Alternative Medicine

December 20, 2008

  • Do you think 5-HTP pills work for anxiety and depression?

    ihrtveggies asked: I’m currently off all medications for anxiety and depression because I disliked the side effects (weight gain, more depression, more anxiety, increased asthma, and of course the gigantic hole in my wallet). When I went to a natural pharmacy, the pharmacist suggested 5-HTP. I’ve heard of it, but know next to nothing about [...]

November 19, 2008

  • Are there any natural treatments for hypothyroidism?

    bariley asked: When I went to the doctor recently, she told me that my blood tests showed high TSH. No other markers for thyroid disorder were high or low (i.e. my T3 and T4 were normal). My doctor thinks that I’m developing hypothyroidism. I REALLY don’t want to have to take supplemental [...]

November 18, 2008

  • What are some natural ways to control blood pressure?

    animal lover asked: Hi,
    I am trying to find out natural ways to bring the blood pressure down. I have a friend who has just found out that their blood pressure is QUITE high, not just a few points.
    The problem is that they have a history of not doing very well with drugs. Most [...]

  • Which Is The Best Juice Product?

    Norbus asked: I’m looking for one of those pleasant tasting juices that will help eliminate toxins, help keep blood sugar under control, regulate metabolism etc. I take about 20 herbal/natural pills a day and I want eliminate some of them. I take CoQ-10, Nature’s Plus Ultra Sugar Control, Hawthorn Combination, Raw Thyroid, Serrapeptase, [...]

November 17, 2008

November 11, 2008

  • What’s a good website for Alternative Medicine?

    belle2413 asked: I’m interested in learning more about alternative medicine and herbal remedies for my own personal gain… not for a career or anything like that. Does anyone know of a good website you can look up symptoms and it will recommend herbs? I am particularly interested in a natural herb for weight/appetite [...]