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
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Who should use xanax?
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.
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?
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
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Who sells the best homeopathic remedies?
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!!
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?
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!
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?
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.
good that u had asked this.
it will be helpful to many .....
just take or add plaintain tree stem (valai thandu) in any form in your daily food like soup etc..
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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"?
=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'!
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'!
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