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Resolved Question: Can't stop coughing!?
It has been two weeks and I can't cease coughing, I don't have a icy, like a runny nose stuffy, congestion, nothing in my nasal passages. But I have a tight feeling in my chest and I cannot breath without coughing. It's a dry hacking cough, sometimes I cough so had I gag and my ribs hurt and I gave my self a migraine the Other day from coughing too difficult. How can I cease coughing too snooze, I have tried almost everything I can think of, sitting up, cough medicine, herbal tea, vapor rub. dose anyone have any solutions and if this persists what should I do?
Note: I am very irritated because I can't snooze, so I might be overreacting t a bad chest icy, but I don't think so. Please help before I jump out the window.
Woa now I'm dizzy,uh-oh
9 Nov 2008, 4:50 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: i want to working in europe or america ?
i'm a flexible and difficult working person .i can working in certain section, retail, hotel, travel ,guide,guest relation officer,cook (asian food specialist in indonesia food,chinese food/herbal medicine soup is my favourite hobbies,italian food) try to find a bright future . i want working in america or europe ,is there any opportunity for me ?
8 Nov 2008, 9:39 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: What are the herbal medicines for diarrhea?
Put also the steps on how to use it.
8 Nov 2008, 8:40 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: What is Aloe Vera? Is it helpful to make soft the Episiotomy affected skin? Should I use the plant or medicine?
One of my well wisher Yahoo Answerer suggest me that, Aloe Vera is a very good tissue soother (used externally on that skin). Is it really helpful to make the skin plain, soft and normal after a severe Episiotomy? If yes, should we use any herbal medicine named Aloe Vera or made by Aloe Vera, or I need to use plant itself?
Regarding the Aloe Vera plant, I am not sure what is it? There is a plant some people make juice by it and sell it in road and footpath. We also used it's fluid on our head to make the head icy during our childhood. I have found in the web the following plant mentioning Aloe Vera look like the same plant:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Aloe_Vera.jpg
http://images.google.com.bd/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=Aloe%20Vera&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
According to the web, this plant planted in fields, lands and garden. But we look it available in the tubs on the roofs. So I cannot exactly specify it.
8 Nov 2008, 4:09 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Why do I always have tonsillitis??!?
I'm a primary school teacher, therefore I use my voice a lot. The problem is, I always receive tonsillitis once or twice a month. I go to the doctor, they keep giving me the same medicines and it doesn't do any help.
What should I do? Is there a herbal treatment? Thanks a lot.
7 Nov 2008, 1:46 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me!?
i used to have very thick hair.in these years i have noticed hair falls,its like this.i have seen my hair become tiny,smaller,then finally fallout,.and there isnt any new hair grow.my hair become very thin now..i just adore my hair more then anythn in this world.i have try so many herbal medicine and tablets..plz tell me what are the best way to receive back my thick hair..is ayurveda will b the sollution,?if so,plz give me any addresse around perak,malaysia.thankz in advance
6 Nov 2008, 4:21 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: anxiety problems.. sucks?
I just started getting anxiety and some attacks usually.. I have herbal medicine i use and it relieves it at the time but my problem is having these terrible chest pains that wont go away. I've seen a doctor already but how can I receive rid of it?
5 Nov 2008, 6:49 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Has anyone tried the Brauer brand "calm"?
For those that don't know, Brauer is a homeopathic "medicine" range with products for teething, colic, etc etc
They also have one called "calm". It is supposed to be good for restless babies and those that don't snooze well.... also supposed to be good to facilitate snooze in for teething babies. It is every natural/herbal
Just wondering if anyone has tried it and whether they found it any good
I've actually had good results with the teething one. I had to restock today and saw this one and thought I might give it a go.
