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Will astragalus increase my appetite?

2009-10-13T22:49:00.001-07:00

I'd like to start taking astragalus for several different reasons. I have read in several places though that is is good for poor appetite. Does this mean that it will increase my appetite when it's already normal. I don't need to gain any more weight.
Thanks.
Answer:
In Chinese medicine, Astragalus Root is said to: boost the immune system, increase energy, stimulate appetite, fight fatigue, help with lung problems. It may increase resistance to viral infections, aid would healing, reduce water retention and help regulate blood sugar. These are some of the uses/claims.
Refs:http://www.nutrapower.net/astragalusroot...
http://www.drshen.com/astragalus.htm...Herbs in their natural state have a balancing effect on the body. So this means that any herb should only act to promote its beneficial properties where those are out of balance in the body. So for instance for Astragalus, if your appetite was normal (i.e. not low) then it should not have any effect. So I wouldn't worry about it giving you an appetite above your normal appetite, if it is already normal. This is the balancing effect of herbs.Best wishes.

Will 5 htp cause you to have the giggles for no reason for 10 or15 minutes.?

2009-10-13T22:49:00.000-07:00

I have done this twice this week,and laughed so hard i was crying.
Answer:
How much are you taking? You can overdo it. You should stop for a while. normally its a few days on and a few days off. Do you need 5HTP? or are you experimenting.

I don't understand what htp is to know if I have experienced it.

Serotonin syndrome can cause a 'happy drunk' state, which leads to headaches and then other potentially life-threatening symptoms.Are you taking a prescription medicine with the 5-HTP, or taking other supplements such as SAMe or St. John's Wort? If you start getting headaches, you may want to stop taking the 5-HTP.

What is 5 htp?

I tried that 5htp, I felt great, but I gained 10 pounds in two weeks.
I like the fish oil too, that supposed to even out moods or something.

5htp does stuff to serotonin in the brain and can cause sever reactions when taking an ssri. you said you were on one and just went off so you could be having something going on in your brain. the ssri's over time (like a year) will make changes in how your brain reacts to serotonin. when you go off an ssri you have to wean yourself off it and so if you went cold turkey and then started taking 5htp that is a big no no and you should talk with your pharmacist or doctor about it. your doctor should be able to give you samples to get you through the weaning process then 5htp would be good just don't take it when you haven't adjusted off the antidepressant. and the reason I can say this is I almost killed myself. I was on paxil for a year (another ssri) and took a supplement that was for stress that had an ingredient in it that helped with serotonin production and I started getting suicidal tendancies. I recognised it though and stopped right away but never take a supplement without researching it first and what the interactions are.

Why would lettuce make you sick?

2009-10-13T22:48:00.003-07:00

I gave up eating lettuce because after a lot of trial and error I found it was what was making me sick, with bad stomach cramps etc. Has anyone else had this experience? Why would that happen? Could I be allergic to lettuce? Am I ultra-sensitive to whatever chemical they use in producing or preserving it? Other people seem to be able to eat it with no ill effects. It's hard to avoid it and I always have to ask people in restaurants not to give me any. Thanks!
Answer:
Lettuce is more difficult to digest than other foods. It's not necessarily an allergy, and it doesn't happen to many people. I suspect you probably also have trouble with some other green veggies as well. You are doing the right thing by not eating it. Have you tried spinich - it is also used to fill a salad? As far as the chemicals are concerned, lettuce is easy to grow in your garden at home. Buy some lettuce seeds and plant one seed in a container the size of the bottom of a gallon milk carton. That is how I plant my lettuce every year. This late in the season, you don't want to grow it outside, because the fall frost may kill it. Probably not, but why take the chance. Put holes in the bottom of the container for drainage and water it about every 3 days.Lettuce is easy to grow, and if you find that your own lettuce doesn't cause problems, then you will know that it is the pesticides or other chemicals on the commercially grown lettuce. If this is the case, I suggest you switch to all organic foods.

weird to say but maybe there was a few traces of e-coli in the lettuce.

Why would a Naturopath telI me to take Vitamin C, B and Zinc?

2009-10-13T22:48:00.002-07:00

Why would I not just take a Multi-Vitamin, does it make a difference?
Answer:
Maybe the naturopath wanted you to specifically take those vitamins because those 3 do the most when it comes to repairing the body. Often times, a multi vitamin doesn't have a high enough dosage that individual ones would.

to boost immune system in times of stress. Stress or drinking a lot of caffeine and sugar drinks will deplete those vitamins in the body.
A multivitamin has only the minimum daily recommendations, which may not be enough for some people. The best form of B vitamin is liquid form. B12 is absorbed better in the mouth or by injection.

Ask your Naturapath, we're all just speculating.

Dummy..ask him

Why Viagra?

2009-10-13T22:48:00.001-07:00

i recently buy viagra on doctor's prescription from http://www.gordoniihoodia.net so i wants to know how many days viagra takes to make my Night Rock
Answer:
WHY ARE YOU POSTING IN THE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH SECTION. VIAGRA IS A PRESCRIPTION MED. THERE'S NOTHING ALTERNATIVE ABOUT IT.

Why should assisted suicide be okay?

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i am doing a research paper about assisted suicide. i dont want the arguement of 'why cant you just kill yourself by yourself?; so, why cant you? why do u need a physician to help you? (this is not about euthanasia there is a difference!)
Answer:
Assisted suicide IS euthanasia.This is a really good website about it:http://www.assistedsuicide.org/...And here:http://www.religioustolerance.org/euthan...

because doing it yourself is against the law and not too many people look kindly on the Drs. who do euthanasia=some families want it to be over with though ,especially if the person is being kept alive by machines

The argument for assisted suicide is usually that people have the right to decide when to die. In a way, it makes perfect sense. If you've decided it's time to die, have gone through some sort of a "pre-death" counseling, perhaps a mandatory waiting period, then why not have a doctor's assistance so you can make sure it's done painlessly, and that it works, so you don't end up jut maiming yourself? It's a point of view that I think is pretty easy to sympathize with as a basic right. But, it gets more complicated when you look into why not. There's the question of medical ethics. Doctors traditionally pledge that they will "first, do no harm." So ending the life of a healthy person may be unethical, and ethics are very important to medicine. Of course there is the question of whether one can sanely and rationally decide to die. It runs counter to our nature as living beings to want to die. We just aren't supposed to be wired that way. Other factors in the debate are religious objections, ie, suicide is considered a mortal sin by some churches, the consideration of the patient's family, and of course tha fact that it's just kind of a creepy idea to most people. Of course in the case of the terminally ill, it's a totally different story, with totally different arguments. I think these ideas might give you a direction to go in for the paper. Hope the brainstorm helped!

With the words ‘physician-assisted’ in front, the humanitarian manner of the suicide – and its lawfulness – is apparent to most people. Clearly it is not a sad, depressive suicide because only a competent, dying adult can get this sort of help from a doctor.Each person has autonomy over their own life. Persons whose quality of life is nonexistent should have the right to decide to commit suicide, and to seek assistance if necessary.
Sometimes a terminal illness is so painful that it causes life to be an unbearable burden; death can represent a relief of intolerable pain.Those who argue that PAS is ethically justifiable offer the following sorts of arguments: 1. Respect for autonomy: Decisions about time and circumstances death are very personal. Competent person should have right to choose death.
2. Justice: Justice requires that we "treat like cases alike." Competent, terminally ill patients are allowed to hasten death by treatment refusal. For some patients, treatment refusal will not suffice to hasten death; only option is suicide. Justice requires that we should allow assisted death for these patients.
3. Compassion: Suffering means more than pain; there are other physical and psychological burdens. It is not always possible to relieve suffering. Thus PAS may be a compassionate response to unbearable suffering.
4. Individual liberty vs. state interest: Though society has strong interest in preserving life, that interest lessens when person is terminally ill and has strong desire to end life. A complete prohibition on assisted death excessively limits personal liberty. Therefore PAS should be allowed in certain cases.
5. Openness of discussion: Some would argue that assisted death already occurs, albeit in secret. For example, morphine drips ostensibly used for pain relief may be a covert form of assisted death or euthanasia. That PAS is illegal prevents open discussion, in which patients and physicians could engage. Legalization of PAS would promote open discussion.

I don't think it should be allowed for any reason. Little things lead to bigger things. It's legal in some countries to have assisted suicide (Euthanasia) if all you are is depressed! That's wrong because you might not always be that way.
It's not up to us to decide when we should die.
God gave us life and He's the one to decide when to take it.

Because some people just can't do anything right without someone stepping in to help

Assisted suicide should not be okay.As Christians, we believe that human life is a sacred gift from God to be cherished and respected because every human being is created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). In heeding God’s command, "Thou shall not kill" (Exodus 20:13), we recognize that we cannot end of our lives or the lives of others as we please. We must respect and protect the dignity of human from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.Euthanasia occurs when a doctor or medical staff person administers a lethal dose of medication with the intention of killing the patient. Assisted suicide occurs when a doctor or medical staff person prescribes a lethal amount of medication with the intent of helping a person commit suicide. The patient then takes the dose or turns the switch. We also recognize the need for the proper management of pain. Modern medicine provides effective treatments for pain that guarantees that no one will suffer a painful death. No one needs to escape pain by seeking death. Suicidal wishes among the terminally ill are due to treatable depression similar to that of other suicidal people. If we address their pain, depression and other problems, then there is generally no more talk of suicide.Repercussions of Assisted Suicide
+ The patient seriously, possibly completely, damages his or her relationship with God.
+ Anyone assisting a suicide gravely endangers his or her spiritual, psychological, and emotional well-being including family members and medical professionals.
+ Corruption of the medical profession: whose ethical code calls on physicians to serve life and never to kill. The American Medical Association, the American Nurses Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and dozens of other medical groups argue that the power to assist in taking patients’ lives is "a power that most health-care professionals do not want and could not control.”
+ Society will more and more disregards the dignity of human life.Possible Corruptions
+ Exploitation of the marginalized: The poor, the elderly, minorities, those who lack health insurance would be the first to feel pressure to die.
+ Cost control: Patients with long term or expensive illnesses and considered economic liabilities would be encouraged die.
+ Rebirth of historical prejudices: Many able-bodied people, including some physicians, say they would "rather be dead than disabled." Such prejudices could easily lead families, physicians, and society to encourage death for people who are depressed and emotionally vulnerable as they adjust to life with a serious illness or disability. Jesus uttered the words of faith that continue to inspire and to guide the Church’s teaching in this mystery of Christian death: "This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again" (John 10:17). With love in Christ.

Why ritalin uses for extra active childrens?

2009-10-13T22:47:00.002-07:00

As retalin is an activator medicine, why it uses for extra active childrens?
Answer:
While in adults Ritalin acts as a stimulant, in over active children it for some reason has the opposite, a a calming affect.

seems people dont want to feed the kids good food and a balanced diet, drugs is needed, and schools ar getting a five hundred dollar kickback from the drug people per child on ritlin and people are not punishing their kids to teach them disapline, so they have to drug them up

kandie has a good answer.
the PC incorrect answer is because the lawyers stick their body parts in school so they can't do what they need- like play outside. parents buy into the need to have too much of stuff so they don't work with their kids. it is easier for society to medicate children than 'really' look for the causes.
growing up in the 60's we had drugs but not from school nurses. we had real food not chemically manufacture chicken and stuff.
heck we didn't even have'PEANUT ALLERGIES". we had real food.

Why retalin has calming affect on children?

2009-10-13T22:47:00.001-07:00

ratlin is a activator medicine but why it use for calming over active children?
Answer:
Retalin is a stimulant that has the reverse effect on hyperactive children. Giving coffee to an hyperactive child has been noted to work also.

Its a stimulant, like drinking coffee... only if you Google the word Ritalin, you will get over 400 hits revealing that Ritalin is more potent than cocaine. Whatever happened to the days when drugging our children was simply out of the question?
http://www.discoveries.typepad.com...

ritalin is yumm its like kiddy coce ya know!

Don't know, but my grandma told me that they used rat poison in it. Hope for these kids that they don't now!

Because, ADHD children are basically being prescribed "legal" drugs that keep the child calm all day. Ritalin interferes with naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that control mood, alertness, etc. Methaphorically, it is like us being prescribed xanax's or something to that effect

first answer is right, think again!
if you smart enough you would read this!http://cchr.org/index.cfm/6433think again! http://www.cchr.org/index.cfm/9027/19846...

Why must an artificial heart "beat"?

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The biggest problem with mechanical hearts is designing the "beat" mechanism to imitate the organic heart we are born with. I know that "lubdub" sound is really soothing and all, but why can't artificial hearts be made with more effective technology, like a rotary pump?
During transplant operations, they use a rotary (albeit inefficient flexion designed) pump of sorts.
A variable-speed rotary pump would seem to be a lot more efficient. So why can't something like this be used for artificial hearts?
Answer:
Well, mechanical heart design does not include any mechanism specifically to provide the "lub-dub" sound- it actually is more of a click thump, and it's produced as a byproduct of the pumps action. The heart is after all, a two stage pump- but there are two sides with different pump demands. The atrium fills while the ventrical is emptying, the ventrical fills as the atrium empties into it. And you have two sides, the left supplying the body and the right circulating to the lungs for oxygenation. The pumping action for the right side doesn't have to be as strong as that on the left, as the distance to the lungs is not as great as say that required to get blood to your little toe. And while it is true the heart lung bypass machine uses a rotary pump, it's not trying to pump in two directions at once- it's only coming in and going out in one direction. While it is possible to build a four stage rotary engine, I don't think we are advanced enough to make one of sufficiently small size to do the job. Building artificial hearts that can be transplanted into the human body is not as easy as simply repairing a pump in your car. Even something as simple as the variable speed would not work unless its capable of responding to the neural impulses from the body that normally trigger a faster or slower heartbeat. So far, we haven't been able to build an interface that can do that. And you couldn't afford to have a mess up with the heart rate, so you would still have to maintain some sort of override mechanism just in case there was a malfunction. Now I certainly wouldn't want to stifle invention or inspiration, so I would not say these conditions will always be so. There is always room for innovation, and if you think you can make the ideas work, then I say go for it and try to develop your ideas. Just beware the human body is an intricately designed marvel, and it's complexities are more than we have had much luck imitating or improving on. The heart is one of the simpler organs we own, and yet- still a major callenge to replace.

The natural heart is actually two hearts. The right heart receives the returning venous blood and pumps it to the lungs. This is essentially at atmospheric pressure. ( A few mm Hg)The left heart receives the oxygenated blood in diastole and pumps it at the systemic BP to the entire body in systole.The left heart does the maximum work. The problem is that there should be a perfect match between the two. If the left heart pumps out less than the right, blood has to pool in the lungs or get piled up elsewhere. If the left heart tries to pump out more there will be a collapse on the lung side.In the natural heart it is perfectly matched. The left ventricle pumps whatever comes into it.In a total artificial heart this requires a very careful balancing act. It is easier to control things when a diaphragm pump is used. This is the main reason for what is done.However, you are right in that a rotary pump can be more effective. In fact most of the left ventricular assist devices (Half-hearts) are designed this way. Their insides look quite like the centrifugal pumps that pump water. Except that the finish has to be better than 0.1 micro-meter and the shear rate has to be preferably below 100 cm/sec (Blood velocity over stationary parts) to minimize hemolysis.A processor controlled variable speed pump would be the answer. But the reliability will be less, which can not be tolerated in a life saving active device. If it fails it will be life taking.

Why isn't MDMA legal for therapeutic purposes?

2009-10-13T22:46:00.003-07:00

If you say it's because a lot of kids abuse the drug, then why is any perscription drug legal? Lot's of kids abuse perscription drugs. And lot's of kids abuse illegal drugs... Why can't doctors perscribe it to people who could benefit from it's use during counseling sessions in a controlled environment?
Answer:
It already is... sort of. Prozac works in a similar way to MDMA and is chemically very similar.MDMA creates the production of serotonin in the brain. Prozac prevents the absorbtion of serotonin in the brain. Both drugs work on increasing serotonin levels in the brain.When the pharmaceutical companies came to test the drugs they chose to spend their millions on testing Prozac. They could have just as easily spent their millions testing MDMA and this would be the new prozac.All it takes is a couple of hundred million dollars for testing, and any drug can become "legal".Warm Regards,
David

It is not that simple...First, we SELECT the children that will benefit with the use of stimulants in proper dose and proper time.Second, If some children "abuse" those drugs, well, that depends what you consider abuse...and how vicious are the so called "children"...
Yes it is legal, because its written in the Law, and LEGALLY authorized persons, with legal responsibility, (accountable to federal authorities for misprescriptions and possible misuse, if results from medical negligence), do perscribe and follow up such prescription.
In your perception...tell me..What kind of people can possibly benefit from MDMA as adults?.which?.. with what diagnosis, and what vigilance?.do you know them? in which cases?.
Do you really know what counselling sessions mean?
Chap, I am afraid you have to get your high school diploma before getting into medical matters...
You dont have a serious idea of what you are asking or talking here I am sorry to say (seriously)

because the government said it was bad...and the government is always right.
I think MDMA it should be illegal but in the way pot is illegal in Canada.

Why is there such a strong correlation between Christianity and holistic / homeopathic / alternative medicine?

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Answer:
Christians believe that God the creator created your body to heal itself. Think of it -when you cut or bruise your self you don't need anything for it to heal because its created to do that by the God who is often refered to as "The Great Physician".We are not born with a conjoined twin at our side who is a physician.
Before sin came into the world Adam %26 Eve lived in the Garden of Eden living on a plant based diet. So I think that may be where the herbalism component comes from. Also Jesus healed people with out the aid of doctors. Every once in while someone gets healed from something drastic with out the aid of a Dr.
The website below is an example of that.There are some spontaneous modern day miracles but they are not prevalent
in our "pharmacological based "medicine era. Our FDA is in bed with big Pharma so we cant trust them to be objective.
We were told for years HRT (hormone replacement therapy ) by pregnant mare urine (Premarin) was a panacea for the main diseases of women only to find out its caused estrogenic breast %26 uterine cancers and strokes. Cancer rates are no lower, neither are heart attacks deaths.
In fact Drs %26 hospital staff cause about some 400,000 deaths a year. And that's from self reporting by the Drs %26 institutions
themselves.You have to wonder if the actual numbers aren't higher. Its called iatrogenic death. Try search on it. Clinics %26 hospitals are run by bean counters (accountants)%26 not those who care to cure people. In fact they lose their cash cow (sick folk) if you DO get healed. Its really not in their interest to even find out what is causing your inital problem. In fact they don't do the work of knowing the cause -they're into treating the "symptoms" without ever knowing the genesis of the problem.Remember these are the folks who still think its OK put put mercury in your body long term in the form of tooth fillings.So I think Christians tend to trust God based or Creation based medicine. I think the final issue is one of trust.

We learned these things from the Buddhists, Hindus, and others (some denominations of Christianity) who do not use traditional doctors and medicines.

it doesn't matter what faith you have ,you are going to do it your way=that's why there is such a strong correlation

Is there? I didn't know that and I am an herbalist.

There is?If so, it's a rather new (and dare I say syncretist) connection.Christianity has traditionally had little to say on the subject of medical practices (and later, medical sciences).However, there are a number of factors that could explain a rise in the use of non-standard medical/health practices among Christians.The first is the general trend, in Western countries (especially North America), to explore non-Western or pre-Enlightenment practices in medicine and health care. Allopathic medicine (modern medical science) has on the one hand practically discredited itself by virtue of its own success and on the other hand reached the limit of problems it can solve easily and cheaply, so people are increasingly turning to homeopathic or other non-standard medicines either to complement or to replace their normal medical care. Christians, one supposes, are no exception to this trend.The second is the rise of Christian groups that are quite simply hostile to the modern sciences (which includes medicine in many respects), and so, in addition to their home-grown brand of "faith healing", their practitioners are quite at home with unconventional forms of health care and medical practice.The third is the decline of the old-school, mainstream Christian denominations. In the "lapsed Christian" or "post-Christian" pool of people who are no longer members of the older denominations and who are not about to convert to the new ones, there has been a flourishing of neo-pagan and/or syncretist beliefs, many of which incorporate homeopathic medical practices which are based on their eschatological and (pre-)theological constructions of the human body and human soul.It must be said that many people who are effectively "lapsed" or "post" Christians still identify, however weakly, with their childhood religious affiliations and may even regularly attend services at Christmas and Easter (the "C%26E crowd" as they are more or less affectionately called).Fourthly, allopathic medicine is an extremely recent development compared to the ancient status of homeopathic medicine. Until as late as four-five hundred years ago, everywhere in the world, for millennia, practiced some form of homeopathic medicine or another, including in Christian Europe (with the notions of the "humours" and the bodily fluids that were thought to carry them). So it should come as little surprise that anyone looking at the shortcomings (real or not) in allopathic medicine should turn to pre-existing alternative approaches.Those four reasons can probably be said to constitute a good answer for this question.

Although my base religion is Christian, I hadn't noticed the Christian influence toward Homeopathic at all. I chose that path for myself and my family because Western Medicine for treatments other than broken bones and major illness has been a total joke for us. Western Medicine promotes prescriptions for symptoms rather than attempting to get to the root of the illness. For my childrens sake, I don't want to have illness prolonged and I certainly don't want them to think popping a pill solves our health problems. Homeopathic/Herbs/Alternative therapies are an incredible way to cleanse our bodies and yes "prevent" future illnesses to some degree. Perhaps the Christians that you know connect the healing power of the plant medicines back to historic times of Jesus.

I find the opposite. My family are very 'religious' and they totally disapprove of my interest and qualifications in alternative and holistic medicines. They seem to associate it with being evil and Satanic and they prefer to use conventional medicines at all times rather than even consider the benefits of anything else.
My mother will use herbs in cooking but anything concerning health properties of the very same herbs and she immediately associates it with witchcraft!

Never noticed that. I'm a catholic, then maybe that's why.

if anything ive found the reverse to be trueyou cant make a general statemant on this topic

Let's presume you mean Conservative Christians. "Christianity" is a huge broad swath of humanity. In that view I have not seen this 'strong' correlation. There has, in fact, been much aversion by mainstreamers to our work. That being said, having a strong faith (ANY faith) will help you in your quest for healing, and the definition of healing more than none. If you do not mean CCs, then I have not witnessed that either. I do this sort of work, and many of my clients may well be Christian, but it's because of the demographic of where I live, and the preponderance of those religions in this area.

Why is there such a stigma towards Herbal Remedies and Natural Cures ?

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Answer:
Because some people are ignorant %26 will slag off things they don't understand or have no knowledge of - in this respect, they follow what others say like sheep! They read the "research" which is usually funded by drug companies who of course want to disprove anything that might affect their income! This research isn't worth the paper it's written on. Maybe come %26 ask any of my patients - many who have turned to alternative therapies as a last resort - and they will tell you how wonderful they can be.
Thankfully, there are the enlightened ones who are willing to try things before slagging them off. Then they find that there is help without side effects available because it works for them - as they are individuals with an individual response to their ills - therefore needing an individual treatment. Anyone who had read my replies to similar questions will know that I'm passionate about homoeopathy. I see first hand, fantastic cures EVERY day in my work - often of people who have been left high %26 dry by the conventional lot as being incurable or only being offered treatments that make them worst. I have seen both sides of the fence having worked in the NHS for over 20 years but my work in alternative therapies over the last 15 years have been truely rewarding %26 inspirational. I'm not an unintelligent person - I hold 2 first class honours degrees, so I feel I have enough experience to make the comments I make.

I don't

Because the FDA has not approved it.

Because so many of them are abused by people, and that they don't tell their doctors they use them. Also because many claims are made about them that are simply not true and totally unproven.

Because so many outlandish claims have been made over the years. The FDA doesn't regulate this market like it does the drugs so they can pretty much say anything they want and get away with it.

too many ways to be scammed. like the door to door snake oil salesmen from the early days.. i agree there could be many better natural cures but not enough research and proof . and corruption of pharmaceutical companies

Everything needs the "almighty" FDA or AMA approval. Some natural remedies have been proven over time, I'm talking ancient times but when extracts of the natural remedy are put into pill form, that allows labs, doctors, and pharmacist to make some money. So there's no big hurry to tell the public about the benefits of a natural remedy to whatever ailment. IE. colon cleansing, gross I know but it applies here. In the early 1900's doctors did this often until someone came up with a pill to alleviate constipation. It's easy and it makes money for more companies so it sold. The bad is it doesn't do as thorough a job as the now infamous colon cleanse. Try goggling that and the history of it.

In America "alternative" treatments do not coincide with out cultural beliefs and practices in general. Western medicine is an evidence based practice, meaning we need facts and scientific studies, along with FDA approval to commonly accept something. Eastern medicine is more holistic in approach and encompasses the mind, body and spirit, and tends towards treating the cause of an illness or symtom instead of just the symtoms which is often done in Western culture.

Doctors up until the early 1800's used to use these types of remedies to cure diseases- famous historical writers used to claim that a physician's remedy was often worse than the disease, because the formulas were often foul tasting concoctions of myriad herbs and natural substances. Then we found science, which helped us to find the reasons for diseases and allowed us to target our therapies more accurately, and then we began to be able to prove the effectiveness of our treatments through the use of studies. People have returned to natural therapies, not because they work- we know that the majority of them don't- they have returned to them because it is part of human nature to believe in the wisdom of our ancestors, and mysticism.No-one realises that we have come a long way since then, and that we know A LOT MORE now than we used to. Natural remedies are ok, but they should not take the place of proven medicines, especially when they cost an arm and a leg, and are not regulated by any governement body, so you can never actually be sure of the ingredients!

Because these days it has gone beyond chinese and traditional therapies, it has become a sales scam and the potency of half of these remedies is negligible and pointless. I would be using alternative medicine if I lived back in the days where it was legitimate, however seeing the products aimed at draining your local consumer these days is appaling.

What else can you expect from FDA(Fools,Dolts and A**Holes). They don't make money on Herbs and natural remedies hence they do not approve anything which can actually cure you !Take Care and God Bless !

You would be foolish to omit all natural forms of healing. Here is an article that talks about alternative medicine in the modern world
http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com/...

Why is there more food allerigies than ever before?

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my step mom was talking about how when she was younger no one had allergies too any type of food and now its like every one does. why is that?
Answer:
I believe it is because we don''t eat whole, natural food anymore. Even fruits and veggies are full of manmade chemicals (insecticides, fertiliers, etc) Food used to be jome grown with minimal chemical additives but now we are adding all kinds of things to our food. Just my opinion.

Here is my theory on this. We live in such a germaphobic society nowadays. We have antibacterial soaps everywhere and wash off the good bacteria with it. We don't allow our own bodies to develop our own antibodies to certain bacteria. When I was a kid, my brothers and I would play outside and dare each other to eat dirt. I know really gross. But we never got sick and don't have allergies. So many kids are allergic to peanuts today, because any allergen introduced to the body has a bad reaction to it. So let them eat dirt!

I don't think everyone has food allergies, I don't know any.
I think a lot of people are just paranoid about getting a rash, gas or something.
There are more additives in food and if people just ate wholesome food like they did years ago they would probably feel better.
When I was a kid there was no prepared microwave food, it was all made from scratch and even tasted a whole lot better than it does today.
There was not as much of a variety then, it was just meat, vegetables, fruit, the basic stuff usually grown in the backyard garden.
Back in the 50's there were kids who had allergies to chocolate milk, so they said, but I never saw any kind of reaction they had.

over processing of foods which deplete our store of digestive enzymes. over industrialisation and unsustainable farming techniques that deplete the soil of nutrients. More polutants in the environment causing people to become more sensitive. People not drinking enough water and favoring carbonated drinks and booze. All kinds of different things have changed since yesteryear.

THE REASON:I learned this in my health class...Food allergies are more prominent today, because of a few different reasons. One of which is that new mothers aren't properly introducing new foods to the babies. When beginning to feed kids solid food, you are supposed to feed them one food at a time for about a week. You also aren't supposed to give them certain foods at a young age, that I see mothers giving their babies. Such early factors on the mother's part are relevant in developing food allergies. The next reason is that people today aren't getting balanced nutrition. For example, kids are replacing milk with soda. If your body isn't used to metabolizing a certain food that the majority of people eat, then your body will react negatively, hence, food allergies, such as being lactose intolerant. If you've never drank milk, and then one day decided to, you would find yourself, lactose intolerant. Your body has to become used to braking foods like that down.

Why is the FDA infringing on our rights to use herbal remedies?

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And did they think we wouldn't find out?
http://www.newstarget.com/021789.html...
Answer:
My response to the FDA researcher;Then how come I'm so much healthier, lost so much weight, cured my depression, cured my dysmenorrhea and kept myself from becoming a full blown diabetic by changing my diet to organic foods, exercising, and using both acupuncture and chinese herbs?How come my mother lived 18 months with stage 4 pancreatic cancer using injectable mistletoe extract?How come my grandmother was spared the worst side effects of radiation therapy for breast cancer by taking vitamins and herbal supplements?How come most everyone in my family has seen a drastic decrease of health problems just by switching to organic products and taking their vitamins?Placebo effect? Hypochondriacs?
Absolutely not. Alternative medicine WORKS.Your cronies in the biomed and pharmaceutical industry just see it as a threat to their profit margin because people are starting to wake up and realize the answer doesn't always come from a test tube.The whole Vioxx and Celebrex scandal was all it took to make me lose confidence in yet another government agency whose OK is given to the highest bidder.

What a crock. This is what I do--investigate and research what's going on at the FDA. (No, I don NOT work for them). Let me tell you why this is happening. Because 99% of all manufacturers of these herbs, vitamins, supplements, juices, etc. claim that they will treat and cure all kinds of diseases. From cancer, diabetes, impotence, pain, weight loss, cholesterol, and on and on. And that makes them a DRUG. And they are all LIES. So, to protect consumers, they will now have to do clinical trials on these products and present the information to the FDA before they can be approved for sale. That way, they cannot sell products and say they the treat or cure anything that is not in their clinical paperwork. It's about time. People have been able to sell this stuff without FDA approval. Anyone could just mix up a vitamin or two, a little juice, another herb--anyone of these unapproved products and sell it. So many people have been injured and died because of this.
When these products are approved, you will still be able to buy them off the shelf--just like now. So don't get all excited and think that the FDA is scamming you. That guy's blog is ridiculous.

Not everything is black and white. Newstarget tends to sensationalize the issues they're passionate about. I suggest you read the FDA guidelines yourself, otherwise you're just listening to someone else's spin.

This is a good thing. Some people think because it's all natural it's OK but plenty of natural things have irritants or even poision.

Simple. Natural products don't work the same with everybody, some people might get better while others may remain the same. That is not the case with drugs, even if it harms something else like it always happens with the side effects, yet it will work with everybody the same. To say that a natural product will cure you is wrong because even though it could, is not 100% sure. So, it would be sad to give hope to a person of something that is not truth. Just look at vitamin C, is not approved by the FDA, and it will never be, yet is recommended as a good source to help you with your immune system. Look at transfer factor testimony, is the third biggest discovery in the last decades and because is natural it will never be approved by the FDA. Anyway, with a better health people will get sick less and that is not good for the trillion dollar industry of the pharmacy who search for the treatment of the symptom rather than the cure itself. I used to get sick all the time and since I am using Transfer Factor Plus, in a year I got sick only twice, so I will be more concern in drinking those drugs which do more bad than good. The only reason the FDA is doing that is because of $$$$. Read The New Wellness Revolution by Paul Zane Pilzer and you will be shocked. I read it and I am taking advantage of it. I want part of that trillion, and my company is climbing to the top, and than let me know if you want to be part of the #9 fastest private growing company in only 9 years. 4lifesuccess@gmail.com

There is no money in it for the government, a lot of it you can grow, and if you are cured, the pharmaceutical companies can't keep you coming back with your money for a temporary fix, time after time.
And yes they knew we would find out, that's why they say it must be regulated by them.

Oh Heck -because instead of doing their real job-they have to stick their noses in something else------how many times have drugs been recalled after people have died been paralyzed -etc etc =AFTER they had approved other drugs-it-if they paid attention more to their real job maybe this would happen less

The FDA is being pressured by the pharmaceutical companies and also funded by them. There's a lot of money to be made and the drug companies are trying to corner the market. Money talks.

You hit the nail on the head. Trace the source of the money for you answer. Who is most opposed to natural healing?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...
This is why. People can almost grow their remedies in their backyards but the FDA won't be able to control that or be funded by that!It's like smoking. I'm a non smoker but have you noticed how many drugs they sell to "help" people quit, and they ban you from doing it in all sorts of places but they still sell them! Isn't taking them off the shelf the best way to help everyone be healthier? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$... again!

Why is organic honey white? Is it more nutritious than pure raw honey?

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There's no such thing as "organic honey"--all honey is essentially organic. Unless you're getting "honey sauce" or "honey spread" like they give at KFC. Likewise, there's no such thing as raw honey. All honey is raw. I bet the honey is white either from the bees or the pollen collected.

some honey is oxidized which gives it a cloudy look(which explains the white appearence as it had thousands of tiny air bubbles in it), but if it isnt it will be more syrup like.

Honey takes on its coloring from the types of flowers the bees have access to. Not all organix honey is white, but it is usually very pale. Organic honey is often derived from one flower only, the bees access to flowers being carefully controlled. Hawaiian white organic honey comes from the flower of the Kiawe tree. The nutritional value is the same as from regular honey, but adherants often claim it is better tasting.

the only time i have seen "white honey", it was honey in which the sugars had crystallized. there is no greater "benefit" from that honey than regular honey. i've never heard of "white" honey unless it was honey that had crystallized... is it white or is it clear?keep this in mind when considering products that are labeled "organic". the department of agriculture only requires inspection for compliance to Organic guidelines if a seller has more than $5000 (gross) a year in sales. I could produce 2000 jars of honey right next door to a chemically treated orchard, sell them for $2 each, label it organic and nobody would ever know the difference.grow your own

It doesn't haveto be organic to be white. Just raw honey can be white and It's very thick, is alot sweeter IMO and melts like butter. I think it's because of ground up compounds in it like Honey comb wax and what type of pollen is in it. "beeswax" is white

Raw honey(white in color) 鈥?which has not been pasteurized or filtered, and ideally taken directly from the hive 鈥?is a treasure chest of nutritional value and medicinal remedies. It contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals and is a natural and powerful medicine, both internally and externally. It provides an array of vitamins and minerals; and supplies instant energy without the insulin surge caused by white sugar.Raw honey is exceptionally effective internally against bacteria and parasites. Plus, raw honey contains natural antibiotics, which help kill microbes directly. Raw honey, when applied topically, speeds the healing of tissues damaged by infection and/or trauma. It contains vitamins, minerals and enzymes, as well as sugars, all of which aid in the healing of wounds.Raw Honey is also exceptionally effective for respiratory ailments. One Bulgarian study of almost 18,000 patients found that it improved chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, chronic and allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. It's an effective treatment for colds, flu, respiratory infections and a generally depressed immune system. Whereas sugar shuts down the immune system, a good quality honey will stimulate it into action. As you can see raw honey has many purposes, people that answer these questions really need to get their facts straight.As far as organic standards are concerned I can name 3 honey producing companies that make $5000 (gross) yearly FROM 1 STORE. As with anything, some companies you cannot trust to follow the standards. That's why research must be done before making retail decisions.

there is no such thing as "organic honey" because all honey come from bees and I have not known any type of bee that uses anything but natural methods and ingredients;pure honey is raw, otherwise it would not be pure;
honey not only gets its color from the flowers the bees gather the nectar from but the nutritional content varies; some may even cause allergic reactions but this is rare;how do you know your honey is genuine and pure? ants stay clear of pure honey because they associate bees with honey and they do not like bees; they will think that a bee hive is nearby; but, if honey becomes contaminated, ants will swarm all over it because it would mean that the honey has been taken from the hive by something (like bears, raccoons, %26 us);also, pure honey will keep indefinitely (even without refrigeration); the anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties prevent the honey from becoming bad; but again, once it becomes contaminated, it will spoil (the speed of spoilage will depend on the contaminant, the degree of contamination, the humidity and temperature of the environment, and other factors);finally, I have never seen nor heard of white honey; I will have to update my stock knowledge on this;

Real honey should be dark and thick. The flowers that the bees gather from will determine the color and taste of the honey. If honey is thin and colorless it's been diluted and will lack taste. Most commercial honey is filtered, heated and diluted. Just because it says organic doesn't mean it is organic.

Why is hair relaxers not good to use?

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Answer:
Hi hyl Kristen, all of hair relaxers treatments involve altering naturally kinky, curly or wavy hair into straight strands through the use of specific chemicals designed to effectively break the chemical bonds of the hair, destroying the traditional curl or wave patterns.As you can imagine, any time you apply a chemical strong enough to completely break your genetic hair pattern, it can have other unexpected side effects. Side effects of a bad chemical hair straightening treatment can include total or spot hair loss, hair breakage where hair breaks at the scalp line, bald spots scalp rashes, irritation and potential scarring of the scalp. In rare cases, if burns occur on the skin, these can leave scars as well. Also, hair may stop growing temporarily or permanently as a result of the chemical treatments.The FDA acknowledges that many of the complaints that are received about hair straighteners or relaxers are due to the incorrect use of the product by the consumer or a stylist rather than a problem with the actual product used. Before beginning any hair treatment, especially one that introduces chemicals to your hair, you owe it to yourself to be well informed. Armed with a better understanding of this process, you will be able to make good decisions with regard to hair and scalp care.
Jason Homan

According to Cornell University, here's why: Hair relaxers use a base (the opposite of an acid) such as lye to make curly hair straight. A good example of this method can be seen in the movie “Malcolm X” with Denzel Washington: Denzel nearly burned his hair off trying to straighten it. Unfortunately, this chemical can burn your skin and damage your hair. But some are better than others. “Imina P%26G No Lye Conditioning Crème Relaxer Base-Relaxer Kit” by Procter %26 Gamble, is smore mild than “MPDiol Glycol Alkaline Hair Relaxer” by Lyondell, .These chemicals, damage your hair, until eventually your hair starts to thin and break, so too much styling can be bad for your hair's health. .

Why is every one gowing away from pharmicatail medicum and changing to old remidies?

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look at the world nutrition facts no vitimus found in fruit and veg this is why i take a very good juice
Answer:
The old remedies are the best. Food is better medicine than drugs. Folk remedies work because they knew about herbalism. Organic fruit and veg contain many vitamins and other nutrients. Taking chemical drugs to alleviate symptoms of a condition doesn't create a healing environment in the body. Plants create a healing environment in the body. A lot of conditions are linked to diet and stress. If we study nutrition we can avoid illness arising in the first place and when it arises we can know what plants can heal us and what we may be deficient in.

