[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...

[cloverbee]

so I went and saw my doctor today and I told him that I was going to break open my capsules and pour a little bit out everyday. he advised against it b/c I couldn't measure it. I asked him what the alternative was and he said just to stay on it!!! what????? come on!! so I went home and broke my capsules open and poured out 25 granules for the first week, 50 for the second, approx. 75 for the third (I didn't really count each one here) and around half of the capsule for the fourth week. We'll see how it goes. I've wanted to do this for a long time and now that I'm not working or going to school I feel that I can do it. I've been on Effexor for over three years. I don't know what it's like w/out it and I don't really know exactly what it is doing to me side effect wise. it's been a good drug for my anxiety but it has caused me a lot of nervousness (what a trade, huh??). I may stay on it if it gets to where I can't handle the anxiety but I'm going to be positive about it and say that the anxiety will not return. My brain is different now and I've learned to not catastrophize as much like I used to. okay, this probably belongs in the anxiety thread but I just wanted to update anyone who cares. Thanks for listening!