5 Nov 2008, 2:51 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: Do you like this and why?
a chapter in my novel:
I woke up, sweating. The sun shot through the hut bringing with it a light orange ambience. Outside, I heard Shibonaka humming. I wondered who the three girls in my dream were and why they disappeared. Shibonaka looked pleased to find me awake. I could now look Shibonaka clearly. He was of a well built stature: Tall and lean. I figured his good physique came from every the walking he did when he travelled distances to heal. He looked well for his age and had silky smooth skin that glowed against the sun. Though he was almost seventy five years old, he had the stamina of a twenty five year old a midnight black hue. His walk was of man of great power. He told me his resolve was living the natural way. Shibonaka enjoyed his adore for animals, he had pigs, sheep and goats, which helped him along with food. On occasion, he sold the animal produce to nearby supermarkets. In the village of Cante, He was known as the great medicine man. If anybody had an ailment, they were referred to Shibonaka for he knew about every the herbs and their healing properties. He gained his prestige from his dad Raul, the great medicine man. As a little boy, Raul would take his only son with him to the bush to pick out different herbs. Raul had also learned this from his dad and wanted his son to carry on the name of his fore fathers also known as the great healers. His hut was quite a distance from the other villagers. He only allowed people that Balifa chose to arrive to his hut. Other villagers had to always bring an offering like palm oil and fruit before he did any work for them. Shibonaka wore beads on his chest, each bead had a different purpose. I watched while a mom brought her dying son for healing. Shibonaka told his mom to lay him on the floor, while he went into his herbal basket to pray to Balifa for wisdom. The lady looked at me with desperation, her eyes sunken. She knelt down, close to her son and wept. Shibonaka began making groggy noises and came close to the boy. “Balifa, msata”, he said. He brought green leaves and squeezed them every over the boy. The boy expelled orange like vomit and within a day was healed. The next day, the distraught lady brought a basket full of fruit and thanked Shibonaka for every he had done. Though, I could look and understand words. I didn’t remember my name or what my life was like before. I put my sweaty hands to my head and kept pressing harder and harder to help me remember. This didn’t work. “Ok, receive up”, said Shibonaka while giving a stern look. “Can you remember anything?” I look at him and can’t look beyond the words he just spoke. “I can’t remember”, I tell him. My head began to ache with a sharp pain coming and going. I tried squinting my eyes, closing them and opening them, but nothing worked. I just didn’t remember. Most nights I lay on the bed crying, tossing and turning. I woke up and found myself with bruises every over my arms. One night Shibonaka found me snooze walking and decided to snooze by my side for a few days. In my dreams I saw the color red. I saw red water, red people. “Red is bad color”, he said while putting his hands on his hip. “What else you dream about?”. “Just the red things”, I said nervously.
Shibonaka moved away from me and brought a mirror. I looked at myself and felt silly and frightened. I had a few scars on my face, they looked like scratches. I fingered each one for deepness. I pressed on the forehead one and it started to bleed. “ Don’t Touch it”, he said. “You must now receive up and take a bath”.
Copyright © 2008 LIN-NAMA
5 Nov 2008, 11:39 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: does anyone know a good acne treatment?
ive had it for two years. the dermatalogist said i have 'mild acne' and gave me retin-a but it didnt work. ive tried proactive, the zeno thing, acnexus, and herbal pills. it just doesnt make sense to me. i eat right, drink a lot of water, take a shower everyday, take vitamins, follow my acne routine religiously and am in great shape. im in college so i dont receive that much snooze thats the only thing. again, it is only mild acne, but it makes no sense to me why if i unclog my pores everyday with acne medicine, i still receive clogged pores and acne. can someone give me a treatment that WILL work? im sick of acne. every acne product i try says it works for 90 percent of patients but i dont receive why im never in that 90 percent. its extremely aggravating, and my social life and self esteem is suffering because of it
4 Nov 2008, 6:54 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Does anyone with experience of dealing with Trichotillomania know of any natural remedies?
such as herbal medicines or homeopathic treatments....?? I was also wondering whether St John's Wort has been known to help as I know it is used in treating depression, anxiety, OCD and the likes, every of which are related to Trich. Also Inositol and 5-HTP have been mentioned...has anyone had success with anything likethis?? I have looked and looked on the net myself but there is so much info to sift through and I am more interested in people's personal experiences. Thanks for any advice :)
30 Nov 2008, 2:20 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Has anyone successfully treated bipolar disorder with alternative medicine, or know of anyone who has?
I am sick of the sugar cravings and weight gain, and would like to try alternative medicine or herbal remedies if possible. I am currently taking an anti-depressant and a mood stabilizer (Seroquel), and it seems to help, but the effectiveness is short lived, and then I have to increase the dosage again.
