"carole" wrote in
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You see this is the difference between a-l-l-o-p-a-t-h-i-c medicine
and nature cure.

The allopathic type always carries some sort of detrimental side
effect. Well it has to doesn't it?
There's nothing natural about it and the body has to use its resources
to detoxify the drugs, and some of them have side effects which target
different parts of the body ie the nerves, the brain, whatever.

And the so-called "nature cures" never have side effects, hmmm?

Aconite:
Symptoms of poisoning by the fresh aconite plant
include tingling, numbness of the tongue and mouth,
nausea, vomiting, labored breathing, a weak and irregular
pulse, and cold, clammy skin. In cases of severe poisoning,
aconite can produce extreme symptoms that include
severe pain, convulsions, paralysis, confusion,
seizures, and heart failure. The only established treatment
for aconite poisoning is supportive; that is, there is
no antidote.
Most liniments or lotions made with aconite for external
use contain a 1.3% concentration of the herb. Use
of these preparations must be limited to unbroken skin,
as aconite can be absorbed through the skin and cause
toxic symptoms. If a skin reaction occurs, use of the liniment
must be discontinued immediately.

Ademetionine:
SAMe is not suitable for patients with bipolar disorder,
as it may amplify the manic phase of the condition.
The only side effects observed with SAMe in clinical
trials were mild gastrointestinal distress.
In patients who are deficient in the B vitamins, notably
B6 and B12, there is a danger that SAMe may break
down to form homocysteine, an amino acid that has been
linked to heart disease and stroke.

Alpha-hydroxy acids:
Increased sun sensitivity. Individuals who use AHA are
often more sensitive to UV rays.
Excessive redness and burning. In high concentrations
and/or with individuals with sensitive skin, AHA can
cause redness, burning, and even blistering.
Swelling. AHA products can cause swelling of the skin
and/or eyes.
Contact dermatitis. AHA can cause an allergic skin reaction
characterized by rash and itching in some individuals.
Skin discoloration. Some cases of AHA-related skin
discoloration have been reported.

Anemarrhena:
Animal studies show that anemarrhena, when administered
intravenously at only moderate dosage, can
cause breathing difficulty and a decrease in blood pressure.
High dosages reportedly can cause a severe drop in
blood pressure, respiratory arrest, and even death.

Apitherapy:
Pain, itching, and swelling are common at the injection
or sting site. Patients should also be cautioned that
severe anaphylactic allergic reactions can lead to respiratory
problems, cardiac collapse, and death. Some may
develop nodular masses or ulcers at sting sites.

Apricot seeds:
Headache and nausea have been reported following ingestion of
small amounts. The most serious side effect of apricot
seed is potential cyanide poisoning. When large doses of
cyanide are ingested, death is almost instantaneous. Toxicity
from smaller doses is manifested by vomiting, diarrhea,
mental confusion, vertigo, headache, extreme dyspnea,
and violent respirations, slow pulse, weakness, glassy
or protruding eyes, dilated pupils, and a characteristic
(peach blossoms, bitter almond) odor to the breath.

Arnica:
Arnica contains a compound known as helenalin, an
allergen that may cause contact dermatitis in some persons.
If a rash develops discontinue use of the herbal
preparation. Prolonged external use of arnica extract in
high concentrations can result in blistering, skin ulcers,
and surface necroses.

- source: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2nd edition.

I could post more, but frankly, those alone should show you're - as per
usual - completely wrong.

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Medicine is the only profession that labours incessantly to destroy the
reason for its own existence. -James Bryce

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