Question. 71 (MARGIE, June 14th, 2005): i AM HAVING LOOSE BOWEL MOVEMENTS ALL THE TIME, I ALSO HAVE HEMMOROIDS REALLY BAD WITH SOME BLEEDING ( BRIGHT RED) WHAT CAN I USE TO HAVE
REGULAR BOWEL MOVEMENTS AND GET RID OF THE HEMMOROIDS?
Herbalist's answer: Our herbalist is still traveling, but I wanted to get back to you.
Please
go back to our site and click on "HEALTH CENTER" --- then "CONDITIONS" --- let us know if this helps. We hope you feel better. Sincerely,
Adam
Question. 72 (Joyce, June 7th, 2005): Can you recommend herbal treament for menopausal hot flushes. I am not happy continuing with HRT
Herbalist's answer: Hi Joyce,
Your question is of
particular interest to me, because bio-identical hormone therapy has been my specialty of practice since 1989.
HRT certainly is a health
concern, and there are many safer options available.
As long as you are no
Question. 73 (somi, June 6th, 2005): what should i do or apply to my body to avoid itch and dry skin
Herbalist's answer: Dear Somii:
Itching skin - Please go to www.herbalist.com and
click on our HEALTH CENTER- then go to CONDITIONS - and click on "S" --- we have several SKIN SECTIONS that you can read up
on.
Please let me know if this is helpful or if we can
Question. 74 (Sylvia, June 3rd, 2005): What do you know about Erathema Nordosum and lupus and what do you suggest for treatment<
Herbalist's answer: Dear Lupus Sufferer:
Systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease—a disorder in which the body harms its own healthy
cells and tissues. This leads to inflammation and damage of body tissues i
Question. 75 (Alton, June 2nd, 2005): I am wanting to know if the proper soap to use is Dove sensitive skin and what is a natural moisturizer and soap that I could use for
eczema.
I also want to know if there is some other form of medicine that could be used versus steroids.
Herbalist's answer: Hi Alton,
For sensitive skin
and eczema, I typically recommend Aveeno products for the skin. Aveeno has a complete line of skin and bath products which are readily
available. Also, you may want to take essential fatty acids such as flax seed oil or
Question. 76 (Barbara, June 1st, 2005): Woman,
age 42, had hysterectomy, having major hotflashes. No certain premerin is right answer.
Herbalist's answer: Hi Barbara,
There are many safer and better
options to Premarin. If your hysterectomy was due to fibroids or heavy bleeding, I recommend that you avoid drug forms of estrogen because
they could pose other health risks.
Unless you suffer from dep