more common in tropical and subtropical areas and are widely prevalent during the rainy seasons.Children are more infested with these worms than adults. There are several types of intestinal worms. The most common of these are roundworms, pinworms, threadworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and giardia.Symptoms: The usual symptoms of intestinal worms are diarrhoea, foul breath, dark circles under the eyes, constant desire for food, restlessness at night with bad dreams, anaemia, and headache. Roundworms may give rise to inflammation of the intestine and lungs, nausea, vomiting, loss of weight, fever, nervousness and irritability. Pinworms and threadworms may bring on intense itching in the area around the rectum.Threadworms may cause periodic bouts of diarrhoea alternating with constipation, loss of weight, cough and fever. Hookworms may give rise to anaemia and nutritional disorders. The presence of giardia may result in pain in the calves and weakness in the legs.Causes: The eggs of these parasites are introduced into the human system through the medium of food or water, especially undercooked meat. Roundworms may result from dirty fingers and food. Hookworms enter the human body through the skin from infected water. The tapeworms are transmitted into the body through undercooked flesh foods or foods contaminated by dogs. The real cause of intestinal worms, however, is wrong feeding. The eggs of these worms, taken into the human body through food and water can breed in the intestines only if they find there a suitable medium for their propagation. This medium is an intestinal tract clogged with morbid matter and systemic refuses due to wrong feeding habits.Treatment: The treatment for intestinal worms should begin with diet. The patient should be kept on an exclusive diet of fresh fruits for five to seven days. Thereafter he may adopt a well-balanced light diet consisting mainly of fruits, vegetables, milk and whole meal bread. The diet should exclude fatty foods such as butter, cream, and oil, refined foods and all flesh foods. This dietary should be continued till the parasites are completely eliminated.In some cases, depending on the progress being made, the all-fruit diet may have to be repeated at regular intervals. In obstinate cases the patient should resort to short fasts on raw fruit and vegetable juices. This fast has to be of a fairly long duration in case of tapeworms. It would be advisable to carry on this fast treatment under the supervision of a naturopath, or better still, in a nature cure hospital. During the all-fruit diet or fasting period, the bowels should be cleansed daily with the warm water enema.Home Remedies: Among the numerous home remedies found beneficial in the treatment of intestinal worms, the use of coconut is most effective. It is an ancient remedy for expelling all kinds of intestinal worms. A tablespoon of the freshly ground coconut should be taken at breakfast followed by a dose of castor oil after three hours. The process may be repeated till the cure is complete. Garlic has been used for expelling intestinal worms from ancient times by the Chinese, Greeks, Romans, Hindus, and Babylonians. It is also used by modern biological practitioners for this purpose. Both fresh garlic and its oil are effective. An ancient method of its medication was to place a couple of cloves of fresh garlic in its shoe. As the person walks, it is crushed and the worm-killing garlic oil is absorbed by the skin and carried by blood into the intestines, as it possesses the powerful penetrative force. This method is worth a trial by those who do not like the taste of garlic and cannot eat it.The carrot (gajar) is valuable in the elimination of threadworms from children as it is offensive to all parasites. A small cup of grated carrot taken every morning, with no other food added to the meal, can clear these worms quickly.The digestive enzyme papain in the milk juice of the unripe papaya (papita) is a powerful anthelmintic for destroying roundworms. A tablespoon of fresh juice and equal quantity of honey should be mixed with three to four tablespoons of hot water and taken as a dose by an adult. This should be followed two hours later by a dose of 30-60 mL of castor oil mixed in 250-375 ml. of lukewarm milk. This treatment should be repeated for two days, if necessary. For children of 7-10 years, half the above doses should be given. For children under three years, a tablespoon is sufficient.Papaya seeds are also useful for this purpose. They are rich in a substance called caricin which is a very effective medicine for expelling roundworms. The alkaloid Carpaine found in the leaves has also the power to destroy or expel intestinal worms. They are given with honey. The bark, both of the root and the stems of pomegranate (anar) tree, is well known for its anthelmintic properties of destroying parasitic worms. The root-bark is, however, preferred as it contains greater quantity of the alkaloid punicine than the stem-bark. This alkaloid is highly toxic to tapeworms. 90-180 mL of the cold decoction of bark, preferably fresh bark, should be given three times at intervals of one hour to an adult. A purgative should be given after the last dose. The dose for children is 30-60 mL. The decoction is used for expelling tapeworms. The seeds of the ripe pumpkin (kumra) are useful in intestinal worms, especially tapeworms. An infusion, prepared from the seeds after they are peeled and crushed, will kill parasites and help in expelling the tapeworm. It will be necessary to fast for a day and empty the intestines by taking the juice of boiled dry prunes. The next day, three or four tumblers of this pumpkin seed infusion should be taken.Hope this helps, Good Luck.
try a colon cleanse product
Eat raw garlic.
black wallnut hulls, wormwood...if you go to a natural section of your local store they should have a formulation that is a combination of many. but you should look at a full body cleanse not just parasites.
Along with a bowel cleanse use Black walnut, wormwood, and I find clove (tincture) is good. A red onion chopped up and soaked in 4 cups of water then drink about 1/2 c every day until gone.
Black Walnut should be taken on an empty stomach 3 times a day.
There are alot more things you can do can do besides herbs li ke eating pumkin seeds,sesame seeds %26 figs.
You can find it just in Mexico, eventhough peppermint is good.

What natural herb is good for a sprained ankle?

hello my cousin sprained her ankle while going down some stairs this morning and she said that she was going down at a normal speed all of a sudden her left ankle gave out and she went down on the bottom stairs. She's been in pain all day and well she's going to wait until she gets it checked out at least 24hrs my question to anyone is well im taking natural herbs for illnesses or injuries and im getting my cousin to start them too what kind of natural herb should she use for a possible sprained ankle? I gave her some espon salt temporarily until she gets checked out and she took some motrin for the pain
Answer:
Emu oil and msm, you can get it at the sports section, at the drug store.
Pot
No, that stuff is retarted. Try an ankle brace and a NSAID anti-inflamatory drug.
get some weed that'd do the trick specially the medical stuff but any should do, ( you don't have to smoke it you can eat it or put it in tea ect)
Arnica, boneknit, comfrey, birch oil. All epsom salts is going to do is give someone the shits - what were you thinking?
Take the pain medicine and wrap the ankle with an Ace bandage for support.
Ice works wonders as does asprin. Asprin is natural.
You need something to take the swelling down. Asprin will do that. but keeping it iced will help too.
pot makes it feel better. You never can tell how herbal remedys will effect different people. I can only advise on a natural pain killer that works.The epson salt soaks will help the swelling.
The Homeopathic Remedies ARNICA and RHUS TOX in 200 potency work the best on sprained strained muscles, taken every hour together till you start feeling relief in the affected part after that just once a day will be enough till 100% recovery. No side effects or complications 100% relief.Take Care and God Bless You !
Apply a poultice, it helps. Apply capsicum or belladona plaster.
It absorbs the swelling.
Take Arnica 200 + Rhus tox 200 - 4 pills every hour till the pain reduces. Continue the same as 4 pills 4 times a day for 4 days.
Apply a mixture of garlic paste + camphor (equal portions) 3-4 times a day. It will burn a bit but also reduce the swelling and pain.
Keep moving the ankle, or else it will lead to stiffness.
Witch Hazel
Arnica 30 first of all, followed by Ruta 30. Both Homoeopathic remedies %26 both miracle workers! Best wishes

What natural foods will help ward of flu systems?


