I'm starting to look into natural medicines, etc. any suggestions to get started?

Question

for mostly my son, but for me too. he's only 9 months old, so i'm obviously going to need to talk to a doctor about stuff with him, but i'm looking to get away from the chemicals and dependancy on them.

any and all suggestions/ ideas for medicine alternatives / homeopathic medications or more natural ways of doing things would be helpful.

i'm very new to this.... so use detail please. thank you!

Answer 1

I wouldn't do any home medicating with natural remedies, especially with your 9mo son, since you don't know much about them. I'm very knowledgeable about herbs and home remedies and I often hesitate to use them on my kids unless I know exactly how they'll work on kids. A Naturopath (ND), Naprapath (DN), or Chiropractor (DC) would be a great doctoral source for looking to be more natural with you and your child's care. Also, an Osteopath (DO) is a medical doctor who tends to practice a little more natural. My kid's pediatrician is a DO and he is not quick just to throw my kids on antibiotics and/or do blood work just because textbook says so. He assesses the entire situation first and then makes a decision based on that. We have avoided meds on many occassions because of this thinking and the alternative ideas he recommended resolved the issues. Most docs would just opt for the meds.

Answer 2

There is a program called NAET -- lots of chiropracters and alternative doctors use.  It is very non-invasive.  It can probably get rid of 80 - 90% of what's wrong with you.  Look it up on the internet and find a local doc who uses it.  It's really good.

Also, look into liquid zeolite.

Hope this gets you started.

Answer 3

Go to school and learn about how the world works first. Then you will be able to see so-called natural and homeopathic "medicine" for what it is...

A disgusting scam.

Answer 4

What chemicals and what dependency?

I don't recommend "getting away" from chemicals like antibiotics and other life-saving drugs.

Answer 5

buy a book on herbal medicine.  start with herbs.  also google herbs for... name the illness.  you'll learn alot.  consider also food for healing.  juices such as carrot and other vegies and what they do.  

Answer 6

Here is a good website for cures. In treating a young person you will need to do a bit of research, but for adults, this website saved me when I was ill.

http://www.earthclinic.com/

Answer 7

Here is a list of some common "grocery store" products that I use all the time;

ProBiotic yogurt, good for constipation and yeast infections.

Apple Cider Vinegar, good for acid reflux, sore throat & lots more.

Zinc Lozenges, to fight an oncoming cold or flu.

Peroxide Drops, excellent at fighting ear infection.

Olive Oil, one teaspoon a day will keep you 'regular'.

Coco butter, great for getting rid of stretch marks.

Lavender Oil, apply a couple of drops in the bath to relax.  A drop behind each ear will keep head lice away.

Corn Silk tea,  will fight bladder infections.

Sugar and soap mixed together and applied to an infected sore will help draw out infection.

Myhrr oil, will cure canker sores.

Epson Salts, use in a hot bath to soothe irratated skin.

Salt Water drops, to relieve stuffed up nose.

I'm sure there is more that I use, but these will get you started.  Of all of these home remedies, Apple cider vinegar is the one that I rely on the most.  It is great as an antiseptic, astringent, helps with so many aspects of your overall health - too many to list here.  Google it and you'll see what I mean.  

Here's to your health!!