Alan Said:

I have restless legs, is there an alternative beside medicine from Doctors ?

We Answered:

by Halema Member since:
January 02, 2008
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581 (Level 2) I've had restless leg syndrome since I was a young child. I've had chiropractic adjustments to the lumbar-sacral spine that helps temporarily. Walking or using a glider like the Gazelle will also help somewhat if you don't have spinal issues. Some other things to try:

*Massage creams containing capsicum, oil of wintergreen, and thyme.
*Natural Calm Plus - a magnesium supplement in powdered form with added calcium. I use this almost daily with good results. I have massage therapy clients that I recommend this too, also, who have reported back this works. If you have calcium in your diet, but not enough magnesium, you will have muscular problems and neuropathy (nerve pain sometimes in the feet). Natural Calm helps with neuropathy.

Check it out at this site: http://www.petergillham.com/

Miriam Said:

Are there any web site that list alternative medicine Doctors?

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Sure! WebMD lists some, but you'd have to look for them specifically.
The main "big doctors" that believe in natural healing and supplements are:
Dr. Julian Whitaker at http://www.drwhitaker.com
Dr. David Williams at http://www.drdavidwilliams.com
Dr. Andrew Weil at http://www.drweil.com
and Dr. Steven Sinatra http://www.drsinatra.com

I hope I helped!

Vicki Said:

Approximately how much to doctors of alternative medicine earn?

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It depends on what you practise, how many clients you get, whether you live in a wealthy area, whether you live in an area that is open to alternative medicine, how well you advertise, whether you work for a clinic or independently and all kinds of other factors. It's really hard to say for certain.

I'd recommend you look up a few practitioners in your area and see how much they charge for a treatment. If you're in the South East of the UK, email me and I can give you a bit more info! Clinics offer more chance of bringing in clients but they'll take a flat fee, which could be more than you're earning in the early days. Plus you'll have to pay for insurance (£100 a year minimum in the UK, depending on what you practise again) and training courses (check into local prices - pretty scary in the UK).

In short, I wouldn't recommend it if you want to be rich. If you want to be comfortable and are prepared to work hard it will be a very rewarding career, but I wouldn't go into it just for the money.

If I can offer any more help do feel free to email with questions.

Sheila Said:

Do doctors visiting the South African section not like Alternative Medicine ?

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Ja, he reported me too. In my answer I told him about the no-report-policy in the SA section but he still reported me. I also spoke about us still answering any Travel-related Q's. It's not as if I was cursing or anything. I think he should go to the mental section. Or just get off the net.

Jennie Said:

In oriental medicine acupuncture and alternative medicine the doctors always ask for what is your preference ?

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The organ/energy system of the body are associated with different tastes. By asking what you crave your practitioner is trying to determine what system is out of balance or what your general constitutional type is.

Tiffany Said:

Has anyone ever went to an alternative medicine doctor?

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Homeopathy helps people with yeast (candida), whether local, such as with vaginal yeast infections, or systemic. Most health problems are a combination of emotional and physical imbalances, and homeopathy restores deep equilibrium so that your body (and emotions) are in optimal health.

Homeopathy is a separate field, like chiropractic and acupuncture. Some homeopaths started in another profession (such as an MD), then learned homeopathy because they wanted more for their patients. The vast number in N. America are like me, training as a Professional Homeopath and seeing the same people who go to doctors and psychologists.

The women I've helped had a rapid, permanent response. The directory for certified homeopaths in N. America is http://www.homeopathicdirectory.com. It's available throughout the world, though.

Yes, it can contribute to weight gain. Besides bloating and toxic fluid build-up, yeast can decrease thyroid function (a chicken and egg cycle). Here's a nice, informative blog by a naturopathic doctor (a medical doctor trained in natural healing methods, including an introduction to homeopathy):

http://drhotzeblog.netymology.com/2006/0…

Francis Said:

What are the rules for IRS deductions on alternative medicine?

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If it is recommended by medical doctor for you to take, then you can claim so much for buying it as long as it is documented and you have saved all receipts for any medicine bought. Vitamins don't count as medicine. Also check if your stat allows for what is called medical miles. These are miles used to and from doctors and to and from drug store to get medicine.