Answer:
Berberris the natural antiobiotic. Very Powerful.Echinacea the natural immune system booster.Take the berberris for a week only. Echinacea for two-four weeks only.Foods (vegetables)with red and orange colour. Cancer and bacteria fighting compounds are orange and red in colour.Garlic contains many natural oils and compounds which kill bacteria.Keep drinking plenty of water to keep hydrated and dont be scared of taking paracetamol to keep temperature down.
Sambucol Elderberry Syrup was created/discovered by a world reknowned virologist. It has the consistency of a cough syrup and it is amazing stuff!
It wards off common colds, flus, etc. and when taken after symptoms of these ailments arise, stops them in their tracks.
You don't have to take just my word for it, read about other satisified users:
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...
http://www.mothernature.com/shop/detail.
http://www.vitacost.com/natureswaysambuc...
That saying: "an apple a day keeps the Dr. away" has much validity to it. Apples contain vitamin C minerals, flavonoids and fibers etc... Yum!

What natural cleaning products should I start with?

Because I heard that women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work away from home. a direct result of the increased exposure to toxic chemicals, many of which are found in common household products.
Answer:
this I found is 100% Natural free of chemicals http://www.shaklee.net/thehealthyway/pro...
Well, I use Itsa Greener Clean for my laundry now and baking soda works great on a number of things that need to be cleaned as does vinegar :-) check here http://housekeeping.about.com/od/environ...
check out Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse.
When you use a cleaner that has that little corrosive sign on the bottle, it is not only harmful to your hands, but as your spray it and inhale those tiny droplets, they can be corrosive to your bronchial tubes, your mucous membranes of your nose and mouth, and any skin not covered up.Look for cleaners that DO NOT have that corrosive sign. Melaleuca has excellent products. I have asthma attacks when I use anything like scrub free of lysol. I use meleleuca, avon bubble bath (capful in a spray bottle and fill with water) for cleaning glass and shiny surfaces, vinegar and salt to disinfect or in place of comet.
Dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent also contain harmful ingredients that are released in the steam when you open them. Try detergents that do not contain phosophates or cause out-gassing and use in a well-ventilated area. A face mask can also be helpful. Our great-grandparents didn't use the chemicals we have today, and they were never as sick as we are nowadays.
I don't sell it, but I've heard really great things about Melaleuca...
Fiber System Plus, is a clean up for 10 days, drink a lot of water with it. Search in the same web page and look for Transfer Factor Plus, it gives a boost to your immune system increasing the natural killer cells that protect us from cancer. Is natural and is on the PDR. My girlfriends uses it because her mother past away with cancer and it works great for many things. Our immune system is our defense so you can imagine how important is to have it well.

What medicines CAN I actually take?

I have contracted a severe cold, which is now on it's 5 day and STILL hasn't gotten any better, or let up any. I am also 9 weeks pregnant. I know there are about a million and one medicines/drugs I cannot take, however is there anything I CAN take for this heinous cold? It's making me absolutely miserable. I can't breathe!! Please help! Often they recommend Tylenol for everything, but I feel that it doesn't really affect/help me at all. I need something desperately!!Thanks guys!
Answer:
Hi Allyson, Chamomile tea had every few hours will ease the pain and reduce inflammation. Sage is beneficial in treating throat pains by reducing inflammations and protects the membranes of the mouth and throat, while garlic is a natural antibiotic helpful in speedy recovery and removal of bacteria in case of sore throat caused by flue or bacterial infection. Beside the above alternatives, one should take proper rest; drink extra fluids and gargle twice or thrice a day with warm salt water.You can also use sage and thyme to make tea out of them. The warm herbal tea will help clear mucus out of your lungs.Licorice tea is another great natural cough treatment. Licorice has antibacterial properties that will help you fight the bacteria that are causing the cough. It also soothes the throat and calms the respiratory tract; helping you get some much needed sleep. Make a cup of licorice tea and drink it as warm as possible, of course without burning throat. Mix the olive oil and essential oils well, then apply the mixture to your chest and back. As you breathes in the fumes, breathing will get easier.A humidifier is another great option when it comes to making your coughing more comfortable. Use a few of the same essential oils suggested above and run the humidifier in your bedroom.
Jason Homan
My doctor said Sudafed is ok.
go to your local pharmacy and ask the pharmacist what you can take and what hasnt helped you...also if you can try using a dehumidifider with some vicks
There are over the counter nasal decongestants that don't affect the baby as much because it doesn't go through the blood stream to reach your nose. Just don't take them too long, they tend to cause a dependency on them to keep your nose open if you take them longer than 3-4 days. If after a week or so you still have the cold, go to the doctor, it may have turned into a sinus infection, and you may need antibiotics.
yep, sudafed is pretty much it - and unfortunately it doesnt seem to help much. but there a few different kinds of sudafed out there so make sure you get the regular- double check with a pharmacist-they will know.
ITS BEEN SAID THAT SEX IS THE BEST CURE FOR A COLD.
Ask your OB doctor, not this group. They have their own ideas on this.

What medicine safe to take when?

u are on ur menstrul period?i know midol is but the only things i have is ibprofen and tylonal!which one is safest??
Answer:
Ibuprofen will help with cramps and is completely safe. You can also take Tylenol, but it won't help very much.
Ibuprofen is the better choice, if you're not allergic to NSAID.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs (pronounced en-said).
Nonprescription NSAIDs such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
For cramps, I use 1 tablespoon of organic unsulphured black strap molasses and 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar in a cup of warm water. Drink. Cramps will go within 1/2 hour. Also take 500 mg calcium-magnesium every hour.
Motrin is the second choice to MIDOL ! as it is an anti-inflammatory...
TYLENOL is a pain reliever but has not been known to assist well with menstral issues.

What medicine or pharmaceutical was developed between 1835-1855?

need help ASAP
Answer:
About the only "pharmaceutical" that was in use at that time were poppy derivatives, such as morphine, opium and laudundum. There were a variety of homeopathic and herbal remedies in use at that time from pig liver extract to garlic therapy and a ton of stuff in between. Heroin was developed in the late American civil war to combat the addiction of morphine, but it was found to be even more addictive than morphine. Aspirin wasn't deveolped until the 1890s.
Cocaine was first synthesized in 1855. It was not until 1880, however, that its effects were recognized by the medical world.The first recognized authority and advocate for this drug was world famous psychologist, Sigmund Freud. Early in his career, Freud broadly promoted cocaine as a safe and useful tonic that could cure depression and sexual impotence. Cocaine got a further boost in acceptability when in 1886 John Pemberton included cocaine as the main ingredient in his new soft drink, Coca Cola. It was cocaine's euphoric and energizing effects on the consumer that was mostly responsible for skyrocketing Coca Cola into its place as the most popular soft drink in history.From the 1850's to the early 1900's, cocaine and opium laced elixirs, tonics and wines were broadly used by people of all social classes
The American Pharmaceutical Association was founded during that time period as well.
Aspirin maybe

What makes Gingerale such an amazing healing soda?

