Guest guest Posted October 26, 2003 Report Share Posted October 26, 2003 Howard I have used Xiao Feng San on a boxer for itching paws, folliculitis/skin irritation. It worked very well. Other formulas used have been Maciocia's Benefit the Sinew for hip dysplasia, and other trauma related injuries and with different dogs but they work really well. Rod Allergies >Fri, 24 Oct 2003 21:17:56 -0700 > >Group, >I wanted to ask your advice regarding my 2 ½ year old male English >Mastiff. It seems he has developed some bad skin allergies – with >folliculitis, multiple scabby bumps over his entire back and withers >(none on his belly). The vet first put him on a course of antibiotics Yu Ping Feng san or maybe Xiao >feng san. Any help would be appreciated.. >Thanks >Howard > > _______________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2003 Report Share Posted October 26, 2003 Hi Howard, just a few thoughts that may help - in my experience allergic dogs usually become more allergic unless the root is dealt with as well as the symptoms. For most animals, at least a component of the imbalance is due to poor unwholesome nutrition. Look into feeding your dog a more natural (fresh-food based) diet if possible. That is, cut out all processed foods and all additives. There is loads of information on the web about natural feeding, but keep sensible and try to follow what nature intended. general rules like variety, in season, local, organic, etc are as valid for dogs as for people. If this is not practical ask around for the very best, most wholesome brands of premium dog foods available - make sure they are free of all additives. Add fresh food to this whenever possible. If there are signs of Spleen weakness - many if not most dogs - then follow human guideleines to support Spleen nutritionally. Digestive support - enzymes, probiotics, food fed room temp at least (not straight from freezer), cut out/down on the carbs (most cheap commercial foods grain based with little/no meat). As long as not too damp add in EFA supplement. Use oatmeal based shampoo (hypoallergenic) to cool skin without drying it out. Will also reduce concentation of allergens on skin if this is the case. Rinse thoroughly. Often these skin cases have strong Liver patterns associated - adress any primary or secondary Liver Qi stagnation with lifestyle adjustments - loads of free fun-filled exercise, plenty of mental emotional stimulation, a big raw meaty bone to chew on regularly, etc. Make sure environment not got any potential allergens - bedding, carpet cleaners, etc. Herbs - I have found modifications of Chu shi wei ling tang and long dan zi gan tang more useful in the past than xiao feng san, depending on the pattern you feel you are dealing with. For strong symptomatic relief of itching I have so far found nothing to equal steroids. In fact Xiao feng san often seems to have no effect in my hands whatsoever. Really surprises me as other patterns respond really well - especially the Liver patterns! I would suggest that if needed, don't be afraid to use low dose oral steroids short term to give symptomatic relief, as long as you are dealing with the root imbalace. If the itch is not too severe avoid steroids. Antihistamines help some dogs. A good swim in the sea helps some too. I dose dogs at around 1 level teaspoon concentrated powder twice daily for 35-40kg dog. Hope this helps Jimmy ps I would really like to hear about your clinical experiences of Xiao feng san in humans so as I know what a response to expect. I am sure we are going to find that species respond very differently to some classical formulae and not to others. -- In , " hp " <ho.po@v...> wrote: > Group, > I wanted to ask your advice regarding my 2 ½ year old male English > Mastiff. It seems he has developed some bad skin allergies – with > folliculitis, multiple scabby bumps over his entire back and withers > (none on his belly). The vet first put him on a course of antibiotics > (thought it might be pyoderma). It did nothing. She than followed up > with an antihistamine + small dose of steroid which really helped. She > did a full blood workup on him + an allergy test and believe it or not, > my dog is highly allergic to cat and human dander! She wants to do the > whole allergy shot thing but it is expensive. Do you have any herbal > suggestions for him? I was thinking about Yu Ping Feng san or maybe Xiao > feng san. Any help would be appreciated.. > Thanks > Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 A major allergy sufferer chiming in here...I'm allergic to Ragweed and almost all grass pollens, but regularly drink chamomile tea and use products with chamomile EO without any problem whatsoever. For what it's worth, Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 , " " wrote: > I'm pretty sure that I have a food sensitivity to Bai Zhu or some persevative in it. One of my > patients goes ballistic on herbs from Qualiherb- It is so consistently tied to her taking > them, no matter what the formula and immediate acting I know it must be a sensitivity/ > allergy. You