Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Even if they aren't " snake oils " there can be legitimate reasons for the cost of some of these things. In fact, in some cases, if something was too cheap, I would personally question the quality of it. _______________ Rahael, and also, I have tried many products which I personally know are so benefical, but which many people who haven't tried them refer to them as " snake oils. " One product in particular is Livatone from Dr. Cabot. There are several on this message board that know the benefits of her products. Plus, I just about couldn't live with Beta-TCP, which I order from a chiropractor in Ca. This has been a tremendous help to my GB and digestion. Another thing, I also use a product that has TMG, which is tri-methylglycine and also called Betaine. Even doctors prescribe this, but it's usually their prescription stuff. Anyone who is taking SAMe or has liver or GB problems, should be using TMG. I usually get something called " Cardio-TMG " from the health food store. It has TMG, folic acid, B-12 and B-6 in it. It protects against homocystine levels which cause heart attacks, plus it aids liver function. TMG facilitates SAMe. But they are finding out that it can aid in weight loss, and it does improve liver function. Anything that improves liver function should also be helping the GB. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Plus, I just about couldn't live with Beta-TCP, which I order from a chiropractor in Ca. >> _______________ Hello, everyone, I made a boo-boo, and thanks to my friend , who caught it. I meant to say " I couldn't live WITHOUT Beta-TCP. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Tishri7@... writes: > Anything that improves > liver function should also be helping the GB. > That's for sure. Anything that improves liver function practically helps everything!! in health, rachel~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 cozad76078@... writes: > Yes, there are those of us who know that certain supplements and herbal > products do work for us. It is trial and error. And sometimes I think we > don't stick with a product long enough to see it work. And some of them > don't work for us but work for other people. Each body is different And there will, unfortunately, always be those who give a blanket judgment of " snake oil " to anything natural or " alternative " . Isn't it interesting how something natural is considered alternative, rather than something synthetic and unnatural being the alternative? The other day I was at the produce store and when the woman looked at the amount of lemons I was purchasing she made some comment about how I must like lemonade. I told her that I have the juice of a lemon in a glass of water every morning when I get up. She said that she'd heard that was supposed to be good for you and then kind of laughed and said something about it being one of those 'old-fashioned' remedies. Like it was an old wives tale. I work with a woman who scoffs at natural remedies and says that they should be more regulated. yikes. Anyway...back to the herbs. I agree - each body IS different and what works for one might not work for the next. It does take some trial and error and some willingness to try new things. I don't personally use a lot of herbs, but have found some great success with some essential oils and I'm thankful that they all exist. in health, rachel~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Susie, thanks for your post. Yes, there are those of us who know that certain supplements and herbal products do work for us. It is trial and error. And sometimes I think we don't stick with a product long enough to see it work. And some of them don't work for us but work for other people. Each body is different. Had I ever listened to people who thought all supplements and herbal products were " snake oil " , I'd be missing out on some very trusted God given products. And I can pick the herbs locally, but don't have the set up to distill or whatever to make them more potent. I do use things like Peppermint, dandelion, plantain, parsey, garlic, etc., from the wild...but also find some products of like that I may pay for are much more potent. One of my favorite wellness formulas, for instance is called " Wellness Formula " by Source Naturals. I've used it for years when I felt a cold may come on. Many times it's chased away the blues. Now if your body has a " bug " or toxins that are just too powerful or you don't get to the herbs soon enough...then I find I have to ride it out and let the toxins purge out of the body. One time I had terrible swollen glands and Mother said don't come for Thanksgiving reunion if you are sick (to all us kids)..they are older and being sick is so hard on them. Well, stayed up for 3 hours in bathroom in middle of night putting drops of oregano oil on my swollen throat glands and coughed up the phlem and blew my nose. Was well enough in morning to go to Mothers. Took a few drops for 2 days and never got the cold. Drops of colloidal silver in an infected eye cleared them up within 2-3 hours for both my husband and myself, many times. I hate those oily over the counter or prescription eye drops. I know many natural products that are purchased, work! I could really get long winded on this subject. BEATS THE COST OF THE DOCTOR! of Dewberry Hill " People are like stain glass windows; they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is alight within. " -Kubler Ross " Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. " Holy Bible --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 I work with a woman who scoffs at natural remedies and says that they should be more regulated. yikes. So how are they going to regulate lemons & grapefruit when they get wind of what we are doing? ROLF! of DH " People are like stain glass windows; they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is alight within. " -Kubler Ross " Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. " Holy Bible --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 In a message dated 2/17/02 10:57:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, cozad76078@... writes: > So how are they going to regulate lemons & grapefruit when they get wind of > what we are doing? ROLF! of DH > Good point! I'll be sure to bring that up the next time we have a conversation at work about the government regulation of herbs!! rachel~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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