I'v had an upset stomach for the past couple of days. Basically only drinking ginger ale.
I was just wondering what makes it so awsome.
Answer:
The ginger in it.
Ginger calms upset stomachs; stops nausea %26 vomitting. Even works on morning sickness %26 motion sickness! I buy ginger capsules at health food store.
Ginger has a calming effect on the stomach. Though it's not likely to reverse vomitting for the stomach flu, it is useful in the calming of the after effects of stomach flu. Ginger has long since been used for this purpose. I keep fresh ginger in my kitchen at all times for cooking and as a remedy in case of stomach upset. Sometimes my pain medication causes an upset stomach and ginger ale will help to soothe.
Good luck.
You musta been drinking the real stuff, 'cuz the gingerale in the soda and snack aisle at the grocery store has neither ginger nor ale in it. Where'd you find the real stuff? I couldn't even find it at my health food store
The ginger. Ginger is great for an upset stomach, very soothing.
I prefer to crush a piece of fresh ginger root in a glass of warm water over drinking the sugary soda though.

What lowers blood pressure without medicines?


Answer:
You can definitely use the dash diet. Look at the attached link and it tells you everything from what it is suppose to do and what you have to do to ensure it works.
Yoga, other exercise.
avoiding stressful situations
watching salt/sodium intake.
Cut salt in diet and lose a few pounds
Losing weight helps lower blood pressure
DASH diet-- please look this up- its an over plan that cuts sodium and increases minerals that naturally cut BP. BiofeedbackExercisewith age BP increases and sometimes you need the BP meds.
Garlic, execise , a better diet like less salt and fatty foods and meditation. PLEASE SEE A DOCTOR TOO.
reduce salt and sodium limit your alcohol intake stop smoking potassium lowers blood pressure so eat bananas, apricots, oranges pears and stuff like that
If you want to try to lower your blood pressure without medication, try dieting. Eating good foods, and not junk foods or alot of fast foods. i do not know your weight or body build, but if you are over weight any, losing weight will do it also. I was once 385 lbs. and not only did I have to take BP medication, but was also a full blown diabetic and had to take meds for that too. I have since dropped over 160 lbs and no longer have to take anything for these! I eat what I want and when I want. But I have never been of a junk food person. So, diet and exercise is definitely the route to take in order to avoid meds. But sometimes these do not work and you may still have to take the meds.
meditation
masturbation
fishing
stroking cats
yoga
A well balanced diet and exercise plus keeping weight down. Not having stress in your life is also a big asset.
low salt diet, cranberry juice, stress free life, exercise.
Increase fiber and B vitamins in your diet, decrease intake of caffiene, salt and saturated fats (fats that are solid at room tempurature) Get moderate excersize by walking at leart 30 minutes a day.
Hi Stephen, if you already have high blood pressure, you cannot reverse it to low permanently. Instead, you can control your high blood pressure by taking a prescribed medication and amending your diet. Research has shown that a high blood pressure diet can effectively prevent blood pressure from rising above normal.High blood pressure diets are designed to decrease sodium, increase potassium, and lessen calories. This way you will maintain a reasonable weight. This diet consists of foods that are delicious and low in fat such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins.Here are some simple tips to help you follow your high blood pressure diet guidelines:1. Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast. Eating in the morning will increase your energy and will help you avoid snacks before lunch. A quick breakfast can be as easy as a bowl of cereal, a slice of whole-wheat toast, cereal bar or fresh fruit.2. When following your high blood pressure diet, your daily food intake must include foods from five food groups:* Protein: Eat meats that are lower in fat, such as chicken, turkey, tuna, or low-fat luncheon meats. Make salads with a low fat meat or vegetables and light salad dressing. * Grains: Always try eating a whole wheat version of your favorite bread, be it a loaf, a bagel or a roll. * Vegetables: Eat tomatoes, peppers, baby carrots and other colorful vegetables as many as you like. The brighter the vegetable, the more antioxidant vitamin A it contains. * Fruits: Fruits should be eaten fresh. Fruit has fiber and healthy calories, and you will want to eat less during the day. Juice has fructose which fills up with energy. That鈥檚 why juice should become a part of a healthy breakfast along with a cereal. * Dairy: Try low-fat or non-fat milk, non-fat chocolate milk, and low-fat cheese. Basically, any type of cottage cheese or yogurt goes well with fruit. 3. And Aerobic physical exercise of 30-40 min, daily or at least 3-4 days per week.
Jason Homan
Sorry you are so distressed - but you can easily lower your blood pressure with homoeopathy. You will need to consult with a registered practitioner - it's not something you can treat yourself. Go to http://www.homeopathy-soh.org/ to find a local therapist who WILL be able to help you. I treat at least 5 cases a week %26 it's rare that we don't make significant improvements within a couple of treatments. No nasty side effects %26 tablets for life - just a nice gentle cure.
pommegranite juice, cranberry juice, no salt and excercise innocet smoothies do a good smoothie as well it is the detox one with blue berries and pommigranites but most of all find an hour for your self every day to chill and lett every ting pass you by
I had this problem and managed to lower it w/o any medicationDon't smoke cigarettes or use any tobacco product
Limit your sodium, alcohol and caffeine intake.
Lose weight if you're overweight.
Drink Lemon/Grapefruit Juice every morning
Exercise regularly.
Healthy Food, Veggies, Fruits
Less Stress / Use Relaxation methods like YogaGood LuckTroy
http://primeherbal.com

What kind of medicines constitute chemotherapy medications?


Answer:
Poison and I['m not kidding. Every Natropath MD knows it too. That stuff causes many failures in the body. research all alternative cures and take them instead, change diet to raw food with lots of organic colorful vegetables and fruits, take anti oxidants in abundance, take Slippery elm, garlic capsules, learn mediation and relaxation, drink no sodas at all, not even diet sodas which has the phenalanyline a cancer cauaser, never use Splenda ( Nutrasweet) which is ten percent wood alcohol,. sweeten with Stevia, an enzyme,
( white pure version in a health food store), no sugars or honey or corn syrup whatsoever, very little starch in diet which converts to sugar inmmediately Gary Null, Ph D just exposed how sugar causes cancers. Starches to avoid; breads, miffins, nisquits, pastas, rolls, cakes, cookies, cornrstacth, pour, pastas, rice, barley, etc. If necessary, eat complex carbohydrates and only twice a week whole grain 100 bread-multi grain.
most of medication for cancer,called oncology medicine
If your talking about drug medicine, your in the wrong place. Go back to Health.

What is Zango?

