Natural alternatives to mass meds: each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)

 
Natural Alternatives to Mass Meds 
 
Each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and 
alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. 
 
CONDITION      OTC DRUG 
 
Diarrhea       Pepto-Bismol, Bismatrol (bismuth 
               subsalicylate), K-P, Kapectolin (kaolin 
               with pectin), Imodium A-D (loperamide), 
               Kaopectate Advanced Formula 
               (attapulgite), CharcoCaps (charcoal) 
 
Hemorrhoids    Topical Preparations: Anusol, Preparation 
               H: Medicated Wipes: Tucks 
 
Constipation   Laxatives Containing Senna: Ex-Lax, 
               Feen-A-Mint, Fletcher's Castoria; 
               Laxatives Containing Fiber: Citrucel, 
               FiberCon, Metamucil 
 
Motion         Dramamine (dimenhydrinate), 
Sickness       Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Antivert, 
               Dramamine II (meclizine) 
 
CONDITION      ALTERNATIVE 
 
Diarrhea       Carob powder added to foods and drinks will help stop 
               diarrhea. For children, 15 grams of carob powder added 
               to applesauce is especially helpful. Also, take 
               probiotics or yogurt with live lactobacillus and 
               bifidobacteria cultures to rebalance intestinal flora. 
               Proflora ...