Digest Number 1982

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Lots of folks with MS find that DHEA is a great help.

Good luck to you\

mjh

 

In a message dated 3/14/03 5:29:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, herbal remedies writes:

 

Hi All,

 

My name is Laura. I am 32 years old and have been just diagnosed with

Multiple Sclerosis. After doing research on the treatments I have decided to

go the natural way, with Diet and Herbs and Vitamins. I have read a lot

online but would like to know if anyone has any experience on What to start

with, etc..?

 

Thanks....

 

Laura

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Alan

Since this seems to be triggered by the infection, make sure you are getting PLENTY of RAW garlic and onions in your diet plus Echinacea.

For the joint pain lots of folks get relief with both Glucosamine sulphate and MSM...

Good luck

mjh

 

 

In a message dated 3/14/03 5:29:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, herbal remedies writes:

 

"Allan Masliuk" <allan.masliuk

Joint Pain

 

Over the last week, I have experienced severe pain in all my major joints.

This started in the left ankle (last Friday night), and progressed to the

left knee, and within 1 hour, was unable to move the leg. The next day, it

moved to the right leg, and the wrists. Two days later it moved to the

shoulders, neck and back area.

 

The doctors have suggested it is a virus thing, or could be arthritis, but

at my age, they said that I was too young to show symptoms of arthritis as

severe as this.

 

Additionally, back in December I developed a strep throat, and impetigo,

which came back again in January. The doctors feel that the arthritis I am

now experiencing is related to post strep arthritis.

 

The pain is quite unbearable as all my major joints are affected. The

doctors have put me on double doses of tylenol 3, which is no longer

providing sufficient relief, and have now changed the medication to

percocet, which is dulling the pain (almost bearable level). Is anyone

aware of a herbal or non traditional remedy to deal with the condition and

pain more effectively.

 

Regards,Allan Masliuk, CGA Wow what a program, take my test drive and see

what PowerSystems can do for you! http://www.powersystems.net/6736

http://thepowerofoneonline.com/am1129/Become a professional pointer. Point

people to 1-800-954-1401

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Devils Claw is an excellent anti-inflammatory herb. I used it to get rid of a very painful shoulder and toe-joint inflammation.

 

Lisa

 

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foxhillers

herbal remedies

Friday, March 14, 2003 11:30 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Digest Number 1982

Alan Since this seems to be triggered by the infection, make sure you are getting PLENTY of RAW garlic and onions in your diet plus Echinacea. For the joint pain lots of folks get relief with both Glucosamine sulphate and MSM...Good luckmjhIn a message dated 3/14/03 5:29:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, herbal remedies writes:

"Allan Masliuk" <allan.masliukJoint PainOver the last week, I have experienced severe pain in all my major joints.This started in the left ankle (last Friday night), and progressed to theleft knee, and within 1 hour, was unable to move the leg. The next day, itmoved to the right leg, and the wrists. Two days later it moved to theshoulders, neck and back area.The doctors have suggested it is a virus thing, or could be arthritis, butat my age, they said that I was too young to show symptoms of arthritis assevere as this.Additionally, back in December I developed a strep throat, and impetigo,which came back again in January. The doctors feel that the arthritis I amnow experiencing is related to post strep arthritis.The pain is quite unbearable as all my major joints are affected. Thedoctors have put me on double doses of tylenol 3, which is no longerproviding sufficient relief, and have now changed the medication topercocet, which is dulling the pain (almost bearable level). Is anyoneaware of a herbal or non traditional remedy to deal with the condition andpain more effectively.Regards,Allan Masliuk, CGA Wow what a program, take my test drive and seewhat PowerSystems can do for you! http://www.powersystems.net/6736http://thepowerofoneonline.com/am1129/Become a professional pointer. Pointpeople to 1-800-954-1401Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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I think you said it quite well, Todd. Most TCM practitioners have little

understanding of the biochemistry of herbs. Unfortunately, it is becoming

apparent that without this understanding, we are woefully unequipped to

respond intelligently in the debate. Our ability to defend our professional

access not only ma huang and banxia, but to numerous other herbs down the

line, hinges on this. Letters I received requesting that practitioners

write FDA officials suggested practitioners include statements such as

follows in their letters:

1) " This mechanism of assessment is pharmacological and not an appropriate

means of interpreting herbal medicine. "

2) " There has never been an adverse report arising from x prescribed by a

Doctor of Oriental Medicine. "

3) " Chinese medicine has a 2,000 year history of safe and effective herbal

prescribing. "

While well intentioned, this kind of argument has little credence. The

question I have is what can we do -- actively, as a community of

professionals --to increase the understanding of these issues in the OM

community so that we are able to respond intelligently. This also pertains

to our ability to understand western scientific (including Chinese)

research on herbal biochemistry, side effects, and herb-drug interactions.

We cannot just write this off by saying that we prescribe herbs acccording

to the tenets of TCM etc. This research impacts our profession and how we

practice, whether or not we agree or understand it.