30 Nov 2008, 10:29 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I have some questions about erectile dysfunction?
i'm asking this question for one of my male friends, he is freaking out about it.
I had an odd experience over the weekend. I spent it at a hotel with a pal of mine. We've been friends for about a year now, but about a month ago our relationship shifted towards a more romantic inclination. We didn't have sex then, but this weekend we made several attempts. I say, "attempts" because while I could maintain an erection through foreplay and other odds and ends, during sex, I lost it. Sometimes before, when I was putting the condom on. We did manage to receive it to work twice, but even then, it was with some trouble. Usually, it would go away when we switched positions, namely from me being on top to her. I'm twenty-three, and have never had this problem before. In the past I've always been good to go, time after time. Now, I know it's not that I cannot view her sexually, because I have since we met. There are a few circumstances that may have some weight in the scenario, however. The first being that she is currently dating a pal of mine, though they both had already agreed to break it off when they look each other again in a few weeks(he moved away for college). Secondly, she's a bit more experienced than I am--has had two more partners than me, knows more about what she likes, et cetera--whereas, I have been out of practice for almost two years. Not fully out of practice, but have gone without sex. Lastly, one thing that concerns me is that in 2006 I sort of developed a drinking problem, which still sometimes gets out of hand, though I'm no where close as bad as I had been. There was no drinking involved over the weekend, but still, I'm afraid that this may have somehow "broke" me. I've not read much about this sort of thing, and don't know if that happens at every. I've thought about seeing my doctor, but I don't have insurance and can hardly afford that. Also, I've considered using some sort of herbal medicine, if I can find them. Any suggestions on what might be causing it or how to fix it would be appreciated.
3 Nov 2008, 9:34 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Treatment for snoring?
My hubby snores a lot and at times it gets so bad that he ceases to breath suddenly and then restarts. I can hardly snooze. Anyone knows the effect of snoring and how it can be stopped permanently? with herbal or orthodox medicine, without side effects?
3 Nov 2008, 12:46 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Does anyone know if Planetary Herbals Calm Child is a safe formula to use on children?
I found a medicine to help your child stay calm and focus, and its completely herbal, the only problem with that is my pediatrician doesnt know anything about herbal medicines and told me he wasnt sure if the ingredients in it were safe in combination, there is really no main active ingredient, but here are some that are on the label:
Chamomile Aerial Parts
Jujube Seed
Hawthorn Berry
Catnip Aerial Parts
Lemon Balm Leaf
Long Pepper Fruit
Licorice Root
Amla Fruit
Magnesium Taurinate
Calcium Carbonate
Gotu Kola Aerial Parts
Essential Oils of Anise Seed
Cassia Bark
Clove Fruit
other ingredients included
Purified Water
Vegetable Glycerin
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Benzoate
any help would be greatly appreciated
3 Nov 2008, 11:50 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: how to get rid of acne and acne spots in home made way!!!pls help!!?
i have acne and red marks,big pores,blackheads,allergies...my skin is very much oily...i tried a lot of herbal treatments and medicines..but nothing worked...sandalwood powder, turmeric,aspirin...besan,masoor dal nothing worked on my skin..doctor said that my skin is very much sensitive thats why nothing is working on my skin,moreover they are increasing my acne and scars..i cannot do any facial too...is there any other homemade way to control and cure this scars and acne?please advice me something new to receive rid of this horrible condition...
1 day ago - 2 days left to answer.
29 Nov 2008, 7:15 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Help with anxiety please?
I have had anxiety for about 5 years now and never really taken anything for it. It used to be really bad but over the years its seems to have decreased. The problem is i have to do a presentation next week and every the fear has arrive back, but i know i have to do this presentation and not run. Basically i was just wondering if theres any herbal medicines that you would recommend i have just bought a bottle of 5-htp but seems to be mixed views on the internet. I would be grateful for any information or experiences. Thanks.
28 Nov 2008, 5:02 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Is regrowth of ligaments possible in Ayurveda?
My brother had an accident, in which he badly had got hit at exactly on knee. He got treated for that, but the doctor says he is facing a nice of imbalance due to severe ligament breakage. He is so frustrated about that! Now the xray shows no fault with the bone, but with the ligament!! Is any ayurvedic or herbal medicine available, that facilitates the regrowth of the ligaments!!!
if not let me know is there any other treatmetn he could walk without the wobble, now he is walking without the stick, but there is terrible imbalance....