Has anyone heard of this? What is it and what is it for? I heard a little commerical on the radio yesterday for it. It's a liquid instead of a pill and it has something to do with mangoes.
Answer:
I believe that you are referring to XanGo Juice. One of its consitituent is Mangosteen (not mangoes). XanGo does not disclose how much Mangosteen is in their juice blend -- it also contains apple, pear, grape, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry and cherry juices.www.XanGo.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangoste...There has been a considerable amount of hype from XanGo as well as from other manufacturers of Mangosteen juices. Mangosteen has been touted as a super-fruit and is claimed to possess all sorts of health benefits -- it supposedly cures all sorts of things according to some sources.There is a fair amount of controvery over the claims made by XanGo and other Mangosteen juice makers. It appears that Mangosteen may actually be a fairly low-nutrient fruit rather than the super-fruit it has benn claimed to be. There may very well be SOME health benefit from XanGo but don't expect it to be the cure for a myriad of health concerns. It is possible that XanGo's greatest health benefits, IF it is significant at all, come from the blueberry, raspberry, cherry %26 other fruit juices rather than the highly touted Mangosteen. But since XanGo duznt tell us how much of each fruit is in the mix, we don't really know for sure how beneficial it really is. Do NOT be swayed by the testimonials that XanGo and other Mangosteen juices employ. Typically, when a product manufacturer relies very heavily on testimonials, it's a red flag that it might not be all that it is claimed to be.I would urge you to do your own research on XanGo %26 Mangosteen before making up your mind about these products. Check the following sites out as well:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XanGo
npicenter.com/anm/anmviewer.as......

What is your view of chiropractic?

Please share your opinions about chiropractic. Those who have experienced chiropractic firsthand or medical professionals who have worked with them.what were your thoughts?
Answer:
I had severe back pain from a car wreck where I fractured my spine in two places. After seeing 4 different physicians, the last one finally told me I would just have to pain pills the rest of my life. Yuk! A friend recommended a chiropractor -- something I had always been against at that point. But, my friend said what do you have to lose. So I went to see the chiropractor. Within two weeks my pain was reduced by at least 50% and after several months, my pain was quite manageable. I now go only as needed and am virtually pain free. I would urge you to use caution when selecting a chiropractor, however. Some seem to have trouble with their scope of practice. Make sure the one you choose has an outstanding "word of mouth" reputation in your community. Best of luck to you.
I had a bad back injury and got referred to my chiro from my physician. I found that it helped a LOT. Great people, very helpful. Always gave me treatments and muscle manipulations that really helped where it hurt the most.
My personal experience has saved me from spinal surgery. I've been going to chiropractors for years and prefer graduates from the Palmer School of Chiropractic. Mainstream doctors often bad mouth chiro's, but don't buy it. Ask around before you choose one, if that's your intention.
I prefer Osteopathy personally,more muscle work than manipulation in my case.
It all depends on the practitioner! My brother was in a car crash and had whiplash, he was told by a consultant that he would always suffer a stiff neck and suffer from pain with it (he couldn't look over his shoulder properly).He went to see a recommended chiropractor who fixed it in one session, there was a misaligned vertebrae. However...I went to see one that was local rather than recommended...big mistake! Not only did he manage to dislocate my shoulder he charged the Earth and shall we say exaggerated how much he had done for you.Yes, I stopped going rather quickly after the shoulder incident.
I absolutely love chiropractic. I am healthier, I have much less muscle/skeletal pain, and I feel better when I am under the care of a chiropractor. It is completely safe, chiropractors attend school just like a regular doctor. It does depend on the individual, but that could be said for any profession/service.
I think that it's a legitimate form of alternative medicine that is very effective. For example, for 15 years, I've had back pain in the center of my spine, tried everything to get rid of that pain, finally went to see a chiropractor, and now I go for regular chiropractic treatments. With each treatment, my back gets better and better and better and based on this, I think that chiropractic care's the best kind of care to seek when one has any kind of a back problem.
I've been seeing one for years. Mine is great. He is very informative about what he is effecting in my body (muscles,bones,etc.) I have neck pain and low back pain. I feel so much better after i go see my Chiro. It does take a while to realign the muscles and bones in your problem areas. When i first started:
2-3 times a week for month,then 1 time a week for a few months,1 time every 2 months or sooner if needed.
I'm also currently going to College to become a Medical Massage Therapist. Chiropractor and Massage Therapists work hand in hand. We both try to achieve the same healing process on/to the body. Good luck!
I love my chiropractor. I had such a bad back spasm last July I left work crying (not something I usually do!). My lowest rib on my left side was slightly out of place b/c of the muscle spasms and it was poking me in my lung. The more upset I got b/c of the pain, the less oxygen I was getting. My mom asked around and got the name of my chiro. He is very good. I go every couple of weeks.I had gone to another chiropractor years ago and he was also very good, but he moved out of state. But some are not as good so get a recommendation from your family, friends or co-workers.
I'm a strong believer in chiropractors, as well as all forms of massage therapy and accupressure. I'm still young, but in recent years have experienced back problems. Visits to the chiropractor definitely helped me. But after awhile, the machines just weren't doing it for me so I went in for an accupressure massage. The therapy is done by pressing certain points on the body to relieve the pain and stimulate the body's natural curing abilities. I was amazed at how much it helped. I haven't needed to go back for follow up visits because I have been pain free for awhile now.

What is your personal experience with endometriosis and naturopathic treatment? (Mature answers only please!)

recently i was diagnosed with stage 3 endo. my ob/g suggested Lupron, but i was sure pseudo-menopause wasn't what i needed in my life right now! ;) even if it MIGHT help me get pregnant (been trying for 1.5 years--im 32). i found a WONDERFUL website that helped me realize i had other options (below). i knew i needed to lose weight (about 75lb), and i suspected i had low thyroid even tho my blood tests said it was "fine." so, last week i went to see a naturopath. i am now eliminating wheat and dairy from my diet, taking a tincture of dulse, bladderwrack, wild lettuce %26 irish moss for my thyroid (my hypo suspicions were correct!), a tincture of red clover to clean up the endo/scar tissue, and magnesium and B-complex for my adrenals and stress. i am also on a low-dose progesterone cream.in addition, i take fish oil, evening primrose, %26 a black cohosh blend every day. i have had one period since my surgery last month--it was TONS better!what's your story? :)
Answer:
From my experience black and blue cohosh both are used to either help start menstruation and/or labor. How does this help you? I have no experience with the other herbs and stuff you are using but, I definitely believe in the power of homeopathic and naturopathic medicine.
I was a level 4. The doctor wanted to do a hysterectomy. I was only 25!! Over all, I had 3 surgeries in 1 1/2 years, I lost an ovary, I did Magace (which makes your body think you are pregnant) and went from that, straight to Lupron. Lupron is a terrible, horrible drug. In my opinion, it should be taken off the market!! I gained 45 lbs in 3 months. You can't tell me that is normal. That's when I got fed up. I have completely rid my body of endometriosis by taking herbs. I can insert the link below as to which products I used. It only took 36 hours before my pain was completely gone, and 4 months later, the endometriosis was gone.
It's very important to have 3 bowel movements per day, and the treatment plan I did had a wonderful colon cleanse included. If you click on the products in the Endometriosis treatment, you will be able to see the ingredients in each product.
After three and one half years, of pain,bleeding, more pain, more bleeding, my experience with endometriosis ended with me having a complete hysterectomy, no ovaries, no uterus, no tubes,at age 27. Do I regret it, not one bit. I had my children, and didn't plan anymore. I did have health concerns, mostly going into menopause immediately. I was having hot flashes, night sweats, before leaving the hospital. I use Black Cohosh for those things now. I do have a comment about the Black Cohosh, another Yahoo user informed me, that Black Cohosh can cause abortions, I had never heard that before. She sent me some info about it, pretty interesting and very important knowledge to have, especially since you want more kids. You may want to check into it some more, could be important to change your routine, if you plan on more children.

