Posts by SandyMom

There are a few families in our homeschool support group who use Bright Spark and swear by it. It's homeopathic - not sure what all is in it but know that they DO list all ingredients (To me, any product that doesn't is suspect) I've...

That's a really low dose and IMO 4 days may not be long enough to feel a difference. That said, I felt better after only a day or two after starting on Armour. Yes, many ppl prefer to let it dissolve between cheek and gum. I started...

You could make some Herbal Vinegars - they are super easy. Here's an easy recipe for Herbal Lip Balm that I love. One of my favorite herbal creations to make is Crock Pot Ginger Oil You can use the crock pot method of...

I just wanted to add that I know so many ppl who have had gallbladder troubles (including my husband and mother) and all have had varying degrees of success w/ natural approaches. Mostly they seem to have bought some time. While I do...

Try a google search for manuka honey + staph. Lots of ppl swear by it.

Hawthorn shouldn't be hard on the tummy at all. Nor is it contraindicated w/ Motrin. I get mine from Mt.Rose Herbs - Hawthorn Extract  

Have you had your adrenals checked? Many of your symptoms sound like adrenal exhaustion. Before I figured out that my adrenals were tanked I had horrible sleep problems due to my poor adrenals pumping out cortisol at odd times. May...

Hawthorn has been used traditionally for lowering high blood pressure.  I've had great success w/ it. It needs to be taken regularly for several weeks before you see the benefits, but it's worth it imo. Good luck!

I agree w/ pp's about seeing a pedi-endo.  Though no doubt well-intentioned, your MD's info is a bit incongruent IMO. For example, additional iodine could exacerbate some hyperthyroid conditions. Many of the symptoms you...

Wow that's really great! Was it your idea or your doctor's? I'm trying to picture my MD signing off on this!