28 Nov 2008, 3:12 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Is there any herbal medicine prolonging your erectile and time period during sex?
28 Nov 2008, 1:01 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: please help me to get rid of acne and acne scars!!! :(?
i have acne and red marks,big pores,blackheads,allergies...my skin is very much oily...i tried a lot of herbal treatments and medicines..but nothing worked...sandalwood powder, turmeric,aspirin...besan,masoor dal nothing worked on my skin..doctor said that my skin is very much sensitive thats why nothing is working on my skin,moreover they are increasing my acne and scars..i cannot do any facial too...is there any other homemade way to control and cure this scars and acne?please advice me something new to receive rid of this horrible condition...
27 Nov 2008, 8:06 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: How to get rid of acne and acne scars,,,pls...help me!!!?
i am 26 years old...but still now i have acne and red marks,big pores,blackheads,allergies...my skin is very much oily...i tried a lot of herbal treatments and medicines..but nothing worked...sandalwood powder, turmeric,aspirin...besan,masoor dal nothing worked on my skin..doctor said that my skin is very much sensitive thats why nothing is working on my skin,moreover they are increasing my acne and scars..i cannot do any facial too...please advice me something new to receive rid of this horrible condition...
27 Nov 2008, 7:03 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I have cysts in my breasts that become very painful before my period. How can I help relieve the pain of them?
I'm willing to try anything eg. medicine, herbal remedies or something as simple as keeping a warm wash cloth on them
any advice is appreciated
26 Nov 2008, 1:37 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: what simple medicines could be made out of sampaguita plant? what diseases could it cure?
sampaguita is the national blossom of the philippines. it is also a herbal plant. i need to find ways on how i could use it as a herbal medicine. please help me. i need it for my biology project. i am only a second year highschool student. please help me, i only need simple ones.
26 Nov 2008, 11:14 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: how can i feel better =(?
im really sick, my stomache hurts,my muscles ache, my throats sore, and my head hurtssand i hav a stuffy nose
i dont take advil or benadryl or any of that medicine
is there liek anything herbal or somthing that i can feel better with
25 Nov 2008, 1:04 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: How to kill cancer cell?
What nice of herbal medicine that was used for the III sufferer of cancer of stage breasts?
25 Nov 2008, 12:58 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: please i need help i am trying to have another baby?
i am a working mum i have poly-cystic ovaries and have 1 daughter who is 3 years old i have been trying to have another baby but have had no luck. i did not know until i had my period for 1 year. 3 months straight period and then 2 weeks nothing then period again and then it kept going like that. i was taking herbal medicine but have stoped now i am taking inner health-plus tablets and iron tablets. the doctors medicine did not help me.
25 Nov 2008, 11:05 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: MENSTRUAL Cramp help, badd!?
I am having the WORST menstraul cramps ever,
it happens on every my periods.
i tried this herbal FEM+ stuff for a couple days 18 days after my period and now that im on my period it feels the worst it has ever been.
aleve excedrin tylenol motrin, nothing is working.
my doctor said that if none of this works, i have to take birth control.
well, im on vacation right now and i dont have time to take a flight down there and stuff,
what should i do for temporary cramp relief?
i already took some medicine 20 minutes ago.
please please help
24 Nov 2008, 6:18 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Which is Better to Use Chemical Based Medicine or Herbal Medicines?
Which is Better to Use Chemical Based Medicine or Herbal Medicines?
23 Nov 2008, 2:02 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Advise me alternative methods of treatment of pneumonia, tradicional medicine and antibiotics don't help.?
I hear that there are ways of herbal treatment.
23 Nov 2008, 1:35 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Are there any side effects to drinking the herbal tea called yerba mate? Will it interact with medicines?
20 Nov 2008, 1:08 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Do you have any ideas for me?
First, please don't answer if you are not a Doctor or other health provider. Holistic is fine also.
Conditions:
5' 10" - 320 pound male (While I know the weight is a huge factor, please do not hound on it. That has been explored at nauseum)
needy Circulation – Limbs and other body parts will go to snooze quickly if compressed. Couldn’t sit Indian style for 2 minutes to keep my life.
Chronic Shortness of Breath below physical strain. Chest pains can occur occasionally below the same stressors.
High Blood Pressure - Only become a problem 6 months ago
Cholesterol - Problem whole adult life. Have dropped it from 300 to 191 in the last 6 months on medication.
Type II Diabetic - Non-insulin, but heading there quick. – Diagnosed 2 Years ago – With Metformin, sugar hovered around 125 until about 3 months ago. Now it fluctuates through the 200s. look new meds below. They are helping, but not allot.
Bi-Polar - Have been below medical and psychological care for years. Medicines not helping like they used to.
Possible additional neurological disorder. I base this on ticks, twitches and other neurological deficits I experience. My dad had M.S. Died 3 years ago at 62 years of age. He finally threw in the towel and let a UTI take him. He was sick with it for about 30 years. My dad's youngest brother has M.S. also and is still alive, but in needy physical shape do to the disease. Unlike my dad, he has resisted treatment. My dad’s was relapsing remitting M.S. and his I believe his brother’s was secondary progressive.
I had a brain MRI done 12 months and no lesions were found. I have avoided the LP due to having one 20 years ago and it being an experience that I do not wish to repeat. The Dr. butchered it so badly I ended up in the hospital. Also, my dad’s and uncle’s was inconclusive, but they obviously had the disease
Current Symptoms:
Binge Eating
Insomnia
Loss of Memory and Cognitive Function – Minor to Moderate depending on the task.
I am a college educated adult. Was once at the top of my field and now cannot hold a job. look below.
Headaches
Pain in Legs and occasional swelling – Especially at night.
Manic and depressed on a regular basis. – Usually manic at night and depressed during day, which leads to the insomnia. Sleeping pills help, but make me hung-over in the morning. I do not like taking them. Take an occasional Ambien.
Ability to interact with others outside of immediate family varied. Usually will respond to most folks in an upbeat and cheery manor. I’ve been in sales and customer service for 20 years.
But, when pressured, I resort to depressed, withdrawn and mad. Has caused me not to be able to hold down a full time job for more than a couple of months at a time. I am not ever violent, but I become very agitated and argumentative to the point where others do not want to work with me.
Other info: I avoid alcohol except at an occasional party. I rarely drink to excess. Maybe two or three times a year. I have not and have never done illegal drugs. I have an addictive personality and have always known where illegal drugs would take me. Mentioning that, I have always been a big risk taker. Money, pain and the like.
I have limited physical exercise, due to shortness of breath and needy circulation. I like working out, it just hurts to much.
To look me on the road, you would not suspect most of this stuff, except of course the obesity.
Med List:
Lamictal - 300mg once daily - Taken for 4 years at variable doses.
Wellbutrin XL - 150mg once daily - Taken off and on for about 5 years.
Prozac - 60mg - once daily - Taken for 1 year.
Lorezapam - 0.5mg - once daily - Taken for 1 year
Simvastatin - 40mg – once daily – Taken for 6 months
Metoprolol - 100mg - once daily -Taken for 6 months
Metformin - 1000mg twice daily - Taken for 2 years at this dose
Actos - 15mg - Just started last week.
Glipizide - 10mg - once daily
Herbals
Cinnamon - 3000mg daily
Walgreens Diabetic Vitamin Pack - Two many items to list. Taken daily.
I know this is a ton of information, but I need someone to look at the whole picture. My Drs just treat symptoms and never seen to receive to the root of the problem. They are excellent Drs; one Harvard Educated, but like my dad I just think they don’t know what to do with me.
Also, please no lectures about putting this stuff on an unsecured site. I could care less who reads this. I want to receive better. I want to be productive again.
20 Nov 2008, 10:59 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Alternative Medicine to cure Vaginal Dryness?
Thought I would try posting this here because posting below women's health I have just gotten a lot of nonsense responses. I'm 28 years old & have had this problem for a few years now. As soon as I started taking birth control pills is when I started having this issue. I've been off of hormonal birth control for over 2 years now and still have not gone back to normal!! It is so frustrating! I just want my sex life back! It's not as enjoyable anymore and it has really affected my sex steer too. I've been to different doctor's and so far none have really helped me. I've had my hormone levels tested and I am within the "normal ranges." Does anyone have any real responses? Please tell me something other than:
*Test my hormones - I've already have done that & nothing wrong there
* Use lube or moistuizers- that doesn't "fix" my issue it just physically ables me to have sex
*More foreplay - that's definitely not the issue! Trust me I've tried it every in the bedroom =)
Is there herbal supplements I can take or any other treatment anyone has had success with like accupunture? I'm looking for serious suggestions. I have tried everything. I don't need to have sex with a different guy and I don't need more porn (besides neither of those worked either. haha)!
2 Nov 2008, 1:26 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Severe case of Insomnia?
I'm currently a high school junior, but I've suffered from insomnia since elementary years, but it wasn't quite as bad back then. I'd receive some snooze occasionally. Now, if I receive even three hours of snooze, I consider myself lucky.
The odd thing is, when it comes time to wake up and receive ready for school (6am), I'm hardly sleepy. In fact, it's as if I've gotten a good eight hour's of snooze. I've tried several things (some herbal tea, warm milk before sleeping, light snack, no light snack, exercising, no exercising, reading or listening to soft music, no music or reading, meditating, imagining a blank space and clearing my mind, some pressure point massage thing, lettuce, the onion jar trick, some over-the-counter stuff that was supposed to help but didn't, staying out of my room except for when it's time to snooze), but none of it seems to work. And I feel extremely anxious and am afraid that I'm developing ADHD.
Worst thing is that I can't go look a doctor, as my mom just got laid off from her job, so we don't have health insurance any more.
Does anyone have any natural solutions? I'm really quite sick of medicines.. and of this lack of snooze.
2 Dec 2008, 8:30 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: I'm trapped and i NEED help?
I'm looking for a way to "unlock" my mind essentially. i don't know if you would call it ADD or ADHD or whatever but i can't concentrate, i can't work, i can't finish a project i start, i can't receive the potential i know I'm capable of. i can start a project were i design an economic smart home but then i hit a road block and i put my pencil down; and the VERY second i put my pencil down, I've lost it. sick go hear to music or watch TV. I've told my mom my problem but she doesn't want to take me to a doctor becuase supposedly ADHD kids have problems socializing and that is something i don't really have a problem with, plus she thinks we go to a doctor they'll just give me some drug with lots of side effects that i may receive addicted to. i need something to help me receive out of this glass box that is my mind, please someone help me unlock genius that's within. i was thinking that there are possibilities in alternative medicine, like herbal. or something i could buy from a store like GNC. i need to receive rid of the restraints on my mind.
17 Nov 2008, 7:28 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Are there any other mothers that haven't or are considering not vaccinating? (sp?)?
I'm def. not a huge fan of pharmacuetical (sp?)medicine, esp. not generic. My mom took an every natural, herbal approach with me as far as food and medicines. I didn't recieve many of my vaccines, have never had a flu shot (and don't plan on it) and have never been seriously sick. Last time I was sick I was 14 yrs. old with a icy. (I'm nearly 20 y.o. now) I am expecting in early Feb. and have still not decided whether I will take the same approach as my mom. Your thoughts are appreciated.
i say not generic because there have been several times when I was given generic medicine/prescriptions that broke me out into hives and/or made me feel even worse, but after taking the actual brand I had none of those side effects. I also mentioned using herbal medicines instead because my mom had the whole idea that you can cure anything with every natural ingredients. Seems to have worked well on us, dont' think it was every luck
16 Nov 2008, 6:35 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: What medicine was used in World War One?
I'm just wondering what was used then to treat wounded soldiers back then. I know that they didn't have what we have today but if anyone knows what medicine was used and what it was used to treat, that would be great. I was thinking maybe herbal medicine, garlic cloves, morphine...
14 Nov 2008, 4:22 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I have insomnia and nothing seems to work except marijuana, can I get a prescription for MJ or marinol? ?