What is Vistunduk used for?

Are there any Ayurvedic / Siddha Alchemy guru's out there? What is Vistunduk used for?
Many Blessings!
Answer:
http://www.bazaarofindia.com/practitione...

What is ultram tab 50mg?


Answer:
It's a moderate to severe pain reliever. Also known as Tramadol
Dinner..my family has that meal together.
ultram is a non narcotic pain reliever
Ultam is a pain reilever. it is not labled as a narcotic but it can be very addicting so be carefull. it can also cause you to have a hard time breathing if taken two or more at a time.
its a pain pill. not very strong but can be addicting even though it is non-narcotic.

What is tuition like for a career in massage therapy?

I tried looking through the NHI (National Holistic Institute)'s website, but all I could find was a page that just wanted my phone number and then they'd talk about tuition with me, and I'm not sure the tuition number they give me is the same they'd give for someone else - feels like dealing with a car dealership. Just looking for ballpark numbers.
Answer:
You're correct in that it can feel like you're dealing with crooks.
Masage schools are big money makers.
I've seen them as low as 1,200.00, I think the average is 2500 to 3000.
There are so many to choose from, go where you feel comfortable.
You are better off taking the course at a local community college, my girlfriend did this in Michigan, it was a two year certificate and I think it was 20 credit curiculum or so, at about $50.00 per credit plus tools (massage table, uniform books).
She completed it recently, but then realized it is a killer on the body, and really a dead end career track.She considers herself lucky she didn't dole out big bucks to find this out.So now she is jumping into nursing.
over the summer of 2005 I did alot of 'homework' to find a MT school. Here's what I found:It depends on which school you go to. A larger nationally known school will probly cost over $10k and smaller local schools will cost anywhere between $3k-$6k (depends on how many hours/courses you sign up for). I decided to attend a smaller local accredited school. I'm glad I did. I've heard from many other MT's and my current employer that the larger schools that cost so much do not spend enough time on 'hands-on' and focus on the lecture. Not good if you are pursuing MT. Find a school that spends 75% or more of the time with hands-on instruction.I hope you find a good school in your area.
judging by your name, I'm guessing you live in San Francisco. My boyfriend went to the World School of Massage and loved it. The prices were reasonable and the people are amazing. It is located on 32nd ave and one of the main roads, maybe Post or something. Anyway, check it out.

What is the usual hourly charge for hypnotherapist?


Answer:
In the South East of England, between 拢40 %26 拢60 an hour but this often includes extra phone support outside of the appointment. Sounds a lot but well worth it if you find the help you're looking for as often you don't need many appointments.
Just the price you pay at the front desk, or also including the extra check you wrote while you were hypnotized?
depends. what type and how serious. im pretty sure its like $100 an hour... give or take.
it sometimes varies for what you're getting treatment for.I recently went for hypnotherapy for nail biting and it cost me 拢45 for an hour session,.the guy charged 拢65 for stopping smoking as the session was more in-depth.Phone round and get prices,it also depends on the are you live in,especially if it's a big city.
Many charge between 拢40 and 拢60. Shop around though, you can find just as good a lot cheaper.
anything from 拢30-100, depending on the therpaist.
If ican help you find a therpist,please email me.
PS%26gt; also remember, it's better to pay a bit more %26 go to a good therpist than pay less %26 get no results!

What is the underpinning philosophies of Orthodox medicine and Complementary medicine?

Are there any relationships between Orthodox medicine and Complementary medicine?
Answer:
I would HOPE that the underpinning philosophies are to do the patient no harm! Certainly, conventional medical practitioner take the Hippocratic oath which mentions this. However - is it truely practiced when EVERY drug prescribed has a big potential to harm because EVERY drug has side effects?
In my field which is Homoeopathy, the main underpinning philosphy is "The physician's highest and only calling is to make the sick healthy, to cure. The highest ideal of cure is the rapid, gentle and permanent restoration of health . in the shortest, most reliable and least disadvantageous way" (Hahnemann). As can be seen from this in comparison to the orthodox philosphy, the emphasis is on the restoration of health without harm, rather than removal (or suppression) of disease symptoms in isolation.
Hahnemann goes on to say that the homoeopath must realise what is to be cured in diseases (and this isn't just about removing symptoms - it's about treating the CAUSE).
They couldn't be further apart.
The fact that you call it Complementary instead of Alternative says a lot of how you see non-orthodox medicine in the first place.
As an individual i have no autonomy over my body within the parameters of orthodox medicine. I am responsible for the 'state' of my body from an Alternative medicine viewpoint.
The Hippocratic Oath states: "To practice and prescribe to the best of my ability for the good of my patients, and to try to avoid harming them. This beneficial intention is the purpose of the physician."
THEY decide what is for the good of the patient. And if the patient don't agree, there always the DSM. Makes me laugh now. An Alternative practitioner might actually refuse to treat someone who refuses to corporate with their treatment. No point in wasting two people's time really.
I don't use orthodox medicine. So when i take aspirin for a quick fix or visit an A%26E unit because my daughter broke a bone, i consider that complementary treatments. :-)
There are really 3 different types of treatment here. Orthodox medicine we are all familiar with. Basically the treatment of symptoms until, hopefully, the cause goes away. This is done primarily with pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by a medical doctor.Alternative medicine treats the cause of the illness with herbs, homeopathic remedies, aromatherapy, acupuncture, etc. By treating the cause, the symptoms disappear as the illness subsides.Complementary medicine is used in conjunction with traditional medicine. This might be in situations such a terminal diseases or debilitating illness. The purpose of complementary medicine is to assist the ill person with therapies that can make their medications perform better or supplement the patient with alternative methods of treatment that may ease their symptoms and possibly treat the disease with natural therapies.

What is the side effects of Aderall Xr 10mg ...My son is taking it for ADHD?


Answer:
Adderall is an amphetamine. Amphetamines have a high potential for abuse. They should be tried only for patients where all alternative therapy has been ineffective. Long term use can cause addiction and must be avoided.
Side effects:
Inability to sleep, nervousness, restlessnes, lack of appetite.
Dizziness is common. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing stairs.
Dry mouth. Frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Tolerance, extreme psychological dependence, and severe social disability have occurred.
http://www.onlinelawyersource.com/addera...
My son is almost 6 and has been taking it for over a year. It is a pretty good medicine if you find the correct dose. In my opinion the XR is better because it prevents that mood crash that happens with the normal version. It can cause lack of appetite, lack of sleep at night or drowsiness during the day. A high dose is pretty easy to spot, he will be in a daze most of the day.Good luck!
Weight loss from loss of appetite, irratibility, sleeping less, dehydration, and any other symptoms of "speed" b/c it IS "prescription speed".
The good thing is; 10 mg is the lowest dosage %26 XR is extended release so it gets into bloodstream at a slower rate over time instead of all at once.
Also, VERY IMPORTANT, make sure his blood pressure does not increase too much b/c it can cause hypertension.
Here is a web site. Please becareful what he is taking. My cousin is 14 and has ADHD, the drs put him on some form of meds to help him and it made him worse. I am not sure what he was taking. Be sure to get a second opinion if possible.
www.myomancy.com/2006/07/adder...
Try asking that question in the general category of Health.