Maybe they're finally getting wiser. Have a look at this article ~ Death by Medicine by several prominent doctors!http://campaignfortruth.com/eclub/230304...

There are many reasons. Pharmaceutical medicines are extremely expensive, have unknown additives, are mostly chemical based, have various side effects, etc....
Older, proven remedies, are considered a better alternative because they usually don't have the above listed problems and are considered "safer."

For me, it was the Vioxx scandal that turned me to natural medicine. The FDA has turned into a political body that gives a nod to a drug based on how many kickbacks they will get. With the exception of antibiotics, pain meds, and a select few other drugs, I have no use for it.Besides that, why spend $160 on Nexium when fresh ginger root costs me $3??It's much cheaper and healthier living naturally!

for 1 thing, advertising on tv and internet. for 2nd thing, word of mouth from friends shows some alternative stuff works for them. totally subjective. 3rd, in USA lots of people disgusted with lack of oversights by our Food %26 Drug Administration to patrol and weed out dangerous meds before they get to market, not later on. 4th thing, some old remedies, especially eastern medicine tho i dont know too much about it, do work. but we make a mistake if we take these herbal supplements or weird things and dont tell our doctors, because they can mix badly with the actual meds we're on. i wouldnt say everyone is going this route either, it just seems that way. and btw, fruits and vegetables do have vitamins and other healthy ingredients. helpful to you i hope.

The cost...
Plus nowadayz when u visit the doctor..they don't even examine you...
They pull out the prescript pad and ask YOU what meds do you think you need!!

Prescriptions given properly kill over 100,000 people each year, and more given imporperly. With millions of other non death problems.
What got me was the mercury in vaccines casuing a 3000% increase in autsim, though the fda claims no link., among many other disturbing facts.
Homeopathic remedies there are no proven cases of death, a few fishy accusations.

Why is cranberry juice good 4 a uti?

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i have a uti and ppl say cranberry juice is good 4 1 why?
Answer:
Cranberry juice and cranberry Extract appear to help prevent and even eliminate urinary tract infections. For a long time, cranberries were thought to directly fight the infection by acidifying the urine to such an extent that bacteria such as Escherichia coli would languish or die. Today, the prevailing theory is that cranberry juice inhibits microorganisms from adhering to the mucosal cells lining the urinary tract, making it a less hospitable environment for the proliferation of E. coli and other infection-causing bacteria. Several clinical trials now corroborate that this folk remedy does indeed work.In addition, when taken at the same time as prescription antibiotics for a UTI, cranberry juice or cranberry extract in supplement form may lessen the duration of the infection and help to ease such symptoms as itching, burning, and pain. In general, however, this herbal remedy is better taken to prevent recurrent UTIs than to treat a potentially serious infection that has already developed.If you鈥檙e considering using cranberry juice for this purpose, however, stick with the natural (and unsweetened) variety. Commercial cranberry juice cocktails are very high in sugar, a gum-disease culprit in its own right.

Cranberry juice changes the acidity of your urine. It doesn't cure the infection, but it sure burns less. Drinking the juice will cut down on the irritation and inflammation of the bladder and urethrae, so helping you to get better faster. Take the WHOLE course of antibiotics, even when you feel better, or the infection will build up a resistance and return with a vengeance.Look after yourself and I hope you get better soon.

The bacteria that causes a UTI usually multilpy in the bladder by attatching themselves to the bladderwall with things that look like 'legs' under a microscope. Cranberry juice is good for a UTI because there is something in it which destroys these 'legs' therefore preventing the bacteria from attatching themselves to the bladderwall and hence get flushed out of the bladder in the urine. However, I also read somewhere that too much cranberry juice can cause an increase in the amount of bacteria present in the bladder as the particular sugar in it creates a better environment for them to multiply. I'm not sure about this but I used to suffer with UTI's and i must admit that cranberry juice has really sorted out the problem for me.

Because it has a natural bacterial-fighting agent to it. A UTI is caused by E.coli infection in the urethra. The cranberry juice will stave off infection and help clean out your system. Also, to prevent UTI in the future, remember to wipe front to back, wash after sex, keep your partner's mouth clean before sex (especially if drinking beer, for obvious reasons),avoid imbibing too much yourself, avoid methamphetamines, avoid bubble baths, wash after swimming, take Azo Standard Cranberry tablets, and drink plenty of water every day.

Cranberry juice contains a natural sugar called "D-Mannose", which prevents the bacteria which cause the infection from adhering to the bladder walls, and to be flushed out in the urine. I have used cranberry juice several times when I feel a UTI coming on, and it works like a charm. Just make sure you buy pure, UNSWEETENED cranberry juice. If you use the sweetened kind it will not work as well at all.

It has lots of vitamin C and recent research suggests it contain an antibiotic effect which helps to fight infections.

Cranberry juice is NOT good for a UTI. In fact it can make it worse. Cranberry juice is though, oddly, good for the prevention of UTI's if you are prone to them.

Cranberry is good for making the urine more acid, but if it doesn't work for you (as it doesn't for me), try the herb Uva Ursi. This seem to work really well, because it makes the urine more alkaline. Too far in either direction kills bacteria, and my system seems to be more alkaline than acid. Haven't had a problem in the 3 years since my ob/gyn told me about this.

i want to resond to what blondiet's answer says because theres so much good info here alrady given except: e. coli isnt the only thing can cause uti's. there are lots of other culprits including staph bacteria that safely live on our skin every day. there are lots of obscure nasty things that can cause recurrent uti's and a good doctor should do a urine culture to find out which 1 or more bacteria are present, and match it with the correct antibiotic if needed. different antibiotics are better for certain bacteria. i too find cranburry juice helpful, and also i eat more yogurt, i dont know if the yogurt helps but i feel like ti puts back some of the good bacteria that antibiotics can kill.

because it neutralises the acid that causes that horrible burning pain when you pee - it soothes the whole urinary tract as a result and allows you to flush out the infection much less painfully and more quickly. i feel for ya chick! also take uva ursi - it is the best treatment i have ever taken for uti. you can get it as a tincture in most chemists and trust me it's fantastic!
if it hasn't shifted in 24/36 hours, go to the doc!

Why if someone fall from the sky to the sea die?

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Answer:
when you hit water at that high of a speed it acts like concrete. Like a solid mass. So think of hitting a side walk falling from the sky...

Newton's Law.
How many miles per hour hitting water at that speed?? SPLAT!!what part of "belly flop" don't u understand??

lets put it this way.. a person falling from the sky is traveling about 180 miles per hour... the human body can withstand blunt force trauma from about 100 feet, if you land in the water feet first or if you are diving head first.. any higher than that something will get injured.. you can see that if you landed flat or in some other position than feet or head first then you could be seriously hurt or killed from a drop of just 15 to 20 feet.. water does not cushion the fall it blocks the fall..

Because hitting water at that velocity, like from falling out of a plane, is like hitting a block of concrete. Your bones break, your ribcage gets crushed, you go unconscious from impact or shock, and you sink.
I have seen the massive injuries from and deaths of people that have jumped off mid-span of the Tappan Zee bridge.
It's not a very high bridge, but it still causes a lot of damage when you hit the water.

Why I get headache when I am studying?

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Answer:
Start taking the Homeopathic remedy NATRIUM MUR in 30 potency three times a day half an hour before meals to get permanent relief from your headaches while studying.Totally without any side effects or complications.Take Care and God Bless !

I started getting headaches when I studied when I needed reading glasses and didn't know it.
Now that I have glasses to read with, no headaches.

Maybe you need glasses.

you may need glasses/new glasses.. or a better light.. If you can read clearly without things looking fuzzy it is probably the lighting your using..

Have your eyes checked - -odds are you need reading glasses..but also ensure that the light levels you use are appropriate and that there aren't other distractions (e.g., loud music) that is distracting you from concentrating.

You are probably looking to hard and have problems with your eyes and might need glassed. I think it's time to go see an eye docter.

Maybe you need a better light or get your eyes checked.Eye strain can cause headaches and could damage your eyes.

1) You are depressed when you study, or
2) You don't enjoy studying, or
3) You need a pair of glasses (check your eyes), or
4) The environment you are studying in is not so suitable, i.e. lots of noise or too dark. All the best.

Maybe.you should get your eyes checked...sometimes..when we (people) have the slightest imperfection of the eye, it can cause enough stress on the eye. Some people have a terrible problem reading from their computer monitor. If you are able to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist, let him know that you seem to be getting headaches only when you are studying.
The only other thing that comes to mind, maybe, your feeling a little stressed about your work. Sometimes stress or disinterest can cause headaches. Make a little diary of your headaches, what you are doing (exactly) when you feel them coming on ...this may help you to figure out the cause a little sooner. Good Luck!!

The material is boring. Try studying outside

Some times I get a headache when I am reading for too many hours. You could take a break every hour or so, get up and walk around for a couple of minutes. Sometimes the size of the text is too small and that causes eyestrain, if your studying from the Internet you could change the size or font of the material. Usually I get headaches from having too much light in my work area. To study properly you need enough light to see your materials but not too much, change things around and see if the light needs to be adjusted. Some people like to work in silence with no disruptions, other people like to study with music or background noise. I like to listen to shows while I type, but I have to have a quiet space to read things. Also people get dehydration headaches from not drinking enough water. This is a deep headache in the back of the head where your neck meets your hairline. So be sure to drink a glass of water (8oz) every hour or two.I hope this helps you in figuring out whats wrong.

Why does smoking crack make people so skinny? do they not eat?

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just always wondered
Answer:
Stimulants suppress appetite.. The only thing that will be desired is water

things usually do not taste, or taste horrible after doing it, for long periods of time

Crack decreases the appetite-it contains cocaine which is a stimulant... So when people are on it, they have no appetite...

they choose pleasure over food. =)

pretty much. most crackheads only care about when they get their next hit, not when they get their next meal.

Why does my inner ear twitch?

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For the past two weeks I have experienced an annoying twitching sensation in my inner ear. It started with my right ear then my left and both. Does anyone know what this is and how it can be treated as well as what causes this twitching sensation?
Answer:
That little butterfly sensation in your ear that only lasts a second is probably a spasm in your tensor tempani muscle. Try cutting back on the caffeine, etc,

Why does cocaine make you not eat?

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Like you still think about it, but when you go to eat you cant.
Answer:
it doesnt make you not eat its just that you choose not to because you are way too hyper and excited to. you get really jittery and you want to do more coke. you dont even worry abotu eating. thats also why most cokeheads are up for 4 days at a time. thats not uncommon either.

no time to eat gotta do more coke

becuase your too hyper

cocaine stimulates the adrenal system - adrenals control adrenaline, which increases your heart rate and because of the primitive response that incurs 'fight or flight' , blood is shunted from internal organs to supply the muscles, as the body thinks it may need to either fight off a predator, or flee from one. This is also why you can get a little paranoid or agitated...same deal.Oh...and when blood is shunted from the stomach, it tells the brain to shut off hunger because it can't digest food right now. It lacks blood supply which equals energy to do the work.

Don't ask this question if your going to do illegal drugs.

I don't know, but I wish someone would figure it out. All of us struggling to lose weight, who don't want to become coke addicts, would love to know what it is that causes the weight loss. Maybe some scientist somewhere will figure it out and bottle the stuff.

idk, but adderall does the same thing and it makes me wanna try real cocaine. =)

Why does anti-depressants make you gain weight?

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Answer:
Not all people taking anti-depressants gain weight. For me, it was just the opposite. I completely lost my appetite after starting a regimen of Zoloft. That was 6 months ago, %26 I still haven't felt hungry since. Eating has become a chore for me; just like brushing my teeth %26 doing the laundry.Some people do gain weight, however. This is because anti-depressants (or SSRIs) affect your brain chemistry. The effects these have on people are unique to each patient.Hope this helped you out!

the drugs change your bio-chemistry.

the truth!! it relaxes you and makes u want to eat like zanax u are calm and loving and all u want to is eat so try to eat vegs nad fruits

I'm not quite sure, but if you are looking for one to help you LOSE weight, try Wellbutrin. I dropped down from 155 to 118 on that medication. I suddenly had more energy to get up and do things, and I think there is also something chemically that alters your appetite.My friend took it for awhile too and ended up at a size 0. But just for the record, I don't condone taking it purely for the purpose of weight loss.

it depends on the anti-depressants not all cause one to gain weight. St. Johns Wort is an anti-depressant herb.. it didn't cause me to gain weight! In fact I lost weight using it! Peanuts are an antidepressant and so is chocolate and same for Cinnamon! I sure like cinnamon on toast using brown sugar not white. White isn't good for you! When I'm really depressed I polish off a jar of Peanut butter! Sometimes add jam or brown sugar to the peanut butter.
Allapathy meds like Zoloft or prozac change the brain chemistry the body compensates and becomes fat!

it slows down your metabolism and stimulates your appetite.

look in to , st, johns warts an or SAM-e.it is better for you, natural

They don't make you gain weight. They can cause you to be a little hungrier now and then, but, you do not have to eat just because of that. They can cause you to relax and to not think about how you will gain weight if you EAT all you feel like eating. Still, antidepressants do not make you gain weight. You cause yourself to gain weight, if you do, while on them.

Why does alcohol feel cold when it touches the skin?

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Answer:
Because you forgot to light it first. Seriously, when alcohol evaporates, it uses heat energy it gets from your skin. Heat energy travels from hot to cold, leaving a heat deficit (cold) on your skin.

It evaporates really fast which cools your skin momentarily...

The boiling point of alcohol (aka the temperature at which it evaporates) is much lower than water. So, if you get it on your skin, it will feel cold because it is evaporating very quickly.

Alcohol evaporates very quickly. Especially if the item it comes in contact with is warm or a little warmer than it is. The quick evaporation sucks the heat out of the surface of the item the alcohol has come in contact with. This results in the cold feeling when in reality it is not all that cold.

Because, it goes through your system.

Evaporation is a cooling process, Alcohol evaporates at a much cooler temp then water.

Why does the hair stand up on your arm when lightning is around?

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dont say masturbate rocky,thats your answer to every life problem.
Answer:
The electricity in the air. Actually when that happens you really should move from where you are.

It is caused by the electricty that the lightening generates. If you hair is standing on end when it is lightening out sounds like you are standing to close to where it is striking.

Because there's electricity in the air, and it's causing static to raise the hair.

because of the free flowing electrons that the light emits

cause your a weasel.

Static electricity.Charged air particles

Why do you smoke Marijuana?

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Answer:
relaxing! and fun without losing control.

i like the buzzzz,the taste and the smell...its alot safer than drinking...

Makes me feel good.

I still toke up on occasion. I enjoy it a lot more than alcohol when I need a break from reality. booze totally screws up my sleep so I might only drink 2-3 times a year now when I'm on an extended holiday.

Well i used to (as of today) smoke marijuana because i take these meds that make me so sick, to the point im on the couch balled up. when i take my meds then take a hit, i don't feel the nausea and im able to have a functioning day. Yesterday my doctor perscribed me Marinol. its marjuana in a pill form.Whoo Hoo.lol

I don't Marijuana is an illegal drug.

I don't because every time I have tried I ended up sneezing and got a sinus infectionjust from being in the same area as it.. I think I am allergic to the stuff

the sex is soooo much more interesting..

For entertainment, helps with nausea and muscle spasms, helps you get a more restful sleep.

i don't
when i did, it was because i was obsessed with it!!

Shmoke weed er'day. It's safer than drinking, and a good way to unwind at the end of the day.

It sweetens my relationships and brightens up my day!

i dont.
if i did it would be for medical purposes.
otherwise its just better to stay away from the stuff. why miss experiences or make things seem better than they are?

Why do you answer questions that I didn't ask?

2009-10-13T22:42:00.000-07:00

I asked a question, and several of you answered questions that I didn't ask. Why can't you try and answer the questions that I asked. If you don't know, don't answer. You assume I eat junk food. You assume I haven't been to a doctor. You ignore the question about symptoms. I guess you just don't know any answers so you just say whatever pops into your mind. It's not helping.
Answer:
Why don鈥檛 you tell me the symptoms you have and I will try and help you.

Stop asking questions then if you are not getting the answers you are looking for.

it might help if you asked a question that was clear and to the point. Mentioning things like what you have already done, is key to people understanding what you need. Getting answers that don't apply, is a result of questions not being clear enough.

If you have true concerns about your health, turning to a bunch of smart alec glory-hounds like the people on ByeDr.com is the wrong place to ask!

Ever heard the phrase "you get what you pay for"?Seems particularly applicable here.

The only thing I can assume from this question is that you are not being clear or specific enough to get the answers you are looking for!!

Most things in life are vague and open to interpretation.Even if you ask a question, someone may have input additional to what you're asking about that may help out even if you didn't originally ask about it. I think most people are trying to be helpful.If it's not appreciated, what's the harm in just being polite anyway?

What are your symptoms?

Why do we close our eyes when we kiss?

2009-10-13T22:41:00.003-07:00

Answer:
It allows us to focus on the experience and not outside distractions.

It's a reflex to protect our eyes. You may notice if anything gets too close to them, they automatically close.

so we don't have to look at who we're kissing.

So we won't be crossed eye.

We want to feel it, deeply... Muach

b/c we're usually thinking of someone else. j/k. I think it's b/c it's weird when someone has their eyes open.

perhaps, it's because it's awkward to look at someone that close. besides, you can't really see someone when your that close to their face. another reason may be so you don't get your eye poked by their nose. LOL!

It makes kissing all that much better - something to do with cutting out the other senses to amplify one sensation. Also, it is very offputting if the person you are kissing has their eyes open.. it's like they're not paying full attention to you !

Because it is a little weird to look at someone from an inch away. Easier to focus on being excited and enjoying the moment when eyes are shut than everything out of focus. Might burst out laughing too often.

i think its b/c its so weird to have your eyes open when your kissing someone. like, i kissed this one guy and his eyes were open and it really freaked me out.

Because we want to enjoy the dreaminess of it all?

In post pre-historic days, cavemen would often bite a small chunk out of a mate's bottom lip to signify that woman belonged to them.The closing of the eyes is a subconscious reminder of our ancestor's pain.

I don't! I wanna see who I'm smooching on! My husband's really gorgeous so I look at him every chance I get! Up close, far away, old pictures, in person...you name it, he's just nice to look at!

It's just a reflex. Besides, trying kissing with your eyes open and get a feel for the awkwardness of it.

Why do people try drugs?

2009-10-13T22:41:00.002-07:00

This is for me to know!
Answer:
CUZ THEIR STUPID AND HAVE NOTHING ELSE 2 DO

curiosity==peer pressure

so that they can "fit in", or be "noticed". or because they wanna see what the big hoot is on them. theyre usually just curious. or theyre trying to escaape reality to a point were being sober is hell.

because everyone else does which its totally stupid cause if everyone woulod just stop trying to please the other people, no one would do anything bad! DUH!

to escape

they don't "know how "

Out of sheer ignorance.even the mildest drugs, such as aspirin (as a gross example) can bring disastrous comsequences, if just taken "to see what happens"...The body is too complex and more complex that we would like to understand (different people, will respond in different ways to a drug, eben when properly prescribed)...there is always the risk of death enev wit one tablet or injection of anything (deaths have been reported with medicines that normally do not kill ( however penicillin is a good and well known example) however the list grows bigger and bigger...(because the sudden and unexpected acute very grave allergic reaction callled "anaphylactic shock) that no one can predict (with unconsciousnes, low blood presure, redness of the body,urticaria etc)
In short, taking pills to see what happen, most of the times, nothing will....however if it happens, ir can even mean death...Thats the plain and painful truth

curiosity. not stupidity, not hating life, not poor morals, not peer presure, not becaue drugs are evil, not because they're stupid. curiosity. period.

to escape from reality.
curiosity.
peer pressure.
and personal satisfaction.