I have had insomnia since 2nd grade and I have tried many many different methods to help me snooze. I have been prescribed snooze aid such as ambien and lunesta; these put me to snooze but the side effects are intolerable( I experienced loss of memory of the night i take it and it made me suicidally depressed if I was below any sort of stress). I have tried warm milk before bed, hot soothing tea, hot showers before bed, rigorous exercise during the day, light exercise a few hours before bed(20 minute run), herbal medicines and remedies, listening to soothing music and sounds, and anything people have suggested to me. Although some of these helped me snooze of them worked well enough to allow me to receive a good nights snooze consistently. I just would lay in bed staring at my ceiling for hours and hours until snooze would arrive if it ever did. I eventually became so desperate that I took my friends advice to try smoking marijuana before I went to snooze. This is by far the best snooze aid I have experienced. I am now stuck between a rock and a difficult place because I have to snooze but I do not want to have to resort to illegal self medication just to be able to receive a good nights snooze. Another factor in this is that I have ADD and ADHD and I am prescribed vivanse( a more refined version of aderall) and it is the main reason I cant snooze. I snooze so so on the weekends when i dont take it and I would cease taking this medication if I could afford to. If I don't take it I cant receive any work done in school. During my freshman year of high school I tried to do school without my medication and my report card had nothing higher than a C on it and I failed Spanish with a 13% grade.( My 10th 11th and 12th grade report cards were every a GPA of 3.5 or higher. I have 3 questions: does marinol( synthetic THC) work as well as Marijuana, can I receive prescribed marinol for my insomnia, and if marinol doesn't work can I receive a Marijuana card for insomnia. Also if you have any other suggestions for snooze aid please let me know.
Thanks
13 Nov 2008, 9:27 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Where site can i find herbal medicines?
Where can i find herbal medicines(site)?
That have procedure on how to do the curing
the disease
13 Nov 2008, 5:03 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: Alternatives to Prednisone?
I went to the Dr. yesterday for swollen glands. He prescribed prednisone for me to take down the swelling. He asked me a lot of routine questions and said that he thinks I may have mono. I was very sick a month ago, which I thought was just a bad icy. Sore body, fever, extreme head ache, etc. After a few days, it went away. Then, this week, out of nowhere, I discovered that my glands were swollen. The dr. said putting two and two together, that's really what it seems like. He said he would normally urge me to receive a blood test, but knows that I dont currently have insurance. He said take the prednisone for one week, and if that doesnt help, I will not have a choice but to receive a blood test. I am fine with getting one if I have to. But prednisone is such a harsh medicine. In the mean time, is there any other way to receive my glands down. An herbal supplement, or anything else? The prednisone is only to releive swelling, not a cure for mono anyhow. Any ideas? Also, can glands swell because of extreme stress and being very busy? Because at the gift time Im sooo busy and I'm wondering if that's my body's reaction telling me it needs relax.
Thanks guys
13 Nov 2008, 12:39 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I have insomnia and the only thing that works is marijuana, does marinol work as well as MJ?
I have had insomnia since 2nd grade and I have tried many many different methods to help me snooze. I have been prescribed snooze aid such as ambien and lunesta; these put me to snooze but the side effects are intolerable( I experienced loss of memory of the night i take it and it made me suicidally depressed if I was below any sort of stress). I have tried warm milk before bed, hot soothing tea, hot showers before bed, rigorous exercise during the day, light exercise a few hours before bed(20 minute run), herbal medicines and remedies, listening to soothing music and sounds, and anything people have suggested to me. Although some of these helped me snooze of them worked well enough to allow me to receive a good nights snooze consistently. I just would lay in bed staring at my ceiling for hours and hours until snooze would arrive if it ever did. I eventually became so desperate that I took my friends advice to try smoking marijuana before I went to snooze. This is by far the best snooze aid I have experienced. I am now stuck between a rock and a difficult place because I have to snooze but I do not want to have to resort to illegal self medication just to be able to receive a good nights snooze. Another factor in this is that I have ADD and ADHD and I am prescribed vivanse( a more refined version of aderall) and it is the main reason I cant snooze. I snooze so so on the weekends when i dont take it and I would cease taking this medication if I could afford to. If I don't take it I cant receive any work done in school. During my freshman year of high school I tried to do school without my medication and my report card had nothing higher than a C on it and I failed Spanish with a 13% grade.( My 10th 11th and 12th grade report cards were every a GPA of 3.5 or higher. I have 3 questions: does marinol( synthetic THC) work as well as Marijuana, can I receive prescribed marinol for my insomnia, and if marinol doesn't work can I receive a Marijuana card for insomnia. Also if you have any other suggestions for snooze aid please let me know. I also have tried many alternatives to my ADD medication such as concerta, aderall, ridllin, and other medications that have been know to help ADD such as wellbutrin and zoloft. I know my spellign of those is terrible but i just sounded it out so work with me. I also know this is a repost but I feel as though I put it in the wrong category,
thanks... again
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13 Nov 2008, 10:18 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I'm looking for Natural medication for Someone who is Bi polar, Depressed and has trouble staying awake.?
