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What Herbs Are Safe to Eat When Pregnant
Asked by K.G. from Boise
on May 26, 2008
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I keep reading that pregnany women should not drink herbal tea or eat herbs. But I am wondering if that includes cooking herbs like basil and rosemary?
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- I'd ask Brigette Mars, our local herbalist in the Boulder area. She does have a website, just google her name... Congrats and have a good summer...
- I am currently studding to become a Master Herbalist so I can tell you that there are very few herbs that will harm you. None of the herbs that you will be cooking wit...
- Go to www.motherlove.com and go to their FAQ section- they have great info on herbs to avoid and herbs that are good. Herbs and tea can provide wonderful relief as w...
Any Non Medicinal Suggestions?
Asked by M.G. from Dallas
on April 12, 2007
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I'm a real stickler for not taking medicine unless it's absolutely necessary (ie antibiotics for infections and things like that). My throat started hurting today, an...
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- M., Listerine or peroxide is always good for a sore throat. Also Halls vitamin C drops are great b/c they taste great and feel good to your throat and also have t...
- Definetly try a neti pot/ saline rinse, and there is a homeopathic cough syrup made w/ honey you can try from Healthy Approach or Market Street. D.
- This might sound weird, but I drink hot flavored jello when I have a sore throat due to allergies. It is something my mom started when we were kids and it works for m...
Does Fenugreek (Herb/pills) Work for Breasfeeding?
Asked by G.J. from St. Louis
on November 19, 2006
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I really need to boost my milk production - because my 1 month old is a big eater and I cannot keep up. I read that Fenugreek is one of the world's oldest medicinal he...
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- Hi Grace, I was in the exact same situation 4 months ago with my son. He was just 7 lbs at birth and now weighs 19 lbs on just breastmilk.....a big eater. :) ...
- Grace, fengreek worked a miracle for me this time around (I didn't need it for my first child, but my new daughter wasn't gaining enough in the beginning). Usually yo...
- hI gRACE, I did use Fenugreek and I thought it worked well. I soaked the seeds in hot water and drank it like a tea. Another supplement I used was hops-I used this ...
Not Losing Any Weight After 3Rd Pregnancy
Asked by A.F. from Seattle
on January 23, 2009
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I had my last child 5 months ago. I tend to gain a ton of weight with each pregnancy (45+ lbs) no matter what I eat or how often I exercise. After child #1, I lost e...
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- I have two bits of advice: 1- Be patient, for goodness sake your baby is only 5 months old! If he/she were 2 and you still hadn't lost the weight then get concerned...
- I too am a food snob and against crash diets. However I have seen my mom have amazing success with medifast. I think it's not the bes tthing but it's supposed to be ...
- When you had your thyroid checked did they just check one thing? Like TSH? I had a friend who ended up going to a certain specialist, and she did have thyroid proble...
Need Advice on Adhd/anxiety
Asked by N. from Detroit
on August 4, 2006
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I HAVE A WONDERFUL 11 YEAR OLD BOY WHO WAS DIAGNOSED ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO WITH ADHD. WE HAVE GONE THE FULL ROUND WITH ALL THE MED (CONCERTA, ADDERALL, STRATTERA, ETC, ET...
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- Hi N. just let you know I've been there. My son is now 8 and was diagnost with adhd at the age of 5. I noticed it when he was 2. To be honest it wasn't his hyperactivi...
- N., I feel your pain. It seems like when we are stuck in a situation like this, we dont have much patience after we have done so much! My son is 12. He was diag...
- I don't know if you've tried any homeopathic remedies yet, but my friend had really good luck with it. She ended up removing all red food and drinks from his diet and ...
"Simply Gargle" While Pregnant?
Asked by L.B. from Seattle
on September 24, 2009
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Have any of you moms used the product "Simply Gargle" while pregnant? I found it at Rite Aid when I wasn't prego, used it, and loved it. I have some left over from t...
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- I couldn't say for sure about the SG (although sage is fine, rosemary is fine, as is the massive vitamin C -rose hips are a vitamin c source- ).... But for sure fee...
- Do a google search with words like pregnant/pregnancy, herbs, dangerous, etc. to find a list of herbs not to use during pregnancy. My memory is that R. and sage are t...
- I think you are supposed to stay away from Rosemary while pregnant. I would ask your pharmacist or doctor.
Breast Reduction Surgery
Asked by K.C. from San Antonio
on September 1, 2008
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I had breast reduction surgery last month. I have had a few complications, can someone tell me how long does it take to heal completly from this procedure? One of the...
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- Hello K., SORRY TO HEAR YOU ARE HAVING COMPLICATIONS. I HAD BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY A FEW YEARS AGO. IF TOOK ABOUT 2 WEEKS TO HEAL. THE HARDEST PART WAS MAKING SURE Y...
- Hi, I had four years ago. It took about three months to officially heal and almost six months before it to completely heal because of the scar tissue was so deep.
- Hello K., I had breast reduction about 11 years ago and it took me about 6 months to competely heal. It took me about a month before I when back to work, I was ok ...
What Do I Do?
Asked by R.P. from New Orleans
on November 26, 2006
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I have severe chronic insomnia. I have been on prescription medications, but went off them to get pregnant. Does anyone know how I might be able to sleep but not take ...
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- I also had problems sleeping and my doc told me to take Tylenol P.M. as well. I hope u get some good needed rest. *J.*
- Hi R.. I know you've gotten some good advice so far, but just my 2 cents...I have always gone with herbal remedies myself. Valerian root and Chamomile are two of the...
- Hi, I would suggest Benadryl although I don't know if it's okay for your growing baby. So what I would really suggest is the herb called Valerian. It is specifically ...
Relactationh
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on March 25, 2009
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I am wanting to relactate. I stopped pumping about 8 weeks ago and now my 6 month old daughter is showing signs or allergies to formula. Has anyone had success with th...
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- Hi, I had a similar situation. I didn't stop nursing but my milk production slowed down and I went from nursing 5x to 2x per day when my son was 9 mos. Then it seemed...
- I know that it is possible from listening to a lactation specialist. It is my understanding that it is something you must be decicated to emotionally, physically and t...
- I've always had milk for months after weaning (sometimes years) You should be able to stimulate milk production pretty rapidly since it's only been 8 weeks. Have your...
Pregnancy Tea
Asked by H.F. from Pocatello
on June 25, 2009
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Does anyone have experience with drinking "pregnancy tea" (herbal tea) while pregnant? I have been looking everywhere to find out if it is safe and I have gotten conf...
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- I did the same research when I was pregnant a couple years ago. Almost everyone (family, friends, doctors, nurses, etc.) gave me the same message: moderation. Altho...
- There are a few herbs that could possibly cause problems during pregnancy, but none of them are very good tasting and aren't found in your standard herbal teas. Ther...
- Yes, it is nutritive and supportive and safe. Agree with Genesa's reply. Western medical doctors are woefully ignorant about herbs and other 'nontraditional' therapies...
