busybee870 said:
ok, i never go to the doctor unless im in unbearable pain. since ive been living in the mountains i havent really been sick. here lately im tired alot, short of breath and my hands and feet swell up. any ideas? what herbal diuretics do you know of?
Hi busybee---I use Dandelion tea as a natural diuretic. It works good!
I too hate to go to the doctor. I have been researching and learning to doctor myself more and more with Homeopathic remedies, vitamins, supplements, herbs, etc. I was using dandelion for something else entirely and noticed the diuretic results. I looked it up in my Herb book and sure enough it is listed for this use. Couple cups a day.
***I hate to bring up unpleasant possibilities, but being unusually tired and out of breath, plus swelling, are all symptoms of possible heart problems, high blood pressure. Maybe clogged artieries.
I would go for a heart check up at least. Could be very serious. And at least you will KNOW If it is something like that or not. Also; high blood sugar (diabetes) has some of the same symptoms.
Also, if you have High Blood Pressure I know a wonderful herb tea made from flowers that really works. It brought my BP down 18-20 points. I drink some each day.
Take care and hope you feel better soon. .

..Patsy