definitely can be allergic or otherwise hypersensitive to herbs, however strong reactions are rare. corn starch is a common binder and filler in herb products that sets off low grade food allergies. Speaking of unknown binders, I tried to dissolve a popular brand of little black pills in both plain hot water and a acidic solution yesterday. After one hour, the pills remained undissolved. I undertook this experiment because of a rumor circulating at PCOM that the little black pill patents are indigestible. I sought to disprove this rumor and was unpleasantly surprised at the results. Does my experiment prove anything? Is there an accurate way to study tablet and pill dissolution in the small clinic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Does my experiment prove anything? Is there an accurate way to study tablet and pill dissolution in the small clinic? >>>>>Your experiment shows that these pills do not meet USP guidelines for pills and therefore may not dissolve in patients with poor digestion alon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hi Tonya, I would suggest the Total Body Cleanse. Obviously there is a reason WHY you are getting these symptoms, and cleansing your body would be the first step to eliminating the cause. After the cleanse, you can contact Doc to get a finely tuned program, if you'd still need one. love Lisa - Tonya Wiersch herbal remedies Monday, February 07, 2005 7:41 PM Herbal Remedies - Allergies Hi, I am seeking help for allergies. I am supposedly allergic to cats, after expensive allergy testing a couple of years ago, however I think it is more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 For hay fever, an extract from the butterbur plant (Petasites hybridus) was used in a clinical study and was shown to be as effective at treating hay fever as the antihistamine fexofenadine (Allegra in the US market). The study was done at the Allergy Clinic in Landquart, Switzerland. I found this little tidbit in the August 29, 2005 edition of Chemical & Engineering News on page 27. Thought about it when it was mentioned, and thought I'd share to show that there are people out there who are trying to show that there are truths to these herbal remedies out there. Sarah > Fri, 16 Sep 2005 07:02:28 -0700 > Scott Hales <hales >Re: Digest Number 4119 > >For your allergies, try a google search for " cernitin " , > " butterburr " , >and " nettle " , also I would suggest avoiding dairy, wheat >and/or corn, >as these are common allergens. >I look forward to hearing what works for others! >Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hi marci i read that oregano oil is great for allergies. here is some info Anti-Allergy PropertiesEvery potential allergy sufferer needs to know that wild oregano is capable of halting your next allergy attack in its tracks. It is effective, reliable, and safe. Over-the-counter drugs have side effects, and they are not your only option. Try a natural approach first. Don't be a victim of allergies any more. Wild oregano overpowers them every time.Antibacterial AgentOregano is also an excellent antibacterial agent. Its volatile oils are highly active against the majority of pathogenic bacteria, including staph, strep, and E.coli.Furthermore, fungal resistance to oregano oil is exceptionally rare. Oregano is such a potent antifungal agent that it is capable of destroying even resistant fungal forms such as the mutated fungi which result from antibiotic therapy. Oil of Oregano Effectively Treats:· acne · allergies · arthritis · asthma · athlete's foot · constipation · croup · dandruff · diarrhea · digestive disturbances · insect bites · bronchitis · canker sores · colds · flu · earaches · fatigue · gum disease · parasites · headaches · menstrual irregularities · psoriasis · toenail problems · seborrhea · ringworm · rosacea · sinusitis · muscle pain · varicose veins · warts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 LOCAL raw honey MSM does wonders also, if you get the right kind and use it the right way, as honey can take up to a year to desensitize your body. fft herbal remedies , " Marci " <twilli55@t...> wrote: > > Does anyone know of a natural cure for allergies? The seasonal > type...they are high here right now and am spending time outside with > a new puppy and nose is getting clogged and eyes burning. Does the > herbal snuff work for this? Or is there something else? > > Marci > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Is this just effective for seasonal allergies? If so, what can be done for indoor and animal allergies? Getting rid of the animals isn't an option for us. herbal remedies , Vanessamelly@a... wrote: > > Hi marci i read that oregano oil is great for allergies. here is some info > > > Anti-Allergy Properties > > Every potential allergy sufferer needs to know that wild oregano is capable > of halting your next allergy attack in its tracks. It is effective, reliable, > and safe. Over-the-counter drugs have side effects, and they are not your > only option. Try a natural approach first. Don't be a victim of allergies