September, 2008

Showing 16 results for the month of September, 2008.

  • How to boost serotonin, Part 2 How to boost serotonin, Part 2
    Dear Donna, What role does serotonin play in our bodies, and what are some natural ways to increase this neurotransmitter?
  • Protocol for 4 yr old Protocol for 4 yr old
    Dear Stephen, My 4-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with lyme (tick bite then rash). She's on amoxicillan for 30 days. Which herbs would be best for her?
  • Florinef not helpful for CFS if you are over 20 years old Florinef not helpful for CFS if you are over 20 years old
    Dear Dr. T, Why do you not recommend anyone over 20 yrs old try florinef for Neurally Mediated Hypotension (NMH)?
  • Circulation issues Circulation issues
    Dear Dr. Rea, A good friend of mine has severe EI, is housebound and unable to use the computer, and has had circulation issues for over five years - especially in her hands and feet. Have you seen patients who have overcome these conditions?
  • The Normalization of Trauma-Inducing Behavior The Normalization of Trauma-Inducing Behavior
    by Derrick Jensen | No one emerges from trauma unscarred. Having been severely traumatized, it becomes the work of at least a lifetime to de-normalize the trauma—to recognize it for the aberration it is—and to begin to re-inhabit your body, your senses, your mind, to re-inhabit relationships, to re-inhabit a world...
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    Dear Stephen, I have two ill friends who wish to take more herbs but they suffer from horrible GERD and have not found anything useful. What would you recommend for GERD?
  • How to boost serotonin, Part 1 How to boost serotonin, Part 1
    Dear Donna, What role does serotonin play in our bodies, and what are some natural ways to increase this neurotransmitter? Thanks!
  • Benefits of Bone Broths Benefits of Bone Broths
    Dear Sally, I know that the gelatin in broths are very nutritious but can you tell me why, and what other health benefits can be found in them?
  • Lomatium dissectum (LDM 100) Lomatium dissectum (LDM 100)
    Dear Stephen, What do you know about LDM 100 (Lomatium dissectum)? It's new and growing fast amongst the autism arena. Many are claiming that autism is really just lyme.
  • Plaster and drywall repair material Plaster and drywall repair material
    Dear Dr. Rea, I have been unable to find any safe paint products for both plaster and drywall surfaces. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I spend 90% of my time at home so could really use a change of color after this many years.
  • 5 Powerful Reasons to Eat Slower 5 Powerful Reasons to Eat Slower
    by Leo Babauta | One of the problems in our daily lives is that many of us rush through the day, with no time for anything … and when we have time to get a bite to eat, we gobble it down.
  • Life's One Question Life’s One Question
    by Derrick Jensen | There's really only one question in life, and only one lesson. This question is whispered endlessly to us from all directions. The moon asks it each night, as do the stars.
  • Tincture of colchicum Tincture of colchicum
    Dear Stephen, Do you know where I can purchase the colchicum tincture?
  • Weight loss Weight loss
    Dear Stephen, I understand that unexplained weight loss is one of the symptoms of lyme borreliosis. I'm trying to understand why the weight loss. Is it due to collagen tissue breakdown?
  • Omega 3s: fish oil vs. flax seed oil Omega 3s: fish oil vs. flax seed oil
    Dear Donna, Is there a difference between Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil and other sources, like flax seed oil?
  • Knotweed preparation Knotweed preparation
    Dear Stephen, In a previously answered question in your column about "capsule vs. decoction," you wrote to someone about using the whole herb or whole form, tinctures, and decoctions with regards to knotweed.