Comments on: infant allergies http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1428 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:34 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1428 I heard statistics that 100,000 deaths occur annually due to synthetic <br /> drugs.  I also heard that there have been no deaths reported due to herbs, <br /> and vitamins in the same time. <br /> <p>The multi-billion dollar biomedical industry doesn't help.  They cant make <br /> money on herbs (no intellectual rights on weeds).   <br /> </p><p>The answer is... <br /> </p><p>There's a balance, use both. <br /> </p> I heard statistics that 100,000 deaths occur annually due to synthetic
drugs.  I also heard that there have been no deaths reported due to herbs,
and vitamins in the same time.

The multi-billion dollar biomedical industry doesn’t help.  They cant make
money on herbs (no intellectual rights on weeds).  

The answer is…

There’s a balance, use both.

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1429 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:34 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1429 There may not have been any deaths reported due to herbs, but there has <br /> definitely been some serious side-effects from herbal formuals showing up <br /> in the pharmacological reports and other medical literature (check <br /> Medline).  Although the medical reporters aren't very clear, probably <br /> because they don't understand the different herbal products and sources, <br /> the products linked to severe reactions seem to be these "high energy" <br /> blends and diet products.  These often contain Ma Huang, licorice and <br /> other herbs that act as a jolt to the system.  I still think it's wise not <br /> to put anything in your mouth that you don't understand. <br /> <p>Rosemary, Healing Pages Bookstore, Seattle, WA <br /> </p> There may not have been any deaths reported due to herbs, but there has
definitely been some serious side-effects from herbal formuals showing up
in the pharmacological reports and other medical literature (check
Medline).  Although the medical reporters aren’t very clear, probably
because they don’t understand the different herbal products and sources,
the products linked to severe reactions seem to be these "high energy"
blends and diet products.  These often contain Ma Huang, licorice and
other herbs that act as a jolt to the system.  I still think it’s wise not
to put anything in your mouth that you don’t understand.

Rosemary, Healing Pages Bookstore, Seattle, WA

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1427 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:33 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1427 Who wrote this; one of the more conservative members of the A.M.A? If <br /> herbs are so fraught with dangers, why are the considered a legitimate <br /> branch of medicine in many European countries? (particularly Germany) <br /> Granted, one should do some research on the herbs you plan to use, as some <br /> can be dangerous;especially taken in large dosages. <br /> <p>But then again; what about the over-the-counter medications we take such <br /> as tylenol and aspirin? Should we get rid of them because of the dangers? <br /> I'd certainly wonder how  artheritis patients would react to that <br /> suggestion. <br /> </p><p>Wayne Beeman, M.S. <br /> Nationally Certified School Psychologist <br /> </p> Who wrote this; one of the more conservative members of the A.M.A? If
herbs are so fraught with dangers, why are the considered a legitimate
branch of medicine in many European countries? (particularly Germany)
Granted, one should do some research on the herbs you plan to use, as some
can be dangerous;especially taken in large dosages.

But then again; what about the over-the-counter medications we take such
as tylenol and aspirin? Should we get rid of them because of the dangers?
I’d certainly wonder how  artheritis patients would react to that
suggestion.

Wayne Beeman, M.S.
Nationally Certified School Psychologist

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1425 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:32 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1425 The same can be said for all herbs being "bitter."  This, too, is <br /> incorrect.  Some herbs have a mild flavor, others bitter, others strong <br /> but not bitter, etc.  Again, which herbs are being addressed and what is <br /> the purpose for the herb being taken?  These same herbs are not <br /> "disguised" to protect the body from "poison" as the article suggests just <br /> because they are in capsule, tablet, or some other form.  That is simply <br /> to aid in taking them.  I have some herbs that are liquid and obviously <br /> must be taken in that form.  They don't taste bad - they just have a <br /> strong smell.   I usually take these with some apple juice.  How many <br /> people take traditional medications with some liquid, eg., milk, juice, <br /> etc.?  Don't these meds have some form of taste? Why don't people simply <br /> just place them in their mouths and chew? One could reason is that most, <br /> if not all meds in tablet or capsule form, are not the greatest in taste <br /> either. <br /> <p>There is a lot to be said in favor of herbs.  Herbs and vitamins are great <br /> for maintaining one's health.  Also, they can help correct some health <br /> problems.  One must also know when he should seek traditional medical <br /> help, which may or may not include the use of traditional medications. <br /> Health and illness are both personal issues for each individual.  That is <br /> why we each must be good consumers and READ, READ, READ until we have <br /> enough info. on both sides of the issue and THEN make an informed <br /> decision. <br /> </p> The same can be said for all herbs being "bitter."  This, too, is
incorrect.  Some herbs have a mild flavor, others bitter, others strong
but not bitter, etc.  Again, which herbs are being addressed and what is
the purpose for the herb being taken?  These same herbs are not
"disguised" to protect the body from "poison" as the article suggests just
because they are in capsule, tablet, or some other form.  That is simply
to aid in taking them.  I have some herbs that are liquid and obviously
must be taken in that form.  They don’t taste bad – they just have a
strong smell.   I usually take these with some apple juice.  How many
people take traditional medications with some liquid, eg., milk, juice,
etc.?  Don’t these meds have some form of taste? Why don’t people simply
just place them in their mouths and chew? One could reason is that most,
if not all meds in tablet or capsule form, are not the greatest in taste
either.

