[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...

[clairebear3]

I luuuuurve this thread! My husbands great aunt is one of these old fashioned farmer type women who has a remedy for everything! I'll have to get her to start writing things down before she kicks the bucket! Hmmm how can I broach that subject!

It's really great if you go there and ask for tea she just pops out into the garden grabs some leaves and hey presto! And each time it's a slightly different flavour.

My husband is a coeliac, and I think it's a great idea to get tested if you have re-curring stomach problems. His doctor did tell us that it's not a good idea just to cut something out of your diet unless you really need to. My husband has to take special supplements now. There are sooo many other great grains out there like midgemcrath said. Manufacturers stuff everything with wheat flour, even some ketchup and mayo. One thing that made a huge difference for me was cutting out white bread. There's absolutely no goodness in it at all and much too much yeast. It can even make your feet smell if you eat too much of it. Now I eat the darkest bread I can find with 5 or 7 whole grains hmmm!