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Permalink Reply by dawn denise on January 14, 2012 at 2:57pm

scroll on down the page and read the warning about so-called natural remedies (usually being pedalled by someone who wants to make money).  don't get me wrong, i do think that we should all do what we can - eat right, drink water, take folic acid and perhaps a vitamin, take care of our emotional and mental health; but there is no magic pill that is going to make everything all better - yet.  i have little patience for people who use our desperation to their advantage by selling us false hope.

prevention is always the best approach but let us be careful not to fall for scams that cause more harm than good.

and by the way, about.com probably isn't the best site to use for life-altering medical decision making.

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Permalink Reply by GL Wilbert on January 14, 2012 at 5:30pm

If these so called NATURAL remedies offend you, then what are these so called PRESCRIPTION called or doing to and for you! (UNNATURAL)

You and many of the people here are, I hope old enough and informed enough to KNOW what is best for each individual. Take all the RX's you desire, I don't and wont because the NATURAL has worked for me!  Spend more time on RESEARCH and you just may find your health getting better.

By the way,,, Magnesium plays a part in over 300 functions in the body.

                     Ashwagandha has been researched and proven to reduce stress over and over again!

I believe in Self-Care, Not health care that has a RX for every visit to to your local Doctor office filled with drug reps willing to hand out all the free samples you and your Doctor will take. 

I have gone12 YEARS without a hospital stay using your so called FALSE HOPE! My last stay was in July of 2005. I like my Natural approach that works for me, and if you like what you are doing and feeling then by all means go for it!

RESEARCH, RESEARCH and more RESEARCH!

Prescription free, are you?

Pain free, are you?

Hospital free, are you?

("MY PEOPLE PERISH FOR A LACK OF KNOWLEDGE.") Not just another bible verse!

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Permalink Reply by dawn denise on January 14, 2012 at 11:32pm

i am doing my research, this is what the website that you pointed us all to says:

Warnings on Alternative and So-Called Natural Remedies

Alternative or natural remedies are not regulated and their quality is not publicly controlled. In addition, any substance that can affect the body's chemistry can, like any drug, produce side effects that may be harmful. Even if studies report positive benefits from herbal remedies, the compounds used in such studies are, in most cases, not what are being marketed to the public.

There have been a number of reported cases of serious and even lethal side effects from herbal products. In addition, some so-called natural remedies were found to contain standard prescription medication. Of specific concern are studies suggesting that up to 30% of herbal patent remedies imported from China having been laced with potent pharmaceuticals such as phenacetin and steroids. Most reported problems occur in herbal remedies imported from Asia, with one study reporting a significant percentage of such remedies containing toxic metals.

 

again, my goal is only to warn people and i have done that and they can make their own decision.

why does your email sound so angry?  maybe the ashwaghanda isn't working so well?  i will not respond to anymore posts from you along these lines.  it is hard to have a balanced discussion if you are only going to spew angry and taunting phrases. 

i am very glad that you have been out of the hospital for so long.

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Permalink Reply by GL Wilbert on January 15, 2012 at 9:58pm

Final FACTS!

Nowhere on this site have I ever said to anyone to stop a RX given by a doctor, if it works then by all means stay with it, use it and listen to your doctor!

Not any of the supplements I have mention has EVER done damage or KILLED anyone. Turn your TV on and day by day and commercial by commercial you will hear this time after time:

WARNING... the drug ____ has been linked to ___, ____, and even DEATH. If you or a family member has taken the drug ___, contact the law office of ___, ___, and ___. You may be entitled to a cash settlement because of a RECENT RECALL BY THE FDA!

Natural don't KILL but all of the drugs doing damage and leading to death have been APPROVED by the FDA with its stamp of APPROVAL!

Just because it has a FDA approval don't mean it is or will be SAFE!

MOST DRUGS are NOT tested by the FDA!... They ALLOW BIG drug companies to test and police themselves!

It takes 5 years for a new drug to become generic because the FDA allows big drug companies to report their own ADVERSE REACTION, DAMAGE and DEATH to them before a drug can go generic... Do you really think they are going to report TRUE NUMBERS?!!!

IF so, then why so many recalls?.... because in most cases it is cheaper to try to settle than remove a drug.

Magnesium, Ashwagandha, Oil of Oregano, Coq10 and Vitamin A,B,C,D,E and etc has NEVER KILLED!

Consider this:

What if Magic Johnson and many people in his situation waited around for the FDA to approval some new drug that may or may not help or be safe!... many die waiting!

SOMETIMES NATURAL CAN turn around the health of a person due to all the side-effects caused by drugs!... I am living proof.

If you have SCD and want a TRUE GLIMPSE of how your body and health is doing, you will need your Doctor to perform 4 test every 6- 12 months.

C Reactive Protein, homocysteine, B-12/Folate level and 25-hydroxy vitamin D.

Get the four test to good levels to create homeostasis in the body. (Harmony and stability)

Get busy living and stay proactive in your health!

"I have given you ever HERB of the field for meat." Words of the LORD, not my words but I choose to listen and use some!

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Permalink Reply by P.Allen Jones on January 26, 2012 at 8:08am

I agree that natural remedies work, but you must be informed about mixing formulas and reactions. Everybody is different, so we must get informed, try it, then see how it reacts to our own body. The web is full of homeopathic, natural herbal remedies, etc. We must research.

We all know that "meds", after longterm use, will affect our stomach, kidney & liver. They all have warnings. This is why we must get smart about herbal things to help us with pain, boosting our immunity, strengthening our bones, etc.

The Chinese, and American Indians used herbal remedies, it's nothing new. But we can't fall for a magic pill, get informed and take charge of your health.

Doctors push pills & surgery. That's their job. Our job is to live and we must find ways to live well. God bless us all.

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