There is a lot to be said in favor of herbs.  Herbs and vitamins are great
for maintaining one’s health.  Also, they can help correct some health
problems.  One must also know when he should seek traditional medical
help, which may or may not include the use of traditional medications.
Health and illness are both personal issues for each individual.  That is
why we each must be good consumers and READ, READ, READ until we have
enough info. on both sides of the issue and THEN make an informed
decision.

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1426 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:32 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1426 In <3to3i8$...@newsbf02.news.aol.com> ljher...@aol.com (LJHERDEZ) <br /> writes: <br /> <p>In addition, <br /> </p><p>>how many OTC items, such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc. items are <br /> available <br /> >to the public - WITHOUT prescription - and can be potentially harmful? <br /> >Tylenol has been reported in the past to have problems related to liver <br /> >disorders.  Ibuprofen is known to be harsh on the kidneys and other <br /> organs <br /> >with its usage. <br /> <br />Quite true.  Neither should be taken long term without being under the <br /> care of a doctor.  I don't think that Tylenol should be taken long term <br /> by anybody, under care of a doctor or not <g>. <br /> </p><p>>  Cortisone is frequently used by people with allergies and <br /> >eczema.  It can also harm vital organs. <br /> <br />No.  Not in the mild 1% creme form which is the only form available over <br /> the counter. <br /> </p><p>>Again, if anyone wants to use herbs, he must be responsible enough to <br /> >become educated and read BEFORE using them.  Many health food stores, <br /> >naturopaths, homeopaths, etc. have such info. and seminars available. <br /> <br />Yeah?  Based on what?  Scientific studies of the herbs sometimes.  Just <br /> as often based on folklore and hearsay.  Caveat emptor. <br /> </p><p>                                         Steve Harris, M.D. <br /> </p> In <3to3i8$…@newsbf02.news.aol.com> ljher…@aol.com (LJHERDEZ)
writes:

In addition,

>how many OTC items, such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc. items are
available
>to the public – WITHOUT prescription – and can be potentially harmful?
>Tylenol has been reported in the past to have problems related to liver
>disorders.  Ibuprofen is known to be harsh on the kidneys and other
organs
>with its usage.

Quite true.  Neither should be taken long term without being under the
care of a doctor.  I don’t think that Tylenol should be taken long term
by anybody, under care of a doctor or not <g>.

>  Cortisone is frequently used by people with allergies and
>eczema.  It can also harm vital organs.

No.  Not in the mild 1% creme form which is the only form available over
the counter.

>Again, if anyone wants to use herbs, he must be responsible enough to
>become educated and read BEFORE using them.  Many health food stores,
>naturopaths, homeopaths, etc. have such info. and seminars available.

Yeah?  Based on what?  Scientific studies of the herbs sometimes.  Just
as often based on folklore and hearsay.  Caveat emptor.

                                         Steve Harris, M.D.

