Alternative Medicine - July 2007

Just wondering. I started smashing then eating garlic cloves about a week ago because my mom said it was good for you. I find them rather tasty actually. But what actual benefits does it have?

2007-07-20 13:16:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-20 11:27:35 · 4 answers · asked by dominicana2004 2

2007-07-20 08:35:52 · 8 answers · asked by lesleynn r 1

I always here how apple cider vinegar is so healthy, why not other vinegars? Is balsamic healthy at all?

2007-07-20 06:21:32 · 5 answers · asked by alizemuffin 3

I heard if you feel signs of a bladder infection you should drink cranberry juice. Is it true? Will it make a bladder infection go away/

2007-07-20 05:50:27 · 27 answers · asked by lvbrdy4vr 1

2007-07-20 05:46:35 · 3 answers · asked by moonjeli2007 1

2007-07-20 02:23:28 · 19 answers · asked by glenda s 1

2007-07-20 00:19:16 · 2 answers · asked by Amir A 1

What group of people should refrain from taking or drinking Tibicos preparations?

2007-07-19 21:12:04 · 2 answers · asked by Dougs 1

Specifically, scar tissuse causing bowel obstructions?A family member is suffering from this and docs wont perform sugery.

2007-07-19 19:12:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anybody tried it?

2007-07-19 19:04:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it really work for tense muscles, anxiety, insomnia, and the other stuff they claim it does?

2007-07-19 18:36:28 · 5 answers · asked by Spirited Virgo 4

My friend's 6 year old is about to get surgery for chronic tonsillitos, but I was told homeopathy could fix it. Does anybody know about this?

2007-07-19 17:35:14 · 2 answers · asked by wishfulthinking 2

I occassionally get a slight earache after swimming even though I use earplugs.

2007-07-19 16:02:36 · 9 answers · asked by Michael Q 1

All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.
You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most
drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND Please read this
CAREFULLY. Also, please pass this on to everyone you know.

STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient.

It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain)
among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use
of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA
recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative
medicine.

The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Col d & Flu Medicine
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine
BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
BC Sinus Cold Powder
Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief
Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules
Contac 12 Hour Caplets
Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus
Dexatrim Caffeine Free
Dexatrim Extended Duration
Dexatrim Gelcaps
Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets
Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels
Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir
Dimetapp Elixir
Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels
Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets
Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets
Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops
Permathene Mega-16
Robitussin CF
Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal
Congestion
Triaminic DM Cough Relief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head
Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough .....

I just found out and called the 800# on the container
for Triaminic and they informed me that they are voluntarily
recalling the following medicines because of a certain
ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children:

Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
3D Cold & Cough Berry
3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant

They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with
the lot number on the box so they can send you postage for you
to send it back to them, and they will also issue you a
refund. If you know of anyone else with small children,
PLEASE PASS THIS ON. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF!

DO PASS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING LIST so people are
informed. They can then pass it along to their families.

To confirm these findings please take time to check the
following:

http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE IT TO THEIR CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.

2007-07-19 15:55:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

and what conditions does it help if it does?

2007-07-19 15:05:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

From an article in The Healthy Planet April 2007:
Apple Cider Vinegar, Forgotten Ancient Remedy?

Anyone use Apple Cider as an alternative for 'ailments'?

I'm not talking about the "Apple Cider Diet" pills etc...

2007-07-19 14:30:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 13:20:51 · 16 answers · asked by esha26 1

I'm looking to find out what percentage of the population take vitamin supplements/pills like Vitamin C, Omega, B stress etc. Mainly focused on western populations who I think are more into this habit - US, Europe, Australasia.

2007-07-19 11:06:10 · 1 answers · asked by Paul S 1

what kind of medicine is the allopatic medicine??
please I want to study medicine in a good unversity in Los Angeles, can someone help me and tell some universitys in L.A.??
Thanks I need this information the fastest you can
kisses for everybody :)

2007-07-19 08:10:14 · 4 answers · asked by Brooke 1

I suffer from TERRIBLE cramps. My doctor wants me to have a laproscopy to deturmine if I have endometriosis, however, Im willing to try a more natural alternative to healing myself first, before undergoing ANY KIND OF SURGERY!!! I've read about hollistic medicines and how western medicines have really focused on how to make money and less on how to heal. So Im curious as to what I can do for myself without prescriptions or surgeries. Thanks, angie

2007-07-19 07:29:41 · 13 answers · asked by Angel Eve 6

2007-07-19 05:35:19 · 13 answers · asked by jeanrad13 1

2007-07-19 05:13:13 · 3 answers · asked by Pam 1

2007-07-19 04:52:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I go to the gym 4 timesa week anddo huge amountof cardio excercise -
I eat really healthy and also swim twice a week - But I'm still 5stone over weight Immiserable and depressed and need a solution but I cnat afford a gastric band - You know of any pills that work???

2007-07-19 01:06:44 · 41 answers · asked by missbillows 3

Is nix cream the best over the counter? Any experiences please share. I'm looking for an easy and affordable way.

2007-07-19 01:02:00 · 3 answers · asked by x_kookoo4kokopuffs_x 4

take arnica for bruises and when i have ulcers or have bitten my mouth with excellant results

2007-07-19 00:48:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 00:39:33 · 6 answers · asked by momnader 1

could it be that i am taking chantix too?

2007-07-19 00:07:10 · 2 answers · asked by pg 1

2007-07-18 22:38:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous