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bluesun 02/04/2008

Just wanted to share with all of you, for anyone else like me that doesn't like adding more drugs to (or would like to replace) their pharmaceutical list. So far this is my herbal/supplement list to get, thanks to you ladies and a handy little herbal book (and yes, I'll bring the list to my doc):

migraine: feverfew 50-250 mg

nausea: ginger capsules 500-2,000 mg

stress: asian ginseng 500-1,000 mg total (taken 2x a day) for 15-20 days
then stop for 2 weeks (repeat cycle)

sleep: -kava kava 400-600 mg 1 hr before bed 30-90 days
(if not, will try triptophan-lowest dose)
-valerain 300-400 mg w 0.8% valeric acid 1 hr before bed
(for deep sleep)

energy: ribose 5mg (3x a day)
taken 3-6 weeks then cut down to 2x a day

deleted_user 02/04/2008

Nice, I'll have to try some of these. Thank you.

Trish50 02/04/2008

where do you get all of those??? glad they work for you... :)

NYyankeedeb 02/04/2008

thanks for the info...but make sure you tell you dr you are taking them or if they will mix with meds you are on...hugs

bluesun 02/04/2008

I haven't tried them yet. Just a new list of herbs/supplements I'm really stoked about trying, that I'm gonna show my doc and see what she says of them. Once I start on them, I'll let everyone know how they effect me as time goes on, like side effects and how well they work and so on.

deleted_user 02/05/2008

That's great! Thanks for list. :o)

You can see a naturopathic dr and get an even better opinion, regular dr's aren't trained in that type of thing so they aren't going to know. A naturopathic has the same training a regular gp has...plus an additional 4 extra years to learn how to heal with natural therapies.

Be sure to let us know if you have any success with those!

deleted_user 02/05/2008

oooo thanks one for engery. will defintely try. thanks!!!

deleted_user 02/05/2008

Hey, thanks for the info, but just a warning do not start taking even herbs and supplements with out talking to your doctor or pharm. lots of meds cannot be taken with some medications.

deleted_user 02/05/2008

If you are serious about looking into herbs, there is a good book, the best I have found, easy to read, clear pictures, very informative, It is The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs. The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements, by Readers Digest. This book is a bit pricey but worth every penny i paid for it.

bluesun 02/05/2008

Doctors here in Hawaii are pretty knowledgeable about herbs since alternative medicine is popular in this culture. It's also a part of the regular health treatments here and included in the health plans. During the last visit with my GP, she discussed a bit of this with me. And my mom's (whose under a different system) doctors include native Hawaiian health food specialists! But I'll ask the VA if they have an herbalist or something here.

deleted_user 02/05/2008

Wow, thanks for the info. My GP is referring me to a alternative doctor, don't know his exact title yet but she said that he was "all natural" and uses herbs. Look forward to see if these are any he suggests.

deleted_user 02/05/2008

thanx for sharing.. u have to be careful with kava it is rough on your kidney or liver cant remeber which one at the moment..**hugs**

richannamae 02/06/2008

i think some of them interact with antideppressant so do your homework! i read alot about herbs and i use some for stomach issues like dgl licorice root to coat the stomach guacatonga reduces stomach acid by 42% without messing up your ph balance hugs charlene

deleted_user 02/06/2008

Hi,

They sell peppermint gels at the health food store that get rid of a sick stomach fast.

I take Berry Green with Red Lightning and it totally eliminated my IBS. Both were reccomended by my naturopath. These are ok for everyday use.

bluesun 02/06/2008

sweet! I'll look into those. thanx

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