Jahsun's Herbal Healing

                                           DRUG SUBSTITUTION

   Prozac is a commonly prescribed pharmaceutical drug to treat depression. Prozac is an antidepressant in a drug group called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. Prozac is taken orally for administration. Prozac affects chemical receptors in the brain that react to depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Prozac is prescribed to treat depression or major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa an eating disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder as Sarafem. Prozac is prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder pediatric patients aged 8 to 18 years old. Taking Prozac may not result in desired effects until four weeks of treatment or longer.

    Some signs of allergic reactions are skin rashes or hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, tongue, throat or lips. More severe side effects from using Prozac are Sever blistering, peeling and red skin rash. Very stiff muscles, high fever, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, and overactive reflexes. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination. Headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucination, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops. Sings indicating a doctor call are if you feel impulsive, restless, agitated, irritable, aggressive, hostile, hyperactive, more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide. This is not even a complete list of side effects while others may occur.

  To remove the need for Prozac first one must eliminate cause of the symptoms being depression, OCD, or bulimia by providing nutrition to the body with a mucusless diet and supplements. An organ cleansing of the bowel and liver will help eliminate toxins likely causing the symptoms Prozac is prescribed to treat.
Alternatives to Prozac are Fen LB, St. Johns Wort, Griffonia seeds, B&B formula and lifestyle changes of increased exercise and daily meditation.

St John Wort is a plant that grows in the wild and is cultivated by gardeners. St Johns Wort has an active ingredient called hypericum that is use to aid depression.

From the seeds of Griffionia Simplicifolia 5-htp is available as a precursor to a neurotransmitter serotonin which increases serotonin levels as a result.

B12, Beneficial bacteria and folic acid can help defend against depression and maintain positive mood. This may not be acceptable to treat clinical depression but may very well be helpful in addition to other treatments. This friendly flora bacteria is aided by a mucusless diet and alkaline PH levels in the body.

Omega 3 fatty acids from Olive oil and Flax seed oil may also help reduce depression symptoms by supplying proper nutrition.

Exercise and meditation can be of the most important aspects to incorporate to gain full freedom from depression and OCD type disorders encouraging circulation, elimination and positive mental vibrations.
 

   Rogaine is used for the treatment of male pattern baldness on people with gradually thinning hair on the top of the head. The exact way that Rogaine works is not completely known. It is likely that Rogaine Dilates blood vessels in the scalp, that can improves hair follicle function stimulating hair growth. It is not recommended to use Rogaine on the scalp if the skin is damaged, sunburned or irritated. This may allow more of the medication to be absorbed by the body, which can be dangerous. You should tell your doctor before you start using Rogaine, if you have a heart disease the active chemical Minoxidil can be absorbed by the body affecting the heart.
   Seek medical attention immediately if any one of these severe side effects occur while using Rogaine Foam. Severe reactions include rash, hives, itching tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth, lips, face or tongue, Chest pain, fainting, dizziness, fast heartbeat, unexplained weight gain, reddening or irritation of the scalp, unwanted facial hair growth and swelling of the hands or feet.

   Hair loss, hair thinning or balding is related to a malnutrition issue joined with low circulation to the effected scalp skin. This can be the cause of most hair loss problems the natural alternatives have no side effects beside beneficial ones. Wheat germ oil can be used directly on the scalp by massaging the oil into the skin, either all over the skull or just on the spots showing evident signs of hair thinning or hair loss. Wheat germ oil is packed with lots of vitamins including D,A, lots of E and protein. This oil is extracted from the wheat germ plant, Triticum vulgare, once extracted the oil lasts for about eight months. Be sure to keep in a cool place because warmer temps will encourage bacterial growth and degradation of the oil and it’s properties.
Other options for combating hair loss include rubbing cayenne pepper on the scalp to encourage circulation and nutrition to promote hair re-growth. Aloe Vera massaged generously into the scalp provides lots of Vitamin E is reported to be beneficial for hair loss. Drinking daily Nettle tea infusions and eating a diet of Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains will solve the malnutritional cause of the hair disorder. Additional treatment may be needed for the desirable effects to be seen. The three oil massage can be used effectively, on the first two days, use castor oil and massage it into the skin on the scalp. Castor oil can aid in removing toxins through the skin. For the next two days use olive oil massaged into the scalp to feed and rebuild the hair follicle tissues. For the third oil you will use wheat germ oil for day 5 and 6, which helps rebuild and strengthen skin tissue. On the last day, the 7^th day water fast or rest. A Mixture of herbal tea and apple cider vinegar can be applied instead of shampoo to activate the skin hair growth. Sage has hair preservation properties and Saw palmetto can reduce hormone conversion of testosterone to DHT, which has been recorded to kill hair follicle cells. Stinging Nettle, Rosemary, Peppermint and Cayenne infused, and mixed with the raw vinegar and used frequently will help stimulate and promote hair growth.

   Exercise is very important aspect and can make a big difference for the body’s health affecting the hair health. Try to not take hot showers letting the hot water run on the scalp. Relax on the shampoo and conditioners possibly look into organic products. Make a habit of massaging your scalp vigorously for about 15 minutes each day.

 
 
   Neosporin ointment is used for treating and preventing infection on minor cuts, burns and scrapes. Neosporin ointment contains an antibiotic combination working by killing sensitive bacteria on the skin or in wounds. Neosporin ointment reactions that occur most are allergic reactions of itching, swelling, and conjunctival erythema. More serious reactions of anaphylaxis, have rarely been reported. Local irritation upon application can also occur. If any of the following apply to you, you should contact your doctor before using Neosporin. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, taking prescription, nonprescription medicine or dietary supplements, have allergies to foods, medicine or other substances, if there is a deep wound, puncture wound, animal bite, or serious burn. If any Neosporin ointment is absorbed into the blood the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low. Severe allergic reactions include rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in chest, swelling of the mouth, face, tongue or lips. Skin irritation, pain, burning, redness, cracking, or peeling not apparent before applying Neosporin ointment. This is not a full list of possible side effects.
   Taking Garlic internally has unequalled antibiotic properties, garlic could also be used externally with garlic oil or diluted poultices. Garlic, onion and potato poultice over the infection would serve much aid for infection and in healing. Slippery Elm and cayenne can be used to stop bleeding and rebuild tissue, while encouraging circulation and healing through nutrition. Marshmallow and Comfrey are great at rebuilding tissues and preventing infections. Tee tree and calendula are famous for wound healing and infection prevention. Chickweed and plantain are two wild growing ‘weeds’ that can be found in the summer and aid flesh wound healing dramatically. These can all be used in tea fomentations or poultices placing on the infected wound area that you would apply the Neosporin ointment. Oils can be used to massage over the area to encourage increased healing speed, the best oils to use are olive oil and wheat germ oil. Both of these oils will help to heal the skin tissues and fight infections.
   Formulas and manufactured ointments that would aid replacing Neosporin ointment are Stings and bites ointment, which mostly promotes flesh healing that can eliminate infection. Black ointment which is specifically made for infection and drawing out toxins from the skin. Bone Flesh & Cartilage formula can be obtained in ointment form which would work well to heal wounds and fight bacterial infections through proper nourishment. The Bone Flesh & Cartilage formula can also be used in the form of fomentations on the skin and by taking the tea internally.
Hot and cold water or fomentations applications will encourage circulation, bacterial elimination and healing. With most of these herbal alternatives and natural treatments there are no side effects besides possible prescription medication interferences. Medication complication occurrences should also be minimal with this type of mostly external application.