What is the safest water to drink?

I live in Philadelphia and I worry about drinking the tap water.I used to think buying bottled Spring water was best. Then, a nutritionist encouraged me to drink Steam Distilled water. Now I hear that distilled has no minerals in it, so it will look for, and zap the minerals that are in your body? I'm afraid to drink tap water. Thanks!
Answer:
Hi precious Bunny, there is no life without water, but water in its raw state is not suitable for drinking. It contains numerous contaminants, which can be dangerous to human health.Finding a good source of water is hard these days and requires the use of filtration units. Research has shown that most tap and well waters in the U.S. are not safe because of heavy industrial and environmental pollution.Not only is drinking pure water important but also showering in pure water is equally important. The skins absorbs through osmosis whatever it comes in contact with be it petroleum based lotions, soaps, or chemical based perfumes. Also, showering in chlorinated or fluoridated water is as dangerous as drinking it. A 15 minute hot steamy shower in contaminated water is equivalent to drinking 8 glasses of contaminated water because of the vapors that are inhaled.Drinking filtered water is one of the most important factors in good health . Water filter units are also very economical and save a lot of money as compared to buying bottled water. It is very easy to buy your own bottle to take filtered water made conveniently in your home to work with you or wherever you go. Investing in a water filter unit is one of the best investments you can make in your health and the health of your family.
Jason Homan
spring water. its all natural
The safest water to drink is filtered tap water. Buy a Brita or Pur filtration system. We just use a Brita pitcher. Spring water and other bottled waters are not necessarily filtered. They may even just be the tap water from the town it is bottled in. Distilled water does not contain vital minerals and is not advisable either.
one time, i watched an educational program on pbs about best ice cream in the usa. the number one ice cream and ice cream parlor was in downtown philly. the interviewer asked what drinks they serve, and the manager just said tapwater. supposedly the interviwer took a sip and said it was the best water he had ever tasted- it may have been played for advertising. but it looked delicious! otherwise, id mix distilled with bottled if you are afraid of tapwater
Filtered water. I use a Berkey water filter. It does an excellent job. Google it.
It is true that distilled water has no minerals in it. Typically, distilled water is what you want to drink when you are sick or need to detox, as it purifies your body.
Ive been using distilled on and off for years. No inorganic minerals, heavy metals, bacteria, viruses, chlorine or flouride. Mines ozonated for added oxygen content and for bottle sterilization purposes. It will leach inorganic minerals out of your body which are useless to us. Plants, thru photosynthesis, can only break down inorganic minerals to organic, which we consume as fruits, vegs, herbs, etc. Your organic minerals will be fine as they are already assimilated into muscle, flesh, organs, etc.I hate to drink tap water as well. When I HAVE to, its very little.Theres a new water distilling machine for sale on the infomercials late at night. It provides distilled water from tap. Im getting one! I forget the name ...sorry.

What is the remedy in homoeopathic for damage of cartilage in the knee due to which bending of knee is painful


Answer:
The Homeopathic treatment for your knee injury, ARNICA MONTANA and RHUS TOX both in 30 potency three times a day half an hour before or after meals. Perhaps you will need CALCAREA PHOS and SYMPHYTUM too. These are the head remedies if you can post your complete details the prescription would be more precise. Remember Homeopathy treats the person not the disease or disorder. keep me posted about your progress if you decide to take my suggestion.Take Care and God Bless !
Glucosamine and Chondriton.
If the cartilage is damaged there is no homeopathic cure. Glucosamine and Chondroitin will only help if you have pain to do poor lubrication. Damaged cartilage hurts because the cartilage is uneven and your bones are contacting each other through the cartilage, or the cartilage itself is irritating the area.Arthoscopic surgery is the answer.
There are capsules available in the market to tackle this problem. These caps are supposed to be diet supplements and are herbal preparations. Contents: Glucosamine sulphate and Chondroitin sulphate Take a daily dose of 800-1600 units a day. You will have relief in a span of 3-6 months.Consult your orthopedic.
Glucosamine. It occurs naturally in our joints, and in cartilage, but as we get older, our bodies don't make enough. So pain and injury to our joints are more common. There are glucosamine pills available that make up for what our body isn't making. You will actually feel more flexiblity and less pain in your knees and it sure beats surgery.

What is the purpose of kalinkam a herbal juice pouring into eyes?


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I think u heared about this through "Manavalakalai of swami vedathri maharishi" or so called "vazlha valamudan". All the people practising swamy s meditation and yoga must be knowing about this.Even i pour this . I felt my vision improves better.It is a very good medicine for eye problem and skin diseases.If the Kalikam u mention here is same as i mean, u can pour it and see the results.
No juice should be put in the eyes . The juice u mentioned is a bogus thing mad by a fraud only. Once eyes r gone , they can't be replaced. Be careful.

What is the nutritional value of a house spider?

english spider
Answer:
It is less than Scottish spider, because they are less fed. but definitely more than dog flea and less than a cockroach. Well I think for balanced diet, you should include each of them in your daily diet, Follow this weekly guide
1. English spider 1 everyday
2. Scottish spider once a week
3. Dog Fleas 10 per day
4. cockroach, once a month
5. Rodents, once a year
a little extra protein in your meat
hold on...munch.one calorie...oh hang on.i ve just threw up...-10 calories
What r u smokin?
Well as it's meat it's going to be a good source of protein, and if it's well fed on all the fly's that are around at the moment then that's going to help it's nutritional content. In all honesty though its probably no more nutritious than a mcdonalds chicken nugget. Personally, I'd much rather have a steak ;-).
I don't know. I'm vegetarian.
yuck
about 3/4 the value of a French spider and 1/2 the value of a German spider. A garden spider would be worth 4 times as much.Now, why do you want to know?
this is so everyone gets a leg right
Ok hold on... 1 calorie per leg, 3 calories a body =
depends where its been.If its just crawled out of the toilet not much!

What is the new perscription drug out for A.D.D ?


Answer:
Hi. There are a number of prescription drugs that are used as ADD treatment, including Ritalin and Adderall, although many drugs prescribed by doctors only tend to mask the symptoms and the problem instead of finding the cause and counteracting it. A majority of the ADD treatment obtainable on prescription is very strong and can cause undesired side affects. It is widely believed that ADD is caused by a malfunction in the neurotransmitter in the brain. This is usually caused by a deficiency in nutrients being absorbed by our bodies. Among the natural remedies for attention deficit disorder are Glyconutrients, also known as miracle sugars, which give our bodies the eight essential sugars that are becoming less and less frequent in our everyday diets. These help fight toxins that are on the increase in the atmosphere due to car pollution and air pollution. The advent and increased use of processed foods is stripping our diet of these essential nutrients but by the use of glyconutrients we can help our bodies fight many ailments associated with a lack of nutrients.Glyconutrients can also help with the causes of symptoms of ADD and ADHD by increasing attention span and concentration and decreasing distractibility.
Jason Homan
The newest one I know of is Strattera (atomoxetine).

What is the natural remedy for scars of chicken pox on face?


