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Disclaimer: Please Read Carefully Before Proceeding
1. Suggestions on TGN regarding treatments do not constitute a working relationship between herbalist and inquiring member. 2. Herbalist members are not authorized to diagnose nor treat specific conditions, illness or disease on the TGN Forum and cannot offer personal advice. Member herbalists are unable to prescribe…
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Salt for health
Salt brine for health I have just read a very interesting article on how salt and in particular brine - the very strong salt solution can contribute to stay healthy, boosts immune system and has a strong healing power. In my childhood my parents would make it for gurgling sore throat, inhalations or cleaning my nostrils,…
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Vertigo
We can't let life get dull now can we? I have developed a case of vertigo. I have never had it before. I think I know what is causing it. My poor eating habits since mom passed is one. I do plan to go to the ear doctor and therapy but I do not plan on all the tests they want to do. Has anyone tried alternative methods to…
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Awesome video about sleep: The whys and how to get really good sleep
We had a thread recently about finding useful stuff in strange places... and wow, here is one more. Somone sent me this Tik Tok vid. I'm NEVER on Tik Tok... but this is a really great vid. Early to bed and early to rise makes you happy healthy and wise. This shows you the moderns science and reasons bdhind that age old…
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Anything new in treating Bursitis of the Hip?
The Bursitis in the hip started yesterday but today it hit with a vengeance. The pain has never been this bad before. I have been icing it and resting with a pillow under the hip and one between my knees when lying down. Is there anything else that is new or better to do? I have been walking around but not much at this…
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Lymphedema questions
I have a client dealing with severe lymphedema to the point her ankles are like 20 inches or larger. They have her doing compression therapy and so on. My problem may or may not be related. I have been going to the doctor since March with concerns about what started as an oval shaped lump about an inch and a half long and…
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Still worried.
Sorry I've been gone from here for several weeks. My husband had a major health scare. I'm still reeling from it. He is on the mend, but whether he'll completely recover is questionable. In the middle of all this, he celebrated his 80th birthday and all of our kids and grandkids came from around the country to help us…
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Healing Kitchen- Let Food Be Thy Medicine- Nick Polizzi
Has anyone in the TGN family been watching this free webinar series? It’s very good & right up our alley! I put my name down for so many of these webinars, only to find I run out of time & hardly get to view any. This one is different & has me up to date thus far. Highly recommended.
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immediate need asthma
Right now I am realizing I may be in trouble. I am having a lot of asthma because of the smoke that has been in the air. I do not have a car today and doubt that I could get in to see the Doctor. What can I do at home. I don't have any asthma medicine or an inhaler and can usually breath through whatever ails me. But not…
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Cod Liver Oil for Pink Eye
For years we treated anything eye related with a boric acid solution. For three generations we haven’t taken styes or eye infections to a doctor, only wiped our eyes with this solution. It is 1 teaspoon dissolved in a cup of boiled water. We wait until it cools and then use a cotton ball to wipe out eyes. It’s very…
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Rash That Keeps Coming Back!
Have any of you ever gotten a rash from stress? I get one that looks and feels just like a seeping rash from poison oak, but I am 100% sure it’s from stress. I’ve tried herbal salves, herbs for my liver, and prescription steroid creams. The only thing that seems to make it reverse is a vacation and that isn’t frequently a…
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Daughter having trouble sleeping
Help! Suggestions needed! My daughter is 13 years old and not sleeping well at night. She says she woke up 5-6 times last night and she’s been like a zombie lately. I’m certain I slept like a log at that age and I’m at a bit of a loss.
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Herbs for Dupuytren's Contracture?
We are seeing that there are a few temporary methods of dealing with this condition, mostly massage or other methods of breaking it up. It is a collection/lump of collagen in a hand or foot. It is most common in the ring finger & pinky finger, but can affect the whole hand. Men are the most likely to get this and there can…
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Malaria in the US? Herbs to use?