Why do my shoulder muscles stiffen only at night?

2009-10-13T22:41:00.001-07:00

it feels like they are sleep and im paralyzed, but only when i awaken.
Answer:
My first guess would be your pillow. You may not be getting the support you need at night and possibly your nerves %26 blood vessels that come from your neck area are being impenged. [a chiropractor may be able to recommend a good pillow, I've heard that down pillows help]My next guess would be arthritis in the lower cervical neck or upper thoracic spine. Arthritis is most noticeable in the morning then symptoms tend to subside as the day progresses.Finally, you may simply be stressed and your body is responding to it this way.

You could be pulling a muscle during the day from carrying a too big of purse or booksack.You could be laying too much on that side.

Too many push-ups before you fall asleep. :)
Most likely due to sleep position and/ what you are sleeping on pillow/matress/floor/ground etc.

Why do I have gas when I eat beans? I make them myself with beans from my organic love garden.?

2009-10-13T22:41:00.000-07:00

I believe it is because I do not love the land enough.
Answer:
I believe its because you don't love your body enough. Your system can't digest beans well enough. usually the problem starts in the stomach and gets worse further on down the line. Think about taking natural digestive aids.

haha - its just what happens stinky! ;)

various foods cause such activity

beans actually contain sulfur. it's one of the reasons we have gas after eating them.If you take Beano, the enzymes in em help break down the beans so they do not end up giving you gas.

Beans,Beans the musical fruit,The more you eat, The more you toot ! The more you toot, The better you feel, Make sure to eat beans for every meal !

Everyone gets gas from eatting beans, that I know of, in fact, my husband refuses to eat anykind of beans because of it Go figure!

Foods high in starch cause flatulence.

This question was just on Ophra the other day when she had Dr. Oz on the show. He said that beans contain sugar and the enzymes in our digestive system love the sugar and gobble it up in turn producing gas. And you are right, the gas from beans is not smelly. It dosen't matter if your beans are organic or not, all beans will produce gas. Just let it out!Note from the answer above:
Beans do not contain sulphur. Cauliflower, eggs, ect. contain sulphur and will produce smelly gas in humans.

Why do i get REALLY tired after sex?

2009-10-13T22:40:00.003-07:00

after sex i usually stay tired for at-least that whole day and now, more recently for a day and half. i feel like sleeping but when i try to sleep, i can't.
is there anything i can do maybe eat/drink something to get my energy back?
age 21.
Answer:
Please read this ...http://scienceline.org/2006/09/25/ask-we...

check with your nutrition store...maybe it's you're low on B vitamins.and eat some meat.you might also want to choose a multiple vitamin.and get to your doctor and have a blood test to see what exactly you are lacking.

Stress, drugs, underwieght, or a chemical deficiency. I would recomend a simple blood test to tell you what is lacking.

see a doctor

I get tired after sex too, but not for that long. You need to see a doctor.

what kind of sex you do ?
eat onion %26 meat %26 cofectionary

Well I would say coffee or something, or you know what about working out...get an energy drink to pump you up.

You feel so relaxed afterward that you feel as if you could sleep.

Try to do a small meditation before sex, and ask your body not to give up too much energy.
You could also ask the earth for the energy you need for the sex. For this you could sit with your back straight and put both hand with palms touching you body about 1 inch under your bellybutton. close you eyes and focus on your breathing for a while. Take long breaths, in a relaxing way, don't hyperventilate. then, try to imagine, as you inhale, that a flow of orange energy comes from the center of the earth towards the place where your hands are, where its been stored. As you exhale imagine that part of that energy expands within all of your body, revitalizing it. Do this for a while, asking the earth to give you as much energy as you are going to need. Before you are done, be sure to thank the earth for taking care of you.Also, you might try to check with your partner to see how he/she feels after sex. maybe he/she is taking some some energy out of you, without knowing it.Good luck, :)

Why do doctors put you on antidepressants when you have bad nerves?

2009-10-13T22:40:00.002-07:00

Answer:
because some antidepressants have anti-anxiety effects too. try kava kava or gotu kola. two good herbs for treating anxiety

I would check into non drug therapies with a psychologist they seem to really help more in the long run. Good luck!

doctors put you on antidepressants when you are depressed. Usually 'nerves' are tagging along also. If your doctor has you on antidepression medicine and you are not depressed get another doctor, for sure. Best wishes.

so u can develope more symptoms and go back to him.

You do not have to take any thing you do not feel comfortable with just because your doctor said so. Medications can some times make your symptoms worst. Tell your doctor exactly what you need. If he does not listen find another doctor.

antidepressants is a mood altering drug which certain ones do calm bad nerves antidepressants do calm nerves down to help you relax

obviously you need to calm down and a glass of wine isn't getting it.Antidepressants also help with anxiety attacks.

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Why do copper bracelets help with joint pain?

2009-10-13T22:40:00.001-07:00

Answer:
Some copper is actually absorbed thru the skin by reacting with fatty acids in the skin. Some persons with arthritis are deficient in copper which is an important coenzyme for Superoxide dismutase (SOD). These people may notice some benefit attending the green wrist. Others won't see much benefit. If you don't note any change after a couple of months it probably isn't going to help. You might check out glucosamine sulfate or celadrin or MSM. Monavie juice also seems give some people relief. Good luck

It's the highly technical "placebo" process.

They don't, they only help your wrist turn green!

Do they? Are you sure? Absolutely no concrete evidence that they help.

They don't; they've tested it. If you feel an improvement, it's psychosomatic.

Copper bracelets for arthritis pain relief is an old folk remedy. It is believed that copper is absorbed by the skin to relieve joint pain. The concept of copper absorption is mostly anecdotal and remains controversial. Most choose and use copper jewelry for fashion not function

About as much use as a chocolate fireguard.

Not in the slightest, nor do magnets. It all dates back to the days of witchcraft! Sustained perhaps by the very high placebo affect which can occur when dealing with pain issues.In the few weeks I have been answering 'Health Answers' I have had my eyes really opened. I had no idea that such a high percentage of the population are so naive as to believe in the myths, potty patent medicines,illegal drugs,illegally purchased prescription only drugs, charlatans and just plain crooks, purporting or pretending that they can fix them.

i cane answer ur q , but i thing that dear dr.frank should do some research on research done on magnetic therapy before making such sweping statements .

well the theory is that the coppers magnetics feild helps correct the eaths magnetic fields im not gonna tell you its a load of bullshitbut i think it is :P

Hi Russell, copper bracelet acts as a cofactor, or partner, in many enzymes and processes, affecting a wide variety of bodily functions and systems.Copper works with Vitamin C in the production of collagen and elastin, which are connective tissues that, quite literally, hold the body together. In addition to this aspect of wound healing, copper also has a role in the first step to wound healing 鈥?blood clotting. It also partners with iron in the making of red blood cells, which serve the essential purpose of bringing oxygen throughout the body, as well as helps the body to absorb and use iron. It is helps to make bones, working with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, Vitamin D and Vitamin C.Copper has a role in the nervous system, as well. It is necessary in the creation of the myelin sheath, which protects nerves and enhances their communication. The connective tissues and nerves in the brain require copper for both structure and function. Copper also serves as a cofactor in the production of the body鈥檚 important antioxidant enzymes, making a significant contribution to the control of damaging free radicals.As a trace element, the body requires just a tiny bit of copper daily. Adults should have just 1.5mg to 3mg per day. It is important to note that too much copper can be toxic to the body鈥檚 system. So daily a copper bracelet use is not recommended.
Jason Homan

I have Fibromylagia and I even tried the QRay that they claim works. NOT!! I tried them wearing them longterm and even buying new ones each year. I did this for over 4 years and I swear it seemed more like the pain was getting worse. I didn't find them to help at all. What I found more useful is a healthy diet full of veggies and fruits, and well balanced meals cutting out all the excess sugar when possible, drinking lots of water, no soda (this actually robs your body of essential minerals and vitamins and can make pain levels worse, and walking and stretching. I dodn't understand why we are always looking for some miracle cure when it is right there in front of our face that if we eat right, get some exercise, drink water, and think positive it can be so helpful

Copper is essential for the formation of collagen, which makes up the connective tissue of the bone matrix. One of the early signs of copper deficiency is osteoporosis.(Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Balch %26 Balch, 1990) Copper deficiency is linked to certain types of arthritis pain. Theoretically, trace amounts of copper would be absorbed through the skin.

Thank you Dr. Frank...you echo my sentiments exactly. I initially thought that these "Health Answers" might be interesting or thought provoking; but it's actually scary to see how many desperate and ignorant people are out there who might actually follow the advice of some of these charlatans and their "junk science".

I think it is because it is believed that they change the electrolytes in the blood stream, thus curtailing the inflammation

Why do certain foods cause my butt to itch?

2009-10-13T22:40:00.000-07:00

butt (rectal area)
Answer:
I don't know. Here is a link to that...
http://www.mothernature.com/library/book...

allergic?

You could have worms? I would check that out first.

its allergies babe most likely from food with preservative.
its might be eczema which is very treatable.

Maybe an allergic reaction?
Or, may be hemorrhoids. Not enough fiber.

waht type of foods?
Grains, carbs, and sweets ?

One possibiltiy:Pruritis Ani (itchy butt).
Can be caused by many things, including consumption of acidic foods, alcohol etc. Its to do with irritation of the sensitive rectal mucosa from certain chemicals in the faeces. It is a common condition and can be treated by regular washing of the rectum following defecation with warm water. Avoid soaps etc that can further irritate the mucosa, and potentially avoid foods that you know exacerbate the condition.RESIST the temptation to scratch...this only makes things worse. Try washing with warm water when itchy. This should help if this is your problem.

Why cobweb's white round house can cure skin cuts?

2009-10-13T22:39:00.002-07:00

Answer:
I think what you are asking is whether or not applying spider web silk to a cut will help it~!? If so, the answer is yes, it has been shown to cause very immediate natural clotting and begins your body's natural healing process more quickly. It is most helpful if you happen to have a rather bad cut which persists in bleeding excessively. Question is, do you just happen to have cobwebs hanging around the house when you need them. :-)

What in the world is a "cobweb's round house"? Spikers don't live in a spider house. They live on a web of silk.

Why can't you drink well taking anti-depressants ?

2009-10-13T22:39:00.001-07:00

Answer:
My goodness you've been given some silly answers. I was on anti depressants for ten years. Alcohol, as one of your more sensible respondents said, is a depressant and once the 'high' wears off after a few drinks, usually the feelings of depression are more acute and difficult to deal with.
Many people who take Zoloft, Prozac, and other depression-related medications drink light to moderate amounts of alcohol without serious side effects, or any effects at all. However, it's important to know what the possible interactions may be so that you can be on the lookout. When there is a noticeable reaction from mixing alcohol with anti-depressants, it's often an amplified response to the alcohol, i.e., one drink may end up feeling like two. If you usually feel tired, or even a bit depressed, after drinking, then you might feel even more so if you're on anti-depressants. They affect your brain's ability to absorb serotonin, which acts as a neurotransmitter, transmitting nerve impulses between nerve cells and affecting mood. Alcohol also affects serotonin levels in your brain by altering your brain's production of it. That's why using the two together could produce unexpected and unwanted emotions.
Similarly, the shaky motor skills and slower reaction time common for alcohol users may get even shakier when anti-depressants are present 鈥?these responses can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Zoloft, and the other anti-depressants like it, can also produce sedative effects; since alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, lowered heart rate and blood pressure changes are possible.

Because then the medication won't work.

Because your tolerance to alcohol goes waaaay down, and a drink or two will get you really drunk, as well, alcohol is a depressant, and the slight "down" feeling you usually feel after a night of drinking will be amplified.

i don't know but i do. doesn't affect me at all.

increase heart rate.makes you restless ormake you more tired. high blood presure. the alcohol could revers the afect of the med. you are taking. and or kill you.

Because alcohol is a depressant and it would work against taking the anti-depressant. If you want to start feeling better take the time you are on this medication to get things done that you never find time to do. Clean out a closet, get a bag of clothes ready for Goodwill, help a neighbor, and when you get your mind off yourself..you will find that you ARE feeling better. Good luck.

The anti-depressants affect the respirtory system, and alcohol does too. Combining the two depressents together, can cause you to have shallow weak breathing.

Because if I'm right alcohol is a depressant besides that if you have stuff going on maybe alcohol is not the best for you...find other ways to get happy. Maybe its the mixture of chemicals too

Why are we now flocking to doctors for Preventative treatment when we as a consumer hold all the cards?

2009-10-13T22:39:00.000-07:00

I am currently experienceing this. When do I cut these folks off %26 say enough is enough!!
Answer:
When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired.Or when you live long enough to discover that you are responsible for saving your own life.Or you were educated that there is no known medical cure for anything.Or when the student is ready the teacher will appear.http://www.glycostory.com/mannalive...

May be they follow the maxim - Prevention is better than cure.

I always ask myself is preventing with a coctail of untested trial medicatoions really preventive? While you are at the doctor educate him or her about your alternative treatment that you are very knowlegable about. Show them documentation. Doctors only know what they learn in school and I have found out that they are not extensively trained in pharmocology. And after school they know what the sales people tell them. So it is your job to educate your doctor. I have found though that there are doctors that will not hear of such non-sense. If this is the case, you should re-evualuate their judgement. If they are out for your best interest, then the least that they could do is check something out or listen to your testimony.

We've been conditioned to believe everything a doctor tells us. In the past, people used herbs and home remedies to successfully treat minor problems. We've gotten away from that now. In Europe doctors prescribe herbal remedies instead of drugs. And in many third world countries, herbs are still used as a matter of course. You go to the local healer instead of the doctor.It's a matter of educating yourself and taking responsibility for yourself. If you are experiencing a certain condition, research it online. There's a wealth of information out there! For example, I learned about using natural progesterone cream when I went through menopause. I bought it online, and used it for several years until the symptoms were gone. And I never went to a doctor about it.Medical practitioners in this country hate that kind of thing. They say we're self-diagnosing and self-treating ourselves. They think it's dangerous. I suppose it could be if you don't use common sense. I think some of the problem is that the drug companies give so many freebies to doctors if they prescribe the drugs these companies are selling. And doctors are taught in medical school to reach for a prescription pad before trying anything else.Don't get me wrong, I'm very glad to live in a time and place where modern medical treatments are available. But I feel that they are very overused. Many times your body will heal itself without antibiotics if you give it a chance.Darlenehttp://www.herbal-remedies-for-busy-moms...

Why are there so many supplement companies in Utah?

2009-10-13T22:38:00.003-07:00

Answer:
Hi Mark, yes Utah is considered the central hub of the nation's nutritional products industry. With more than 70 companies providing many herbal products, including, vitamins, energy bars, diet aids, protein powders, and liquid supplements. These companies employ a number of multi-level sales representatives and more than 7,000 workers. Companies in Utah develop many of the major brands of supplements sold nationally. Some of these companies include, Weider Nutrition Inc., Deseret Laboratories Inc., Usana Inc., NuSkin Enterprises Inc., Twin Labs, Nutraceuticals International, Nature鈥檚 Way, and Nature鈥檚 Sunshine Products.Innovative individuals in Utah sought business opportunities in herbs and natural products and made it a part of Utah鈥檚 growing economy. Companies such as Nature's Way and Nature's Herbs grew from boutique operations into large, global enterprises. Eventually former employees of these firms left to start their own companies. In addition, other businesses were founded to supply materials and services to meet the demands of these larger companies. So many supplement companies in Utah.
Jason Homan

Why am I tired and cranky all the time especially between meals,frequently hungry and shakey?

2009-10-13T22:38:00.002-07:00

I have all the above symptoms plus i have a hard time completing sentences between meals,I feel sleepy after and inbetween eating,ive tried having a little protein with each meal but still my blood sugar keeps dropping and I keep peeing. WHAT CAN I DO FOR THIS?
Answer:
Sounds to me like low blood sugar. I'd recommend getting tested again.

you are obviously a hypoglycemic person with a rapid metabolism. This a potential precursor to diabetes, and if there is a family history of diabetes, you are a prime candidate for developing the disease over time. I urge you to see a Registered Dietician for the best and most accurate information to control your dietary issues.

I am another RN and I totally agree with the first RN. You need to see a doctor also.

you sound like you have the symptoms of low blood sugar. eat a small meal every 2 hours and see what happens. low blood sugar is the opposite of diabetes.

If you suspect that your symptoms described are caused by low blood sugar, it is well worth following the recommendations to see if you feel better. You can get a good indication of whether you could have an adverse reaction to sugar, if you suffer shortly after eating simple sugar or two to four hours after an all-carbohydrate meal. Recommendations -
Eliminate sugar from the diet. This also means no cakes, candies, cookies, ice cream, sweetened cereal, canned fruit, and frozen desserts. In addition, you must learn to read food labels to find hidden sources of sugar. Avoid simple carbohydrates and refined and processed foods such as instant rice and potatoes, white flour, soft drinks, and alcohol.

Eat a diet high in complex carbohydrates and fiber, both of which help to stabilize blood sugar. Try to stick to the most natural, unprocessed form of a food. Eat regular meals at regular times. Don't skip meals. Don't eat late meals. Have protein at both lunch and dinner. Eliminate alcohol and smoking. Limit your caffeine intake to one caffeinated beverage--coffee or tea --daily. Watch out for caffeinated soft drinks and over-the-counter drugs. Eliminate the use of artificial sweeteners. SUPPLEMENTS -
Chromium: the trivalent form in dosages of 100 mcg. 3/a day before meals.

are you getting enough fat in your diet? I used to eat very little fat and had some of the same issues. Shaky and cranky and trouble thinking all point to possible episodes of low blood sugar.
You might want to think about eating several small mini-meals a day or try eating a small whole food snack in between three larger meals to boost your blood sugar (fruit, some veggies, etc.) in between meals.Hope this helps and you feel better soon!

Do you eat/drink ANY DAIRY even SOY?ANY HORIZON PRODUCTS? The foods you are eating could also be contaminated with SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS! Believe it or not.If your taking any VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT many are made with SYNTHETIC VITAMINS! You could be experiencing a CHEMICAL OVERLOAD,it could even be in your water and some Aspartame is in cereals,juices etc, and you don't even know its there! Or the vary things you wash your body with and moisturize with let alone clean with!You could be allergic to Wheat/Grains. YOU NEED TO KNOW!
http://www.mercola.com/2003/mar/26/paste...
http://www.mercola.com/beef/cla.htm...
http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2007/01...
http://www.mercola.com/products/coconut_...http://www.mercola.com/2002/feb/23/vitam...
http://www.mercola.com/2003/mar/26/organ...
http://www.fluoridealert.org/fluoride-fa...
http://www.fluoridealert.org/50-reasons.

Yes it does sound like the symptoms of a hypoglycemic.

