Alternative Medicine - September 2007

I've had trouble with insomnia for years. I tried this stuff called Melatonin and it really did work well for me. I was taking 3 mg. and I cleared this through my doctor who said that I could take 3-6 mg and that it was safe. Another doctor found that I was taking this and they said that it was not safe - in that if you keep taking it that your body won't be making it or something if you keep taking it. So is it safe, and how much is safe. I tried taking 5HTP per their suggestion and it has not worked well.
My doctor said Valerian was not safe, and I only tried it once, and I was more energized than relaxed from taking it.
My question - is what is the root cause of insomnia? I've tried all kinds of things - lavender, herbal teas, etc. lot more exercise. I get a minimum of 30 minutes exercise a day and most days I get 60 and I still don't sleep well now. I was sleeping well taking the melatonin. ideas? thanks A.M. is a great forum thanks everyone!

2007-09-15 23:34:31 · 4 answers · asked by art_flood 4

2007-09-15 20:53:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-15 19:15:16 · 14 answers · asked by jewels92107 2

I would like to know.

2007-09-15 18:20:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This lipitor is killing my muscles and joints with pain.

2007-09-15 09:49:42 · 15 answers · asked by Bill Spry 4

Hello, I have heard of something called Eleotin tea which is used to treat diabetes. Does anyone know whether it can be used for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?

2007-09-15 09:04:43 · 1 answers · asked by Procto-Boy 4

Do they work? My local drug store has diet pills, and fat burning pills. Do they really work? and if they do, which is the best to get? Fat Burning Pills? or Diet Pills? and which brand is the best?

2007-09-15 07:49:25 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-15 06:27:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, I have trouble with violent outbursts, anxiety and depression. I am able to function in society, but it causes me a lot of upset!

I don't trust myself with prescription medication (have a history of abusing them) but thought that I could maybe make two sets of herbal remedies (tea, tincture, capsules, whatever)... one, which I can take everyday to balence out my mood, and one which I can take when i'm feeling *really* stressed just to calm me down a bit.

What herbs combine best for these kinds of things, and which would work best for each remedy?

Thank you!

Emma
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2007-09-15 06:20:40 · 2 answers · asked by Pebbles 5

I am looking to find stones and oils that will match up with my chakras. I already found one in a big bowl of stones that seems to work with my heart chakra, it's an emerald green stone that has kinda shimmering fleks within it, I found it in a stone field at my grans farm and polished it up YEARS ago. What will help me open, cleanse and heal my other chakra points?

2007-09-15 06:17:58 · 5 answers · asked by Pebbles 5

i just recovered from high fever (105 C ). Had suffered for a week. Thinking of taking some multivitamin but I'm not sure which is best for me. I'm female and 17. any suggestion?
Thanking you in anticipation. :)

2007-09-15 04:37:30 · 5 answers · asked by Destiny 1

2007-09-15 02:36:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 21:06:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

can anybody recommend me some options of china' medicine to heal and possibly remove scar from stitches? the scar is new. it would be great if i can get it online or in china town NY. thanks

2007-09-14 17:45:48 · 11 answers · asked by Schatzi 4

would like to chat about some home remedies that helps hoarseness GO AWAY! Have been hoarse for about 3-4 weeks.. also have seasonal allergies.. just wondering if theres something I can do to help ease it and remove the strain from trying to talk.. other than not talking because thats not an option, I am a GYM teacher...

2007-09-14 16:34:48 · 8 answers · asked by Sistah Flow 3

I'm a new drinker of green tea, mostly for it's healthy benefits.
But, like most new drinkers, I'm suffering from pretty bad stomach cramps right now :[
and I wouldn't say I have a low pain threshold.
so um, I'm just wondering if anyone knows anything to settle the pain? ://
I drank the tea hours ago, and the pain has only just come now...

2007-09-14 15:28:26 · 8 answers · asked by cobalt.dream 3

38 yrs old,Male, diabetic, obese,damaged kidney having high creatinin count ( overly above the normal ).

2007-09-14 15:26:34 · 2 answers · asked by Chanda 1

I fave fertility/fsh issues - how do I go about finding a homeopathic doctor? Are the visits expensive? Thank you! Any insight is greatly appreciated!

2007-09-14 15:25:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have suffered extreme fatigue for over a year. I've tried a lot of the so called energy drinks and they make me jittery. I have lost over 40lbs in last eight months, I take b vitamines and try to eat lighter and heathier. I still feel like crap all the time. Dr, has perscribed zanax, lexapro and restoril for sleep and anxiety but I stll only average 5 -6 hours at night. I'm getting desparate for real relief, Help

2007-09-14 14:40:57 · 7 answers · asked by jpupco 1

for runny nose , plugged up ,

2007-09-14 11:02:29 · 21 answers · asked by adam t 1

2007-09-14 10:54:04 · 16 answers · asked by Zur I 2

my doc has told me i need my ears syringing...they ahve been itchy and aching. im not too keen on the syringing idea, anyone know of any natural alternatives? what will happen if i dont have them syringed? why has it come to this, i have never needed them done before, what causes it coz some people never have to have it done?

2007-09-14 09:53:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

It was suggested by my mum that as Cognitive Behavioural Therepy had limited effect on me (got me off prozac after 10 years but still have horrendous depressive episodes) and I know what the cause of it all is (stuff from when I was a kid) maybe I should see a hypnotherapist to try and see if they can do something to "block" the negative stuff. Oh and PLEASE DO NOT TELL ME TO TRY RELIGION!! I've tried most of them and never found one I could actually believe in. I respect your views that you believe there is a God, etc. etc. so please respect the fact that I don't believe in such things.

2007-09-14 08:56:58 · 10 answers · asked by Cynical Girl 3

2007-09-14 07:47:38 · 17 answers · asked by weakmonster 1

2007-09-14 06:17:17 · 6 answers · asked by Diana B 1

and is lowering one's cholestrol the same as loosing weight?

2007-09-13 23:25:57 · 7 answers · asked by bose 2

2007-09-13 22:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by bcooper_au 6

i need a doctor or clinic or somewhere that i can take my husband for a free or cheap doctors office. we dont' have insurance though. his knee is messed up and dont know what is wrong with it. could somewhere tell me how or where to start looking or what to look up. we live in anchorage, alaska.

ps. if you can't be helpful, move on to the next questions. thanx everyone!

2007-09-13 21:33:34 · 3 answers · asked by Melody 3

any alternative medicinal treatment from ayurveda.or other science.

2007-09-13 21:04:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've read a little bit about colloidal silver and it seems like cool stuff. I've been wanting to get into taking it but then my homeopathic pharmacist said it might be a good supplement for my dog (long story, but it started with an animal homeopathic practitioner). I'll probably take it myself as well. But there are a few things I forgot to ask.

So...
* Are there any instructions for taking colloidal silver? Should it be with a meal, by itself, after a meal, before a meal? It's easiest to give it to my dog with his dinner but not that hard not to.
* Do most people take it every day, or only when you need it, or a few days on and a few days off?
* Has anyone ever used the home colloidal silver maker? Does it work?
* Anyone have any other tips or advice about colloidal silver? Any personal miracles about what this stuff can do?

2007-09-13 19:39:17 · 4 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5