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We use homeopathic treatments as well as herbal remedies, Chinese and western medicine, as the case requires. Homeopathy worked on a diaper rash, but cortisone cream worked faster. However, as we were loathe to use cortisone for any length of time, we switched to the homeopathic remedy as soon as we could get it, and it continued to heal. Have used herbals very effectively for ringworm, but definitely went to the western doctor and used antibiotics when my daughter had pneumonia. However, we found that we could use a particular homeopathic remedy instead of her puffer, during recovery, though we kept the puffer close by just in case.
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Oh, and I think that most "herbal" pills on the shelf are garbage. The garlic pill, for instance- what a load of crap. If you want the benefits of garlic- eat some. (well, cod liver oil did reduce my dad's triglicerides from the 900 range back to normal).
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Oh, and I think that most "herbal" pills on the shelf are garbage. The garlic pill, for instance- what a load of crap. If you want the benefits of garlic- eat some. (well, cod liver oil did reduce my dad's triglicerides from the 900 range back to normal).
I buy mine loose from a specific supplier. I think that preventative is the best bet- exercise, eat well for nutrients (but not excessive), and have a healthy outlook on life. That will do the most.
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I have friends that swear by it too, I just politely nod. I am interested in herbal medicine (not alternative- notice). I mean herbals with some history and scientific basis and not supersition (such as eating tigers phallus to improve your sexual staminia). I think that America sucks in this area (hippy dippy types), but there are some serious researchers particularly in Europe that are investigating more substances for medical use.
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I have friends that swear by it too, I just politely nod. I am interested in herbal medicine (not alternative- notice). I mean herbals with some history and scientific basis and not supersition (such as eating tigers phallus to improve your sexual staminia). I think that America sucks in this area (hippy dippy types), but there are some serious researchers particularly in Europe that are investigating more substances for medical use.
I am interested in herbal because my son and I tend to have allergic reactions to some of the synthetics and fillers in medicines avalible. By finding an herbal equivilant or alternative that works, we are still able to be treated for certain issues. I have an easier time with many natural forms (but not all- some cause reactions as well).
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Homeopathic medicine isn't medicine any more than a sugar pill and a kind word are. The dilutions specified are so extreme that barely one drop of active ingredient would be left in the entire ocean. It's just water, nothing else.
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Homeopathic medicine isn't medicine any more than a sugar pill and a kind word are. The dilutions specified are so extreme that barely one drop of active ingredient would be left in the entire ocean. It's just water, nothing else.
Now, this sort of non-scientific bollocks (including crystal therapy, etc.) should be sharply differentiated from "herbal" remedies. Most "mainstream" medicine was derived from plants and natural compounds that produced certain effects. The idea that pounding some herbs will improve your health is not far from reasonable. Certainly, there are snake oils out there, or simply herbs that don't have the desired effect, but some of them work as advertised. If they're proven to work they'll no doubt be enhanced as much as possible and sold as medicine, because that's what medicine is...
To me, "herbal" meds are those where the scientific jury is still out, there isn't conclusive evidence they work or don't (and they may, just need to be studied more)... homeopathy and it's ilk are conclusively ineffective and will never provide any benefit.
There's a pretty big difference there, I think.
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"The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (sponsored by New York Senator and Homeopathic Physician Royal Copeland) recognized homeopathic remedies as drugs. By the 1950s there were only 75 pure homeopaths practicing in the U.S.[195] However, in the mid to late 1970s, homeopathy made a significant comeback and sales of some homeopathic companies increased tenfold.[196] Greek homeopath George Vithoulkas performed a "great deal of research to update the scenarios and refine the theories and practice of homeopathy" beginning in the 1970s, and it was revived worldwide;[90][197] in Brazil during the 1970s and in Germany during the 1980s.[198] The medical profession started to integrate such ideas in the 1990s[199] and mainstream pharmacy chains recognized the business potential of selling homeopathic remedies.[200]
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"The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (sponsored by New York Senator and Homeopathic Physician Royal Copeland) recognized homeopathic remedies as drugs. By the 1950s there were only 75 pure homeopaths practicing in the U.S.[195] However, in the mid to late 1970s, homeopathy made a significant comeback and sales of some homeopathic companies increased tenfold.[196] Greek homeopath George Vithoulkas performed a "great deal of research to update the scenarios and refine the theories and practice of homeopathy" beginning in the 1970s, and it was revived worldwide;[90][197] in Brazil during the 1970s and in Germany during the 1980s.[198] The medical profession started to integrate such ideas in the 1990s[199] and mainstream pharmacy chains recognized the business potential of selling homeopathic remedies.[200]
"and mainstream pharmacy recognized the business potential" Key phrase here
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I once had a very painful gallstone that doctors said would require invasive treatment . . . but for some reason there was a delay of a few weeks (don't remember exactly why). But I was desperate and went to a homeopath who referred me to Chinatown and a funny little oriental fellow who gave me some little yellow tablets that were simply extract of Linden (basically, a Basswood tree).