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Laser is commonly used now days to resurface the facial problems. Problems such as- wrinkles, blotches, age spots, fine lines and scar marks are very easily treated with lasers. The following remedies are useful for treating chicken pox marks - However, should be applied from the first day till the fall of scabs.Apply Sandalwood oil ( not the paste ) from the first day of appearance of rash till the fall of scabs. Apply Vitamin E oil over the skin. Will help the healing process.A bath of oatmeal is a natural remedy to relieve the itch due to chicken pox.Honey smeared over the skin will also help in healing the disease.Lukewarm water baths with neem leaves will help relieve the itching.
Nothing. Most people who had chicken pox will have at least one scar on their face. Ignore it, or use cover up make up
sunshine
Time.I still have two scars on my neck from them from when 25 years ago, they have diminished over time to a discoloration only, almost like a birthmark, but red... when I was younger, the dr's were giving cortisone shots into them, but that was painful and there was no visable effect for years after (supposed to be more immediate).good luck and bear with it
There is no remedy for scars, once the skin is damaged it can never be repaired. using vitamin e can help in early stages of scarring to help reduce appearnace, but scars will always be there. other than laser treatment, there is no cure. buy some vitamin e capsules, break one in half and rub the oil onto the scars. this may help reduce appearance. it worked for me.
Don't use a magnifing mirror.
that lotion Eucerin helps reduce scars. you can get it at walmart or the grocery store.
I would think microdermabrasion.
After that, getting a nice suntan helps hide scars.

What is the natural or homeopathic way to treat a cat for worms at home?


Answer:
mixing garlic in the cat food for a week or so
raw garlic or rubarb.
Go to Wild Oats Market. They have some herbal stuff.

What is the natural equal of ritalin?


Answer:
I do not know if one exists. However, when my son was diagnosed, I learned that the ADD- ADHD brain responds to caffiene in the opposite way ours do. Doses of caffiene (without sugar, of course) throughout the day may help slow the brain activity.
i'll give you a hint. it's a plant and it's not exactly legal. true. ;)
Ritalin has pharmacological action very similar to cocaine. Both act as dopamine reuptake inhibitors, which basically keep our pleasure chemicals swimming around longer.
The 'Natural' treatment for ADD or ADHD is to 'find and fix the CAUSE' of the problem. These disorders can be caused by a variety of things, such as:1) essential fatty acid imbalances in the diet2) vitamin/mineral deficiencies in the diet3) heavy metal toxicities (e.g. lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, etc.)4) intestinal dysbiosis (an imbalance in the normal bacteria living in the gut, usually caused by the use of antibiotics)5) a variety of other 'gut' related issues, such as, Leaky Gut Syndrome (caused by drugs such as Advil and Motrin, as well as many others), Celiac Disease, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, etc.6) food allergies/intolerances7) chemical sensitivitiesYou will need to find a 'real' doctor to help you find the real cause of this condition. Then, 'natural' treatment can be focused on the cause.Best wishes and good luck.
I don't know the equivalent but I do know of something that is all natural that can help with ADD.
It is through the use of magnets. There is a great company based out of Japan who has unbelievable products using magnetic therapy. They have a sleep system with the magnetics in the mattress,pillow and comforter. There was a young high school student who was prescribed ritalin to help control his behavior and focus on school. His mother said no and did her research on these products. After a few weeks of sleeping on the bed he was working steadily with no breaks or naps. check out www.nikken.com/bliss let me know if you have any questions I would love to help.
cannabis, ginseng, kavakava and a Bcomplex vitamin supplement. and try a detox program, too.
There is a company out there that makes alternative meds...they follow FDA guidelines by not making claims but they are patented and work! My husband started their vitamins and recently was taken off his meds for high cholesterol...doctor called and wanted to know what he was taking because they thought it was a miracle...not only did the bad go down, the good came way up!! He was going in every 6 mos for liver panels to make sure the statin drug wasn't hurting him! Doc said keep up what he was doing and now he's a believer in these alternatives...no side affects and cheaper than any GNC out there...Let me know if you want the number to listen about what this store offers...They have some stuff for kids too but they have some combos for ADHD and ADD...did you know that there are some studies coming out saying that we may be actually causing our kids these problems from the chemicals we use in our homes everyday?? And that shampoos and soaps have these chemicals in them? Yeah we only buy from this store now...all the products are toxic free...cheap too! I would do some research on it and I have some links if you want to study it yourself...my kids has asthma...that's why we started looking for alternatives.
Natural equal??!! Try a colour free, preservative free diet for a start! Then try an elimination diet, go to RPA allergy clinic in Sydney they'll tell you how to do it. People can be intolerant to foods, even natural foods, their bodies are not able to breakdown the natural occurring proteins and chemicals that occur naturally in food such as salicylates, amines and glutamate. My son is autistic and hyperactive and is on a strict gluten, dairy, preservative, and colour free diet. His behaviour is much more manageable when he is on this diet, he sleeps properly, eats well, is calm and copes with life so much better. But look out if he gets anyone of those things. He becomes feral and unwell. His bowels play up and he gets sick .

What is the name/web address of the brain scan place in Houston, TX?

I had it on my favorites, but lost it. I thought it was called Brain Waves, but can't get any hits on that search.
Answer:
Here is one but there are heaps so you can also use the web address below to get others...
Memorial Hermann Wellness Institute
Imaging %26 Scan Services
7731 Southwest Freeway Suite 201
Houston, TX 77074 (866) 382-3562 Try this website if that wasn't the one your looking for they have all the brain scan places on here you just need to provide a zip code.
http://www.scandirectory.com/dir/more_in...

What is the most pot you can smoke before whiteying ?


Answer:
ah throwing a whitey you are proberbly feeling sick because of all those nasty chemicles that you are smoking there is no true pot these days a small % of it is genuine but in the main is full of chemicle padding
Depends on how much a person can take and how long they have smoked for. Stop before you feel dizy it aint nice.
grow up
why do drugs in the first place? u have a brain and a body, and you should respect them
about 15 L's of some cess.I don't know what whiteying is ,but I was truly f ucked up I was high as a kite.
one draw can make you whitey, or 20 depends on the person,
depends on the strength of what your smoking

What is the most efficient/fastest way to clear marijuana from your system?


Answer:
Stop smoking?
pickle juice
Best way is to not use it to begin with
i wish i knew, they got a bunch of stuff @ GNC, excersise, drink water and gatorade, dont smoke, wait 30 days, i tried some pill from GNC that is said to clean your system in 7 hours, it worked but i didnt smoke for a month b4 my drug test
I saw a movie once where a guy drank vinegar for the same reason. He also used a turkey baster and put urine INTO his bladder for the test. lol. Don't know if its malarkey or not, but you could research it.Here's a good google search which has several pages of advice.
http://www.google.com/search?q=vinegar+m...
Well if your taking a drug test in a couple of days, then you might want to get some clean piss from someone. If you have a month then I would quit all together, try any detox methods.(AZOs, exercise, sweating, pills from a head shop, and etc..) I know some people that tried to drink a couple tablespoons of bleach and I wouldn't recommend it. Good luck!
Like Martha said, pickle juice, lots and lots of pickle juice.
Raise your glutathione levels !!!
Pickle Juice?!?!?!? That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard! Don't try it, it's not going to work. I can guarantee that. What you need to do is quit smoking now; Drink lots of water, and add a detox regimen to your diet. If you need to clean you system fast-order a fast detox product. This will get you ready withing hours. You can check out the best drug testing detox items at the link below. They are all natural, and guaranteed.

