Alternative Medicine – The Blog

and I am not sure what it is..can you get it at health food stores or is it a prescription or something

thanks

also if you know anything that might help early stage glaucoma, possible retinopathy or worsening visual acuity naturally, please let me know

My mother went nearly blind the last year of her life from glaucoma and I want to try to reverse or stop the worsening.

thanks but what is Forskolin

The herb Coleus Forskohlii (sold as Coleus Forte in Health stores) is supposed to be good for the prevention and treatment of glaucoma as it reduces the pressure in your eyes. You have to ask for it in Health Stores as it is kept behind the counter and although you can buy it without a prescription it is deemed to be prescription medication so they are not permitted to have it on the self service shelves.

The herb Forskolin is actually the same as Coleus Forskohlii (Coleus Forte).

I have a small rash on my foot that looks like the online pictures of scabies. I have no insurance, and fixed income, so I like to try the alternative methods first. I read that Oil of Oregano works, Any other alternative ideas ?

There is some evidence that a 10% sulfur ointment in petroleum jelly applied topically is effective. It is cheap and readily available without a prescription. It also has the advantage of being well-tolerated in pregnant women and infants under two months of age.

You can purchase either or both:
- a good sulphur (sulfur) soap; use at least twice per day or as recommended; and/ OR
- yellow sulphur (sulfur) powder and mix some with any grease (e.g. petroleum jelly/ olive oil) just to make it adhere to the skin – wear a sock to prevent paste from smearing on your sheet etc.

Even if it’s not scabies, sulphur (sulfur) will address most skin problems (incl. fungus).

Wash those socks separately from other laundry (eg. laundry load, add 1/4 cup white vinegar); so you can average for your socks.

Good luck.

Would health insurance coverage for alternative health care increase consumer choice or decrease health care costs?

It would increase consumer choice – and drastically increase health care costs.

Keep in mind, the "alternative treatment" for the #1 preventable condition in the USA (obesity & related ailments like diabetes), is DIET AND EXCERCISE, and doesn’t cost a dime.