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Natural Alternative to Hydrocortizone?
Asked by A.D. from Portland
on June 30, 2010
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Hey all. My lovely 2 years of age daughter seems to be struggling with eczema. The doc prescribed her 2% or 2.5% hydrocortizone cream. I would prefer to leave this ...
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- Hi A., I agree with Jen about the nutrition. Ezcema is systemic and comes from the inside out. Hydrocortizone just comforts the outward symptoms. You're right about...
- I agree with the posts about nutrition. A great resource for herbal remedies is www.gardensablaze.com but just like with conventional medecine it is important to cons...
- You may want to check in with her nutrition first, she could be wheat (or dairy, or something else) sensitive and this could be causing the eczema. You could try a na...
Alternative Cold Medicine
Asked by J.R. from Philadelphia
on November 29, 2008
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Does anyone have any experience with alternative cold medicines for kids, like Sinupret? I keep seeing the commercials on TV and I'm thinking about giving it a try si...
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- Hi J.! I always eep "oscilococcinum" on hand for first signs of a cold like burning eyes, throat, tiredness. It is homeopathic which means that you can't misdiagnose...
- You can get a great deal on most of the hylands stuff at www.vitacost.com. They just came out with a cough syrup that I found at my local Riteaid. I also like the garl...
- When we are around somebody that's sick, or my son seems to be getting something, or when everybody else seems to have something, I give him chewable Echinacea with Vi...
Natural Remedies for Depression
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on October 6, 2010
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Hi, my question is regarding natural ways to ease depression and do they really work. I am considering asking a Dr. to prescribe medications for depression, but I'm a...
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- There are so many levels and types of depression but you received some great suggestions. it is always worth a try to see if you can't releive symptoms with out the u...
- Good responses on diet and exercise and speaking with a counselor. I've done a lot of therapy at times of my life and I've also taken anti-depressants and have found t...
- I would not recommend St. John's Wort...not because it doesn't work but because it has many, many possible side effects and drug interactions. It works in a way simila...
ADHD - Alternative Meds
Asked by M.S. from Kansas City
on January 22, 2008
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Has anyone ever tried BrightSpark by Native Remedies for ADHD symptoms? My 9 yr old son takes medication for ADHD and has for quite some time. I am just curious abou...
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- Have you heard of Mona Vie? I have a friend who sells it and she said that some moms in the Tulsa area are giving it to their kids with ADHD and have seen improvement...
- I would like to introduce you to some vitamins that are recommended for kids with ADHD and they are natural vitamins and meal shakes that from Shaklee I have a special...
- Have you heard about LIMU? My daughter is also ADHD, but "too young" for meds (can't havemeds until they are 4). I have had her drinking LIMU for about 3 months now an...
Remedies or Suggestions for PMS?
Asked by M.M. from St. Louis
on July 7, 2009
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Hi Mamas! Over the last several years (seems like it has gotten worse since I've had kids), my PMS symptoms seem to have gotten worse. The week before I start my per...
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- Herbal remedies include: Dong Quai, Evening Primrose oil, Wild yam, black cohosh, St Johns Wort, red clover, valerian root, sage and others. You can talk to your gyno...
- I take a natural supplement for my symptoms. I could tell you about it if interested. Just email me at ____@____.com and I would be happy to chat with you about it. G...
- vitex works great for me you can purchase it at vitamin stores or health food stores. when I start noticing my pms coming on I start taking them only until my symptom...
High Cholesterol Remedies
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on May 14, 2008
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My husband just had blood work done and his cholesterol levels have shot up big time and his good cholesterol is low. his eating habits are not the greatest, somethin...
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- Dear Jamie, Please check out www.zeoliteinfo.com. Also www.agarigold.com. You will find some interesting facts at these two websites. I have been in the health a...
- Melaleuca has a wonderful proven herbal supplement called Phytomega that will help him lower his cholesterol safely and it's only $20.24 for a months supply. I would ...
- You have to find the reason why his cholesterol shot up so fast. Eating better and exercise may not be the answer. However in most cases, increase fiber and water,...
Home Remedies for Congestion
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on January 14, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I have a 1 1/2 yr old and she has really bad chest congestion. I've taken her to the doctor a few times already, she is currently on inhalers and meds but...
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- .... chest congestion... that always makes me nervous. I have Asthma. Whenever I get sick... even with a cold, my Asthma rears its ugly head. The degree of severity c...
- I think everyone pretty much said it, although i didnt see anything about a humidifier...Our doctor always recommends steamy bathroom, i turn the shower on the hotest ...
- Can you elevate the top of her mattress or crib a bit...like put phone books under the top legs? Saline drops if her nose is stuffy..... Hope she's better soon! :)
Natural Remedies for Heartburn
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on November 3, 2009
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Hey mamas,
I will be 30 weeks along as of Wednesday and have recently developed extremely painful heartburn. My doctor gave me a prescription for a heartburn medicat...
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- I have two really good ones. However, it depends on which direction your stomach acid is coming from. And I don't mean from the bottom up! LOL that i do know. Neither ...
- Peppermint chewing gum was always a great remedy for me. Also, cauliflower is a natural acid reducer.
- When I was pregnant I took ginger for my heartburn. I was like you and didn't want any drugs in my system to possible harm my little bundle. I was 41 when I had my sec...
Eye Infection - Do Home Remedies Work? Worth Trying or Not Worth the Risk?
Asked by M.4. from Tampa
on November 30, 2010
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I'm a contact wearer and I do sleep in my contacts sometimes.
2 days ago I woke up with puss around my eye. Didn't think much of it - no pain, discomfort, etc.
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- I dont like to mess with eye stuff. If you're not going the doctor's route, definately wait at least 2 weeks if not more before using your contacts.
- I wear contacts and have that pus thing happen to me on occasion. I wear my stupid glasses for as long as I have to and the only thing I use in my eyes is my contact ...
- I would fill the prescription if there is any way at all you can afford it. Bacterial infections of the eye - so this isn't like pink eye- it's bacterial, can effect y...
Hypothyroidism Alternative Remedy
Asked by C.B. from Odessa
on August 13, 2008
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I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when i was pregnant with my second. After i stopped nursing, i decided to stop taking the prescription and try something from the n...
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- Take your prescription. My Mum has this illness and she almost died as it was left too long before it was diagnosed. If you don't take your thyroid drugs you can do se...
- Hi C.. I commend you in being such a positive & loving wife & mother! 3 boys...wow! Anyways. My hubby & I have a ministry in which we help families with various ...
- I noticed the article quote didn't say thyroid. While I do believe that we should avoid chemicals/additives/impurties/ toxins as much as possible, I nearly died and l...