any > more. Wild oregano overpowers them every time. > > > Antibacterial Agent > > Oregano is also an excellent antibacterial agent. Its volatile oils are > highly active against the majority of pathogenic bacteria, including staph, > strep, and E.coli. > > Furthermore, fungal resistance to oregano oil is exceptionally rare. Oregano > is such a potent antifungal agent that it is capable of destroying even > resistant fungal forms such as the mutated fungi which result from antibiotic > therapy. > Oil of Oregano Effectively Treats: > > · acne · allergies · arthritis · asthma · athlete's foot · constipation · > croup · dandruff · diarrhea · digestive disturbances · insect bites · > bronchitis · canker sores · colds · flu · earaches · fatigue · gum disease · parasites > · headaches · menstrual irregularities · psoriasis · toenail problems · > seborrhea · ringworm · rosacea · sinusitis · muscle pain · varicose veins · warts > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 For a " quick fix " , I used MSM for allergic reactions I had, including the reaction from the animal. I worked slowly up to 3 1,000mg tablets 3X's a day for 8 months or so. Buffered C works to come against the allergy by neutralizing the system and the stress they cause. I used small amounts a few times a day. Your body can not hold C all day long nor manufacter it's own. You can make your own buffered C/calcium, the recipe is the lemon egg recipe here in Doc's files. The proper way to use buffered vit C is to bowel tolerance, increase dose daily by a tiny bit till you get the rumblies in the belly and then back off to what you were using the day before that happened. For the " cure " , I worked on my immune system until I did not have the allergy anymore. While I strengthened my immune system, I gave the animal Yucca spray on the food, this helps to neutralize them. You need to de-acidify your system by quite a bit to allow the immune system to work properly, (high acid prohibits/suppresses the immune system from doing it's job/working) in order to help stop allergic " reactions " permenently. Lots of work but well worth it. Also there are all kinds of files here for colon cleanses and building up the immune system and body. Honey is effective for seasonal allergies, yes. fft -- In herbal remedies , " bluegrassturtle " <bluegrassturtle> wrote: > > Is this just effective for seasonal allergies? If so, what can be > done for indoor and animal allergies? Getting rid of the animals > isn't an option for us. > > > herbal remedies , Vanessamelly@a... wrote: > > > > Hi marci i read that oregano oil is great for allergies. here is > some info > > > > > > Anti-Allergy Properties > > > > Every potential allergy sufferer needs to know that wild oregano > is capable > > of halting your next allergy attack in its tracks. It is > effective, reliable, > > and safe. Over-the-counter drugs have side effects, and they are > not your > > only option. Try a natural approach first. Don't be a victim of > allergies any > > more. Wild oregano overpowers them every time. > > > > > > Antibacterial Agent > > > > Oregano is also an excellent antibacterial agent. Its volatile > oils are > > highly active against the majority of pathogenic bacteria, > including staph, > > strep, and E.coli. > > > > Furthermore, fungal resistance to oregano oil is exceptionally > rare. Oregano > > is such a potent antifungal agent that it is capable of > destroying even > > resistant fungal forms such as the mutated fungi which result > from antibiotic > > therapy. > > Oil of Oregano Effectively Treats: > > > > · acne · allergies · arthritis · asthma · athlete's foot · > constipation · > > croup · dandruff · diarrhea · digestive disturbances · insect > bites · > > bronchitis · canker sores · colds · flu · earaches · fatigue · > gum disease · parasites > > · headaches · menstrual irregularities · psoriasis · toenail > problems · > > seborrhea · ringworm · rosacea · sinusitis · muscle pain · > varicose veins · warts > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 There are many chronic conditions which possess a remarkably similar package of symptoms. The sinus drainage you refer to is one of them. Cow's milk and high gluten wheat are two of the most highly allergenic foods on earth. These are not substances that have been around that long, hence our digestive equipment hasn't fully adapted to them, and won't for several thousand years. The gluten casing around the wheat prevents spoilage. If you put low gluten bread, like essene, ezekiel or dark, Russian Rye out on the table, it begins to curl within hours, whereas so called healthy whole wheat can sit on the grocers shelf for weeks. Gluten doesn't digest completely in the intestines, and ferments, producing an inflammatory response that can show up as asthma, joint pain, acid reflux, chrons, diverticulitis, colitis, etc. Gluten is the primary ingredient in wallpaper paste. It's not an exagerration to picture yourself glueing your intestines shut over a twenty or so year period if you subsist on the modern, grain based diet. The more highly sensitive people are blessed, in a sense, because they stop the behavior. peace Rik herbal remedies , kerley983 wrote: > > Could anyone tell me what the symptoms of wheat allergy are???? Once upon a > time I was told I had this, but my staff of life was bread. At the time I > would eat Hard Tack from Sweden. I have not felt very good since Aug of 2005, > mostly to do with sinus drainage and coughing till I almost throw up. > Sometimes the coughing goes on all night. To top it off I ate about 7 slices of > Sliced French bread , and did not feel very good. All of this is hard > because it seems all of a sudden I big time cannot eat icecream or milk, and have > been allergic to dairy for many years if not forever. The thing is now I am > older and these things are almost to get me off my feet, and I am so weak > about it I keep slipping. All the things i like I am allergic to. sharob > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 My wheat allergy is like I get sick to my stomach first, and made a little runny, but the problem is it DOESN'T want to come out. The gut blocks and builds up gas which is extremely painful and I can't drive a car or anything. Nausea develops with dry heaves. Nothing moves either way. Believe me there is plenty of incentive to NEVER eat wheat again. One time traveling, I headed for walmart at 2AM and bought everything I could find, and I noticed Alka Seltzer. AHA, I thought, I recall that used to work. But It didn't, and an examination of the label told me they had removed the sodium bicarbonate. I went back and got a box of soda. One tsp and the problem relieved. I think what happens is the stomach reacts to something and gases up and cuts off the colon right next to it. IBS. I recall the first morning I felt sick and all I could eat at breakfast was tea and TOAST. The absolute worst thing I could have eaten. Now I find I can eat some wheat but not bread made with gluten. My wife makes a banana bread with King Arthur whole kernel wheat with Baking soda for rising. No yeast. Regards. - kerley983 herbal_remedies Wednesday, April 12, 2006 4:27 AM Herbal Remedies - allergies Could anyone tell me what the symptoms of wheat allergy are???? Once upon a time I was told I had this, but my staff of life was bread. At the time I would eat Hard Tack from Sweden. I have not felt very good since Aug of 2005, mostly to do with sinus drainage and coughing till I almost throw up. Sometimes the coughing goes on all night. To top it off I ate about 7 slices of Sliced French bread , and did not feel very good. All of this is hard because it seems all of a sudden I big time cannot eat icecream or milk, and have been allergic to dairy for many years if not forever. The thing is now I am older and these things are almost to get me off my feet, and I am so weak about it I keep slipping. All the things i like I am allergic to. sharob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nina, you'd need to do a test by applying just a little to begin with, but my bet is that he'd have no serious reaction. Just remember, these can cause detox so you don't want to confuse detox with allergy. There are very few true allergies. Best, Doc nina wrote: Hi Doc. I have been reading over some of the formulas in the list and came across a blurb about the sulfur content in DMSO and garlic, and the prevelent use of sulfa drugs in alopathic medicine. My son is allergic to sulfa drugs, so would giving him a formula with DMSO or raw garlic be an issue for him? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Have a great day! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Dear Barb, That's the way I see it too. You just don't get the "allergic" reactions to the natural treatments. Hugs, Doc Barbara wrote: That's interesting. I too have allergic reactions to sulfa drugs, but I can eat as much garlic as I want and use DMSO on a daily basis, with NO adverse reactions. Barb ----- Original Message ----- Dr. Ian Shillington To: herbal remedies Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 2:15 PM Subject: {Herbal Remedies} Re: allergies Nina, you'd need to do a test by applying just a little to begin with, but my bet is that he'd have no serious reaction. Just remember, these can cause detox so you don't want to confuse detox with allergy. There are very few true allergies. Best, Doc nina wrote: Hi Doc. I have been reading over some of the formulas in the list and came across a blurb about the sulfur content in DMSO and garlic, and the prevelent use of sulfa drugs in alopathic medicine. My son is allergic to sulfa drugs, so would giving him a formula with DMSO or raw garlic be an issue for him? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Have a great day! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Yup, sold nettles for years for those with that sort of thing. I would not advise harvesting nettles tho......this is a true story btw.... A friend of mine thought he would harvest his own nettles and put them in a juicer.....well he did, BUT HE HARVESTED BULL NETTLES......and he drank a large super glass sized bull nettle juice......I have never seen a person get so sick so fast in my life. He should have gone to ER........two weeks later he said and I quote ' " I truly believe I will never have to fast again for the rest of my life as I believe that I will not ever have colon trouble because at some point this past week I do believe I passed the colon itself'.................. You know, he was lucky. I should have felt sympathy but I could not stop laughing at his misery and his description there of . The more he shared the harder I laughed so he hung up on me. We are still friends and all I have to do to get him (he's a prankster) is say 'Hey, you remember that time when you.....' and at that moment comes the threat 'stop. if you dare tell that story I will make your life miserable'...........heh heh Well I told that story anyway, we all laughed hysterically, and off to rent a movie at Hastings I went with him and at the check out, he started making a very large beeping sound and screamed 'EVIE PUT THAT BACK, YOU KNOW YOU ARENT SUPPOSED TO STEAL AND I JUST GOT YOU OUT OF JAIL TOO!!!!!! I am still plotting my revenge................ you can buy nettle capsules at most places that sell herbs to include some pharmacies or grocery stores. GNC always has them but I'd sure be careful if you've never tried it. One and only one to see if you tolerate it just in case you have an allergy to it. I haven't met anyone who did, doesn't mean there arent people who aren't allergic to it. If you buy them at a GNC, they have a good return policy. With a receipt you get your money back at any GNC in the states.....no matter where you bought it. Without a receipt you must trade for another product of equal value. I think most stores have a decent policy just keep receipts just in case. I like nettles. Some people think they help with hair too. Not plugging that particluar store, I just have experience with it , I shop any body with a good price.....if it aint marked down, dinged or dented I don't buy it LOL! evie, the cheapmeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 --- It would do no harm to try buying or getting local honey and having a couple of tablespoons a day. The honey will have the pollens in it in your area and often helps with hayfever type allergies. lucy In herbal remedies , Christelti wrote: > > Could someone on this list please tell me what to take for allergies to > pollen at certain times of the year? > Your response is very much appreciated > Thank you > Christel > **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. > (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies & ncid=emlcntusyelp00\ 000005) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Local honey or bee pollen gradually. Â It helps you naturally build up resistance to the natural allergens in your area. Christelti herbal remedies Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:35 am {Herbal Remedies} Allergies Could someone on this list please tell me what to take for allergies to pollen at certain times of the year? Your response is very much appreciated Thank you Christel Need a job? Find employment help in your area. Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Don't go to war with one bullet in your gun. There are no cure-alls except an open mind.--- On Sun, 4/26/09, Hugh Ramsdell <hughman73 wrote: Hugh Ramsdell <hughman73 allergies Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 2:43 PM Now everyone will jump on the bandwagon to sell there immune system booster. NO THANKSI will stick with the tried and true system of Pau d Arco. I have used it with great success for over 16 years. The best test....will it stop allergies? Craig If it won't, MSM will! MSM will relieve allergy symptoms in 87% of the population with the swallowing of a gram or two. Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 In , we taylor both the treatment and the herbal formula around each specific patient. Find someone in your area who also does herbs. Allergies can be treated effectively. - " dlbonhomme " <dlbonhomme <herbal remedies > Friday, May 29, 2009 8:09 PM {Herbal Remedies} allergies > why does the norm dr always treat every patient the same way in the > medical world?I dont know what I need but my allergist only makes my > health worse. > My eyes get dry,swollen,my ears always feel swollen and itchy.My throat is > so dry and all the allergist gives me are things that only make me drier > and then my breathing starts in. > Can anyone help me !! PLEASE > > > > --- > > Federal 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 > to > prescribe 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 Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington! Groups Links > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 An allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances which are "foreign" to our bodies. These substances are called "allergens", and they can range from food and pollen to dust and drugs. Try the new India Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.