My dad is Bi polar, Depressed and has trouble staying awake. He used to take medication that worked fine, but he moved and the insurance doesn't cover those medicines. They new ones they gave him aren't working, They are making it worse.
Does anyone know of any natural, herbal medicines for any of this?
12 Nov 2008, 7:36 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: why do i always feel so tired n sleepy?
r there any food or herbs herbs or medicine or herbal food that can solve my problem ??
12 Nov 2008, 7:10 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Is it ok to give herbal or other human medicine to cats?
I know there is herbal extract available online specifically labeled to be for pets/cats. I couldn't find it in nearby pet stores. But I found the same ingredients in a health store (for humans not pets). Specifically, this would be echinacea goldenseal extract.
Maybe the formula and strength is different and the way the response will be for human body or cat system, so not sure if it is ok or how the dosage would change.
My kitten possibly has a mild sinus infection because of a nose booger (black and soft) constantly reappearing in only only nostril. An online vet recommended certain immune system boosting remedies...
12 Nov 2008, 1:41 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: is there an herbal supplement that will make me a happier person?
i've been in such a bad mood lately. every little thing sets me off, i would like to be a little bit happier, i don't believe in medicine like zoloft and every that crap. this girl a long time ago told me about some herb....something that meant "lady of 1000 husbands" or something like that. Any suggestions.
12 Nov 2008, 11:49 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: No sex drive...normal?
I am 21 and i live with my bf of 2 years and we hardly ever have sex...maybe twice a month...i have no desire. i adore him and we always kiss and cuddle..i dont know why i dont want to have sex. he wants to but usually we are both too sleepy. what do i do? is there any natural herbal medicine to take for this?
11 Nov 2008, 9:06 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: What do you crave and need a lot in your family for which you are willing to buy through post / Email order ?
Educational CDs to tutor your kids in Audio and Slide Shows format ?
Medical Support via CD ?
Counselling ?
Ayurvedic / Herbal medicine ?
Home based Diploma Courses ?
What whould you order online / by post ???
11 Nov 2008, 6:15 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Does Ginkgo biloba really help with memory loss?
What is the best medicine or herbal supplement for memory loss? Would traditional medicine work better than herbal in this instance?
11 Nov 2008, 1:08 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: 3rd month without a period!! what is wrong?
i 23 slightly underweight and i havent had a period for 3 months ... i have always had an irregular period and few herbal medicine precribed by gyno would do fine.
Last time i had my period was after i took an emergency birth control pill. i dont think i am pregnant because i already had my period once and i dont remember having sexaul relationship after that and also i donot have any symptoms of pregnancy which i should as it would have been more than 3 months... my lower abdomin is slightly bloted and i have slightly gained weight but that could be because i changed location( including weather) and havent been excercing or eating good food.
please tell me what is going on... how can i receive period now..
11 Nov 2008, 10:18 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: ok I like herbal medicine and The earth and plants and dirt What do i major and minor in?
i wanted to be a nurse but i want to travel and look the world i want to help people understand that natural remidies are way better than medicines that aare over the counter. I also have interest in plants and what they are and what they are used for. Im lost because i dont know whta to major or minor in...
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10 Nov 2008, 7:19 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I'm working on a poster for school on the history of herbal and traditional medicine. And I need help.?
I need help with finding information on the subjects and trying to figure out what information I should include. The teacher who assigned this was really vague on what information to include. But it is for a history class and not science. If anyone has any information or advice really, it would be greatly apreasheated.
10 Nov 2008, 1:43 am | click here to view more