Posted on 03/19/2019 5:52:42 PM PDT by little jeremiah
Many FReepers have knowledge to share about improving and maintaining health and would like to share it and learn from others; and others may not know much yet but want to learn. Some of us don't have much money for good insurance or doctors, some want to try other methods besides prescription meds, and some have experience in treating and solving health problems.
More and more "regular" doctors have accepted treatment methods such as the benefits of acupuncture, massage for many conditions, better diet, use of herbs and so on. There are limits, and often side effects, to some standard medical efforts.
My field is Ayurvedic herbalism and related measures, and have a lot of information I can post when I have time. I have seen herbs and sometimes dietary changes help people (including myself) with issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, high BP, gallstones, kidneystones, repeated boils, UTIs, prostate problems, insomnia, allergies, urinary incontinence, and many more. I hope to learn a lot from others with their knowledge and experience.
There are many "old fashioned" home care methods that were in common use a few generations ago that actually work and are cheap, such as castor oil packs, fomentations using alternating hot and cold water, and the like, which are easy to do. I am sure there is a lot of knowledge here on Free Republic that can be shared.
I would like this thread to stay civil without distruption, so my request is that people who think natural health methods are bunkum, make your own thread.
I remember you asked re: a friend with Parkinson’s. There are some herbs that are considered to help; and I have a list of them I’ve planned to post. Some posted already; but so many herbs have many uses, it helps to post about particular conditions.
Parkinson’s up next, tomorrow!
PS - It wouldn’t hurt to try it.
Skullcap sources. I’m familiar with Herb Pharm and Hawaii Pharm, good companies. Some people prefer alcohol free-tincture. There are many other brands but I think these are the best ones.
https://www.amazon.com/Herb-Pharm-Certified-Alcohol-Free-Glycerite/dp/B000155MIE
Herb Pharm Certified Organic Skullcap Liquid Extract for Nervous System Support, Alcohol Free Glycerite, 4 Ounce
https://www.amazon.com/Skullcap-Scutellaria-lateriflora-Liquid-Extract/dp/B01AVJAT0K/
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) Liquid Extract 4 fl.oz
Slippery Elm doesn’t have multiple uses but for some conditions it is very useful. I remember buying Thayer’s slippery elm lozenges for sore throat many years ago.
Slippery Elm
organs affected: lung, stomach
Part used: inner bark both powder and cut and sifted
Properties: yin tonic, demulcent, nutritive, expectorant, emollient, vulnerary
Uses:
Powder:
It is used to treat sore throat, coughs, bleeding from the lungs and other lung problems, dry throat, wasting diseases, digestive problems, nausea.
This is one of the most mucilaginous herbs. A thin gruel can be made by slowly mixing cool water into the powdered herb until a thick porridge-like consistency is acheived. This may be flavored with a little honey or dash of cinnamon and is a good food to give, even to infants when there is difficulty keeping food down. This gruel may be given for any wasting diseases.
It is good for colitis and ulcers, it is a strengthening herb that can be taken freely. A tea using hot water can be made but the cut and sifted form of the herb needs to be used rather than the powder, as described above.
PS - Slippery Elm has a very slightly sweetish pleasant taste, even with nothing added.
Thank you Jane and Little Jeremiah. My friend has just been diagnosed with Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer and the Doctor recommends surgery (IDS) and Radiation. She is very scare and unfortunately won’t listen to alternative treatments.
YW. Many people are too scared to do their own research and gullibly follow exactly what their oncos tell them.
That is too bad, that she’s not open to alternative treatment options.
I just read, this morning, of a case of a CA women who’s recurrent (stage 4) Ovarian cancer had a 94% tumor shrinkage, while using the alternative treatment protocol.
Prayers up for your friend. 🙏🏻
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