What is the most effective way to remove ear wax, i like using ear candles but is there something better?


Answer:
Hydrogen peroxide will dissolve the wax. You can either put a capful in your ear, and keep your head tilted for a few minutes. Or you can dip a q-tip into the peroxide and then insert it into your ear.Either way, you'll hear some weird popping and sizzling sounds while the peroxide does its job.
Q-TIPS
I've got a Q-tip addiction (my husband calls them my ear-gasms), and it causes wax to get impacted in my ear and cause a lot of pain and discomfort. So I got drops from Target instead - Similisan Ear Wax Relief. It "removes ear wax, cleans ear, reduces chronic ear wax congestion." It was about 3 or 4 dollars. It feels gross and your ears will be draining for about half an hour, but it does work. Whenever Q-tips start to irritate my ear, I'll use the drops for a day or two until it's relieved. Then I go back to Q-tips. If you do use the swabs, it's really important not to stick them too far into your ear, because that's what causes all the problems in the first place.
I wouldn't trust ear candles, no way. My doctor recomended "Debrox" earwax removal aid. I got it at Wal*Mart, cheaper than other stores. It comes in a yellow %26 green box. It's safe, gentle %26 non irritating. It cleanses with microfoam action. It really does work.
Go to your doctor and have him flush your ear out with water. It's probably the safest, healthiest way.
Ear candles are the best! My friend has an ear condition that causes near-deafness when the wax gets backed up. The doctor flushes them out and the problem comes back in a matter of 2-4 weeks. Ear candles work better, last longer and don't hurt like it does at the doctor.Don't forget that ears produce wax for a reason. No need to get rid of it unless it is causing problems. A q-tip on the outer part of the ear is all that most people need. Although I can relate to "eargasms" because I love my q-tips!
There are ear-cleaning kit things. I just know what they look like out of the box; a blue rubber bulb thing. If you use Q-tips, do NOT stick them in your ear canal. You can gently probe a little bit in, but if you shove them in there you can do a lot of damage. You can push earwax further in and cause a lot of pain. You could also damage or rupture your eardrum.Some earwax is normal and good. We wouldn't secrete it otherwise. Clean out whatever gets to the outside of your ear and poke around the entrance of the ear canal with the tip of a Q-tip. Do it after a shower so it's soft and comes easily. Don't probe too much.
If you have a severe buildup of earwax (called a plug), the best way to get them out is with your doctor...the doctor should be routinely checking for this during your annual exam and will take it out easily and safely.
Once the plug is out, you can maintain a clear ear canal by using those bamboo or metal earwax picks found in Asian stores (Japanese mainly)...but exercise caution and don't go too deep. In theory, once your plug is out, the ear should be able to push excess ear wax out on its own over time. It usually gets caked and stuck if your ear is moist a lot (like from swimming). If you do swim a lot, consider getting some (manufactured) ear plugs to keep the water out.
Q-tips are not very helpful...though they might clean superficially, they tend to pack some earwax in, eventually causing the formation of a new plug.
Drops are okay, but only for mild earwax buildup...they are not that effective on plugs. Drops can be painful if they do not rinse out after application (the can form gas pressure in your inner ear, causing a massive headache for a few hours.)
Is there something better? YES.
ANYTHING is better than ear candles.
ANYTHING AT ALL.
Ear candles don't work and are a hoax.
My doctor recommended olive oil for my children who lose their hearing due to ear wax build up. It is an herbal remedy. You fill the ear at bedtime once a week and put a cotton ball to hold it in. It softens the wax over night and the next morning you will see wax on the cotton ball. I do this every Sunday night with my children ranging in age from 1-11. It works great for them. I have never heard of ear candles, but this is what we use.

What is the most effective vitamin to be taken that can help to become tall?

health
Answer:
Jesus Juice!
The only thing that can make you taller is time, growth is simply a fact, there is no magic height pill, you could always try high heels if you're finished growing?
its natural, you cant do anything
What is tall ?

What is the most effective nootropic?

Nootropics are brain-enhancing drugs, but so many of them, and so little information on the internet, which one is the best?
Answer:
There is presently no accepted nootropic substance or medication that has a convincing amount of evidence. While substances like gingko biloba and caffeine are reported anecdotally in certain individuals to improve memory, there have been very few well-controlled studies, and these have had equivocal results.In addition, many naturally occurring substances (herbs and supplements) are known to have serious side effects (kava kava is associated with serious cardiac arrhythmias). Most have unknown side effects, since the companies that make supplements refuse to allow the FDA to maintain any type of side-effect or adverse event database.For conditions like Alzheimer's disease, certain medications have been shown to slow down the course of the disease's progress, like Aricept and Namenda. However, these are not true nootropics, since there is no reason to believe they improve memory in people NOT affected by Alzheimer's disease.There has been some basic science research into using neural growth factors to increase neural "plasticity" and decrease neuronal death, both of which might improve memory. However, this work has only been done in the lab, and we are at least 5-10 years away from knowing whether they are actually effective outside the lab setting, much less safe enough to use practically as nootropics. Stay tuned, however.

What is the medical uses of vinegar?


Answer:
there are numerous uses for vinegar, especially raw unpastuerized apple cider vinegar. because it has not been heated, in maintains the wealth of vitamins, nutrients that are so beneficial. rather than try to list them, i will provide you with several websites. i, myself, drink a mixture containing apple cider vinegar several times daily.
http://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/acvi...
http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/...
http://www.curezone.com/forums/search.as...it aids in digestion, detoxifies the body, clears acne, tones the skin, aids in clearing mucus during a cold, it is truley amazing stuff. i always say, if you cant fix it with acv, cinnamon and honey will do it..
good luck
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4...
There are so many. People with acid reflex can drink a tablespoon in the morning on an empty stomach %26 can eat foods as tolerated throughout the day. The vinegar provides the acidity the stomach needs when eating eating more foods containing acidity. My d-in-law just tryed it %26 it worked for her all last week.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/vinegar#med...also my mother used to put vinegar on a towel to stop our fever!
Vinegar makes a good cleansing douche when you have a yeast infection.
There are a lot of folk medicine uses for vinegar, but the established medical community doesn't use it except to sanitize things. It's mainly used to kill germs in respiratory equipment. Steamers and nebulizers are two machines that I've used vinegar to sanitize when I was still working as a nurse. Vinegar will kill a lot of things so we used it in water to soak parts for nebulizers and we taught patients to clean the equipment at home this way. We'd soak the parts to be cleaned in water with white vinegar added, then rinse it with plain water. You wouldn't want to use bleach or another strong germ killer because any traces could do the patient harm when they breath through the cleaned equipment. The vinegar was rinsed off, but any trace amounts were harmless.
Hey Lois D ,I had a fingernail ripped off and the doctor recommended soaking my fingernail in a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. Really helped to heal it and stop the pain. I thought the vineger would burn but it didn't