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Re: Homeopathic remedies???--Natural & Herbal Tx
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Apr 19 18:29:10 2003
I'm studying to be a Registered Massage Therapist in Canada. Just to
let you know, that a treatment plan with a Massage Therapist can include
an hydrotherapy treatment.
"Although the castor oil pack is not literally hydrotherapy, it is a
very effective long-term mild heat treatment, acting as a stimulant to
the immune symstem & metabolism & encourages the healing proces as an
external application. Castor oil comes from the castor bean of the
Palma christi plant. It has laxative effects when taken internally.
When applied externally as a pack, it is an effective treatment for
atonic constipation, peptic ulcer or colities (apply over the abdomen),
prostate or female pelvic problems (apply to low abdomen, groin, sacrum
and inner thighs) or arthritis (apply over the affected joint). Some
practioners suggest, its use in cases of very localized cancer and
non-acute appendicitis, but be very cautious in theses cases, and never
apply heat to an inflamed or swolen appendix (apply ice instead of heat
and consult a physician).
Uses of castor oil packs include chronic muscular, tendon or ligament
problems, arthritis (not inflamed) gynecological problems (has been said
to help shrink ovarian cysts), digestive problems, constipation, kidney,
liver and gall bladder problems, back pain (have the condition diagnosed
before treating) skin problems and apparently increases milk flow if
applied to breast tissue.
Contraindications for castor oil packs include any condition exacerbated
by heat (acute inflammation), so apply without heat.
Equipment needed. About 4 oz. of castor oil, (can be purchased at any
pharmacy) flannel to absorb the oil (wool flannel is best for heat. Cut
to fit the area being reated and used 3-5 layers of this material.
Plastic to protec clothing and/or bedding. A source of deep moist heat
(mild to moderate in temperature)
An old towel to insulate.
Baking soda mixed with water to clean up with afterwards. Safety pins
or tape to hold everything in place.
Treatment -
Spread out your sheet of plastic (garbage bag cut along sides to protect
bedding or chair as it will stain)
Spread out plastic wrap and lay 2 or more layers of cotton or wool
flannel on top. Soak the flannel in 4 oz of warm castor oil. It is
helpful to wring the compress out well first in hot water for the first
use of the material. The compress should be well saturated but not
dripping. Flip the flannel and plastic over, so the oil soaked flannel
lies directly on the skin over the abdomen or other area (the skin over
the afflicted organ) and the area is covered with the plastic. Cover
with the towel and heating source (gel pack, hot water bottle,
thermaphore), ensuring that the heat is low. Ensuyre that hte heat is
not too intense. This is imortant since the treatment is long and it is
important not to over stimulate the body. Treatment duration is 1 to n8
hours. If the treatment is done over night, no external heat source is
used. Instead, rub the oil into the area of the body and cover or
secure the compresswell to avoid slipping during hte night. Skin should
be cleansed afterward with water and baking soda. (1 tbps to 1 quart of
water) to prevent skin rash. The pack should never be washed but can be
reused for up to a year if stored in the freezer, and reheated before
each use. If the pack is not stored in the freezer, it will produce a
terrible smeel and the next time U look at it it will be full of
maggots. The packs can be done in a series of 3 to 4 consecutive
nights, then rest for 3-4 consecutive nights then repeat. Another
school of thought suggests using the packs daily as long as the problem
persists. The success of the treatment is dependent upon establishing a
comfortable routing to oensure that the treatment is continued for the
full month or more if necessary. It can be applied in the evening while
reading or watching TV or even 1 hour before getting up in the morning."
I hope this information helps.
At Sat, 5 Feb 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Mary,
>
>Thankyou for writing about the caster packs i meant to say it is a myth
>about it curing but i have heard them used for pain but like most things it
>helps one and not another,just like the herbs,you have listed are alot of
>what my naturopath puts in my herbal mixtue, which i only have to take 6mls
>3 times a day.
>Endo Fem is available on the market from a womans health board<of endo
>sufferers in Hawaii>and they have made a herbal tablet with all the herbs
>that are useful for endo.l will list them Vit e,Vit B,Potassiumm,Magneium
>oxide,Selenium.Cleaver,Couch grass,Buchu leaves,Cayenne pepper,Uva
>Ursi,Dandelion root,Gravel root,Asparagus,Apple cider vinger,sea kelp and
>soy lecithin.
>*But it does say daily dose not established at the bottom*.
>l know my old naturopath would never tell me what was in my herbal
>mixture<well a few things he would tell me but not all>and no-one but him
>knew the exact dosage of each herb,which is made up specifically, to suit,
>each patient,so even having all the herbs, which is useful but knowing the
>dosage and the combinations is the secret that no naturopath are going to
>tell us or they would go out of business.
>Ok i have to stop or i will write a book on thsi topic lol.
>Hugs,
>
>Belle.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: MARY <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Date: Saturday, 5 February 2000 20:05
>Subject: Re: Homeopathic remedies???
>
>>I've studied alot about herbal remedies and use castor oil packs. They dont
>>make the endo go away but it does help with the pain. You make a castor oil
>>pack, place it on your abdomen and then apply a heating pad. You can use
>>this often and it does offer some help. But unfortunately it doesnt make
>the
>>endo disappear. If only that were true.
>> There are several herbals you can use for endo one of the main ones is
>>bayberry used as a tea for douches for treatment of excessive vaginal
>>bleeding, use is desirable for treating any problem associated with the
>>female organs and has been found useful to check menustration.It is
>reported
>>to soothe the mucous membranes. I know of many others also,(I'M NOT GIVING
>>MEDICAL ADVICE) however if anyone is interested i will be glad to tell them
>>what works for me. Also if you use herbs you must make sure you know what
>>each one helps with. Especially if you are trying, or want to become
>>pregnant. Some herbs make you more fertile, while others have the opposite
>>effect. And of course with some herbs you must use them for awhile before
>>you feel the effects. I would be glad to answer anyones questions that i
>can
>>if you just write. But just in case some of the other herbs for this are
>>burdock root, dong quai , and red rasp berry leaf to help balance hormones.
>>there are very many more. Well, sorry for butting in to your conversation,
>>just thought ild add what i know. I hope you try the casor packs and find
>at
>>least some relief. Wishing you pain free days.
>> Always Your Friend...............................Mary
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net Behalf Of Kristen A.
>>Santamaria
>>Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 11:49 PM
>>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO
>>Subject: Homeopathic remedies???
>>
>>Hey Everyone,
>>I heard some interesting stuff yesterday and thought I would run it by
>>you. SOme of you may remember that my dad sent me for a massage and
>>reflexology as a Christmas gift. It was a wonderful gift that gave me
>>two hours of relaxation and some reduced pain. It was amazing. He wants
>>me to go on a regular basis, unfortunately the place he sent me is in
>>New Hampshire, where I was over the holidays, and I can't return there
>>on a regular basis because I live in Pennsylvania, a five and a half
>>hour drive. I started looking for some one the area and got some
>>recommendations from friends. BTW, my counselor thinks this is a great
>>idea, densenitization to touch which I have a fear of.
>>
>>Well, I wanted to know if this person did reflexology because that was
>>what I was most interested in and I also ask her if she knew anything
>>about endometriosis and whether or not this might help. Well, surprise
>>surprise, she has seen many women with endo and has seen it help. What
>>good luck, she also does reflexology. I do know this woman. I met her
>>when I was nanny and she came into a home I worked in. That's the other
>>thing, she comes to your home. MMMMMM, nice. She spends two hours with
>>you too.
>>
>>Before she even offers me an appointment she gives me tons of ideas for
>>treating with herbal stuff and unfortunately, I don't remember most of
>>it. SHe said something about Kava??? I am not even sure how to spell it
>>or what it is. She said you can get it at the grocery store.
>>
>>Anyway, here is the interesting thing. SHe tells me that she knows
>>several women with endo, who have used caster oil packs. She says they
>>soaked a piece of flannel in castor oil and then applied it to the
>>abdomen for one or two hours. She told me that after doing it for a
>>month or so, their endo was completely gone. NOW, I have a hard time
>>believing this. I mean, if it were that easy, wouldn't gyns and
>>reproductive endocrinologists be buying stock in castor oil? Wouldn't
>>more people know and for crying out loud wouldn't I have heard about it
>>from the many books I have read, lists I have been on, web sites I have
>>visited or doctors I have seen?
>>
>>Of course I am not beyond trying it. Anyone know where to get castor
>>oil? LOL. I know stupid question. Has anyone out there heard this or
>>better yet, tried it.
>>
>>I hope you are all well.
>>Curious.
>>Kristen
>>
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