All You Wanted to Know About Herbal Remedies for Common Problems
Frequently Asked Questions About Herbal Remedies
HerbalRemedies has compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers to important questions regarding the use of herbs and herbal remedies.
You can learn helpful information for various ailments like sleep apnea, insomnia, foot problems, and even herbal creams for stretch marks.
If you have other ailments, and are interested in finding answers please let us know.
Questions and Answers
Q. I was wondering if you know of any herbal remedy for sleep
apnea?
A. There are many causes of insomnia, some of which include:
- certain drugs
- physical ailments
- stress
- poor diet
- systemic disorders
Insomnia Formula Tincture helps to bring on sleep and restfulness. A nice warm cup of Sweet Dream Herb Tea before bedtime will soothe the nerves for more restful sleep.
You can read Sleep Apnea/Snoring Information, The Complete Books of Herbs by Lesley Bareness, which is a study of herbal properties and uses plus instructions on how to grow your own herbs.
Q. I have had terrible athletes
foot for over a year, and nothing works on it. Is there an herb to help?
A. Athletes foot is caused by the same fungus that causes jock itch. Getting air and light to these areas is of great
help. Also cleaning your tub or shower with bleach will help.
Grapefruit Seed Extract Body and Foot Powder is actually a Multi-Purpose product. It is extremely pure and mild and therefore may be used all over the body on adults as well as children. The corn starch will absorb perspiration while the grapefruit extract and tea tree oil act as antibacterial ingredients to stop the growth of odor causing bacteria. They also are effective against yeast (Candia), which makes our powder perfect for use as a feminine hygiene powder, a "Jock Itch" product, for "Athletes Foot Fungus," and as a baby powder for treating diaper rash. And since it contains no talc, there is no chance of increased risk of cervical or lung cancer, as commonly associated with the use of talc.
Q. What can I do, or take for neck
pain? My shoulders are also very hard, I feel so stressed
out.
A. Sore stiff muscles and stress often accompany each other. Arnica
Gel is effective for relief of bruises & minor muscle & joint pain, swelling & stiffness from Over-Exercising,
sprains, falls, blows, and sports injuries.
Ex-Stress combines popular herbs like Valerian, Hops and Black Coos traditionally used to relax the body's systems and provide general health maintenance.
GABA (Anagramming acid) is an amino acid it prevents anxiety and stress related messages from reaching the motor centers of the brain by occupying the receptor sites.
Q. My son has a lazy
eye and the doctor wants to put a patch on his good eye. Can you tell me if there is an herbal formula to help?
A. The patch can not be avoided, but don't worry it will only be necessary for a month or so. The strong eye is temporarily
patched so the child is forced to use the weaker eye making it stronger. This may take several weeks. During this
period the covered or patched eye must be used occasionally so it does not lose it's strength.
Q. My daughter is 22 years old and loosing
her hair extensively. We have seen specialists with all types of tests. They have told us that this is genetic
and there is no cure for it. Do you have any suggestions to overcome this?
A. Topical natural Hair loss prevention and regrowth treatments by Nisim are clinically
proven and have shown to be very effective as a topical daily treatment for reducing hair loss and the re-growth
of hair lost in the past two to five years.
Q. Are there any herbs or supplements that can help someone with Bi-polar
disorders?
A. Manic Depression and Bipolar disorders are often caused by poor diet. Many people with this disorder have been
found to lack Essential
Fatty Acids. Also serotonin
levels, are often found lacking, which can cause depression, anxiety, obsessional and impulse control disorders.
Q. I am Diabetic and
currently take I Glucotrol XL 5 MG 2 times a day. Will Completia Diabetic vitamins conflict with the Glucotrol? Is
it safe?
A. The Completia
Diabetic Formula Vitamin does lower blood sugar levels and if you are taking drugs which also lower your blood
sugar, you should Not take it with out your Doctor knowing. Talk to the doctor and tell him or her what you wish
to do. If you intend to use natural supplements instead of drugs it should be coordinated with a reduction in medication
by the doctor.
Q. I have bad acne and
am 30 years old. I have had it since I was 15. Is there an herbal cure for ACNE?
A. People with oily skin often have this problem into adulthood. Alpha-Sterol is
very effective because it actually opens the blocked pores releasing the excess oils from your skin. Another product AKN
Skin Care is a taken orally and supports the use of other topical applications.
These questions courtesy of Herbal Remedies and compiled by Deb Jackson
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