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I heard St. John’s Wart is good. What else would alleviate the effects, considering they are not chemical imbalances?

L-Theanine: L-Theanine is an amino acid commonly found it tea. Because it can enter the brain, it has psychoactive properties. L-Theanine has been shown to reduce mental and physical stress and may produce feelings of relaxation – without drowsiness.

L-Theanine is thought to produce these effects by stimulating the brain’s production of alpha waves, which make you feel relaxed but alert and not drowsy. L-theanine also helps you stay relaxed by stimulating your body to produce other calming amino acids, such as dopamine, GABA, and tryptophan.

L-Theanine reduces stress, anxiety, and depression without the tranquilizing effects found in many other calming supplements.

Would like to know if Herbal or Ayurvedic medicines can cure Prostate Cancer which is in the advance stage. ?

No, there is no hard proof that they can cure cancer. I’d strong recommend sticking to mainstream treatments. If you’d like to take Herbal / Ayurvedic treatments, I’d suggest doing it only as a complement to mainstream treatments.

There’s some info on alternative treatments for cancer at http://www.cancerdoubts.com

There really isn’t a way to "cure" acne, only prevent or minimize it.

We have found that acne in general responds well to a home remedy taught to me by a friend from Guatemala:
At night before bed, pour about a Tbsp of sugar into the palm of your hand and add just enough lemon juice to make a paste. Massage the paste in a circular motion (not too hard, you don’t want to abrade the skin!) over the affected areas to slightly exfoliate. Then, let the paste sit for about 30 seconds, rinse off and pat dry. Do this each night. For my son’s very oily and football/baseball-sweat aggravated acne we switch the sugar to salt. I can honestly tell you that he notices improvement the very first morning when he does this.

Hope this helps! At least it’s not expensive, so it can’t hurt to try : )

Hello, I am 25 years old female and facing problems of acne. I have done lots and lots of things to make it cure but always get failure in that. I also tried many allopathic treatments but the major problem remained as it is and side effects also joined it. I want to ask that if acne can be cured by any herbs or any kind of herbal treatments. Please give your suggestions. This acne is really making me irritating and frustrating. My bad looks are the result of this acne. Help me out.

Oh! Don’t get upset, I think it is problem of every second girl next to you. There are many ways that can help you to cure the disease but a way that suits you and is not one of the scams to cure them should be adopted. It is better to refer to an online guide
For http://www.holisticacnetreatments.com/ acne treatment that can make you aware of the pros and cons of the different ways and provide you a better solution. This will help you to balance yourself.

All the best!!!

When I read the figures for diabetes is really shocking! In United States alone, diabetes affects over 16.9 million people, or 8.6% of adults at age 20 or over. Do you think herbal solution is safest than prescription drugs and blood testing to cure diabetes?

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clearly this is a spam question, but it just gets to me:

>>Do you think herbal solution is safest than prescription drugs >>and blood testing to cure diabetes?

blood testing to CURE diabetes?
a test by definition is only a measurement, or evaluation, involving no intervention, not meant to make any difference.
in diabetes you measure blood sugar to see if it is too high or too low, to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. Now your treatment could be control of diet, taking pills, or giving insulin injections.
of course herbal medicines have effects, most of the drugs we use where purified from some natural substances. This means that herbal medicines also have side effects. after all tobacco, marijuana, opium, poison ivy, and curare are also ‘herbal’

I have used bayberry before and it worked. However, I had to take 11 pills per day for it to be effective. People say stinging nettle helps too, but I have never tried it.

i have taken all the over the counter meds.nothing works.can’t afford a specalist.so can anyone suggest a herbal one?

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To soothe allergy attacks, consider using neti pots to flush out your nose — these pots are a mild and effective way to treat seasonal allergies.

Allergy sufferers typically rely on numerous drugs and sprays for relief — often with mixed results. Many pharmaceutical treatments relieve sneezing and itching, but do little to treat congestion, and vice versa. Plus, pharmaceutical remedies are often expensive and frequently come with unwanted side effects, such as drowsiness and nasal irritation. Here are six natural allergy remedies that can help head off allergies before they start, as well as some drug-free ways to treat symptoms when they do arise.

1. Neti Pots. What could be simpler than rinsing away allergens with saltwater? Neti pots, small vessels shaped like Aladdin’s lamp, have been used in India for thousands of years to flush the sinuses. A little dose of saltwater can rinse away pollen grains and help reduce allergies and other forms of sinus congestion. Neti pots are widely available online and at natural food stores. Use your pot about twice a day during allergy season, especially in the morning and after spending time outdoors. You also can use a neti pot before bed to prevent snoring caused by allergies and promote optimal overnight breathing.

