[TalnSG]

File0, those are some good examples, though as a result of the thalidomide tragedy, even drugs generally considered "safe" are contraindicated for anyone who is pregnant or may even think of being so before the medication is discontinued.

Education is a central issue when choosing a treatment, and as you mentioned that factor is often missing with homeopathy. Though it can work (it helped desensitize me to some environmental irritants), it can also be risky.

And just because something is commonly used does not mean it is safe for you. Echinacea is popoular and effective, but it is supposed to be used only for short time periods. However, many people take it all winter, which eventually makes it ineffective in the body. I happen to be violently allergic to marigolds, so more than about 48 hrs of dosing is risky for me.

Golden Seal works very well in combination with Echinacea. But how many people know that it aggravates high blood pressure - an extremely prevalent condition in adults.

And "innocent" chamomile tea and some green teas? So relaxing and beneficial in so many ways; unless you are on blood thinner medications. If so, you are in big trouble ingesting that stuff.

I am just saying that whatever you choose to do, check it out as much as possible from realiable sources (not marketing brochures). Balance some skepticisim with faith and respect when checking out something new to help your body deal with an ailment. You don't want the cure to be an even bigger problem than you already have. But don't reject an idea just because you aren't familiar with it beyond horror stories hyped in the media.