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1424 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:31 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1424 The article is quite interesting.  I'm not familiar at all with who Mike <br /> Benton or Dr. Shelton is.   I don't know either person's background either <br /> personally or why he has this particular view on herbs.  Most herb users <br /> are very knowledgeable in both medicinal-type and culinary herbs.  One <br /> would be extremely remiss not to educate himself and yet take something <br /> without knowing anything about it.  Yes, you have some people who take <br /> herbs and vitamins without any knowledge of them.  This is indeed <br /> potentially dangerous to one's health.   If you talk to naturopaths, and <br /> anyone else that deals with eating healthily, one of the many common <br /> responses is that simply eating food without supplementing it with herbs <br /> and vitamins is not enough.  The soil is not perfectly "healthy" - bearing <br /> in mind all of the pesticides so readily available and frequently used <br /> both personally and commericially.  Therefore, a great majority of a <br /> food's vital nutritive value is depleted.  The consumer of that item is <br /> not getting all the necessary nutrition.   <br /> <p>Speaking from experience, my family takes vitamins and herbs.  As a <br /> result, we have seen many health problems improve.  Along with taking <br /> these supplements, we have also changed our life- and dietary styles.  We <br /> don't eat refined sugar, we eat poultry - no red meat, eat plenty of <br /> vegetables, etc.  The only time we eat any red meat, have refined sugar, <br /> etc., is when we are eating out or guests at someone's home.   The point <br /> here is that supplementation is not good in and of itself.  One must be <br /> educated and make certain permanent changes as previoiusly mentioned. <br /> </p><p>Regarding using herbs and treating health problems, many of today's <br /> synthetic medications are derived from medicinal-type herbs.  One of the <br /> many differences is that the pharmaceutical kind are not as readily <br /> absorbed into the body because they are not in the original form - the <br /> herb itself.  Also, the "regular" medications have many additional items <br /> added to them, again making them less and less pure in form.  In addition, <br /> how many OTC items, such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc. items are available <br /> to the public - WITHOUT prescription - and can be potentially harmful? <br /> Tylenol has been reported in the past to have problems related to liver <br /> disorders.  Ibuprofen is known to be harsh on the kidneys and other organs <br /> with its usage.  Cortisone is frequently used by people with allergies and <br /> eczema.  It can also harm vital organs.  Yet, many people just pick up <br /> these meds without consulting a PDR or a doctor.  Some gets side effects, <br /> others not.  This problem of "harm" can be seen on either side of the <br /> issue. <br /> </p><p>Again, if anyone wants to use herbs, he must be responsible enough to <br /> become educated and read BEFORE using them.  Many health food stores, <br /> naturopaths, homeopaths, etc. have such info. and seminars available. <br /> </p><p>As for herbs and their ability to be digested only in small amts., this is <br /> seriously incorrect.  It all depends upon which herb is being addressed, <br /> what is the reason for the herb's usage, who is taking it, etc.  With some <br /> herbs, I take more than a "small amount." <br /> </p><p>(Continued on next post--->) <br /> </p> The article is quite interesting.  I’m not familiar at all with who Mike
Benton or Dr. Shelton is.   I don’t know either person’s background either
personally or why he has this particular view on herbs.  Most herb users
are very knowledgeable in both medicinal-type and culinary herbs.  One
would be extremely remiss not to educate himself and yet take something
without knowing anything about it.  Yes, you have some people who take
herbs and vitamins without any knowledge of them.  This is indeed
potentially dangerous to one’s health.   If you talk to naturopaths, and
anyone else that deals with eating healthily, one of the many common
responses is that simply eating food without supplementing it with herbs
and vitamins is not enough.  The soil is not perfectly "healthy" – bearing
in mind all of the pesticides so readily available and frequently used
both personally and commericially.  Therefore, a great majority of a
food’s vital nutritive value is depleted.  The consumer of that item is
not getting all the necessary nutrition.  

Speaking from experience, my family takes vitamins and herbs.  As a
result, we have seen many health problems improve.  Along with taking
these supplements, we have also changed our life- and dietary styles.  We
don’t eat refined sugar, we eat poultry – no red meat, eat plenty of
vegetables, etc.  The only time we eat any red meat, have refined sugar,
etc., is when we are eating out or guests at someone’s home.   The point
here is that supplementation is not good in and of itself.  One must be
educated and make certain permanent changes as previoiusly mentioned.

Regarding using herbs and treating health problems, many of today’s
synthetic medications are derived from medicinal-type herbs.  One of the
many differences is that the pharmaceutical kind are not as readily
absorbed into the body because they are not in the original form – the
herb itself.  Also, the "regular" medications have many additional items
added to them, again making them less and less pure in form.  In addition,
how many OTC items, such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc. items are available
to the public – WITHOUT prescription – and can be potentially harmful?
Tylenol has been reported in the past to have problems related to liver
disorders.  Ibuprofen is known to be harsh on the kidneys and other organs
with its usage.  Cortisone is frequently used by people with allergies and
eczema.  It can also harm vital organs.  Yet, many people just pick up
these meds without consulting a PDR or a doctor.  Some gets side effects,
others not.  This problem of "harm" can be seen on either side of the
issue.

