Be careful not to let that oatmeal go down the drain, MWickerson! But it really does help soothe itching skin. I like the sock idea. MORE...

I appreciate your perspective, CreeDreamsofBear. