Experiences with

Herbal medicines

It includes a discussion on non-drug therapies and mentions Dangguijakyak-san and Shihogyeji-tang, traditional herbal medicines in East Asian medicine. I wonder if anybody here have tried these and what their experience was with them.

"Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by chronic abdominal pain and bowel habit changes. Although diverse complicated etiologies are involved in its pathogenesis, a dysregulated gut–brain axis may be an important factor

As one the longest surviving prostate cancer patients, some 26 YEARS, I have also been actively involved in pushing drug trials and finding ways to stay alive until a more permanent drug regime is found. I am a senior level project manager and business consultant. As part of my practise, I was asked

hi all, I just wondered if anyone has ever taken Chinese herbal medicine alongside ivf medication? I had acupuncture today for the first time and the lady also specialises in Chinese herbal medicine and has had training in infertility. She said she works with a lot of patients from my clinic.

Source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360642968_Constipation-A_major_health_disorder_Role_of_herbal_medicine_treatment "Abstract This literature review paper highlights the application of herbal medicine in the treatment of constipation health disorder. Constipation is a common gastrointestinal

I've been told by the doctor I have ckd probably due to uncontrolled high bp. I've tried lots of herbal supplements for bp, cut out carbs and sugar all to no avail. However, I've recently experienced lower back pain, bladder and bowel problems and terrific pain in my calfs when walking and just feeling

I'm currently on loads of different supplements to try and help boost my immune system, reduce inflammation and for joint health. Recently when I'm having a flare up the joint pain isn't getting as bad as it used to, I'm wondering whether it's the supplements helping or that bechets is so unpredictable

I’m really interested in other herbal medicines instead of synthetic hormones, has anyone found tumeric substances and Chinese herbal medicines as well as omega 3 which are all anti inflammatory to be of any use? thanks everyone for your help, Take care

Hi, I am 50 and am peri menopausal. Currently struggling with the hot flushes, not sleeping etc. My GP has advised me not to take HRT due to family history, does anyone know of any herbal supplements that I could take instead? I have a seen a lot out there but never know if any of them actually help

Hi All, I have hearing loss in both ears and have tinnitus all the time. This is a difficult challenge for us all. The doctors just put you on betahistine or amitriptyline or alprazolam or any anti depressants they say it helps reduce tinnitus or improve blood flow to inner ear. This is the same

Can herbal medicine trigger Mast Cell reactions? Answered by Dr. Tania Dempsey M.D. https://youtu.be/5PoC2van1eg

Hiya. I am currently in the menopause with early onset osteoporosis, and have autoimmune related hypothyroidism. I am looking into various ways to manage this, conventional HRT being the least desirable. I much prefer natural ways to manage my health wherever possible, and I've found various herbal supplements

Hello everyone! I've been hypo now for a bit more than two years. Probably three or more, but diagnosed 2 years ago, and also taken levo since then. As doctors can be a bit difficult, and I have felt with no other choice, I have raised my levo dose myself several times. Otherwise I would still be

I have been off antidepressants since Christmas , but have started with panic attacks and serve anxiety which seems to be getting worse everyday .dread nights as seem to panic when try to sleep feel like I am afraid to sleep , I had been on floxoitine for 3 years then my doctor changed them to mirtazapine

We are not Americans and are living in South Korea where I teach and my son attends school. My soon to be 6 yr old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and potential ODD. He has been having behavioral issues such as struggling to control his impulses and getting into various behavioral issues such

THINGS THAT DO NOT WORK FOR RLS All of us with RLS/PLMD have slightly different symptoms. We have tried various 'remedies' to try to relieve our RLS symptoms. We have read articles, some interesting, some ridiculous (bar of soap) that make amazing promises. And there is an entire array of things to

hi I’ve fibromyalgia had it 15 years but only diagnosed a year and a half ago take meds but give me headaches take lots of herbal medicines which do something as when I stop I feel worse also had a course of acupuncture through nhs helped but when the 12 sessions were over pain came bk with

I'm 67 and have had anxiety since menopause. I don't do hrt and haven't taken natural supplements. My anxiety comes and goes and is exacerbated by histamine in pollen season and possibly low oestrogen ongoing. Constantly light headed and sob intermittently and can't make arrangements in advance as each

PXN21 has worked wonders for all my symptoms. I have been having symptoms of Parkinson’s/IBS for several years now which have progressively gotten worse. Now mind you I’ve never been diagnosed with anything, the key thing is catching all these things early and treating them, not just treating the symptoms

I have been taking 75mcg Vencamil for just under 3 months. My dose 100mcg on Accord showed I was hyper, fast heart rate, no sleep, burning hot. I am suffering from severe itching on arms and back, waking me up and driving me mad. Dr prescribed an anti fungal wash I have used for 2 weeks with no improvement