I've been reading that malaria is naming a comeback in some US states, and this is something that hasn't been around for 20 years. Does anyone here know more? (Herb suggestions to follow below in the discussion thread)
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after lumbar surgery
Hello all, I haven't been on in a while due to taking care of my dad, mom and grown adult kids and now me! I had Back surgery 1st week in June, L4 and L5 fused with 4 screws rods and bone graphs.the healing is going ok, they glued the incision so i was not allowed to put anything on it however i have a few spots that arent…
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Need help with ideas to combat whole body hives
My 60 year old sister started with body aches, then chills last Saturday. She also had a slight sore throat and dry cough. Sunday morning she awoke with a significant rash. She went to an urgent care medical facility where they told her she had a severe allergic reaction. They prescribed prednisone and sent her home.…
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Rosalee’s herbal first aid kit
I recently watched this video with interest. I am always thinking about what to take with me when I travel. Lots of things to consider, how long, where, how you’re getting there, how much room, etc. This made lots of sense. What else would you pack & why?
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Pink Eye
So supposedly a variant is rapidly spreading worldwide, causing pink eye. Whether it is that or just a fairly widespread time for very contagious pink eye is irrelevant when we know that pink eye is fairly easily dealt with. Being proactive is good, and we are in the season where most of these these herbs below should be…
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Tooth Issues - Resorption?
Jun 12, 2023, 12:09 AM EDT Hi Marjory? Have you ever heard of resorption(it can be external or internal). I lost one tooth from it(I believe from internal resorption). Now another tooth is showing resorption from the External. It may be an auto immune condition . My dentist doesn’t seem to know what to do to stop this, as…
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My friend’s tooth
Does anyone know where the talk with Marjory Wildcraft and her dentist (and her phone number) is located? My dear friend is scheduled for a root canal in five days … I suggested he NOT do it, not that he will listen to me. What can I tell him? What alternates to root canals are there, besides pulling the tooth? He said…
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Moved: Herbs for Wildfire Smoke
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Ulcer Tea: Boil tea or soak, weigh herbs or measure?
I am trying the suggested ulcer tea: 40% marshmallow root (I have only powder) 30% peppermint (I have spearmint leaves chopped, not powder) 15% canedula (flowers, not powder) 15% yarrow (chopped, not powder) Do I weigh each on a scale (if I have one), and how do I put in the marshmallow powder as it is not in chunks like…
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Potato's juice for reducing stomach acid
I got covid on the last day of the year. It was my first and last day when I really felt ill. Fever 38C was not too high, although I felt it in my joints. My first medicine is sleep, but I could not fall asleep, as I got this most unpleasant feeling from a very high stomach acidity. I have never experienced that before as…
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How to treat a salivary gland infection
My DIL has a salivary gland infection, I am looking for non invasive methods to treat it. I remember reading years ago, that Marjorie had several infections that were treated in the hospital and then she decided to treat it holistically and she was successful. Anyone remember how she treated it?
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Herbalist tip for cuts
As usual, I cut myself using a very sharp knife when distracted. I don't wear gloves. No big deal, even though this was a fairly good cut or two. Herbalist tip: Have crystalized pine pitch on hand to stop bleeding, help prevent infection and speed healing for even deep cuts.
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Infected Cat Bite
My usually loving cat bit me the other day. We'd been away so maybe she was mad at us. However, this is what I did wrong and then what I did to correct it. Not saying that this will work for other bites or other infections. Just wanted to post what I have done in case it might help others. First I just wiped away the blood…
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Eye styes
I've suffered recently (and still am) from bilateral styes, one of which is incredibly painful and swollen and possibly infected. I've been put on a strong anti-biotic as well as prednisone which I HATE to take. Does anyone have any natural remedies? I've been using warm compresses several times a day which helped with one…
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Injections in knees
I do not know what was in those injections that the Doctor put into my knees. One injection in each knee. I was really sick all week from those 2 injections. Five hours later I had a strange headache. Then after I went to bed the left knee had stabbing pains for several hours (about every 45 minutes). Not all night…
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Gut Health
Some good info here. We know them, but reminders are always good. Chew slowly, keep moving and eat 30 plants a week: 12 rules for gut health | Nutrition | The Guardian
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Pain in stomach area
I have been having pain in my stomach area for over three years now, being a constant pain for over a year. It is the middle of the night and I am really struggling. I have ulcers through the GI tract, a hyanal hernia, pain was acid reflux after a upper and lower GI procedure, ruining my Christmas, and I’ll find out Friday…
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Chicken manure in garden in spring
Does anyone know if it is ok to add fresh or partially decomposed chicken manure in the garden in the spring a month or so before planting the garden?