2. Quercetin. A natural plant-derived compound called a bioflavonoid, quercetin helps suppress histamine production in your body. (Quercetin also is a natural antioxidant that helps mop up molecules called free radicals that cause cell damage, which can lead to cancer.) Though many foods are high in quercetin, allergy sufferers will most likely need to use supplements to build up enough of this compound to prevent attacks. The recommended dosage is about 1,000 milligrams a day, taken between meals. It’s best to start treatment six weeks before allergy season.

3. Allergy Fighting Foods. A German study, published in the journal Allergy, found that participants who ate foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids were less likely to suffer allergy symptoms than those who didn’t regularly eat these foods. Omega-3s help fight inflammation and can be found in cold-water fish, walnuts and flaxseed oil, as well as grass-fed meat and eggs. (For more on the benefits of pasture-raised food, see the Real Food Page at www.MotherEarthNews.com.)

4. Stinging Nettle. If you decide you need an antihistamine but want a natural option, stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) behaves in much the same way as many of the drugs sold to treat allergies, but without the unwanted side effects of dry mouth and drowsiness. Nettle actually inhibits the body’s ability to produce histamine. It’s a common weed in many parts of the United States, but the most practical medicinal form is a freeze-dried extract of the leaves sold in capsules. Studies have shown that taking about 300 milligrams daily will offer relief for most people, although the effects may last only a few hours.

5. Butterbur. Derived from a common weed in Europe, butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is another alternative to antihistamines, though it may be hard to find in the United States. A Swiss study, published in British Journal of Medicine, found that butterbur was as effective as the drug cetirizine, the active ingredient in Zyrtec. Even though cetirizine is supposed to be a nonsedative antihistamine, researchers reported that it did cause drowsiness, though butterbur did not. Participants in the study took 32 milligrams of butterbur a day, divided into four doses. A word of caution though — butterbur is in the same family as ragweed, so it could worsen allergy symptoms in some cases. Effects of taking butterbur over a long period of time also are unknown.

6. Sublingual Immunotherapy. Specific immunotherapy, otherwise known as allergy shots, has been used widely to inject patients with diluted doses of certain allergens to help build immunity over time. However, allergy shots can take three to five years to be effective, and a small percentage of people suffer severe reactions to this treatment. New studies have found a gentler way to acclimate the body to pollen and other allergens called sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), which has been used for the past 20 years in Europe. In SLIT treatments, patients put drops of a very small dose of the allergen (initially a 1:1,000 dilution) under the tongue for two minutes, then swallow. The daily therapy begins before peak pollen season for seasonal allergy sufferers, but also can be used to treat year-round allergies, though treatment must be specific to the type of allergen.

For more information, read Six Natural Allergy Remedies in the August/September 2006 issue of Mother Earth News.

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Chest infections can become very serious! You need to see a doctor and get antibiotics immediately before it causes any serious complications xx

Had an epidural injection once last month. Was told by Dr not to have it again. Medications, especially pain killers have side effects. Advised to go for herbal remedies/treatment and physiotheraphy.

The Sciatic nerve is a large one the comes out of the spinal area. When this nerve acts up, there’s no stopping it, and, it becomes more irritated with time.
Why the doctor told you "not to get any more injections" is not known.
If done right at a pain clinics, it should bring almost instant relief for months sometimes. The Cortisone steroids both heals and sooths the nerve. I had many of this over the last fourteen years.

Pain killers, like Darvocet, Vicodin, Percocet, any medication has side effects, But, so do herbal remedies and, in fact, herbal remedies have more due to the FDA does not recognize these treatments and, does not check them or, find out what they contain.
Sometimes these herbal remedies can be devastating. I know of one "Healer" in Cal. that uses these remedies and claims to have cure cancer and, blindness so, I guess it’s your choice, to help yourself, or mess with an unknown product.

I heard that some people in Europe use ( centaury) to ease the stress,insomnia and mild depression.Has anyone ever heard or use of it.
Thanks

Yes I used 5-htp for my depression. I still use it and it is amazing stuff. I didnt think I was really depressed until I used the stuff. It calms down the anxiety and put me in a better mood. It is really a miracle supplement for depression. Combine it with a b-vitamin complex and I can guarantee it will work better than any antidepressant out there. I tried tons of ssris, maoi’s, and tricyclics and none worked as good as this combo. Tried st johns wort too and didnt notice a thing.