Again, if anyone wants to use herbs, he must be responsible enough to
become educated and read BEFORE using them.  Many health food stores,
naturopaths, homeopaths, etc. have such info. and seminars available.

As for herbs and their ability to be digested only in small amts., this is
seriously incorrect.  It all depends upon which herb is being addressed,
what is the reason for the herb’s usage, who is taking it, etc.  With some
herbs, I take more than a "small amount."

(Continued on next post—>)

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1423 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:22 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1423 The is a product put out by Rexall called Defend-ol which helps to remove <br /> heavy metals like lead and mercury from the blood stream.  it has helped <br /> lots of people with allergies.  If you want info e-mail me back. <br /> <p>hjwalden <br /> </p> The is a product put out by Rexall called Defend-ol which helps to remove
heavy metals like lead and mercury from the blood stream.  it has helped
lots of people with allergies.  If you want info e-mail me back.

hjwalden

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1421 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:21 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1421 I heard that Colloidial Silver acts like an anti-biotic. I have yet to <br /> read much more than a few articles on it. <br /> I heard that Colloidial Silver acts like an anti-biotic. I have yet to
read much more than a few articles on it.

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1422 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:21 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1422   Hjwalden asserts: <br />   >The is a product put out by Rexall called Defend-ol which helps to remove <br />   >heavy metals like lead and mercury from the blood stream.  it has helped <br />   >lots of people with allergies.  If you want info e-mail me back. <br /> <p>I would like "info" right here, Hjwalden. What is this hokey 'Defend-ol' <br /> and how does it purport to remove lead and mercury? That's not too much <br /> to ask, is it? If it's a chelator, what's the chemical name...or is the <br /> mechanism, BCB...Beyond Chemistry and Biology? If it has "helped lots of <br /> people with allergies," as you assert, is that because 'allergies' are <br /> related to excess lead and mercury in the blood? Whatever ever happened <br /> to immunology? Just a few questions for you, Hjwalden. But, please DO NOT <br /> e-mail me. Post your answers right here so that readers can at least <br /> attempt to make informed health care decisions by looking more closely <br /> at your claims. <br /> </p><p>Incidentally, this is NOT an invitation to post sales literature. Please <br /> respect this and address ONLY the questions I've posed to you. Thanks. <br /> </p><p>JB. <br /> </p>   Hjwalden asserts:
  >The is a product put out by Rexall called Defend-ol which helps to remove
  >heavy metals like lead and mercury from the blood stream.  it has helped
  >lots of people with allergies.  If you want info e-mail me back.

I would like "info" right here, Hjwalden. What is this hokey ‘Defend-ol’
and how does it purport to remove lead and mercury? That’s not too much
to ask, is it? If it’s a chelator, what’s the chemical name…or is the
mechanism, BCB…Beyond Chemistry and Biology? If it has "helped lots of
people with allergies," as you assert, is that because ‘allergies’ are
related to excess lead and mercury in the blood? Whatever ever happened
to immunology? Just a few questions for you, Hjwalden. But, please DO NOT
e-mail me. Post your answers right here so that readers can at least
attempt to make informed health care decisions by looking more closely
at your claims.

Incidentally, this is NOT an invitation to post sales literature. Please
respect this and address ONLY the questions I’ve posed to you. Thanks.

JB.

]]> By: admin http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies/comment-page-1#comment-1419 admin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:29:20 +0000 http://www.mischealthalt.com/infant-allergies#comment-1419 thanks for your response. he is on soy formula, isomil, after trying all <br /> others. he was on breastmilk in the beginning and had chronic diarrhea. he <br /> has been a mystery to me from the beginning with his chronic coughs and <br /> congestion and pink eye. family doctors keep prescribing stronger <br /> antibiotics and albuterol and steroid creams. i worry about the medicines. <br /> thanks for your response. he is on soy formula, isomil, after trying all
others. he was on breastmilk in the beginning and had chronic diarrhea. he
has been a mystery to me from the beginning with his chronic coughs and
congestion and pink eye. family doctors keep prescribing stronger
antibiotics and albuterol and steroid creams. i worry about the medicines.

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