[midgemcgrath]

Seems like there was a lot of support for this, so here 'tis, a thread on alternative medicine. I know that there is a lot of talk about this stuff in bits and pieces on other threads, but it seems like such a popular topic these days that it really deserved its own. Anything about herbs, naturopathy, accupuncture, nutrition, etc., bring it on!

I'll start: has anyone ever used slippery elm root for digestive problems? I bought some, but I'm scared to try it, and don't know anyone who has! It's supposed to help heal irritated digestive systems...

[raskel]

I have been lactose intolerant since I was a baby, so I don't think that I have an allergy to dairy. I consume organic dairy in small amounts every day to try to keep my body from reacting strongly if I eat pizza or something. I have a half a cup of milk every day, or a half a cup of cottage cheese, or yogurt. This seems to work pretty well for me.

I guess I have never paid attention to whether or not I wake up puffy. Plus any breads or pasta I tend to eat before 4pm. I think it's definitely something I should start paying more attention to. Would it work if I gave it up for a week or 2, then tried eating it again?