Hello,
I'm new to the group and to herb medicine. I'm 42yrs and have always considered
myself
healthy until 8yrs ago when I developed eczema on all of my toes. I got bitten
by a few red
ants and those wounds allowed the "staph" that naturally lives on everyone's
skin to enter
and cause/trigger eczema to develop. I've lost and regrown both of my big
toenails and really
suffered as the itch and irrtation spread and got worse. Several doctors have
tried to cure it
with steroid ointments, then Finally my doctor wanted me to take an internal
pill treatment
but I opted out due to the danger to my liver.  My research for a cure has led
me to discover
holistic medicine and to realize that I may have a huge internal overgrowth of
yeast/fungus
which may be the reason I can't subdue the eczema. I have been taking an olive
leaf
supplement plus a paste for the skin of olive oil mixed w/ coconut oil but that
didn't seem to
help (unless I didn't give it long enough-2wks). So recently I tried Rapha
Remedy (from Doug
Kaufman) and it has really helped tremendously but the itch still returns. So
now that I'm
currently not pregnant nor nursing I plan to do a colon cleanse process,etc. to
address the
yeast,toxins and possible parasites that may be a promoter for the eczema. Any
other
opinions about my dual remedy approach?? Has anyone been relieved of the torment
of
eczema,if so, please share what worked.
Thank you and God Bless!
Kelly

Hey everyone. I got this message on one of my other lists I am
subscribed to and thought I'd forward it to all of you because I got
my Herbal Encyclopedia CD in the other day and think it's wonderful!
Anyways, you can get yours at http://www.freecdbooks.com. It's
free but you still have to pay for shipping ($5) but it's way worth
it.

Mary

> Greetings,
>
> My name is Neal. I am writing to let you know about my free Herbal
> Encyclopedia CD-ROM. It contains information about thousands of
> herbs, their uses, home remedies, and more! You can quickly access
> reference material on herbal health and alternative treatments for
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>
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>
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>
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thanks for the message

love,
kathleina
www.mynsp.com/kathleina

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Anti-Vitiligo™ Oil is an herbal oil for re-pigmentation of Vitiligo.
Being used in more than 55 countries with high success rates, it is
now known as the most effective herbal remedy for the treatment of
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treatment. The oil needs to be applied only once a day and nothing
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Anti-Vitiligo™ Oil is an herbal oil for re-pigmentation of Vitiligo.
Being used in more than 55 countries with high success rates, it is
now known as the most effective herbal remedy for the treatment of
Vitiligo. Anti-Vitiligo™ oil is unique because of simplicity of the
treatment. The oil needs to be applied only once a day and nothing
else is required to bring results. http://www.TreatmentOfVitiligo.com

i'm new to the group

i love nature's sunshine

wishing u and yours a fabulous lifetime full of perfect health

love,
kathleina
www.mynsp.com/kathleina

Hi!

I just joined, and wanted to say hi!

And since this is a health related group, I thought I'd ask a
question.  I have a lot of lower back trouble.  Degenerative disk
disease, and a herniated disk. Is there anything herb-wise, that I
can take to help myself feel better?  Or any other ideas?

Thanks a lot!
Shannon
Davisville, WV

--- In TheHerbDoc@yahoogroups.com, susan leach <onechildwld1@y...>
wrote:
> Dear Herbdoc,
> 
> i am about 90-95% sure that I have a severe overgrowth of yeast...
> I had major parasites which i cleaned them out or most of them...
> now, having alot of white clumps coming out of me...and i think
> they are in my lymph nodes...any suggestions? I am on caprylic
> acid, oil of oregano.....pau d' arco tea...any more suggestions?
> I can barely tolerate the sugar in my vegtables.....
> [see thread for rest of message]



Dear Susan,

If you have done your homework (and it sounds like you have), your
diagnosis is probably as good as anyone else's.

You might want to take a look at our candida program at
http://www.theherbdoc.com/Programs/Candida.htm

To help your body to stimulate cleasing of your lymphatic system you
might also consider Lymphatic Drainage
[http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=3171-7] and either Lymphomax
[http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=4077-6]
or Lymph Gland Cleanse
[http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=920-3].

Anyone else in the group have any ideas for Susan?

