Alternative Medicine - September 2007

I have had RA since I was 17 years old. It is a genetic form. I am responsive to Enbrel but not Plaquenil. Prednisone helps some. I am breastfeeding and have a low milk supply.My rheumatologist says that the reason that I am not making milk is due to my swelling from the illness. What are some natural ways to cure or stop the symptoms? Please no illegal drug references or immature answers. I am serious and expect the answerer to be too.

2007-09-02 08:48:39 · 7 answers · asked by kkecs07 1

What can I take throughout the Fall & Winter to keep me from getting bronchitis? I get it at least twice a year & spend 6 months coughing & on antibiotics.

2007-09-02 02:31:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi - I was on a minimal amount of blood pressure meds prior to my wife's death in June 2006 - then it just started going up and up - and they have been raising my blood pressure meds. I started getting some normalcy on the new higher level of meds and then my dog died, and it's been high since. hypertension runs in my family - everyone in my family is hypertensive. I follow a low fat VEGAN diet, and get a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio exercise a day - but usually get over 60 minutes a day - so I work out almost daily. I live in Wisconsin and I'm thinking about moving to Texas where my family lives. I thought I had friends here, but my wife died and after the service nobody called me or anything. I have been reaching out ever since trying to get to know new people, but it just isn't going that fast for me - apparently nobody knows how to handle death - nobody knows what to say - everybody acts all freaked out and everything. it's not my fault. I haven't cried yet (continued)

2007-09-02 00:00:27 · 9 answers · asked by art_flood 4

Does anyone have anything that they do when they have a cold or know they are getting one??

I woke up this morning and I feel one coming on. I dont like taking cold and flu stuff and I feel I get worse when I do.
I'm drinking orange juice for my vit c at mo. Anything herbal or that sort of thing I can do or eat?

2007-09-01 22:04:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone I know has epilepsy, we're not sure if it's hereditary or if they got it from falling suddenly and hard into a ditch when he was young. About twice every year, he gets petit mal seizures. He takes dilantin, but is there a natural cure that will help him to maybe get rid of his epilepsy?

2007-09-01 21:11:47 · 9 answers · asked by 19 year old girl 2

I'm trying to meditate to help in my health but my mind races around to much what helps with this

2007-09-01 19:43:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

alright i got insomnia and end up watching them herbal colon cleansing infomercials late night and so i be getting interested in the concept. but are they really good for your body? how do you really feel after that? anyone ever done colon cleansing and have any firsthand information on it?

2007-09-01 18:12:21 · 3 answers · asked by pilar 3

Does anyone know of any herbal/over the counter medicine for anxiety (with depression)? I know there is St. John's Wort but because of my birth control I can't take that. I've also read of "Stressezz and True Calm." Do those things actually work? I'd rather stay away from prescription medicine since I don't have health care coverage right now. Thanks.

2007-09-01 17:05:37 · 4 answers · asked by Jessie 3

I started having stuffy nose due to my seasonal allergies.This time I really want to treat it without medications and try alternative medicine.Do you have any suggestions for any natural treatment that worked for you?
Thank you all in advance

2007-09-01 14:56:13 · 6 answers · asked by The_last_Amazona 3

They can't use over over the counter drugs, or prescriptions.

What kinds of natural remedies do they use?

2007-09-01 12:38:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any foods that help lower uric acid?

2007-09-01 10:49:40 · 7 answers · asked by Richard W 1

My 21 y/o daughter gets chronic migraine headaches. I believe they are food-related, due to family history. The problem is: migraines are really hard to diagnose. Food sensitivities can last a couple of days, overlap, etc. She has been seen by numerous types of docs: Neurologist, Rhuemotologist, Allergist, General. I hoped the allergist could help us but they said they only test for standard allergies, and not intradermally for foods (family member tested this way, dr. retired). She has been on a candida diet but I don't know for sure if she really followed it. She has removed milk from her diet temporarily. She has: migraines, problems with acne, irritability due to the headaches, rashes from certain metals, Raynaud's syndrome, acid reflux. Any ideas? Any ideas for finding a DR. who tests intradermally who also has a medical degree? Other ideas? She agreed to keep a temp. food diary. I am concerned about her liver from too many pain killers - pains in upper right back.

2007-09-01 10:13:07 · 6 answers · asked by PR 7

anyone knows any product alternative to 'melatonin' which is a sleep enhancer?i ve been having severe problems regarding my sleep activity. I don't wish to use medical products eg.lexatomil / diazepam / serenace etc etc

2007-09-01 09:35:35 · 11 answers · asked by halo alpitu! 1

What is the source of all energy eaten in foods!?
Please help thanks!

2007-09-01 09:07:21 · 3 answers · asked by *Lily* 3

What are the effects? How much do you need? Would you recommend it?

2007-09-01 08:59:51 · 3 answers · asked by Seinfeld 4

Niacin has been prescribed for me to lower my total cholesterol which is only 235. I'm concerned about the possible side effects of Niacin, particularly the dizziness and upset stomach. I do not have high blood pressure and am taking no other medication except multivitamins and fish oil.

2007-09-01 03:28:55 · 2 answers · asked by Dray 1