Have you ever been on steroids? I came off mine too fast and I had all the symptoms you're describing. I had hypo/hyper thyroid and adrenal shock. The regular doctors I went to said there was nothing wrong. I read and read and that's when I figured out what was wrong. I went to my GP, who is totally open to patients having knowledge... I asked that she do a test to check my amino acids. Not all doctors can run that test. Some doctors don't even know about it. Others get pissed that you have any knowledge. The one that I thought would be low, was WAY below normal, it's taurine. There were others that were low, but that one was vital for blood sugar regulation. I started taking supplements. Go to the health food store and they'll have a book with a whole section about amino acids. I started to get better and then I went to a doctor who practiced a technique that is not very well known and within a couple of months he had turned my life around. Check out this sight and you can find a doctor in your area. I didn't take any drugs, just some supplements. I also tested negative for diabetes. Good luck.

Who use or used Cialis?

2009-10-13T22:38:00.001-07:00

Tell me in accordance with your expirience - Does Cialis work well?
Answer:
For erectile dysfunction? It can.Ask your doctor.If you don't have an erectile dysfunction and just want to order some over the Internet for a "good time", you're an idiot.

It works very well! when you take it, it should work between 1/2 hour to 1 hour. it last about 4 to 5 days. it can be a little addicting. Because it gives you the same feelings you had when you were young.
I think it is great!

I tried on two occasions and were dissapointed as I could not get a hard erection within minutes.as claimed. Later on, I could get a quick erection with stimulation and subsequent similar erections for about three days. - the only benefits I got from this pill for myself. I believe the pill does not work on every men.

In most cases it should work..Talk to your doctor before taking one..Some ppl show different reactions..Why do not you take care of yourself to have better sex instead of taking cialis with its side effects.- Eat healthy food
- Educate yourself on what to eat to perform well
- Take your daily vitamins (Vitamin E, and others...)
- Take herbal supplements like ginseng, and some others
Btw "one a day for man" is not bad...Good Luck...Troy
http://primeherbal.com

Who thinks stem cell research can treat or cure diseases like Alzheimers?

2009-10-13T22:38:00.000-07:00

And why? Ten points for the most thought out answer.
Answer:
offering a reward isn't going to get your the answer your looking for. Stem cell research is just what it sound like. It's research with lots of possibilities. The real profits for this research will go to the pharmaceutical industry, not us. Find alternatives through natural healing. There are lots of options out there.

Who thinks animal testing is necessary for medical progress, and why?

2009-10-13T22:37:00.002-07:00

Considering that there are alternatives which do not use animals, and a high %%% of the experiments done on animals is curiosity-driven research.
Answer:
I don't think its necessary.
There was a lab not too far from where I live.
They were testing cosmetics on rabbits..
But theres no need,
I think bunnies are cute enough already

"Not tested on animals, you will be the first."
"curiosity driven"?? Considering the high cost there better be a good reason.

What alternatives did you have in mind?I'm all for using alternatives when they are available
(as long as they aren't more destructive than
animal testing).However, we've gained an awful lot by testing
on animals in the medical industries.You say there are alternatives. What did you have
in mind?

I am the biggest animal lover out there. I have rescued numerous dogs and cats over the years. I think animal testing is barbaric and I couldn't do it. But, because of animal testing they found out that they can use a bovine's artery and heart in order to save my mother's. So even though some pigs were tested on out there I would have done anything to keep her alive.You mentioned alternatives to doing animal testing. What alternatives? How can we really find a cure for AIDs or cancer if we don't test new drugs on lab mice? The vaccine for polio was found by testing it on monkeys who have almost the same genetic make up humans do. They have saved billions of people world wide with that vaccine.

Actually, in many cases, there are not alternatives. Now, in high school biology, certainly a computer simulation is as good as a real dissection, but this isn't the case with pharmaceutical testing. We have to test procedures and medications on actual living systems to evaluate the safety and efficacy. Think of it this way; you've just found a compound that kills cancerous cells in a test tube. That's one step, but now you need to find out if it only works in that tube, or works in a living body, and whether it has terrible side effects. A computer model still can't do that. Would you rather try it on some mice, or a person? I'd pick the mice, myself.

Testing on animals is necessary in some cases. For instance, testing on lab-grown tissue samples does not always give an accurate result. It also doesn't show how a certain drug etc would affect an organism as a whole e.g. could have an adverse effect on the lungs while treating blood vessels. Even tests on micro-organisms are not conclusive enough for testing to be performed on human subjects and, as a result, animal testing becomes a necessary step in the progress of things such as drug testing

I do not think it is that necessary, the drugs they are making are just poisons anyways. with good eating habits you can prevent a lot of the diseases these drugs are used for and put the animal testers out of business

Who should use xanax?

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i heard people use it to treat tinnitus. does it work? can it be addicting once they stop taking it?
Answer:
Hello!
You can read here:

i have never heard of it being used for tinnitus, it can be addicting, it is mostly used for anxiety

Xanax is a benzodiazepine and benzodiazepines can actually cause tinnitus. See this publication in the New England Journal of Medicine http://www.benzo.org.uk/busto.htm...
Yes it can be addicting if you use it more that a couple of weeks. Some people it takes weeks to get addicted and others months or years. You won't know how fast or how severe your body will react to benzodiazepines in terms of getting addicted.

Who should not perform Anulom Vilom pranayam?

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Answer:
This Pranayam is useful in making the respiratory system deep and rhythmical. It strengthens the respiratory organs and enables the practioner to perform the Nadi Shodhan Pranayam.There is no contraindication as far as pranayama is concerned.
Any body can do this.Sit in any asan of meditation. Keep the neck and spine absolutely erect. Keep the left hand on the left knee in Gyan Mudra. Place the first two fingers of the right hand at the root of the right thumb and pressing the right nostril gently with the tip of the right thumb, start inhaling slowly and deeply through the left nostril. Then pressing the left nostril gently with the ring finger, exhale slowly through the right nostril. Keep pressing gently the left nostril and inhale through the right nostril. Now close the right nostril and exhale through the left nostril. This process constitute one round. Repeat this process of inhaling and exhaling for 5-10 minutes or as long as you can comfortably. Place the right hand on the right knee and come back to the position of rest.Duration : atleast 10 mins.Benefits : heart, high BP, heart blockage, vat-cuf-pit, arthritis, cartilage, bent ligaments, sinual fluid reduced, parkinson, paralysis, neural related, depression, migraine pain, asthma, sinus, allergy.Tips : breathe into lungs not to stomach. no organ in stomach absorbs oxygen. Do not hurry. Do it slowly. Rest whenever needed (in any pranayam).

Hi Tatsat, this a type of Pranayama or a Yoga breath control technique(Anulom Vilom Pranayama) can use without restriction. Yoga give way of pranayam to cleanse your mind.
Jason Homan

Who sells the best homeopathic remedies?

2009-08-08T17:58:00.003-07:00

I've found many websites which sell things like Tamanu Oil, Aloe Vera juice, etc. But is there a single manufacturer/distributor who's products are best? If so, why are those ones the best? How do they compare in price?
Also, what are your favorite and most reliable homeopathic remedies?
Answer:
I have found a web site that uses 3 different herb companies. Pure Herbs, Natures Sunshine and Sunnybrook Farm Herbs. When putting together remedies for certain ailments, the iridologist/herbalist with this company will pull the best products from each manufacturor. I have been to the herb plant for Sunnybrook Farm Herbs on several occasions. Their product are amazingly stong and very productive. I have used their "endometriosis treatment". I suffered from Endometriosis for 3 years until I got rid of it with the products from this web site. (this has been confirmed by 2 doctors. One of wich now uses this website for his own personal use.)Good luck, and I hope this helps.

Please do not expect a marathon race for Homeo sellersIt is a practice which involves mixture of concentrated drops in medicine form, as the mixture varies accordingly to patient and the practitioner(healer)There is no THUMB rule in any Healing processHealing is a collective process where every other body reacts in its ownDo not follow brands believe in perfect Diagnosis,
It is the root cause for ultimate prescription,
pssstt...
(Amazingly often just a visit to the doc heals minor ailments.)Check this website where an Indian Homeopath treats HIV, Cancer, Mental disabilities, UTI etc., http://www.gpinstitute.com

There are too many to list and it also depends upon the country you are in. You can get a complete list in this homeopathic resource directory:http://www.hpathy.com/dirresource/...

From all the products I've tried; I've found New Sun to be the best; They have everything!!

Who has had symptoms of very low vitamin levels that are not on the lists of symptoms and what are they?

2009-08-08T17:58:00.002-07:00

I had several hypo-glycemic events , itching, blurred vision, sick at stomach, and pleurisy. All my vitamin levels are extremely low. What are the treatments? prescription vitamins or over the counter vitamins? have not had hormone levels checked yet, but no fungus present. not diabetic
Answer:
Either way, if your vitamin levels are down, go see a doctor and find out why. I assume you are eating, food by itself has enough vitamins that you should not have those symptoms unless something else was causing problems.

I agree... Go to the doctor, check what is happening to you. Start eating real food. STOP sandwiches and junk food (nor food or drink), and also, after asking your doctor of course take vitamins, here in Greece we have vitamin B15, is very good...if you can find it.

Have you gone to the doctor? Did hey do tests? That is the first step. Your doctor will probably recommend some prescription vitamins, but those will have to be taken for only a recommended time. If you need good vitamins, try organic ones. Your body gets the best use out of them.

Yes - i have had unexplained symptoms like that. I kept craving salt. I can't take iron so it was thought I was anemic. I ended up going to a natural vitamin store and found something called "colloidal minerals". (It's by Sunshine Nutritional I think) I started taking it and within a week, the cravings stopped. In the past, I have found that not all vitamins are created equal; be they prescription or otc. Many are not even digest-able and come back out the same shape they went in! Many are held together by a schlack (sp) that we cannot break down. So be careful what vitamins you take. I'm sure, by your other posting about "un-asked questions", that you have been to the DR. I would see if he or she is apposed to holistic alternatives. They can be easier to absorb in the body and begin to work much quicker. You just have to be sure that the "natural" products don't interfere or cause other bigger problems.You may also talk too your Dr about thyroid issues. Many of the symptoms you have described are a lot like the ones associated with thyroid trouble. Having your T3, T4 and TSH (?) checked will be helpful.I wish you the best in finding out what's going on and how to fix it!

Who has a good home remedy for disolving and preventing kidney stones?

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Answer:
Homeopathic treatment for Kidney Stones :-
1. SILICEA 6X
2. KALI PHOS 6X
3. MAG PHOS 6X
4. CAL FLOUR 6X
Four tablets each of the above Cell Salts together with BERBERIS VULGARIS "Q" (Mother Tincture) 20 drops in a half a cup of hot water thrice a day half hour before or after meals will dissolve and cure Kidney Stones. Keep me posted about your progress after taking them for a week.Take Care and God Bless you !

Drink tap water, and don't drink soft drinks no more.

First of all, water! Then drink Gatorade (32oz) also. Eat/drink cranberries. I have had many kidney stones, and Gatorade has saved my life. Also, lemons, lemons, lemons. Water, water, water. If you're in pain now, get some Gatorade. You won't be sorry.

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Well, obviously you need to increase your potassium levels-that is what causes Kidney stones; However, if you are seriously low on Potassium, you need to start on a natural supplement to get your levels back to normal. You should check out New Sun's products; They have a wonderful products; Check out the link below to get more info.

Look up Hydrangia Tincture. This is what they recommend on other lists that I am on.

Who else here is currently celebrating "420"?

2009-08-08T17:58:00.000-07:00

=D
Answer:
I'm still celebrating.my name may say 'midnight' toker, but that's not the only time I have my fun.

What is "420"??

me me me me! high 5

here, here!

you bet. not tday considering i had school, but probably sometime over the weekend. 420 will be on a saurday next year though, so it's all good.

The recent events have taken the fun of this away for now.

4:20
checking in

hell yes.4/20 is the date which is smoke pot day

Wooooooooooooooo! Yeeeeauuh! I am totally celebrating 420! Im leaving now to go smoke it up! woooo have fun, and get HIGH!!

What's 420?? Explain what it is before you ask stupid questions GOD.retard..

LOL the guy above me's a tard. If you don't know then you don't need to know. I'd love to be celebrating 420 but I'm having to lay low for awhile.

Whatever it is, its making you ask stupid questions in the wrong category. Alternative Medicine has got nothing to do with 420(Whatever it may be). I guess you can ask it in MENTAL HEALTH ;o) would seem more appropriate there !Take Care and God Bless.

I celebrate it everyday ;) lol, happy tokin'!

Who do you complain to about chiropractors?

2009-08-08T17:57:00.002-07:00

is there a watch dog group or do they have the same people as regular doctors have to watch over them
Answer:
I went to www.yahoo.com and typed into search 'chiropractor and complaint' and this website among the results that may be able to help you or direct you to other resources: National Board of Chiropractic Examiners www.nbce.org/ and they have the 50 state icons to click for the state in which you reside.

YOU MAY GO TO THE LOCAL POLICE STATION AND LODGE A COMPLAINT WITH THE POLICE.

If you are in the UK, complain to the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) - details at http://www.gcc-uk.org/page.cfm?page_id=2... No-one in the UK can practise as a chiropractor without being registered with the GCC. The situation will be different in other countries.

Anyone foolish enough to go to a quack gets what they can expect. I have no idea if they are regulated in any way.

in the US is the Department of Health in your state

In the U.S. every state has a licensing Board of Chiropractic Examiners that oversees the practice of Chiropractors. You can file your complaint with your state's board.If the Chiropractor is a member of the American Chiropractic Association or his/her state's Chiropractic Association (the doctors often note these memberships in their advertising), you can file a complaint with the ethics committee of these organizations.Best wishes.

Better Business Bureau?

Who Can Be Stop Smoking Patch?

2009-08-08T17:57:00.001-07:00

i can used the best of Medicine used than Stop Smoking Patch more inoformation http:/www./skincarefairy.com
Answer:
I'm not sure of your question, but I wanted to recommend using Chantix to stop smoking. It is amazing, nothing short of a miracle, in my opinion. It's a great way to quit.

As the other person stated, Chantix works well, but you have to have the proper modivation. For me, I'm on my third try using Chantix, the first time I took it, I felt a calming sensation. Since that time, the calming has gone, but I feel more in control and feel like I can make it, this time. It's expensive without insurance, 294.00 at Rite Aid.

Whilst taking the herbal supplement 5htp should you avoid any other vitamins or herbal supplements?

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Answer:
The enteric-coated 5HTP works best for me for sleep, if I take it at bedtime. In the daytime I take regular multiple vitamins and mineral supplements and there are no interactions. Some herbs, like St. John's Wort could conflict, because it also messes with the serotonin levels in the brain. Herbs are medicines and do have strong functions, sometimes, so don't presume them to be innocuous. Check out interactions by calling your pharmacist and asking him or her about which herbs you are taking directly, or look them up in a good herbal book, like "Back to Eden" or a reference book. And you can call the reference librarian at any public library and they can tell you all kinds of ways to find out more.

Yes. Though B-6 is often added to 5-htp supplements, it changes where it is metabolized and converted into serotonin (in the liver instead of the brain, where you want it to be).

5HTP will not interact with other herbal supplements or vitamins. It is safe to take them. If you still have concerns, take the 5HTP, wait an hour then take anything else you may be taking.

Which work better?

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Tums or Rolaids? Why?
Answer:
well I was not expecting that question in this section. Since I don't usually use OTC meds my alternative med answer will be:Papaya Concentrate; don't dilute
Pineapple juice, organic if possible

What is this ? Please explain in detail.

I find that Tums work a little better for me, they are less chalky, and they come in better flavors. Something that works even better is American Health digestive enzymes (papaya).found at health food stores. They have all the necessary enzymes that break down all foods (something your body may be lacking if you often have indigestion), they have chloryphyl for bad breath, and they even help with heartburn.

Which type of pill is better:Liquid caps,gel tabs, or just normal types?

2009-08-08T17:56:00.002-07:00

Which one is better?
Answer:
I think they are all the same it just depends on which one is easiest to swallow.

1. liquid supplements - e.g. Liquid Multi Vitamin Supplement - is superior to vitamins in capsule and tablet form, as it is much more completely and efficiently absorbed by the body. 2.Liquid Gel-Caps - The liquid content of these easy-to-swallow caps allows them to be quickly absorbed by the body. Dry capsules and tablets contain binders and fillers, which can cause stomach upset. Natural Liquid Gels are body friendly.Generally speaking, the digestive process runs smoothly without much effort from us. However, as we get older it becomes less efficient. Consequently the digestion of tablets, for example, may not be complete, such that the absorption of nutrients is not as good as it should be. Its not only digestive problems that may leave someone short of the nutrients they need. With increasing age comes the likelihood of swallowing difficulties either as a result of disease or simply because getting older means the swallowing mechanism doesnt function as well as it used to. Moreover, whatever their age, many people simply dont like swallowing tablets and not just the horse-pill sized ones either.
In liquid form a substance doesnt need to be digested, it comes ready-prepared to be absorbed. Liquids have a greater bioavailability than tablets meaning that with all things being equal, more of the substance in liquid form will be absorbed into the blood stream. Liquid is easier to swallow too.

Liquid is best--absorbed quickly.

Which type of Lasik Surgery is best?

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Answer:
I got the one that was all-laser. My eyes turned out perfect. I got that custom thing along with it...I forget what its callled, but I suggest it. I went from having a horrible astigmatism (I wore glasses for 23 years) to perfect eyesight. I would suggest the all-laser because there is less chance of humen error...I guess it comes down to this though: would you trust a person or a million dollar machine to slice into your cornea?

Which stops BODY ODOR: MAGNESIUM OR ACIDOPHILIUS?!?!?!?

2009-08-08T17:56:00.000-07:00

and how much of them should I take?
Answer:
I would say disregard the comment of use deodorant because it most likely has sodium laureth sulfate a carcinogenic. I would use coriander, ginger, cumin, fennel, licorice and oregano. I have no medical expierience but I do research herbalism and herbs alot so just check and see what these might do.

Try taking a shower every day and using a deodorant and after shave.

acidophilus is for bacteria growth (good bacteria) for proper function of your bowels, however you could smear it on your pits, and see what happens!!

acidophilius is the bacteria in yogurt, and yogurt has been known to get rid of bad breath...so maybe it'll cure body odor?? even better, just get some deodorant

magnesium is fairly nonreactive you use a little in metabolism but very little.Acidophilius will affect your digestion, better digestion may reileve the odor. acidophilus is normal resident bacteria taking alot is supposed to replace any bad bacteria in your intestine which should give better digestion and increase health. too much at once could sour your stomach for a little while parsley oil also relives alot of odor

Neither is effective as much as Chlorophyl. Acidophilus is a digestive enzyme and may help break down foods so your body doesn't sweat it. Magnesium has some effect on body odor as does other minerals, but chlorophyl has been shown to really work. Cheap, natural and effective.

Neither, try washing yourself sometime it works wonders. And the ladies like it, they don't a dirty stinko.

Which of these is better? Garden of Life Primal Defense Ultra or acidophilus pearls by Enzymatic Therapy?

2009-08-08T17:55:00.003-07:00

Answer:
Primal Defense Ultra would be best. It's 5 billion units of multiple strains of probiotics. Acidophilus Pearls are 1 billion units of just Acidophilus and Bifidus.

Garden of Life Primal Defence Ultra

There is no way to tell. The best test is your own results with the products.

