Question [krys_tal_light] : Gallstones NOT Kidney Stones?

There is a difference, but that is not the question.

I have gallstones, I have been dealing with them for a couple years. I do not have health insurance but I know I need surgery. I really need to get rid of them, so here is my question...

Have any of you have had them or know anyone who has, and have tried alternative methods? Please let me know if they were successful. If you or they did, what non-surgical "things" did you do/try that worked? When I mean worked I mean, you went back to the doctor and they didn't find any. Or did you have to end up getting the surgery anyways, even after trying the alternative methods?

My fear is that I will not be able to save enough money for insurance to have the surgery done soon, and then develop pancreatic cancer. I have been reading web-sites, but I have doubts cause the ideas would inflame the gallbladder into creating more stones. PLEASE get back to me soon!
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Answer:

Try to get an x-ray of the gallbladder first and see just how big the stones are and how many. Doctors usually want to remove the gallbladder when it is sometimes not necessary.

Regimen:

* For the first five days, take four glasses of apple juice every day. Or eat four or five apples, whichever you prefer. Apple juice softens the gallstones. During the five days, eat normally.

* On the sixth day, take no dinner. At 6 pm, take a teaspoon of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm water.

* At 8 pm, repeat the same. Magnesium sulphate opens the gallbladder ducts.

* At 10 pm, take half-cup olive oil (or sesame oil) with half cup fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and drink it. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their passage.

The next morning, you will find green stones in your stools. Usually these float, you might want to count them. I know people who passed 40, 50 or up to 100 stones. That’s a lot..! "Even if you don't have any symptoms of gallstones, you still might have some. It's always good to give your gall bladder a clean up now and then.

[Recommended period: Do it once a year]

Question [Girly] : Is there something I can do about leg Cramps? Be it a natural remedy or whatnot?

I get severe leg cramps. Some say to eat a banana ... some say it's water being depleted. I've had this problem my whole life and depending on my fitness level -- the cramps are worse when I work out. HELP!!
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Answer:

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Causes & homeopathic Treatment.

People suffering from this condition have a very unpleasant creeping sensation in the legs, with a nagging urge to move and stretch. Problems are often present in the day, but are usually worse at night—beginning shortly after the person goes to bed. Distress often interferes with sleep, putting further stress on the person’s nervous system.
Causes:

* Research suggests that restless legs syndrome (RLS) is mainly due to the faulty use or lack of iron in the brain. The brain uses iron to make the chemical dopamine and to control other brain activities. Dopamine works in the parts of the brain that control movement.

A number of conditions can affect how much iron is in the brain or how it’s used. These conditions include kidney failure, Parkinson disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, and iron deficiency. All of these conditions increase the risk of having RLS.

People whose family members have RLS also are more likely to develop the disorder. This suggests that genetics may contribute to the faulty use or lack of iron in the brain that triggers RLS.

* Nerve damage in the legs or feet and sometimes in the arms or hands may cause or worsen RLS. Several conditions can cause such nerve damage, including diabetes.

* Certain medicines may trigger RLS. These include some:

* Antinausea medicines (used to treat upset stomach)
* Antidepressants (used to treat depression)
* Antipsychotics (used to treat certain mental health disorders)
* Cold and allergy medicines that contain antihistamines
* Calcium channel blockers (used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure)

RLS symptoms usually get better or may even go away if the medicine is stopped.

* Certain substances, such as alcohol and tobacco, also can trigger or worsen RLS symptoms. Symptoms may get better or go away if the substances are stopped.
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** Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has no cure. If a condition or medicine triggers RLS, it may go away or get better if the trigger is relieved or stopped.

RLS can be treated. The goals of treatment are to:

* Prevent or relieve symptoms
* Increase the amount and improve the quality of your sleep
* Treat or correct any underlying condition that may trigger or worsen RLS

Mild cases of RLS often are treated with lifestyle changes and sometimes with periodic use of medicines. More severe RLS usually is treated with daily medicines.
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Following homeopathic remedies are often very helpful in providing relief for this disconcerting problem.

Aconitum napellus: If a person with restless leg syndrome is very anxious and tends to panic, this remedy may be soothing. Tingling or shooting pains are felt in the legs, and the nervous system is very agitated.

Arsenicum album: A person who needs this remedy feels simultaneously restless and exhausted, with feelings of weakness, heaviness, and trembling in the legs. Cramping and burning sensations may also be experienced. Anxiety and a feeling of insecurity may be pronounced. People who need this remedy are often deeply chilly and improved by warmth.

Causticum: This remedy can be helpful if a person has restless legs with sensations of burning and aching, and cramps in the calves and feet. Symptoms are worse in bed at night and often improve with warmth. People needing Causticum often have a tendency toward chronic problems with muscles and tendons, contractures, and muscle weakness. They are often very sensitive to other people’s feelings, and are prone to nervous stress.

Ignatia: This remedy is indicated for sensitive, nervous individuals with a tendency toward twitching and spasms in the muscles. The legs and arms often jerk as the person falls asleep, and sleep may be extremely light. The person may frequently sigh and yawn, or burst into tears or laughter unexpectedly. Problems brought on by grief or emotional stress often respond to this remedy.

Rhus toxicodendron: Overwhelming restlessness that makes a person want to constantly change position, or get up and pace the room at night, suggests a need for this remedy. The person may feel extremely apprehensive when trying to fall asleep and be unable to stay in bed. A tendency toward stiffness and soreness in many joints and muscles—feeling better from both warmth and motion—is a strong indication for Rhus tox.

Sulphur: A person who needs this remedy experiences a drawing feeling in the legs, with burning sensations and restlessness. The legs and feet may heat up during sleep, and the person may throw the covers off, or constantly move the legs to find a cooler spot. Jerking, twitching, and talking during sleep with frequent waking, are other indications for Sulphur.

Zincum metallicum: When restlessness in the legs is distressing and extreme, this remedy may be indicated. The person feels a constant need to move the legs, both at night and in the daytime (although night is usually worse), and the arms may be involved. Sleep is very agitated, with frequent starts and jerking. People who need this remedy are usually excitable and talkative, with active thoughts—although nervous overstimulation and loss of sleep can eventually lead to exhaustion or depression. Alcohol, especially wine, can aggravate the symptoms.

Homeopathic remedy dosage

Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a physician, a lower potency (6X tablets or 30C liquid) should be used. In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.

I suggest that remedies be used as follows: Take 2-3 drops of selected remedy in ¼ th glass of water, preferably empty stomached, 3 doses 8 hourly for at least 3 days and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a day; and in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.

If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a different remedy.