Using Herbal Medicine April 09. 2008

Everything old is new again: Herbal medicine, one of humanity’s most ancient ways of promoting health, is again becoming increasingly popular. In an age when conventional medicine has become as much a commodity as a healing art, it isn’t surprising that people are searching for ways to maintain their well-being naturally.

What about you? Have you used, or are you currently using, herbal medicine to deal with a specific disorder? Are you going the self-help route, or are you under an herbalist’s (or other trained professional’s) care? Are you using herbs in combination with either conventional medical treatments (surgery, etc.) or other alternative health practices? Let us hear your story!


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Donna  Wednesday, April 09. 2008 @ 08:18
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Prescription Drug Abuse February 08. 2008

The New York medical examiner has reported that the actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose after taking six types of painkillers and sedatives. Following the report, the 28-year-old star's father, Kim Ledger, issued a statement saying that his son's death should serve as a warning to others not to mix prescription drugs. "Heath's accidental death serves as a caution to the hidden dangers of combining prescription medicine, even at low dosage," Kim Ledger said.

In light of the report and the comments by the actor's father, what role do commercials and advertisements for prescription drugs play? Are these ads helpful to the public, hurtful or are they just "white noise" with no discernable effect?


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Donna  Friday, February 08. 2008 @ 06:23
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