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I am trying to incorporate herbs and supplements into my diet, for many the many health benefits I've been hearing about.
Has anyone heard of, or tried a product called eyebright...or any other good herbal products for eye health? Also, are there any good herbal remedies for anxiety and/or panic attacks?
I've also heard about a kidney/liver detox that seems to be popular. Has anyone done this and if so, how does it work, what are the side effects, and how did it help?
The supplement that turns you blue is collidal silver. I don't think anybody should take that unless they need major detox.
The milk thistle I think should only be taken short term to cleanse your digestive system.
Vitamin A and B can be taken regularly as long as you don't exceed the RDA.
Too much beta carotene can turn you orange temporarily.
Eyebright and bilberry I only take when my eyes are really bothering me.
Not sure what too much or too often may be with them.
The rest are found in food but our food supply is 80% deficient of nutrients so
I really believe in taking supplements.
We are so spoiled in the USA if my kids get ill their doc see's them that day. She has even come in on Sundays. I should send her flowers, she has taken care of my children almost 15 years.
Nohelp...I have also read that certain vitamins should not be taken if you smoke, drink etc. I think a lot of research should go into this before you start taking anything.
I have used herbs and vitamins for certain things but only after alot of research. Also being raised in the country there were tried and true methods that was used, which we just grew up with.
Yes it is best to research and see what is best for you.
I never heard of the not taking certain vitamins if you smoke and drink but
they must mean like vitamin E, k and other blood thinning ones because when you smoke and drink sores do not heal properly and if your thinning out your blood more by doing the E, K and blood thinners then it can be worse. But I see a lot of smokers and drinkers that take coumadin but they don't seem to care about their health.
Thanks for everyone's advice. It's interesting to get information and then feedback. My family on my mom's side all have very large eyes, which I inherited, and they have had problems with cataracts and other problems. I know how everyone hypes up our health care system in Canada, and it is good in most respects, but there are more patients than Dr.'s. When you live in a smaller city like I do, it is hard to get into the best Dr.'s unless you are on the ball as soon as a new one moves in. I also have friends that can get their kids, or themselves in for an appt on a day or two notice. Problem is, somebody has to die before they take a new patient basically Sad state of affairs, but that's how it works.
I've also gotten to be friends with my pharmacist! I can call her anytime and she will let me know if any of the supplements I want to take will react with the meds I'm on. I have high blood pressure, so I try to be very careful with that!
It would be nice if you could post things on the draw backs of your health care system
on the current events board or somewhere
because many people in the USA think that we need the socialized health
and they think it is the greatest idea since sliced bread.
It would be nice if you could post things on the draw backs of your health care system
on the current events board or somewhere
because many people in the USA think that we need the socialized health
and they think it is the greatest idea since sliced bread.
I will do that! I'm no expert, but I can certainly give my opinions from my experiences for sure. Our health care system needs a little fixing too!
Sad state of affairs, but that's how it works.
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