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In <19970201174400.MAA28…@ladder01.news.aol.com>, kryste…@aol.com (Krystenah) writes: >My mother was diagnosed with CREST a couple of years ago. She has been >following all of advice of her doctors, (drugs, drugs and more drugs) but >would also like to try some herbal remedies along with the more >traditional western medecine. A friend of hers, who is into herbals, told
My big sister is having no luck at all with the drugs — they seem to do nothing to help. She is exercising quite a bit, and that seems to help the Raynaud’s. She got a treadmill, and does 1/2 hour 2 or 3 times per day. I’m guessing it raises her blood pressure to the point that the blood starts flowing to fingers and toes again. If nothing else, she certainly is in great shape ! -BOBm – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>My Posts and Opinions are My Own<<
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ayaussy…@aol.com wrote: > "Herbal remedies" are quite powerful drugs and have their own set of side > effects and bad effects, with the added complication of being unregulated > and often perscribed by amateurs who have never studied your specific > disease. In what way does Gotu Kola slow collagen build-up? What studies > show this? > Amie Y. > visit the I HAVE SCLERODERMA website – http://www.epix.net/~knance/
I agree with Amie: If you use herbs, use the same common sense and precautions you would use with any drug. An excellent website that discusses an intelligent informed use of medicinal herbs is: http://www.primenet.com/~camilla/herbs I really think anyone interested in taking herbs will enjoy this site. — Kate Nance
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"Herbal remedies" are quite powerful drugs and have their own set of side effects and bad effects, with the added complication of being unregulated and often perscribed by amateurs who have never studied your specific disease. In what way does Gotu Kola slow collagen build-up? What studies show this? Amie Y. visit the I HAVE SCLERODERMA website – http://www.epix.net/~knance/
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My mother was diagnosed with CREST a couple of years ago. She has been following all of advice of her doctors, (drugs, drugs and more drugs) but would also like to try some herbal remedies along with the more traditional western medecine. A friend of hers, who is into herbals, told her to use Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) 20mg extract 3 times weekly. This is supposed to slow collagen (sp.?) buildup. Has anyone ever tried this, and what was the outcome. Also, does anyone have any other suggestions for her? You can either leave me a message on this bulletin board, or e-mail me at: Kryste…@aol.com Thanks, Kristina Sellers
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