Which of these is better to anxiety and panic attacks? Bach's Rescue Remedy or GABA?

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Please only comment on one or the other. If you've tried one or the other and your opinion on the one you tried?
Answer:
Sorry to go out of what you wanted, but I had anxiety and panic attacks years ago before drs. knew what they were.If your Bach's Rescue Remedy or GABA works, that's wonderful and cudos to you.I hope it does, but if it doesn't, I want to tell you what happened to me because I didn't go to a psychiatrist and get proper mediacation for 8 years. (By the way, I owned a health food store at the time).I became socially phobic, agoraphobic and finallly after 8
years didn't want to be on the planet any longer. Some part of me
stepped outside myself and said, 'If you're going to kill yourself, you may as well go on medication.' This was not something that my family wanted and my friends were all in the natural food community.Anyway, I immediately saw a psychiatrist, which saved my life. Currently, I am still into a lot of natural things. I am a vegetarian. I eat organic. I take Omega 3 caps and a good natural multivitamin. I only use safe cleaning supplies in my home and I recycle. I'm telling you all this to let you know I
didn't just turn my back on everything I believed. But I am sure glad I'm still on earth.Again, I hope with all my heart that your remedies work, I pray that they do. But please, hon, if they don't-see a psychiatrist-not your pcp general dr-a psychiatrist. They know the right medications to take and can work out which are best for you.I wish you the best of luck and many blessings.

Id say GABA...no proof the other is better or inferior tho!

GABA doesn't metabolize correctly to get benefits for many people due to issues with neurotransmitters in some brains. So, taking GABA by itself may not do anything for some people.
I love love love Bach's Rescue Remedy. It's even great for social anxiety. :)

Which is the better pain med Fentynal patch or morphine?

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which is the better med and which is the easiest to quit taking
Answer:
Fentynal is the synthetic version or morphine. Everyone I have talked to (my sister uses the patch) says that the Fentynal works better. However, it may not work depending on your pain until you get the right dosage (like most medicine.)From what I have seen the Fentynal is easier to quit taking. It could also depend on the body though.I hope this helps!

Fentynal most likely, because morphine dosen't work for anyone who i ask.

Depends on the pain. If it is chronic pain, fentynal might be better choice, if it is acute morphine would be better. Good Luck!

Fentanyl. It is far more powerful than morphine.

I take morphine and am also on the Fentanyl patch. The patch is much more concentrated than the morphine.I am onthe patch for chronic pain, and the morphine for "break-through"pain.

Which is less harmful to you...Alcohol or Weed?

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Answer:
Neither. They are both very harmful for you the only difference is alcohol is legal and weed is not.

There both harmful.

Both.

weed

weed Alcholo is nastygod made grass. man made beer what do you chose.

both of them are very harmful, so don't use stuff like that not even in joke! life is not something to play with!

Alcohol's intended use is light, and not necessarily to get you "drunk". On the other hand the sole purpose of weed is to get you high.I would say alcohol.

Weed. Have you ever heard of anybody getting stoned and beating their wife? No, they got stoned and forgot to beat their wife. I live in Alaska where weed is legal.

They both are harmful in excess. They can both alter your mindset and cause you to do things you otherwise wouldn't do if you were sober or not high. Weed is a natural herb, so lots of people think it isn't as bad for you as alcohol or smoking cigarettes. It really depends on your use of these substances. Weed can get you introuble because its illegal. Alcohol can get you killed if you drive a car. Being safe with both substances might not be smart, but it'll at least not be harmful.

The least harmful is not to do either.

The father of modern toxicology, Paracelsus, stated the dose makes the poison... so it depends on the amount of either you are exposed to... but neither of them are good for you anyway

weed because it even has certain pharmacudical benefeits plus its not as bad as what people think just do some research and find out for yourself

weed i think cause whe i drink alcohol i get really drunk and do crazy thing and weed helps people that cant see good hey write me at baby_cat_dejected@yahoo.com if u want to

Alcohol is less harmful. A small amount of weed can cause more damage used only once than a small amount of alcohol used once. Weed leaves lasting effects in blood stream and tissues (it stores in the fat) for a much longer time than does alcohol. If you used large amounts of either substance (without reaching toxic levels) for say 3 months, the alcohol ultimately causes less damage than the weed and leaves less permanent damage, if any. Finally, you are way less likely to be arrested for a small amount of alcohol than a small amount of weed.

Both have there risk but weed is probably less of a problem.
Simply because you are less likely to see yourself as 10 foot tall and bullet proof on weed like many do on booze. I am 62 years old, have done both and a few other drugs over my life time. I can honestly say every thing in my life I regret was done while I was drunk. Weed just made me horny and hungry. so, toke up, just don't over do it or get caught.

Well. Both damage your body and alter your brain - one is legal (for 21 and up) and the other is illegal (for all).They both damage your body in many ways, and lots in the same ways. And both put a nice big dent in your wallet and bank account.Is it worth it?

I rather prefer alcohol, that's hot

I have seen many more people get violent because of or addicted to alcohol. I don't think it's possible to get addicted to weed (although it might be habit-forming). Perhaps there are long-term effects from pot-smoking, but it can't be worse than cirrhosis.

Both can be harmful if used irresponsibly. To me, though I think marijuana can be the least harmful. But so can alcohol if you only consume on beer.
Either way..they're both drugs and if one uses them irresponsibly then they can become very harmful.

Let's see Alcohol is extremely addictive, can cause liver damage, causes many deaths each year just from overdosing.While on the other hand Weed is not physically addictive (you will not have any withdrawals if you stop smoking), new studies show that the smoke in weed does not cause lung cancer, and nobody has ever died from overdosing on weed.But weed is illegal so if you get caught you go to jail.So you decide for your self which one you think is better

well...basically both are harmfull in causing pathalogocal conditions within the liver and kidneys for alcohol.and in the other hand weed is the pathogenesis of neurological disfunctions.
As U drink Alcohol.ur liver in the other hand is a detoxificator and tries it's best to adapt to the poisons that U have drunk by actually trying to detoxify the alcohol...sooo too much of alcohol consumption can actually cause or lead in to cell apoptosis and thus regeneration of new hepatocytes(liver cells) are takes place...where by it actually decreases the proper functioning of the liver in full capacity...( That is Y the livers of alcohol consumers looks like it has a lot o pimples..)whereby on the other hand .weed is drug that does not damage the liver ...but somehow it is inhaled in to the lungs actually damaging the alveolis in the lungs...and therefore causes actuall lung cancer..just like cigarrettes.well...unlike how it affects the brain.by actually alterring the proper functioning of the brain and is harmfull if excessive alterations are not stopped...this is why weed users end up in somekind of mental hospital...well ..since alcohol causes very much slower death to hepatocytes.thne i would say that alcohol is actually less harmfull than weed.
thank you.

Neither one.

Which is less harmful ... a stab wound or a gunshot wound?

weed, by far...

in my opinion, weed.but there is medical evidence that both are equally harmful to you.

Which is better for you to drink. gren tea or gatorade?

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Answer:
green tea is more healthy, Gatorade gives you energy because of the sugar, but gatorade contains fructose and all that bad stuff. For sports drink Gatorade, for anything else drink green tea.

green tea definetly better vitamins gatorade has sugar

green tea doesn't have sugar in it =if you are looking for a boost then drink the Gatorade

Green Tea! it has antioxidents for your body and it is natural. Gatorade is full of excess sugar, dyes and etc

green tea

Green tea. Gatorade is artificial, full of sugar, and is worse for your teeth than softdrinks like Coca Cola.

mix gatorade with green tea to get the full effects of both. antioxidants and electrolites

I have to agree with most of the people that have already answered...green tea has many great antioxidants while Gatorade has many needed electrolytes but just one thing to consider...studies have shown that Gatorade actually causes tooth decay faster than soda. Just another thing to consider when making your choice.

depends..
u want 2 re-hydrate, gatorade is a good option. all it has is the basic electrolytes with glucosetea is refreshing b'coz of the theophylline en also rich in 'anti-oxidants' which are really good for ur body. they even prevent cancer!!

Green tea is better, though if you want to replenish electrolites you don't need Gatorade, just take water and add natural sea salt and natural sugar to the water. it will benefit you in every way that gatorade does without all the artificial ingredients.

oh, definitely green tea. Gatorade has tons of sugar.

Which is better for you green tea or white tea?

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Answer:
They are equally good. The only difference is that there are just too many MEDIOCRE green tea in the market.Bottled green tea, teabags or decaffeinated green tea is hardly worth it. They contain a fraction of catechins found in loose green tea.The best green tea is made from very young tea shoots. So is white tea.Drinking those tender tea shoots are the key ... they contain the most catechins and theanine.

A study at Pace University in 2004 showed white tea had more anti-viral and anti-bacterial qualities than green tea.It also doesn't taste as bitter.Oh, and green tea has caffeine.

Definitely green tea as it increases metabolism and even helps to reduce weight. And it also helps to cleanse the GI tract esp taken after a meal, suppress the feeling of " oiliness".

white tea has more antioxidants and caffiene. it is from young green tea leaves.

Hi Linsy. White Tea extract may have prophylactic applications which can help to retard the growth of bacteria which can cause Staphylococcus infections, Steptococcus infections, Pneumonia and Dental Caries. It was also found that White Tea is more effective than Green Tea at inactivating bacterial viruses as well as having an anti-viral effect on human pathogenic viruses.There have been studies carried out which indicate that white tea has an anti-fungal effect on Penicillium Chrysogenum and Saccharomyces Cerervisiae. It was found that in the presence of White Tea extract these were totally inactivated.Scientists have now found that the White Tea extract can protect against the Langerhans cell obliteration. It was found that not only the extract protected skin after exposure to sunlight but also a person's immune system was restored also. It is also suggested that the extract may provide a person with anti-aging benefits.Green tea offers many health benefits. Recent medicalstudies suggest green tea to be of benefit in many areasincluding the following:-Boost the immune system-Reducing levels of cholesterol-Reduces high blood pressure-Lowering of blood sugar-Digestive and respiratory health - tea is antibacterial-Oral hygiene - help to prevent tooth decay.-Acne and other skin conditions.-Arthritis - displays anti-inflammatory properties.You can drink are both teas, are both teas is very good.Jason Homan

Which illegal narcotic drug has the highest nutritional value?

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Answer:
Pot

paint fumes.

R U 4 REAL?

I think the nutritional value of all narcotics is negligible.

not a single one of them do

UMMMMMMM. I got it! Pick me, Pick me!
NONE!Or was this another 'Duh' question?

none

Which herbal pills can I use for concentration problems while studying for exams?

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Has anyone tried studyplus herbal boosters?
Answer:
I've purchased the study plus but have not been faithful in taking it.
In addition, you may want to check out Focus Factor. I got the sample bottle but did not keep it up either. One probably has to use it for a 3-month period to see any results.You mentioned pills but I hope you don't mind my answer about aromotherapy. Use one of the aromotherapy burners with Rosemary, Peppermint blend.
Also while studying rub some Rosemary on a napkin or hankerchief and put in pocket of shirt. When you need to recall something like for a test use this scent reminder.

Ginko Beloba (sp). That's one I know that has worked for some people that I know. But if you are woman, it messes with your birth control, just a warning to all the ladies.

Never tried that. Ginseng works well for a caffiene-like effect and as a study booster.

one of the herbal pills you can use ans is working is homeop. gelsemium

Hi, StudyPlus is good natural product, is a formula for improving concentration and memory - helping student study skills in children, teens, high school and college.A herbal formula containing 100% pure Gotu Cola in maximum therapeutic dose. It has been especially formulated by a Practicing Clinical Psychologist to boost brain power and improve oxygen flow to the brain, thereby increasing cognitive functioning and leading to better concentration and memory. Regular use of StudyPlus will also help to reduce performance anxiety and exam nerves. StudyPlus contains no stimulants or other products which could induce anxiety symptoms, making it a safe and highly effective supplement for all students and adults from age 12 old.Improvement in concentration and memory should be noticed within 3 - 6 weeks of regular use.Also I recommend drinking Chamomile tea. This tea will soothe your nerves and rest your mind, also this the safest medicinal herb tea. It has a mild honey-flowery aroma, golden yellow hue, and a delicate semi-sweet smooth taste. Chamomile tea is a naturally caffeine-free tisane (herbal tea) and has a comparable amount of health benefits to its cousin, green tea.
Jason Homan

Which food substances when consumed promote sleep?

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Answer:
Ones I know of are
lettuce
apples
milk
dairy products (though cheese apparently gives you bad dreams it never does with me!)
Idealy you want to eat something which is already body temperature- eg warm milk, so it doenst "wake up" your body insted of having it settle down and relax.

milk

turkey has a known chem that will make you tired. check out grandpa after thanksgiving dinner.

i heard milk and bananas.

Canabis-highly recommended

definitely hot milk, soymilk (if lactose intolerant), peanut butter sandwich, seafood, whole grain cereal, herbal teas etc. Foods that contain tryptophan (trip-toe-fan). hope i answered to the best of my ability. :)

Milk, after a while chocolate.
You're reporting a joke written in Greek? Yeah ok, try understanding what it means, here it goes: In Cyprus everyone calls each other "Koubare" which means "best man" and in Greece everyone seems to call each other "malaka" which means asshole basically but we've completely used both of these words as ways of greeting each other.
The joke basically goes:
Greek: is everyone here in Cyprus a best man?
Cypriot: well is everyone in Greece an asshole?
that's really shitty to report something you don't know. Well now you know. It's only funny if you're Greek.

Turkey and milk not necessarily together.

Warm milk.

Tryptophan from turkeys...Melatonin from...something!

I did some research, this should help:
Diet:1)Avoid heavy dinners2)Avoid spicy and acidic foods at night as it may cause hyperacidity leading to disturbed sleep3)Maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hrs.between dinner and bedtime4)Eat a light snakc before bedtime,if hungry5)Avoid too much water/fluids before bedtime6)Avoid tea,coffee,colas,chocolates as they are caffeine-based7)Avoid alcohol as it causes fragmented sleep8)Eat food containing carbohydrates(fruit,pasta,oatm... and brown rice),as they help produce serotonin,which is a sleep-inducing hormone,in the body9)Milk contains tryptophan,an amino acid that promoted sleep.Include skimmed milk with meals and as a pre-bedtime snack10)Have dark green lettuce as it contains compounds that help induce sleep11)Have foods containing melatonin as it induces sleep.These include bananas,plums,cherries,sweet corn,rice,ginger,etc12)Avoid foods which contain stimulants(cheese,chocolate,eg...Exercise:Vigorous exercise during the day and mild exercise at bedtime will help one get good sleep as it increases the body's production of endorphins,which produce a sense of calmness and well-being1)Moderate aerobic exercise,ideally in the morning,afternoon or early evenings,helps get good sleep2)Aerobic exercise increases the amount of oxygen that reaches the blood.Examples:jogging,swimmin... a bicycle,jumping rope,dancing,riding a stationary bicycle,using a treadmill and walking.Even a mild workout for 20 minutes a day, 3-4 times a week,may be enough to benefit sleep3)Mild non-aerobic exercise is helpful to unwind at the end of the day.A leisurely walk,breathing deeply,yoga and night stretching exercises are good ways to wind down.

Warm milk with two spoons of honey.
For a cup of relaxing tea include valerian root, melatonin, passion flower and of course the chamomile, catnip, anise or fennel teas.
Jason Homan

milk,oats,camomile tea.

calcium is a natural relaxant. Also; "...carrots, cheese, avocado, fish, lentils, peas, potato, spinach, sunflower seeds, and wholemeal flour..."

I can think of milk, oats and lettuce.
A spoonful of malt extract in a mug of warm milk is a nice bedtime drink. Chamomile tea is one of my favourites.

tryptophan from turkey and melotonin from milk

Try Chamomile tea it great gets me to sleep every time. It's a relaxer and it's healthy

lettuce

Which fibre supplement product do you recommend?

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I'm going to take fibre supplement to relieve my constipation problem. However there are so many kinds and brands of fibre supplement product in the market. Can anyone tell me how to choose? Is there any specific brand you would recommend? Is SmartFibre by RenewLife a good choice? The advertisement says the product contains flax and borage seed fibre (a blend of 50% soluble fibre and 50% insoluble fibre). Thanks a lot.
Answer:
I love Dr. Natura's Colonix Intestinal Cleanser. It's ingredients are psyllium husk, flax seed, fennel seed, licorice root, aloe vera, grapefruit pectin, papaya fruit, slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, rhubarb root, alfalfa, guar gum, peppermint leaf, and uva ursi leaf.This is a very high quality product and the only one I would ever consider using.To read up on their products go to www.dr.natura.com. Read through their site and see if this may help you in your decision of what to use. I wouldn't recommend it if I didn't think it was any good. If nothing else their website will provide you with a ton of information. Don't forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day.Good Luck!

You can contact your doctor and ask for something called "miralax" . It is not dangerous when taken for long periods of time. It just helps water attach to the bowel which is what constipation is from: lack of water in the bowel essentially. You could resolve the problem by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day and trying to have a bowel movement about 20 to 30 min. after a meal no matter whether you feel you need to go or not. Exercise is also helpful in activating bowels. If you still feel the need for a supplement. Shaklee makes a very good fiber suplement that will help greatly. Avoid constipating foods also...chocolate, dairy, caffine and so on...look up a list online of constipating foods...there are many websites that have them.Good Luck!

For years I have used Walmart's Equate brand of Metamucil. I mainly use it because the fiber helped soak up excess stomach acid. But it does keep bm's regular too. If you use the equate or Metamucil I recommend using the kind that has sugar in it otherwise you get NutraSweet which I do not trust.

My solution is really simple. Take 2 tbls. apple cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp. of cayenne pepper in a glass of water before bed. You will not be constipated anymore and the vinegar will cure your depression. I use Heinz vinegar because it is cheapest and works just as well as the expensive product. You may take the vinegar before a meal, if dieting.

HI Iuse the active fibre powder and sometimes the tablets from shapeworks. I have used them for a couple of years and they are great for keeping you regular without any irritability or other side effects. Try www.myhealthabcmall.com, the ingredients are all natural and work really well. I hope this helps

The best that I know you will find at www.mysibu.com.
It is a wonderfull drink for this kind of problem you have. Or call 1800-710-sibu. When they ask for your sponsor say my name: Gabriela and my ID is 1040448 .
Sibu Balance, made from the whole fruit pur茅e of the seabuckthorn berry(from Himalayas/India), could possibly replace every nutritional supplement in your home. Sibu Balance provides a full range of essential omega oils 鈥?including 3, 6, 7 and 9 and a powerful mix of antioxidants 鈥?vitamins C, E, B, and A, Superoxide Dismutase, Carotenoids, and Flavonoids. While it takes an incredible amount of work and skill to create Sibu Balance, it鈥檚 worth it. If you need a natural doctor go to www.naturalcures.com

if u find the supplement product go there http://www.skincarefairy.com

Which essential oils can help with feet?

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Any essential or aromatic oils that can benefit foot joints or penetrate the body to help with well-being?
Answer:
I would use Castor Oil. While it is not an "essential" oil persay it works wonders for joints and sprains and tendons. I would research Edgar Cayce and Castor Oil packs. I sprained my ankle once and the castor oil packs took all the pain away and I was back on my ankle in a day. It also works great on the neck and back. Alex

Use essential oils always diluted in carrier oils. Essential oils beneficial to joints would be anything that's either stimulating or cooling, depending what effect you want.
Good for circulation: bergamot, corriander, lemon, sage, bitter orange, thyme, black pepper, cypress, juniper, lavender, rosemary, ginger
anti-inflammatory, cooling: p.mint (very low dilution!), My top oils for painful joints: corriander, cajupt and a drop of mint added if there is inflammation. Carrier oil: (depending also on skin condition) usually grapeseed or olive for added benefit.

You can also try some herbal washings:
http://www.shen-nong.com/eng/treatment/f...

Which essential oils are anti-bacterial?

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any aromatic or essential oils have anti-bacterial or anti-odor properties?
Answer:
Tea tree oil is very versatile where anti-baterial matters are concerned. It can be used to treat athlete's foot, ringworm, dandruff, acne, or as a disinfectant for cuts.

Tea tree oil, oil of oregano, and there is a combo oil called Thieves blend sold by Young living essential oil. That blend is suspose to help with fungus and mold also. Alex

Hi there,As others have mentioned, Teatree Oil is a wonderful anti-bacterial agent. You may also want to try Witch Hazel. Witch Hazel is an astringent and is often used for bruises, cuts, and minor sprains. As an astringent is is often used in herbal cleaning products as well and works especially well when mixed with vinegar. For odour, there are many you can used depending on what you want to use them for. Eucalyptus, Oregeno, Orange and Lemon are wonderful scents to help cut odour. If you do not have eucalyptus, rosemary oil works just as well.Cheers.

Tea Tree, Lavender, Rosemary and citrus.

Tea Tree oil is a natural astringent and anti-bacterial oil; Spearmint oil is great for odors.

Actually, pretty much all essential oils have antibacterial properties; only some a lot more so than others.
Tea tree is probably the star when it comes to powerful antibacterial properties but other good ones are leomon, niaouli, sage, bergamot, ravensara, thyme, geranium, peppermint, rosewood.

All essential oils are anti-bacterial in that they prevent the growth of bacteria. If the odor is caused by bacterial action the odor would be eliminated as well. There have been a few studies if the antimicrobial effects of essential oils, the published results can be hard to find. There isn't a simple answer to the question, for example...Oregano is highly effective against Proteus (Urinary tract infections) and relatively ineffective against Alcalescens dispar (dysentery and UTI). There are so many microorganisms and so many essential oils.I generally use a blend of essential oils in the diffusor during cold and flu season, when the kids go back to school, or when someone in the house has something that I don't want passed around. Are you interested in the efficacy against a specific bacteria? If you are interested in more specific information, please clarify.
Regarding odor not caused by bacterial action, essential oils can be added to a water and soap solution to deodorize. Citrus oils are widely used in this way because they are a familiar clean scent and are inexpensive as well as mildly antiseptic.

Which aroma or essential oils have vitamins or similar properties?

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Oils that penetrate the body to provide some srt of vitamins or energy?
Answer:
Essential oils don't have vitamins.
Some of them do have an energizing or stimulating effect, like peppermint, orange, eucalyptus. They work by stimulating the brain. Get a book at the libraray or buy one %26 read more about aromatherapy before you just go buy oils without knowing why you are using them.* There are hundreds of them to choose from.
Quick list, I gave you-- peppermint, orange, eucalyptus, will stimulate the nervous system. Lavendar, rosemary, chamomile are relaxants. You can make combinations for specific conditions, mental clarity, muscle tension, etc. but it's just too hard to give you an answer like that here. That's what books are for. There are too many to list.

Mustard Gas and Anthrax

If you are interested in learning about Essential oils, and their uses-you should check out the link below; There is tons of info and it should help you with your question.
Good Luck

Essential oils don't really have vitamins per se but carrier oils have. Choose carrier oils e.g. wheatgerm (high vit. E), carrot seed oils (high vit. A) and most contain anti-oxidants. etc.You can google info or check the page:
http://www.zhealthinfo.com/carrier.htm...

Hi Lola, Lavender oil. Lavender is considered to speed wound healing and reduce scarring. The oil is also pleasantly calming, and can be used to reduce stress in a variety of situations 鈥?a commonly used technique is to apply Lavender oil 鈥榥eat鈥?(undiluted) to the soles of the feet of patients recovering from almost any ailment.
The primary components of lavender oil are linalyl acetate (51%) and linalool (35%) . Other components include 伪-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis- and trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate Tea Tree. Tea tree has an extremely broad range of antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal properties that have been confirmed by modern scientific research. Often used topically on small wounds, Tea Tree is also commonly found in oral hygiene preparations, and can also be effectively employed for Candida, athlete鈥檚 foot and acne. Peppermint. Peppermint oil to be effective in reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, a painful condition of the intestines. Beyond it鈥檚 support of the digestive system, Peppermint is delightfully stimulating to the mind, brightening and sharpening mental focus. Finally, Peppermint is considered by some to be a more effective insect repellent than citronella when used on the body (rather than in the surrounding air). Please look full article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/the_aro...
Jason Homan

Which are tje safe painkeerlers for Dibetic persons? is there any aurvedic painkeeler,?

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I need pain keeler to stop toothache, i am dibetic
Answer:
A few drops of oil of cloves rubbed or placed on the affected tooth will temporarily ease the pain until you can see a dentist. Oil of cloves is available at pharmacies and safe for diabetics.

take if you can find it Thea of a willow bast

Hi BOBY,
* A clove of garlic with a little of rock salt, placed on the affected tooth will relieve the pain. Alternatively you can chew a garlic clove daily in the morning.
* Chewing raw onion for approx 3 minutes is sufficient to kill all the germs in the mouth and ensure protection from host of tooth disorders.
* Lime prevents decay, loosening of the teeth, dental cavities, toothache and bleeding of the gums
* The juice of wheat grass is an excellent mouthwash for dental decay and cures toothache. It draws out toxins from the gums and checks bacterial growth.
* Asafoetida grounded in lemon juice cures dental ache. Heat the solution, soak a cotton swab and place it in the cavity of the tooth to relieve pain quickly.
* Paste of the bark of bay berry mixed with vinegar applied on the affected area will alleviate the pain and strengthen the gums.
* Clove oil applied to the cavity of the decayed tooth provides relief.
* A pinch of pepper and 1/4 tsp of common salt prevents dental cavities, foul breath, bleeding from the gums, painful gums, and toothaches.
* A pinch of pepper powder mixed with clove oil can be put on the cavities to alleviate the toothache.
* If the pain in the mouth is caused by trapped food, take a mouthful of water and rinse it vigorously. A thorough rinse may dislodge the food particles.
* Floss your teeth gently to remove tiny bits of hard food. Be soft on your gums as they are likely to be sore.
* Gargle a glassful of water mixed with 1 tsp of salt after each meal and at bedtime.
* Put ice cube on the aching tooth or on the nearest cheek for 15-20 minutes at least 3 or 4 times a day.
Jason Homan

Which are the best exercises for ankylosing spondilysis?

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Answer:
Hi Priya p. Only with the help of your doctor you can determine if you have ankylosing spondylitis and the best exercises for you. He or she will perform a series of tests that often include x-rays, a monitoring of your symptoms and a physical exam. Through these things, your doctor will be able to determine what is affecting you as well as the degree and the possible treatment for it. The symptoms of this form of arthritis are quite unique. One of them is the fusion of your vertebrae. What happens is as simple as your body doing too much to help itself. As with arthritis, an inflammation starts, it causes your body to trigger a healing device. In this case, it thinks that you need to heal your bones and therefore begins to stimulate bone growth. The problem with that is that the bony growth is actually fusing the two vertebrae together which leads you to additional problems. Your doctor most likely will recommend a strengthening exercises to strengthen the back and abs . Strong muscles help support the spine, absorbing shock before it reaches the joints of the spine. Stretching exercises can decrease stiffness and ease back pain.Will recommend a low-impact aerobics such as walking, swimming, or using an exercise bike or elliptical trainer increase circulation and decrease stiffness without placing undue stress on the spinal joints. Aerobics also help in keeping one鈥檚 weight down. Keeping weight under control helps as excess weight causes extra stress on the joints.
Also will recommend a Warm Water Exercises: Water supports the majority of body weight, taking stress off the joints. Exercising in warm water has extra benefits - warm water increases circulation, eases pain and loosens up stiff muscles and joints, which make exercises easier to perform. Many public swimming pools offer exercise classes for those with ankylosing spondilysis.Consult your physician before starting an exercise program.
Jason Homan

Pilates. It will strengthen you back muscles, give you core strength and stability and realign your posture. However, if you have not been exercising then you are in for a uphill struggle.

make sure you put every joint of your body through its full range of movement. even if you are sick due to fever or other cause, continue exercises. deep breathing exercises are also a must, to prevent constriction of the chest muscles.

Yoga:
Halasana (Plough pose): Lie flat on your back with legs and feet together, arms by your side with fists closed near your thigh keeping your legs straight, slowly raise them to angles of 30 degree, 60 degree, and 90 degree, pausing slightly at each point. Gradually, raise your legs above your head without bending your knees and then move them behind until they touch the floor. Stretch your legs as far as possible so that your chin presses tightly against the chest while your arms remain on the floor as in the original position. Hold the pose from between 10 seconds to three minutes, breathing normally. To return to the starting position slowly reverse the procedure.This asana relieves tension in the back, neck, and legs and is beneficial in the treatment of lumbago, spinal rigidity and rheumatism, myalgia, arthritis, sciatica, and asthma.Hope this helps, Good Luck.

Whet is the use of taking evion 400 (vitamin e capsules )?

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please help ...
Answer:
Hi, Vitamin E (Evion 400)? Yes?...
Vitamin E is necessary in small amounts and is available in common foodstuffs like green leafy vegetables. Vitamin E prevents chemical oxidation, hence it acts mainly as an antioxidant. It is also important for the proper function of nerves and muscles. Vitamin E requirements are increased in intestinal disease, hepatic disease, pancreatic disorders and surgical removal of stomach. Prolonged treatment with vitamin E increases the survival time of erythrocytes in G-6-PD deficiency. The risk of retrolental fibroplasia in infants exposed to high concentrations of oxygen can be reduced by oral vitamin E.It is absorbed from the intestine through lymph. It circulates through the body plasma in association with Beta-lipoprotien. It is stored in the tissues and excreted as metabolites in the bile and urine.Supplemental doses 10-30 mg/day may be given to patients at risk of developing deficiency. To increase the survival time of erythrocytes in G-6-PD deficiency: 100 mg/day of vitamin E should be given.The risk of retrolental fibroplasia in infants exposed t
Jason Homan

Where near Albany, NY to get the ear-wax removal cones from the Caribbean?

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If you're from DR or somewhere south of Florida, you might know this home remedy. There's this canvas-like cone that you burn, while your head is laying down on a table or wherever.
I love the idea of a natural method, no chemicals, no oils, and I've only seen it done once before.
I am in Rural Nowhereville, but I'm thinking maybe Kingston or Albany, NY will have this.
Thanks for your help!
Answer:
I have recently read that the ear wax candles are a hoax. The wax you think is coming out of your ears is actually coming from inside of the candle. There are lots of suppliers on line if you want to try it. Good luck. Don't hurt your ear drums.

You can get them at any GNC or health store. You can also order them online.

There are good links at http://www.therapyessence.comI always find what I want - they don't sell anything but have good info.

I've always ordered mine online from: http://www.tcnaturals.com/Best of luck

You're looking for Ear candles...for the procedure called "Ear candeling" Legally it's only supposed to be done by a doctor...but if you want to try it yourself ...you can't do much harm. You can buy the supplies from www.massagewarehouse.com

Where in Toronto can I buy B12 injections without prescription (not on line)?

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I dont have a credit card so I cannot buy online but is there a Health food store or any store I can take the TTC and go buy some?
Answer:
You don't need it, it is sold over the counter now. It's called B-12 sublingual (under the tongue) it includes all the B vitamins.

WHere in bangalore I will get Thyroid Mix Capsules contain the 3 main herbs for the thyroid: Du?

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WHere in bangalore I will get Thyroid Mix Capsules contain the 3 main herbs for the thyroid: Dulse, Bladderwrack, and Kelp.
Answer:
It's $15.00 for 100 capsules that should last you 1 month. Their contact information is below. Hope this helps.

You can alwasy check the Internet; There are some great Herbal companies that carry what you are looking for. I am enclosing a link below for a site you may want to check out.
Good Luck with your findings.

Where i will find apple cider vinegar in pune?

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Answer:
U can get in the fruit mals very close to the bus stand

Don't even understand the question?

Have you tried the grocery store?

Do you mean in Pune, India? Try calling these folks for info if that's what you are referring to:
http://suppliers.jimtrade.com/109/108443...You can get it online here in the US but I am not sure about shipping to India - here's a link to an us product, but shipping fees internationally are huge:
http://www.amenhealth.com/apcidvin.html...Check out this older question and answer:
http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

Where do pharmaceutical companies get the opium that is used for pain killers?

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Answer:
the poppies that it's made from are grown in controlled greenhouses.

They have well guarded poppy farms and sometimes from the confiscated bulk heroin (tons) busts.

Where do i sell my blood in nyc?

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Answer:
Its not blood that your selling, its plasma.
They seperate the 2 and return the whole blood back to your system.DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS before giving.Look in the phone book or on the web under plasma donation center

You cannot sell blood (or organs, for that matter), in the United States.However, I think you can get $ by being a sperm (or egg) donor.

you could try getting a job...but my guess is since your asking this question in the Alternative Medicine section you want quick money for drugs...I'm sure you folks are proud keep up the good work you will be promoted to homeless real soon...

Where can you buy copper chloride besides on the Internet.?

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Answer:
If purity is not that important, look at the fertilizers sold in the garden sections of superstores. Some contain lots of copper sulfate (about 24%). Just read the labels and look for “copper” or “Cu”. If copper is present, then it will be in a soluble form and a little bit should meet your needs.Other alternatives are to look in the toy section for 1) a chemistry set or 2) a crystal growing set. Either of these has a high chance of containing some copper sulfate and/or copper chloride. But this option might cost more than a new pair of shoes.

are you sure you meant copper chloride? I don't see any health uses for that as it is a toxic substance.

Where can u buy sleeping pills can u buy it online any sites plz?

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Answer:
better off with a glass of warm milk. Sleeping pills can really mess you up and get you hooked. Have you tried herbal aides or melatonin. I think that might be safer. oh, and relaxation techniques. Good luck.

Ask you doctor for help. He/she will tell you if you should take pills, if it is safe, and tell/prescribe the brand that best suits your health.Ask someone for advice if you have trouble sleeping.

Yeah, sleeping pills really ruin your sysem. Ask a doctor whats right for you...that sounded like a commercial...lol. Try any method like said above warm milk though it makes me gag, counting backwards, think of a good moment or something, curl up with a good book, fall asleep listening to music or watching T.V.thats all i got.Hope dis helps = P

the pharmacy has plenty over the counter sleep aids. even wal-mart too.

Where can I train as a Chiropracter?

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Anybody know about this and who the regulatory body is?
Answer:
There are Chiropractic colleges. Where do you live? I know of one in Daveport Iowa. It is Palmer Chiropractic College. Look up the website under that title.

on somebody's back

PORT ORANGE FLORIDA

you need to apply to your college,for a course in this subject,

Hi g I. I am a retired Chiropractor and graduate of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC), which is now a part of the Southern California University of Health Sciences.You can call this number 1-800-221-5222, then dial '2' for the admissions office. The wonderful staff there will be able to give you all the information you need about undergraduate education (you need a bachelor's degree before you can enter chiropractic college) and chiropractic education.You can also get lots of information from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) - just do a websearch for their website. They are located in Washington, D.C.The federal regulatory body under the U.S. dept of Education for chiropractic education is the CCE - the Council On Chiropractic Education. The colleges are also accredited by the standard college accreditation organizations (e.g. Western States assoc. of colleges and universities).Best wishes and good luck.

well...there are about 20 schools in the country....each state regulates the practice .....so you have to be licensed in all states,ie,take an exam....do google search on schools of chiropratic....

Life Univerity in Atlanta. That was the name. It was kind of shady and got shut down. I don't know if it was able to open back up.But, that's the trouble. If you find one near you, it may be a bit shady and get shut down costing you your money and loosing your your time.

Where can I receive quality education in alternative healing?

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I'd prefer to have a degree so that I can start my own practice later in life, but so long as the program is intensive enough, it's not necessary. I just want to learn as much as I can about alternative healing practices. I'm primarily interested in herbalism, but am also interested in therapeutic practices (art, creativity, massage, etc) and any other natural healing process. If you know of anything, please let me know! Thanks so much!*Location doesn't matter to me.
Answer:
I have heard of a College of Alternative medicines in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and it is believed to be very good.http://www.gcnm.com/http://www.angelfire.com/ak/ouam/intro.h...

A friend of mine went to School of Healing Arts in San Diego and received her certification in nutritional therapy. My niece is doing a course in massage therapy that involves all manner of healings in Eureka, CA.Bless you.

Look into this website:http://www.fivebranches.edu/I have had a few friends go through their cousework and obtain their certificates in Chinese herbalism and acupuncture. They are well known in the San Francisco Bay Area as being very reputable. Good Luck with your goals. I know that you will be helping lots of people.

University of Bridgeport in CT..Wholistic Medicine Doctorate and Master's in Accupuncture to name a few.

Where can I purchase the herb?

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buckwheat in capsule form? I need an inexpensive price , with good quality capsules . Thanks!
Answer:
You can order it online through this website; http://www.mayway.com/store/subclass.do?... Sorry, cannot get you the price of it.

Amsterdam- ooops sorry, wrong herb.

most of the herb stores or health stores carry bulk items and empty capsules. call some of them if they don't come pre-packaged you can get or order bulk

Where can I learn about qi/chi control?

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Answer:
Hi "T-Minus-10", Qi can be translated as energy. It's a form of life energy. Every living thing has Qi, even plants. For a humane it's your LIFE.It regulates the main functions of your body. The five vitals are the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys; and the six organs are the stomach, gall-bladder, big intestines, small intestines, bladder and the three systems which include respiratory, digestive and eliminative.
Jason Homan

in your dojo ?
am i thinkin you are asking what you are asking?
please clarify

Find Taichi or Chikong center. It will help to cultivate your chi. If there is not you can go for yoga center, it creates prana which is the same as chi.

I hope this is the info you are looking for..
http://360.yahoo.com/blog-3h_w_mw1dqpazd...Troy
http://primeherbal.com

Where can i get this herb for a cheap price?

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i have migrains really bad every day and some one told me that this herb called feverfew is supposed to help with it
Answer:
Depending on what form are you taking feverfew, I know a very good company. What form are you using? Tablet, tincture, tea, other?I'm currently building up a stock of all natural, handmade herbal products, mostly of the bath and beauty sort, but I wish to expand into herbal remedies. I've been researching for more than a year now. I make things like bath fizzies, dream pillows, and massage oils...I also have plans for a pepper cream for arthritis/sore muscles ('cept a rabbit ate my pepper plant) and my honey-oatmeal-yogurt mask works nicely on abused skin...in order to start my own business. Looking for a customer base, having difficulties concerning the person who was supposed to help with getting the word out about my products.The point is, I order my supplies from http://mountainroseherbs.com/ ...I'm very impressed with the company's credentials, attitude, and integrity. The products I've ordered arrived in excellent condition and are, in my opinion, very well treated before they ever came to me. When I first started my research, I looked into my local store. I've bought a few things there because I needed them immediately, but after finding the above website and talking personally to the company over the phone, that's all I'll use the store for, emergencies. Mountain Rose is FAR cheaper, the product is EXCEEDINGLY better, and the selection is much more vast. So even if I have to wait, it's a worthy wait for such quality and service.

