Alternative Medicine - February 2007

Indeed, western medicine can be risky. But alternative medicines are not usually backed by any kind of science. Which is not to say that science does not study nature and plants in relation to human health. Aspirin was discovered in the bark of a type of tree.

But with such concrete science backing western medicine and next to no science behind alternative medicine, why should I believe it's effective?

2007-02-23 16:21:50 · 10 answers · asked by Think. 3

2007-02-23 15:24:42 · 13 answers · asked by kulpbre 2

Im never hungry I eat about 2 meals a day, lunch & dinner and plus I have a really high metabolism which makes it worse and I wanted to know if there was anything that would help me become more hungry? thanks

2007-02-23 14:26:50 · 5 answers · asked by Tookie Williams 4

2007-02-23 13:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What;s the best medicine that you have tried that will clear up severe cold symptoms like, stuffy nose, chest congestion and stuffy head. What have you tried that really works? I am using Thereaflu night time right now, but it hasnt seem to really do anything but help me sleep. What do you suggest? Any relief will help.

2007-02-23 12:31:03 · 11 answers · asked by sweetme35 5

I just found out that I am pregnant, a week over due.
I would like to know if any of you out there know of a good herbal remedy. I know that black and blue Cohosh, Penny Royal, & Slippery Elm Bark are some of the herbs that help with that kind of thing, but how much to take for how long? Any other remedies you know of? I dont want to do anything drastic, just a little nudge to possibly get nature to change it's mind.

2007-02-23 12:08:35 · 9 answers · asked by eclipse8945 1

I have horrible anixety and have taken two Xanax's. However, I just want to sleep right now, can I take Valerian in addition? It's an over the counter "vitamin" for healthy sleep and relaxation.
Thank you.

2007-02-23 11:38:48 · 8 answers · asked by mine 1

Has anybody used ''Focus Factor'', which is being advertised on TV alot??

I want to try it, but I am not sure if it really works, so if you could share your experiences, I would appreciate it, so that I can make up my mind whether is worth it, to buy

2007-02-23 11:37:32 · 5 answers · asked by statenislanddreamer 4

I developed allergies to cats and dust a couple years ago (I am 36). I have heard that getting it later on in life is worse than having it from birth. It is destroying my life - if I don't take an allergy pill each day I sneeze uncontrollably. Nasal steriods take away my abilit to smell/taste. I am considering acupunture.

Has anyone had any experience with accupunture curing their allergies, and how long did it take to work?

2007-02-23 11:15:48 · 4 answers · asked by Martin L 3

I have a very weak immune system and my physical therapist told me to look up autoimmune system i couldn't really find anything besides pills and drinks! 1) I don't like taking drugs or pills of any sort like that 2) I don't really have that much money. I know orange juice does but i was looking fo rsomething a little bit more can anybody help?

2007-02-23 11:09:56 · 6 answers · asked by Me 2

If you put your vitamins in vinegar and they desolve fairly quickly... they are good vitamins. Is that true?

2007-02-23 11:00:07 · 5 answers · asked by Elvis lives! 2

2007-02-23 09:29:24 · 19 answers · asked by verti 2

2007-02-23 09:23:32 · 3 answers · asked by nlgordaz 3

2007-02-23 07:59:26 · 16 answers · asked by dar1027 1

I am a student of Chinese Medicine. I have found that my textbooks are lacking in description of proper use of electrostimulation acupuncture (when to use which frequencies, intensities, etc.). Are there any acupuncturists who could recommend a good source of information for this?

2007-02-23 07:52:56 · 1 answers · asked by sverthfreyr 3

Doctors that don't use conventional medicines or surgery, natural forms of healilng.

2007-02-23 07:46:10 · 4 answers · asked by carol s 1

2007-02-23 07:36:18 · 2 answers · asked by nicoledsmnd 1

2007-02-23 07:18:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read the side effects of doctor recomended medicines, and they cause so much damage. I don't want my husband to take them if he doesn't have to.He's already changed his diet!

2007-02-23 04:30:45 · 6 answers · asked by jomi 4

I have to work this afternoon and i have ad a cold for 3 days. I need some tips on home remedies that will help the symptoms. I am against taking any antibiotics or medicines from the doctors unless i need to. PLEASE ANSWER! i need to get better before work!

2007-02-23 03:38:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I get motion sickness on carnival rides. Not the big rollar coaster, but more so on the small spiny rides. If I would take dramamine, would it help me to not get motion sickness on the rides? Thanks!

2007-02-23 03:22:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have osteoarthritis in the left hip due to hip displaysia. I'm only 37. My dr says that I just need to basically manage the pain and put off hip replacement for as long as possible. I am very active. I work out (limited due to the arthritis), do yoga and am looking for relief other than the celebrex. Has acupuncture worked for anyone? I'm also looking into some supplements.

2007-02-23 03:21:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

work with fiberglass an have an allergic reaction

2007-02-23 03:03:54 · 1 answers · asked by vtpumkin65 1

2007-02-23 02:59:38 · 14 answers · asked by elisemarie1988 1

2007-02-23 02:21:49 · 2 answers · asked by pastorkentmcd 2

Just out of curiousity which one of these drugs is the safest to be addicted to long-term - Anbien (sleeping pill) or Heroin? - obviously neither is safe but which is the safest? I did some research on both of them and it's shocking how Anbien seems to be the worse drug with the worse effects, when anbien is the legal drug and heroin is the illegal drug.
I know that with anbien you build up a tolerance towards it after around 2 weeks, cause it's only meant for a short term answer to a sleeping problem. Say someone HAD to take a drug to sleep, I know there is always a way around it, but let's just say there wasn't and they HAD to; isn't heroin the safest drug, since the long term effects of heroin compared to a sleeping pill are much much less, and because of this, why is heroin illegal if it is safer in general than any sleeping pill?

2007-02-23 02:04:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I try to meditate my mind cannot relax and keeps thinking, I cannot just relax for a second. Any suggestions?

2007-02-23 01:18:13 · 11 answers · asked by ernestmisyuk 1

2007-02-23 01:15:34 · 1 answers · asked by memmo 1

2007-02-23 00:45:13 · 12 answers · asked by tony 1

2007-02-23 00:23:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous