What is a natural alternative to prednisone?

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Prescription For Natural Cures (Balch & Stengler) lists: Essential Fatty Acids; Magnesium 250 mg 2-4 times daily; Vitamin C 1000 mg 2-4 times daily; Astragalus 500-1000 mg daily; in addition to many other useful pieces of advice and information.

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Answer by awdamm (77)

Holisitcal medical approaches are becoming much more popular now. One big complaint about the drug prednisone is the possibile and likely weight gain. Natural alternatives do not have this risk. Taking and adding essential fatty acids like Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Astragalus have been shown to improve symptoms.

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Answer by sandyriley (109)

Prednisone is used for many types of ailments. It is a steroid and a miracle drug. I don't know of any natural alternative to it. If used for short periods, there are little side effects.

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posted by Anonymous
I disagree. The hospital used it on my poor mom, and they killed her in two weeks. I'm devastated, and I want to sue. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
i disagree as well- prednisone is dangerous!!!! there are massive side-effects for taking it for any amount of time!!!! add a comment

posted by Anonymous
There are little side effects, that include, headache, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, frequent urinating, blurry vision, paranoia, or fear, cramps, legs wobbly, vison blurry. those are the little side eefects, that have occured this short week. they should be called EEEEEFECTS! gross add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Sounds like a drug maker talking. These Drugs are playing with your genes......................................? the short term effects suck ! the long term effects must be hell on earth! Good point, they are effects, not side effects. effects ! add a comment

posted by Anonymous
This is inaccurate. There are MANY side effects to using prednisone. You must discuss the use of this drug with your healthcare professional before use. add a comment

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Answer by Liz59 (10966)

Well the best thing to do for a remedy to using this medicine is to try out bikram yoga. Bikram yoga has cured all of my problems. Also besides doing yoga, you need to change your diet and make sure you eat all sorts of healthy foods that are good for the body.

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Answer by bella (19)

A natural alternative to predisone is changing your diet and lifestyle. Many food allergies and poor dietary choices overstimulate the immune system. There is a cookbook avaialble to help you learn how to eat and cook to prevent inflammation and its consequences. This includes th

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posted by Anonymous
whats the name of the cook book/ add a comment

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Answer by manuelaperkovic (47)

there are found herbal extracts of Chinese origin called Lig-Zhi, Ku-Shen and Gan-Cao, which can be combined having the same effects of prednisone with less negative side effects.

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Reply by heysue (0):
I had trouble finding this Chinese alternative, but I did. It is called Phytocort if you don't want to make your own. I just ordered it from Amazon ($26) for my dog who's been on Prednisone, on and off for months. add a comment

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Answer by fanhil (54)

If your doctor prescribe you prednisone, chances are you really need it. Thus it is not advisable to use "natural alternative."

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posted by Anonymous
I like it when folks actually give helpful advice rather than "do what your doctor says". Most everyone knows that medical doctors today are bought and paid for by the big Pharmaceutical Companies. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Says who. Look into Turmeric, & curcuma longa. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Lmao ! if your Doctor Precsribed it chances are, it may Have Serious EFFECTS, that can May & probably will damage your body &make ayou a GREAT customer! i mean sucker. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
You make it sound like a headache, is from a Deficiency of aspirin. Duh. add a comment

Reply by grayszy1 (0):
Are you serious? What color is the sky in your world? Prednisone may have, per-say, some benefits but, overall, the side effects do horrendous damage that is long standing. Anyone who doesn't seek alternate treatment is a fool. Contrary to your misguided belief DOCTOR'S DON'T ALWAYS KNOW BEST add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

In acute siutaions use of acute medicines such as prednisolone may be necessary, even though there may be side effects. In chronic illness use of condition specific herbs or mineral may be suitable options. Make sure you have the correct diagnosis. See a naturopathic physician for proper advice.

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Answer by Anonymous

None of the systems in our bodies runs on chemicals. Scurvey, is caused by lack of citrus fruits in our diets. Fresh fruits and vegetables will reverse the situation. No drugs! If you don't give your body what it needs, there will be problems/ conditions/ deseases.

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posted by Anonymous
all of the systems in the body run on chemicals. You are simply ignorant of what they are and how they work. add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

short courses of prednisone could save your life and do no damage

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Answer by Anonymous

Don't believe everything you read. All drugs have side effects, don't care what they are, & the dr's don't care either.

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Answer by Anonymous

The advice was good. The prednisone will give me the condition I already have that they want to use to treat it. Food is key and I will try the vitamins and am doing the food. Yoga sounds good too. Thank you all. I feel hopeful.

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Answer by Anonymous

50% of america is on drugs. pathetic. Eat, Drink water, fruit. give up the crap. Or ...................................................fart puff

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posted by Anonymous
You have evidently not had the misfortune of inheriting or contracting any type of debilitating disease, and I hope you do not, but please educate yourself so you do not appear so stupid. add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

Our bodies are natural organisms. A car runs on gasoline, think what would happen, if you put milk in your gas tank. This is why we have so many " conditions/"DESEASES"! The system wants to keep us on drugs, of some kind. Drugs are chemicals, un-natural, like fast foods.

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