The best place to go would be your local health food store. Ask to talk to someone who is experienced with herbs. They should be able to recommend the best brand and how it should be used

it's supposed to be very good, as is also Butterbur.These are some from sites I trust, otherwise I'm sure Ebay has them cheaper but i don't know which ones are trustworthy brands.
This site has organic ones
(+ p%26p about 拢1.50)
http://www.nutricentre.com/pages/search.Also this one: (free p%26p)
http://www.victoriahealth.com/vhstore/pc...Also, I typed in mugraine in this site %26 gave me these results.Please have a look thru':
http://whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/searc...Another really good thing to do is put a pillow on your lap, then cup ur hands %26 place the cups of ur hands on ur (closed) eyes (not forcing or outting any pressure) as u rest your arms on the pillow. the warmth from the cups of ur hands will calm %26 relax.
hope this helps,
xxChoo

try puritanspride.com

Where can I get really nice essential oil/aromatherapy gift sets?

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pure essential oils with everything needed to go with it included? The only things I've found don't come in kits, and if they do they're not giftable. Does anyone know of a good website I could order from?
Answer:
Check out the company I use for my supplies for the herbal products I make and would like to sell. I'm very impressed with this company, the credentials are most excellent, the selection is great, and the quality is superb, in my opinion. If you can't find what you're looking for here, it probably isn't made.http://mountainroseherbs.com/

Wal Mart
Zellers
K Mart
Chapters
The Body Shop

The Body Shop. They have wonderful gift packs, not cheap but great products.

Body Shop

Massage oils and fragrance oils are not the same thing as pure essential oils, they are usually a blend, and this is what you will usually find in a gift kit of oils. To get pure essential oils, usually they need to be ordered separately and assembled into a kit since the price varies so much for different types of pure essential oils. Pure frankincense, sandalwood, and rose oils are especially expensive. Lavendar oil and orange oils are less expensive.
Aura cacia and Original Swiss aromatics are good brands for pure essential oils, but they do not produce kits. If you are just looking for aromatherapy gift sets that include fragrance oils, not necessarily pure essential oils, they are much easier to find, almost anywhere that sells spa or bath %26 body products. Sites to check:
www.ebay.com
www.amazon.com
www.drugstore.com
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com...
www.thebodyshop.com
http://www.frontiercoop.com/auracacia/ac...A search for "essential oil kit" turned up these links:http://www.aromaland.com/shop/index.cfm?...
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/aroma/o...
http://kgstiles.com/essentialoilskitbasi...
www.dreamingearth.com
http://www.essentialplanet.com/younglivi...
www.aromatherapystuff.com
www.clearwatersoapworks.com

Where can I get portable ultrasound therapy devices for treating muscle sprains, artritis etc. in Singapore?

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ultrasound therapy helps to improve blood circulation in deep muscles and hence recovery from injury such as sprains, relief from chronic back, neck pain etc..I NEED A PORTABLE HOME MACHINE!!..where can i get this in Singapore?
Answer:
i bought 2 on ebay

Where can I get information about Noni juice?

2009-08-08T17:47:00.002-07:00

Looking for relevant Noni juice information. All I can find is TAHITIAN NONI info and I don't want to buy a MLM product. Too expensive.
Answer:
any old google search will give you tons of info
on noni juice
anything related to the mlm company is overpriced anyway

TRU NONI's web site has the most robust information that I have found on the Internet.I also found them to have the best pure Noni juice both in quality and price.Check them out.

Marlin is right, Tru Noni is the best Noni juice on the market. I have tried many of them including TAHITIAN NONI that I also sold to my friends and family before discovering Tru Noni juice.I recommend you start out reading how Noni works and then go from there. The website is full of excellent information on Noni juice.

We are dealing in noni and if interested then have a look at http://www.thirdeyecreation.com/mynoni/...

Where can I get Dolphin Milk?

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As in the milk from any species of Dolphin? Evaporated would be best to send by post.
Answer:
I have never heard of Dolphin Milk, My question to you would be what do you want to use it for? If you are looking for healing properties for a certain illness, I might be able to help you out.

Are you raising an orphaned dolphin?

Where can i get amazing back pain remedy?

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for stenosis back pain
Answer:
Reflexology works fantastically for back bain. Even just applying acupressure to the relevant part of the foot works brilliantly.My father was hit by a semi-trailer (and survived!), and had excruciating back pain afterwards (as you can imagine). He is a GP himself, and the only thing he found that helped his back was reflexology. He swears by it, and has recommended it to his patients ever since.To self-treat, my father recommends getting something like a golf ball (something that is hard that you are able to manuever around your feet). Then, roll your foot over it until you find a really tender spot (for the back, this will be somewhere on your instep). Once you have found that tender spot, press down on it (on the golf ball) for about 20 mins.

vicodine

if you are so inclined, sativa indica works very well...

Devils Claw, powdered in a capsuls works best for me.

For immediate cure try Acupuncture. Anbu. anbuashok@yahoo.com

To treat back pain, acupuncture and massage therapy.

First of all, have you seen your Dr.? Stenosis can be very very painful, and depending on which part of the spine is involved. Normally you need pain medications and some type of exercise treatments. I am a nurse and a Yoga instructor- I have found that pain meds, need to be used, but it is so easy to get addicted and or over use due to the severity of the pain. The best solution is maintaining yourself on the pain meds, carefully...and try a form of yoga. There are many, many different varieties and modification you can try, and I do not know exactly what your specific idea of Yoga is, but is can greatly reduce pain, anxiety related to pain, and depression associated with the constant state of dealing with pain. Look around in your area for "gentle or healing" yoga classes and be sure you are on an appropriate pain medicine. Good luck- My sister has had 3 major surgeries on her back, and has come to terms, finally, that she will probably remain on the pain killers for her lifetime, but , has also had a huge amount of relief from a gentle, healing continuing yoga practice. Namaste"

pot is the best and nautal pain kill there is

I buy this spray called cyro-derm. It is wonderful
http://www.earthturns.com/index.asp?page...
this little bottle lasts a long time because you only use a few sprays at a time. Well worth the money!Also use a gel called Biofreeze which can be bought at drugstores.
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...These products produce immediate relief for back and muscle pain, where drugs have to go through your system first before producing any relief.

You can have it with the Natural Cures. You dont need to search for drugs, it is in your daily life routine with simple exercises.Backache, one of the most common ailments, is widely prevalent these days due to sedentary living habits and hazardous work patterns. The psychological conditions associated with emotional stress, which bring about spasm of the muscles, may also cause backache. As the back bears the weight of the entire body it gives way when it has to carry an extra load in the case of persons who are overweight. The back, a complex structure of muscles, bone and elastic tissue, is known as the life-bone of the body. The spine is made of 24 blocks of bone piled one on top of the other. Sandwiched between these bony blocks are cushions of cartilage and elastic tissues called intervertebral discs. The vertebral discs act as shock absorbers for the back. Mobility would be impossible without discs. Sometimes these cushions rupture and the pulp protrudes a little. The process is erroneously called a 鈥榮lipped鈥?disc. If the cushion disappears entirely, the result is known as a degenerated disc. In slipped-disc trouble, the nerve is affected in such a way that the pain radiates down the thigh and leg. If the disc 鈥榮lips鈥?in the neck area, it causes numbness and pain radiates to the arms. Disc trouble does not occur suddenly but builds up over a long time. The backbone forms a protective arch over the vertebrae and spinal cord and protects the spinal nerves that are interwoven through the spinal column. There is a close relationship between the bones, discs, joint muscles, and nerves in the back and the slightest problem or injury to the back or neck area can have disastrous effects.Symptoms
In most cases of backache, the pain is usually felt either in the middle of the back or lower down. It may spread to both sides of the waist and the hips. With acute pain, the patient is unable to move and is bedridden. About 90 per cent of backache patients suffer from what is called cervical or lumber spondylosis. It is a degenerative disorder in which the vertebral bone or the intervertebral disc becomes soft and loses shape. As a result of this, the spine loses its flexibility.Causes
The main causes of backache and spondylosis are muscular tension, joint strain, poor posture and incorrect nutrition resulting from dietetic errors and lack of exercise. Acute or chronic illnesses like kidney or prostate problems, female disorders, influenza and arthritis, may also lead to backache. Other causes include stress and strain resulting from sitting for a long time, improper lifting of weight, high heels, and emotional problems which may cause painful muscle cramping. Poor posture results from soft chairs and coaches, which facilitates slouching and sitting incorrectly. Shoes with high heels place a tremendous strain on the back and other muscles of the body. Sleeping on too soft a mattress which results in an improper back and neck posture, can cause tension, headaches and pain in the upper and lower back. Another major cause of back problems and tense muscles is lack of exercise. Modern conveniences have made office work easier. The easy life can lead to obesity which puts a great strain on the back. When muscles are not exercised and remain weak, the chances of injury to them are increased manifold.Treatment
Drugs prescribed to relieve pain or relax muscles in backache disorders do not cure common back problems. These can become habit forming and may actually perpetuate the disease in case of excessive intake. Certain safety measures, especially, for people in sedentary occupation, are necessary to relieve and prevent backache. The most important of these is exercise which improves the supply of nutrients to spinal discs, thereby delaying the process of deterioration that comes with age and eventually affects everybody. Safe exercises include walking, swimming and bicycling. The latter should be done keeping the back upright. Controlling one鈥檚 weight is another important step towards relieving backache as excess weight greatly increases the stress on soft back tissues.Those with sedentary occupations should take a break to stand up every hour. Soft cushioned seats should be avoided and position should be changed as often as possible. Persons with back problems should sleep on a firm mattress on their sides with knees bent at right angles to the torso. They should take care never to bend from the waist down to lift any object but instead should swat close to the object, bending the knees but keeping the back straight, and then stand up slowly.Neck tension arising from long hours at the desk or behind the wheel of the car can be relieved by certain neck exercises. These include rotating the head clockwise and anticlockwise, allowing the head to drop forward and backward as far as possible and turning the head to the right and left as far as possible several times. These exercises help to loosen up contracted neck muscles which may restrict the blood supply to the head.The diet of those suffering from backache should consist of a salad of raw vegetables such as tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, radish, lettuce and at least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, spinach and plenty of fruits, all except bananas. The patients should have four meals daily. They may take fruits and milk during breakfast, steamed vegetables and whole wheat chapattis during lunch, fresh fruits, or fruit juice in the evening and a bowl of raw salad and sprouts during dinner.The patients should avoid fatty, spicy, and fried foods, curd, sweetmeats, sugar, condiments as well as tea and coffee. Those who smoke and take tobacco in any form should give them up completely.Proteins and vitamin C are necessary for the development of a healthy bone matrix. Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous and the essential trace minerals are essential for healthy bones. Foods that have been processed for storage to avoid spoiling have few nutrients and should be eliminated from the diet. Vitamin C has proved helpful in relieving low-back pain and averting spinal disc operations.The back can be strengthened through proper nutrition, exercise and relaxation and in the process general health will also improve.Hot fomentations, alternate sponging or application of radiant heat to the back will also give immediate relief. Yogic asanas which are beneficial in the treatment of backache are bhujangasana, shalabhasana, halasana, uttanpadasana and shavasana.Hope this helps, Good Luck.

Where can I get a Neti Pot in Barrie, Ontario, Canada?

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Answer:
Avoiding dairy products helps because they increase mucus. Eat plenty of fruits like citrus to cut the mucus. A saline nose spray or a neti pot can help. Neti pots help more than sprays which can sometimes make it worse. http://www.natlallergy.com/product.asp?p...

Where can I find the lowest prices on Mona Vie?

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Please don't respond if you're a distributor, unless of course you're actually prepared to offer lower prices than Ebay or other online sources.
Answer:
Try:http://www.smartshop.co.uk

Where can I find the best stevia at a great price?

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I'm looking for a good quality stevia and some books to go along with it.
Answer:
Here in the Central La. area I purchase mine from Vitamin Plus. Excellent prices.

I usually purchase liquid stevia at my local health food store - at about $8.00 per bottle. Alternately, they sometimes have the powdered green stevia plant in the bulk section which I then mix with water and put in a dropper bottle. This way it only costs me about $1.75 for the same amount. CHEAP!I have not looked for books on stevia there, although I'm sure they have some. In addition, you can find tons of info by just doing a Google search on stevia.Another way to have stevia available to you at all times would be to get a seedling of the plant at your local nursery and grow your own. I have not tried this, but it would surely be the least expensive way I would think.

Where can i find over the counter birth control pills?

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shoppers drug mart?
Answer:
There's no birth control pills over the counter but if u have unprotected sex (no condom, or it broke...), there is a pill called "plan B" or "morning after pill". It used to be prescription only but it is now over the counter. However, to buy it over the counter, u have to be over the age of 18. If u are under, u have to have a prescription from u'r doctor.
It's two pills. The first must be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. the second will be taken 12 hours later. It's around $50 over the counter.

Birth control pills are not sold over the counter in the USA.

Use condoms...

You need a perscription. But you can go to CVS or anywhere like that.

There's no such thing!!

You can not get them unless a doctor prescribes them!

In countries other than the US.But you do not want over the counter BC pills. This is messing with the basic hormonal system of your body. This is something that should not be done lightly and without the observation of a trained professional. You can seriously hurt yourself if you do not understand what you are doing.

can't. You can thank the goddam christians for that one.

no such thing. don't take any kind of birth control pill that was not prescribed to you by a doctor and get it from a real pharmacy. don't try any herbal supplements or pills you buy online.

I'm told that an aspirin works well as birth control, but you can't take it orally. You have to hold it tightly between your knees.Seriously, your only hope is getting them over the internet from an overseas pharmacy. This is incredibly DANGEROUS. Please don't do it. You need to be seen by a dr. for the right dosage and type for you. If you can't afford them, there are clinics you can go to.

It will be a Canadian doctor that will be prescribing your BC pills then it will be filled in Canada then shipped to you. Keep in mind you will really have no one to check on side effects and it could be quite detrimental to your well being. There could be a local free health clinic to help you out. There is a national law that will protect your privacy as well.

This is America...we don't have OTC birth control pills...but we have OTC condoms...LOTS of them...that will help you even more than a pill...with those, you cut your risk of getting STD's and getting pregnant!

Thanks to a built in system that keeps people from trying to self-medicate and potentially kill themselves with medications, visit a physician.Also, birth control pills are available to teens without the consent of their parents. Try your local planned parenthood. Otherwise, condoms or abstinence are great options.

I live in Canada and I have never heard of OTC BC pills.

Birth Control Pills are strictly controlled in the USA to my understanding. you needs a prescription for them.to get them at a reduced rate. go to a local health department and follow their guidelines (income).
each state and/or county has different rules as to age requirements. please inquire within each one.
when going across country lines to get Rx's filled... I have no knowledge on that topic...

get a diaphram

go to a free clinic.. they will give them to you... that where my daughter went when she was 16.. stay away from the depo shot it makes you gain weight she took just 2 shots and went from 116 to 156lbs in less than half a year..condoms are a good bet.. the pill may help you not get pregent but it does nothing for std's

Try here:
http://www.expodrugs.com/

Where can i find info on prescription drugs?

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Answer:
P.D.R. physicians desk reference, they come out every year and the library carries them or check Internet, there is one for herbal medicines also.

Look the drug up. Or give more info.

There are many websites that have information on specific prescription medication. I would recommend doing a google search, or yahoo search on the specific name of the drug, and you will get an abundance of sites and information on that product.

Online u can go to webmd

Ask your local drug dealer... someone who is in pharmaceutical sales.

Where can i find herbal plants that are sold fresh/dried form the market and sold by pounds?

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i need to find several plants that are used as herbal medicine but i need it fresh or dried not in jars or pills and i need to find some wether online or in a store in brooklyn! anyone know any places?
Answer:
I have such a friend who raises herbs, dries them and sells. She is Ohio though. You may not want to deal with someone so far from you.Somerset Herbs
Margaret Wince
Somerset
740-743-3010Annuals, perennials, herbs, peppers, cucumbers, onions, garlic, herb mixes, pesto, dried flowers, wreaths, gourds, pumpkins

I get most of mine from bulkherbstore.com. They have really good quality herbs plus other items that might come in handy. They also have instructions on how to make tinctures, poultices, etc. Good Luck!

Angelica's Herbs
147 First Avenue
New York City, NY 10003-2906212 677 1549

I can help with antioxedents and omega-3s
go to www.kyani.net/lgarrison
or email me and I will give you my phone #

how about mail you from Beijing.
Chinese herbs in powder with small tea bags.
moderator: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/gui...

Not in Bklyn but u can catch the subway to the city and go to Whole Foods. They can definitly help you. Plus you can look them up and call to make sure they have the herbs your looking for so you don't waste your trip to the city.

Where can i find HERBAL LIFE the cheapest?

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Answer:
Try these sites :-
http://www.naturesway.com/naturesway/def...
http://www.alternative-measures.com...
http://www.herbalife.com/hl/templates/te...
http://www.herballifestyles.com/...
http://www.decidehealth.com/herbal-life-...
http://www.herbal-life-store.com/index.h...Take Care and God Bless !

Herbal life is NOT cheap. Try eating right - - plenty of vegetables and fruits, some meat, bread and cheese, and drink ALOT of water all day long.

If you want herbal life, my neighbor sells it. Maybe she would give you a deal as she is just getting started?

EBAY! There's always someone unloading their extras there.

Where can I find Enrique Garza's book on Guide to Natural Remedies for Health and Well Being?

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Pls state the websites that I can purchase with a credit card. Thankx!
Answer:
Hi sophistique01,
GUIDE TO NATURAL REMEDIES FOR HEALTH:
Description of the most common illnesses, herbal and nutritional supplements by Enrique Garza, Published 1996This comprehensive and illustrative book describes each infirmity, its symptoms and causes, and its treatment through the application of natural products such as Aloe Vera and nutritional supplements, including adequate dosage recommendations for each case. Bibliographic references are included. The book is available in English or Spanish. In Europe, the book may be purchased from Ephemera Services: Tel: +44 (0)117 973 5007 or Fax: +44 (0) 117 973 5252.For more information on the book or to purchase the book in the USA, visit: E Garza from Washington State Migrant Council Early Head Start, Yakima Valley, Washington
Enrique Garza, 509-837-8909
Jason Homan

WHERE CAN I FIND COCAINE SEEDS.THE COCAINE PLANTS HAVE SEEDS right?

2009-08-05T22:46:00.001-07:00

im not a druggie but yahoo is for questions right
Answer:
The coca plant is used. To make cocaine though they alter the plant.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/coca...

You mean the cocoa plant

Check out the cocaine fruits, you'll find the seeds inside, otherwise you can easily take a cutting and root that

I'm not sure how you grow it but you make cocaine from the leaves of the plant. I would assume of course that it starts as a seed tho. But unlike pot the seeds don't come with the product.

anna what the...? you are heading toward a slippery slope girl! persevere and do it the healthy way- which does not mean that it cant be fast. have you seen the biggest loser? please b sensible! best wishes.

judy.gideon shut ur **** mouth whore. You best bet is to go to south america and get them there.