Rick



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--- In TheHerbDoc@yahoogroups.com, susan leach <onechildwld1@y...>
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> Dear Herbdoc,
>
> i am about 90-95% sure that I have a severe overgrowth of yeast...
> I had major parasites which i cleaned them out or most of them...
> now, having alot of white clumps coming out of me...and i think
> they are in my lymph nodes...any suggestions? I am on caprylic
> acid, oil of oregano.....pau d' arco tea...any more suggestions?
> I can barely tolerate the sugar in my vegtables.....
> [see thread for rest of message]



Dear Susan,

If you have done your homework (and it sounds like you have), your
diagnosis is probably as good as anyone else's.

You might want to take a look at our candida program at
http://www.theherbdoc.com/Programs/Candida.htm

To help your body to stimulate cleasing of your lymphatic system you
might also consider Lymphatic Drainage
[http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=3171-7] and either Lymphomax
[http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=4077-6]
or Lymph Gland Cleanse
[http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=920-3].

Anyone else in the group have any ideas for Susan?

Rick

Dear Susan,

Without actually seeing you it is difficult to determine what it is
that your body is looking for, but here are some ideas to consider.

> it started out just as acid reflux...

My personal opinion [please remember that I am not licensed to offer
medical opinion or advice in any way] is that "acid reflux disease"
does not actually exist as a medical condition, but only as a
marketing tool for the pharmaceutical companies. I personally
believe that most individuals who think they may have "acid reflux
disease" actually have a hiatal hernia. With this condition, the
esophagus slips upward through the diaphragm and tips the stomach,
which opens the stomach's upper valve, allowing hydrochloric acid to
be released upward into the exophagus.

Many natural health professionals, chiropractors, and osteopaths can
perform a simple technique to reduce the hiatal hernia, or you can
do it to yourself or to your loved ones.

You (or the person upon whom you are performing the procedure)
should be standing and relaxed. Then place your fingers as high
underneath the sternum (breast bone) as you can (if doing this to
yourself, use the ball of your right thumb — the really padded
part
of your hand where your thumb connects to the palm of your hand as
close to the wrist as you can), then press inward as much as can be
tolerated and then slide down along the bottom of the ribcage to the
person's left. What you are trying to do is to get hold of the top
of the stomach and push it down to where it belongs, pulling the
esophagus down into proper position at the same time.

You might need to do this several times a day and gradually reduce
over time ... it all depends upon how stubbor the stomach is about
staying it its tipped position.

If you can't feel the top of the stomach, drink a couple of glasses
of ice water first and you should be able to more easily feel the
stomach (because it will be colder and firmer).

NOTE WELL: Many physicians say that individuals with heart
conditions should not drink ice water as it may create a "shock"
condition to the heart.

If you are having difficulty with the procedure, you can just drink
a couple of glasses of water to put some weight into your stomach
and then *CAREFULLY* jump off of a low stool or a low step [ be
careful not to fall and break your leg or your neck :) ]. This will
cause the momentum to make your stomach continue falling after the
rest of your body has stopped, and will sometimes cause it to resume
its rightful place in your abdomen.

I'm generally quite cautious about taking antiacids. Most Americans
over the age of 50 do not produce enough hydrochloric acid (HCl) for
proper digestion, and should actually take an HCl supplement like
Nature's Sunshine's PDA. One way to test this is the next time you
feel an "acid" stomach, take a tablespoonful of lemon juice. If it
makes the burning worse, your stomach probably has too much acid; if
it makes the burning get better, your stomach probably does not have
enough acid and you should consider taking PDA with every meal. [
http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=1837-5 ]

Nature's Sunshine has a complete line of digestive supplements,
enzymes, and intestinal microorganism that aid the entire digestive
process, and you might find one or more of them helpful. You can go
here http://www.theherbdoc.com/search_results.asp?
txtsearchParamTxt=&txtsearchParamCat=10&txtsearchParamType=ALL&txtsea
rchParamMan=ALL&txtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtFromSearch=fromSearch&btnSea
rch.x=5&btnSearch.y=15 or simply go to
http://www.theherbdoc.com/search.asp and select "Enzymes" from the
Category drop-down list.

For additional information you might want to read this article also:
http://www.theherbdoc.com/ConsumerEducation/HealthyMinute/011123.htm


> can anyone tell me what herbs or supplements is good for absorbing
nutrients and/or microorganisms?

For a list of probiotics offered by Nature's Sunshine, go to
http://www.theherbdoc.com/search_results.asp?
txtsearchParamTxt=probiotic&txtsearchParamCat=ALL&txtsearchParamType=
ALL&txtsearchParamMan=ALL&txtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtFromSearch=fromSea
rch&btnSearch.x=16&btnSearch.y=12

or just go to http://www.theherbdoc.com/search.asp and search for
the word "probiotic" if the long link above does not display as an
active link.

Hope this helps.

Rick





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Dear Susan,

Without actually seeing you it is difficult to determine what it is
that your body is looking for, but here are some ideas to consider.

> it started out just as acid reflux...

My personal opinion [please remember that I am not licensed to offer
medical opinion or advice in any way] is that "acid reflux disease"
does not actually exist as a medical condition, but only as a
marketing tool for the pharmaceutical companies. I personally
believe that most individuals who think they may have "acid reflux
disease" actually have a hiatal hernia. With this condition, the
esophagus slips upward through the diaphragm and tips the stomach,
which opens the stomach's upper valve, allowing hydrochloric acid to
be released upward into the exophagus.

Many natural health professionals, chiropractors, and osteopaths can
perform a simple technique to reduce the hiatal hernia, or you can
do it to yourself or to your loved ones.

You (or the person upon whom you are performing the procedure)
should be standing and relaxed. Then place your fingers as high
underneath the sternum (breast bone) as you can (if doing this to
yourself, use the ball of your right thumb — the really padded
part
of your hand where your thumb connects to the palm of your hand as
close to the wrist as you can), then press inward as much as can be
tolerated and then slide down along the bottom of the ribcage to the
person's left. What you are trying to do is to get hold of the top
of the stomach and push it down to where it belongs, pulling the
esophagus down into proper position at the same time.

You might need to do this several times a day and gradually reduce
over time ... it all depends upon how stubbor the stomach is about
staying it its tipped position.

If you can't feel the top of the stomach, drink a couple of glasses
of ice water first and you should be able to more easily feel the
stomach (because it will be colder and firmer).

NOTE WELL: Many physicians say that individuals with heart
conditions should not drink ice water as it may create a "shock"
condition to the heart.

If you are having difficulty with the procedure, you can just drink
a couple of glasses of water to put some weight into your stomach
and then *CAREFULLY* jump off of a low stool or a low step [ be
careful not to fall and break your leg or your neck :) ]. This will
cause the momentum to make your stomach continue falling after the
rest of your body has stopped, and will sometimes cause it to resume
its rightful place in your abdomen.

I'm generally quite cautious about taking antiacids. Most Americans
over the age of 50 do not produce enough hydrochloric acid (HCl) for
proper digestion, and should actually take an HCl supplement like
Nature's Sunshine's PDA. One way to test this is the next time you
feel an "acid" stomach, take a tablespoonful of lemon juice. If it
makes the burning worse, your stomach probably has too much acid; if
it makes the burning get better, your stomach probably does not have
enough acid and you should consider taking PDA with every meal. [
http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=1837-5 ]

Nature's Sunshine has a complete line of digestive supplements,
enzymes, and intestinal microorganism that aid the entire digestive
process, and you might find one or more of them helpful. You can go
here http://www.theherbdoc.com/search_results.asp?
txtsearchParamTxt=&txtsearchParamCat=10&txtsearchParamType=ALL&txtsea
rchParamMan=ALL&txtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtFromSearch=fromSearch&btnSea
rch.x=5&btnSearch.y=15 or simply go to
http://www.theherbdoc.com/search.asp and select "Enzymes" from the
Category drop-down list.

For additional information you might want to read this article also:
http://www.theherbdoc.com/ConsumerEducation/HealthyMinute/011123.htm


> can anyone tell me what herbs or supplements is good for absorbing
nutrients and/or microorganisms?

For a list of probiotics offered by Nature's Sunshine, go to
http://www.theherbdoc.com/search_results.asp?
txtsearchParamTxt=probiotic&txtsearchParamCat=ALL&txtsearchParamType=
ALL&txtsearchParamMan=ALL&txtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtFromSearch=fromSea
rch&btnSearch.x=16&btnSearch.y=12

or just go to http://www.theherbdoc.com/search.asp and search for
the word "probiotic" if the long link above does not display as an
active link.

Hope this helps.

Rick

Vote.com is presently running a survey asking whether or not the FDA
should regulate herbal remedies. This is an extremely volatile issue
that deserves your attention. The FDA has recently taken away your
right to use ephedra and is currently working to take away echinacea
and cascara sagrada, among other traditional remedies.

The FDA is not taking this action to protect the consumer, but
rather to protect their personal investments in the multi-trillion
dollar pharmaceutical industry. (See
http://www.theherbdoc.com/consumereducation/HealthNews/FDA.htm#EphedraIssue)

Please make your voice heard at
http://www.vote.com/vote/60236919/index.phtml then pass
this message to the other concerned citizens in your address book.

Thank you.

Rick Sawyer
TheHerbDoc(tm)

Hello...

I am new to the group...
I have been sick w/ WHATEVER for about 8 months now...
I have had just about every test known to mankind...the tests said
that I was fine .....
it started out just as acid reflux...then they the doctors said
that I really didn't have it and put me on meds for dyspepsia..
valium, effexor, ultram for pain and was still on my nexium....
that just drugged me out and made me feel worse so I quit taking all
four meds...then, i had a thyroid problem and still think that I have
a thyroid problem but the doctors are saying that my thryoid is
normal, not swollen and is fine.  My food is not coming up per say
(not acid reflux)...it is not absorbing right possibly and also think
that i have microorganisms...the doctors think I need to be locked up
in a padded cell and just take my meds.  i have been taking
supplements since about february or so...don't know what else to do.
I actually got better...halfway but can't seem to get FULLY
better...right now I am taking:
Astralagus, fennel for digestion...
vitamin...
beta carotene
yeast cleanse and something for parasites.....

my larynx is hoarse and still hurts....i have been telling the
doctors that i haven't had a full voice and that it hurts since
10/03...they just keep on telling me that it will come back in two
weeks and then it doesn't...i have just about given up on doctors...i
know there is a need for them but right now I don't need them...they
are just making me more frustrated and more stressed out.  I am going
to see an ENT doctor so that he can look at my throat and thyroid and
to make sure that everything is fine in that department...I just need
to make an appt...

can anyone tell me what herbs or supplements is good for absorbing
nutrients and/or microorganisms?  I am somewhat new to this but have
been doing some research ON MY own since about february or so....

i have an incomfortable feeling in my chest and some pain near my
thyroid and larynx....it gets worse when I eat dairy or sugary
products....another group that I subscribe to is telling me to
eliminate all dairy and sugar for my diet...I can't go all organic
because it is TOO EXPENSIVE and also everything has some sugar and
some dairy in it.  How do I just eliminate it?  I am drinking rice
milk now istead of dairy but whey has dairy in it also....???  I am
103-104 pounds right now and am about 5 feet.....5...1/2 inches
tall...I have no really any room for error here....

ps..any other feedback or information would be VERY HELPFUL and be
VERY APPRECIATED!!

LOVE
Susan

Dear Doc,
My wife Helen(age 51) is  suffering from psoriasis for a long time.
She now has given up visiting dermatologists, having found she has got
diabetes melitus type 2 now.  What should be your suggestion with the
naturopathy?
Thank you for your help in advance.
God bless you.
yosep

Dear Ann Marie,

Our friend and mentor, Dr. Jonas Yoder, ND, MH, CNHP, a board
certified naturopathic doctor, has a program that he recommends to
relieve kidney stones. Go to
www.theherbdoc.com/Programs/KidneyStones.htm for details.

Rick Sawyer
TheHerbDoc(tm)

-----------------------------------------------------------

--- In TheHerbDoc@yahoogroups.com, "Ann Marie" <kcsinc@c...> wrote:

Hello,

What can my son take to help dissolve the kidney stones that are
still in his kidney.  He is in the Air Force at Oklahoma City. He
recently had his second bout with kidney stones - this time 4 stones
about 2mm in size stacked on top of each other. CAT scan showed his
kidney is full of them, just waiting their turn to come out.  He had
a similar problem about 2 years ago with a stone that was 6mm in
size.

Any help or advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Peace and Health,
Ann Marie
Kewadin, MI

Hello,
What can my son take to help dissolve the kidney stones that are still
in his kidney.  He is in the Air Force at Oklahoma City.  He recently
had his second bout with kidney stones - this time 4 stones about 2mm
in size stacked on top of each other.  CAT scan showed his kidney is
full of them, just waiting their turn to come out.  He had a similar
problem about 2 years ago with a stone that was 6mm in size.
Any help or advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Peace and Health,
Ann Marie
Kewadin, MI

good morning and a thank you for letting me join your group, looking
forward to some insight here, thanks and have a good day!

That obviously didn't work very well. Sorry about that!

I'll go back to the drawing board and see if I can come up with a
better method for next time.

Rick

P.S. To visit Dr. Tracy's group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/drugawareness/
or visit her informative website at:
http://www.drugawareness.org

Rick


--- In TheHerbDoc@yahoogroups.com, eGroup@T... wrote:
> Friends,
>
> Sorry for such short notice, but I just received this message a
few
> minutes ago and wanted to pass it on to you as soon as possible.
We
> attended one of Dr. Tracy's seminars the night before she appeared
> as a witness before the FDA, and were very impressed with what she
> had to say. You can hear her speak over Internet radio at noon
> today, Pacific time.
>
> Dr. Rick Sawyer
> TheHerbDoc(tm)
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
--
>
> WEDNESDAY: RADIO PROGRAM OUT OF SEATTLE OVER NET
>
>
> Dr. Ann Blake Tracy, along with others in our group, will guests
on
> the following program Wednesday afternoon, March 3, from 12:00 PM
to
> 2:00 PM Pacific Time. A description of the show and how to listen
> online is listed below as well:
>
> POSITIVE CHOICE TALK RADIO
>
> ...Positive Choice Talk Radio is Puget Sound's most popular
women's
> oriented talk radio program. The show reaches a potential listener
> base of over 2.5 million people locally and many more worldwide
> through live Internet streaming. Our program focuses on educating,
> entertaining, enlightening and empowering humanity. Our format
> allows for discussions of many topics such as:
>
> Relationships,
> Positive Choices,
> Health and Beauty,
> Finances,
> Spiritual Self Discovery,
> Cultural and Global Awareness.
>
> We here at Positive Choice Talk Radio would love to have your
> participation to educate humanity with your profound knowledge.
>
> You can listen to Positive Choice Talk Radio 12pm to 3pm weekdays
or
> at www.NEWSCHANNEL1150.com live stream around the world.
>
>
>  **************************
>
> NOTE FROM DR. TRACY:  You should know that MANY of our members and
> directors around the country have been guests on various news
> programs, radio stations, magazines and newspapers in the last few
> weeks since the FDA hearing. Some of those programs include Mark
and
> Cheryl Miller on Good Morning America, Amy Coburn on CBS Early
> Morning, Sara Bostock on the Today Show and in the New York
> Times, Pepper Draper in the New York Times, LA Times and San
> Francisco Chronicle, Shannon Baker and Mark Taylor in TIME
Magazine,
> etc., etc., etc. We hope you were able to view those. And March 9
> the Montel Williams Show plans on airing a piece on this issue
with
> some of our group. Most programs happen too quickly to notify the
e-
> group.
>
> Although I am grateful for that media coverage, I remain deeply
> concerned that only the surface information is too often given to
> the public, leaving patients in extreme danger stemming from
abrupt
> withdrawal or abrupt switching from one SSRI to another. For just
> over a year I have grown increasing anxious and extremely
concerned
> about the backlash we would see as the truth came out about these
> drugs. Clearly that backlash began this past summer with the ban
> coming out of the UK, but has intensified greatly since the FDA
> hearing. I have repeatedly warned that we would see many more
deaths
> as a result of this information coming out.
>
> Why?
>
> Because patients would be withdrawn too rapidly from these drugs
> leading to many deaths as a result from the potential withdrawal-
> induced psychosis or suicidal and homicidal ideations as well as
> fatal physical effects such as seizures and heart attacks.
>
> Yet, just since the FDA hearing, among the family and close
friends
> of our directors here at ICFDA, we have had two senseless deaths
> apparently caused by abrupt withdrawal. These were patients who
were
> being warned. One was an elderly patient and the other a young man
> of 18.
>
> Even with all of the very vocal warnings I have given I did not
> expect to see such tragedy strike so close to home. If it is this
> bad among us who are sounding this warning, how bad must it be in
> the general population? This is why I continue to urge you to
sound
> this warning clearly as any of you do interviews on the FDA
hearing.
> Mark has made these warnings perfectly visible as you go onto our
> website at www.drugawareness.org
>
> So once again I warn you to PLEASE help stop this flood of
> unnecessary deaths we have already begun to witness. Share the
site
> with others, PLEASE!
>
> Ann Blake Tracy, PhD
> Executive Director, International Coalition For Drug Awareness
> Author: Prozac: Panacea or Pandora? - Our Serotonin Nightmare
> & audio tape or CD on safe withdrawal: "Help! I Can't Get
> Off My Antidepressant!"
>
> Order Number: 800-280-0730
> Website: www.drugawareness.org
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
_____________________________________________________________________

Friends,

Sorry for such short notice, but I just received this message a few
minutes ago and wanted to pass it on to you as soon as possible. We
attended one of Dr. Tracy's seminars the night before she appeared
as a witness before the FDA, and were very impressed with what she
had to say. You can hear her speak over Internet radio at noon
today, Pacific time.

Dr. Rick Sawyer
TheHerbDoc(tm)

---------------------------------------------------------------------

WEDNESDAY: RADIO PROGRAM OUT OF SEATTLE OVER NET


Dr. Ann Blake Tracy, along with others in our group, will guests on
the following program Wednesday afternoon, March 3, from 12:00 PM to
2:00 PM Pacific Time. A description of the show and how to listen
online is listed below as well:

POSITIVE CHOICE TALK RADIO

...Positive Choice Talk Radio is Puget Sound's most popular women's
oriented talk radio program. The show reaches a potential listener
base of over 2.5 million people locally and many more worldwide
through live Internet streaming. Our program focuses on educating,
entertaining, enlightening and empowering humanity. Our format
allows for discussions of many topics such as:

Relationships,
Positive Choices,
Health and Beauty,
Finances,
Spiritual Self Discovery,
Cultural and Global Awareness.

We here at Positive Choice Talk Radio would love to have your
participation to educate humanity with your profound knowledge.

You can listen to Positive Choice Talk Radio 12pm to 3pm weekdays or
at www.NEWSCHANNEL1150.com live stream around the world.


  **************************

NOTE FROM DR. TRACY:  You should know that MANY of our members and
directors around the country have been guests on various news
programs, radio stations, magazines and newspapers in the last few
weeks since the FDA hearing. Some of those programs include Mark and
Cheryl Miller on Good Morning America, Amy Coburn on CBS Early
Morning, Sara Bostock on the Today Show and in the New York
Times, Pepper Draper in the New York Times, LA Times and San
Francisco Chronicle, Shannon Baker and Mark Taylor in TIME Magazine,
etc., etc., etc. We hope you were able to view those. And March 9
the Montel Williams Show plans on airing a piece on this issue with
some of our group. Most programs happen too quickly to notify the e-
group.

Although I am grateful for that media coverage, I remain deeply
concerned that only the surface information is too often given to
the public, leaving patients in extreme danger stemming from abrupt
withdrawal or abrupt switching from one SSRI to another. For just
over a year I have grown increasing anxious and extremely concerned
about the backlash we would see as the truth came out about these
drugs. Clearly that backlash began this past summer with the ban
coming out of the UK, but has intensified greatly since the FDA
hearing. I have repeatedly warned that we would see many more deaths
as a result of this information coming out.

Why?

Because patients would be withdrawn too rapidly from these drugs
leading to many deaths as a result from the potential withdrawal-
induced psychosis or suicidal and homicidal ideations as well as
fatal physical effects such as seizures and heart attacks.

Yet, just since the FDA hearing, among the family and close friends
of our directors here at ICFDA, we have had two senseless deaths
apparently caused by abrupt withdrawal. These were patients who were
being warned. One was an elderly patient and the other a young man
of 18.

Even with all of the very vocal warnings I have given I did not
expect to see such tragedy strike so close to home. If it is this
bad among us who are sounding this warning, how bad must it be in
the general population? This is why I continue to urge you to sound
this warning clearly as any of you do interviews on the FDA hearing.
Mark has made these warnings perfectly visible as you go onto our
website at www.drugawareness.org

So once again I warn you to PLEASE help stop this flood of
unnecessary deaths we have already begun to witness. Share the site
with others, PLEASE!

Ann Blake Tracy, PhD
Executive Director, International Coalition For Drug Awareness
Author: Prozac: Panacea or Pandora? - Our Serotonin Nightmare
& audio tape or CD on safe withdrawal: "Help! I Can't Get
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Dear Bernie and Group,

Since many of the symptoms of nervous system disorders such as
Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's are very similar to those of the
aftermath of meningitis, we felt that the course of treatment would
likely have a lot of similarities as well. We wanted to consult with
Dr. Jonas Yoder (a Naturopathic Doctor, Master Herbalist, and top-
level manager in both Pure Herbs and Nature's Sunshine) about your
client before we sent you our opinion.

The literature on B.&B.-W (Brain and Balance from Pure Herbs,
http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PH-2030) says that
it is beneficial for both MS and Parkinson's, and the information
on Ol' Number 11 (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PH-
2465) says that it is "used to repair or strengthen any type of
brain, nerve, flesh, or cartilege or muscle injury or weakness."

Pure Herbs also says that Prickly Ash Extract
(http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PH-0750) has often
been used for paralysis. Pure Herbs also suggests Ashwagandha
Extract (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PH-0040)
for Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Yoder also agreed that any of these
three might prove beneficial. You might try them either in rotation
or in combination and see which produces the best result for the
client.

Since MS includes a degeneration of the mylen sheath and your 5-year-
old has experienced "demylezation" of the nerves in his arm, Dr.
Yoder agreed that Ashwagandha might also be beneficial for helping
the body regenerate the mylen sheath.

You might also consider adding Helichrysum essential oil
(http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=3943-0) to the
regimen for its overall healing properties, massaged into the arm
two or three times daily. It might also be helpful to apply Wild
Oregano essential oil (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?
PRODUCT_ID=3934-6) to the spine two or three times a day for 10
days. Since both of these oils have a tendancy to be rather harsh to
tender young skin, they should always be well diluted before using.
Use a concentration of no more than five drops per tablespoon of
Massage Oil (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?product_id=3928-
7).

The viral condition that caused the problem in the first place may
have severely depleted the child's calcium reserves (which is also
indicated by the apparent nerve damage). Nature's Sunshine has an
excellent Liquid Calcium that would be easy for the child to take
(http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=3191-6), or you
might want to consider CA.-W (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?
PRODUCT_ID=PH-2050). If he can swallow capsules, you might want to
consder Herbal CA (http://www.theherbdoc.com/detail.asp?
PRODUCT_ID=823-5) as an excellent balanced herbal source of calcium.

Since 5-year-olds can be fairly easily overwhelmed by aggressive
treatment, you might want to start easy and work your way up to the
child's tolerance level.

We hope this helps.

Have a great day in good health!

Rick




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> A friend's 5 year old suffered from viral meningitis this summer
and his arm is now paralyzied due to damage to th myelin sheath in
his arm/spine. What would you suggest?
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> Bernie
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She has specialized in adverse reactions to serotonergic medications
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in Prozac and other SSRI related court cases around the world.

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"A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable
possession." — Hippocrates

Dear HerbDoc,

I have a client who has a recurring cyst, located in her anal cleft.
The only treatment her doctor gives her is to drain it when it
becomes too pus-filled.  It is extremely painful, directly impacting
her quality of life.  Are there any herbs you can recommend that she
can use topically and internally?  I am a medical intuitive, and when
I put my hand over the area, I felt bacteria in that area.  I will be
muscle testing her next visit.  (I am studying for my Doctorate in
Naturopathy with Trinity College.)

I appreciate any suggestions.  Also, I love your products.  I give
them to my cats.  I have used ACS with them and have noticed weight
reduction, increased energy and more luster in their fur!!!!

Thank you in advance for all your assistance.  God bless-

Elisa Fireman
Reiki Master Teacher/Practitioner
Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner
Medical Intuitive