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I once had a very painful gallstone that doctors said would require invasive treatment . . . but for some reason there was a delay of a few weeks (don't remember exactly why). But I was desperate and went to a homeopath who referred me to Chinatown and a funny little oriental fellow who gave me some little yellow tablets that were simply extract of Linden (basically, a Basswood tree).
Not really believing but needing the pain to stop, I bought a bottle. The pain subsided and within a few days was only mild discomfort. I ran out of pills and the discomfort became a pain again. Bought another botttle and before it was 1/2 gone so too was any pain or discomfort.
Never had any surgery or further relapses.
Another time I had some very painful hemorroids, first experience with them, and I was in a very horrendous state. No traditional meds works, doctors said wait and do this and that and don't eat this or that and then wait some more. I wasn't sleeping and in constant anguish. Again I looked up a homeopath who would see me right away. She was doing her diagnosis thing and could see I was in anguish and put a few drops of a plant extract (Belladonna I think) in some water and told me to drink it. Within 10 minutes there was significant relief.
Again, I was not really a believer . . . but I needed help ASAP and twice this has worked.
I'm not ready to swear off MD's and run naked through the woods yet. Well, not swear off the MD's anyways!
But twice I've seen this "snake oil" deliver, and much quicker and more effectively than traditional western cures.
I wonder if science gets so blind in trying to find the most prominent 'active ingredient' and concentrating it into a pill, that they overlook the value of many compounds working together in ways that perhaps science has not yet discovered? The movie "Medicine Man" with Sean Connery comes to mind. He was so busy looking for the one active element that would cure cancer, he over-looked the seemingly random interaction of apparently inert elements.
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If placebos can be used to fool people into thinking they're taking medicine and it works, I believe, homeopathies and herbals can do the same thing, I believe all of it helps us if we believe it does...
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If placebos can be used to fool people into thinking they're taking medicine and it works, I believe, homeopathies and herbals can do the same thing, I believe all of it helps us if we believe it does...
Because we have been created to heal ourselves I do believe our minds can be manipulated and these things are merely points of contact for the healing to process to begin ...
I hope that makes sense to somebody...LOL
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actual seems to work fine with me, my friend believes hes cured of diabete due to homoepathic medicine, I just dont buy it.
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Big fan if used smartly. It's one thing if it's a sore throat, another if it's cancer. Some people are so homeopathic that they cut off their nose to spite their face. But I'll never argue against it used smartly.
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I think people get confused with "homeopathic" remedies and "herbal" remedies. I put "homeopathic" remedies right up there with treating someone for an imbalance of the "vapors" . stupid and pointless.
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I think people get confused with "homeopathic" remedies and "herbal" remedies. I put "homeopathic" remedies right up there with treating someone for an imbalance of the "vapors" . stupid and pointless.
On the other hand, there are some good herbal remedies that /do/ work for specific ailments. but I don't think people need to go out and make thier own "formularies" and just take stuff because "it's natural". just 'cause something is "natural" doesn't make it good for you.
quite a number of drugs were actually formulated from "herbal" remedies. The purple foxglove comes to mind. A "natural" remedy, but not one you would want to put in your soup.
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I've seen no actual science which supports either herbal or homeopathic medication as being efficacious. Everything I've seen indicates no difference between these and placebo.
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I've dabbled a little in homeopathic medicine...I'm more a fan of herbal medicine though (no I'm not a stoner).
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I've dabbled a little in homeopathic medicine...I'm more a fan of herbal medicine though (no I'm not a stoner).
I have had too many worthless encounters with doctors, and I watched my grandmother get worse because of doctors, so whenever I can I use home remedies.
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Depends on how far out there the idea is. Most pharmaceuticals started out as what would now be considered homeopathic or more specifically herbal remedies.
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