--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE300003Date: 10/02/97 From: SUE ALEXANDER Time: 02:39am \/To: DIA SPRIGGS (Read 1 times) Subj: maggot therapy Dia Spriggs wrote in a message to All: DS> Saw something on TV today about a dr. in Irvine using maggot therapy DS> on people with gangenous wounds. It seems that maggots eat the DS> rotten flesh while leaving the good..also they destroy bacteria DS> inside their bodies and may exude some kind of antibacterial action DS> on tissue itself. I am not up on the details, but I have heard stories from a medic from the Viet Nam war. Soldiers with sores out in the field who ended up getting maggots had their sores heal better than those who did not. However, as with the medical use of leeches, I would consider the "gross-out" factor to be a major hindrance to the wide spread acceptance of such a procedure. Sue ... "We have no crime after dark." "SWAT team?" "Vampires." --- timEd/386 1.10 * Origin: Transylvanian Tap (1:121/45.23) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE400000Date: 10/02/97 From: WAYNE ROZNAK Time: 09:51pm \/To: DIA SPRIGGS (Read 1 times) Subj: Re: Itching The appear like little pimples almost like a bug bite. But they are lustered. Then it itches like heck. Lately though its been more dry and flaking. As it dries out it itches pretty bad. --- Maximus 3.00 * Origin: KNIGHT SIDE BBS (1:135/410) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE400001Date: 10/02/97 From: WAYNE ROZNAK Time: 09:53pm \/To: MARK PROBERT (Read 1 times) Subj: Itching No I haven't been tested for RA Factor. What is RA Factor? Regards, Wayne --- Maximus 3.00 * Origin: KNIGHT SIDE BBS (1:135/410) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE400002Date: 10/03/97 From: DIA SPRIGGS Time: 05:08pm \/To: ANN YOUNG (Read 1 times) Subj: Re: Marijuana as medicine your points are well taken however we are not discussing this subject anymore. --- D'Bridge 1.30/002111 * Origin: THE SOURCE BBS Miami, Fla 305-624-2190 135/68 (1:135/68) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE500000Date: 10/04/97 From: DIA SPRIGGS Time: 05:49am \/To: SUE ALEXANDER (Read 1 times) Subj: Re: maggot therapy > > However, as with the medical use of leeches, I would > consider the "gross-out" factor to be a major hindrance to > the wide spread acceptance of such a procedure. I agree but I guess the alternative of an amputation would make it a little less unacceptable. So much we have to learn.... --- D'Bridge 1.30/002111 * Origin: THE SOURCE BBS Miami, Fla 305-624-2190 135/68 (1:135/68) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE500001Date: 10/05/97 From: SOUTHERN STAR Time: 01:14am \/To: ALL (Read 1 times) Subj: Expiration Warning Hello. The Zone 1 Backbone only carries echoes listed in the Zone 1/2 EchoList. It seems that the listing for this echo will expire this month. Thus, it is necessary for the moderator to update its listing if it is to remain on the Zone 1 Backbone. For more information please consult these files: BOFAQxxx.TXT and ELISTxxx.ZIP, where "xxx" is the version number. They are available from most hubs or can be requested from 1:1/200, 1:1/201 or 1:396/1. Regards, Zone 1 Backbone Operations --- Harvey's Robot v6.00 * Origin: Southern Star - sstar.com - V.32b/V.34+ - 504-885-5928 - (1:396/1) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE500002Date: 10/04/97 From: MARK PROBERT Time: 04:39pm \/To: DIA SPRIGGS (Read 1 times) Subj: Please It seems that there are those who refuse to end the _________ thread. PLEASE!???? The Few. The Proud. The Chosen. markprobe@aol.com --- * CMPQwk #1.4 * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY * Origin: PC BBS : Massapequa, NY : (516)795-5874 (1:2619/110) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE500003Date: 10/03/97 From: NICOLAAS HAWKINS Time: 10:55pm \/To: MARK PROBERT (Read 1 times) Subj: Itching Hello, MARK ... MARK PROBERT to WAYNE ROZNAK re "Itching" On 30 Sep 97: WR>> Any anti-itch home remedies. I seem to have an allergy the doctors WR>> have yet to find the cause. Anyway, the areas seems to concetrate at WR>> the joints in my hand and itch terribly at times. Store bought creams WR>> have been of little help. MP> Have you been tested for RA factor? MP> Try any of the 1% hydrocortisone creams. I have heard that papain is quite effective as an itch suppressant. Regards, Nicolaas Email: raptor@wn.planet.gen.nz 22:55 NZST (UTC+12), 03 Oct 97 === Telecom Local Call Charging? Say NO!!! ... LOUDLY AND OFTEN!!! === --- * Origin: The Hawk Inn, Wellington, N.Z. (3:771/1550) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE500004Date: 10/03/97 From: SHARON MCCORMICK Time: 08:28pm \/To: MARK PROBERT (Read 1 times) Subj: Alternate ending of threa MP> BTW, for the sickness and tiredness experienced, try a cup of your MP> favorite tea, and lay off the computer for a day or two. I'm particularly fond of a nice hot cup of green tea in the afternoon! --- GAPNet Enhanced * Origin: QUACKERS BBS - Cleveland, Ohio (1:157/443.0) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 257 ALTERN. MEDICINE Ref: EE500005Date: 10/03/97 From: SHARON MCCORMICK Time: 08:31pm \/To: DIA SPRIGGS (Read 1 times) Subj: Re: Women's knees DS> have you increased your calcium intake. Studies show that calcium goes o DS> break within 1/2 hr after taking it. Also are you taking glucosamine ulf DS> Helps build cartilage in things like knees. I take in a lot of calcium. I'm vegetarian, and I eat a lot of cheese, milk etc. etc. Didn't know about the glucosamine sulfate...wrote it down....where would I find that? --- GAPNet Enhanced * Origin: QUACKERS BBS - Cleveland, Ohio (1:157/443.0)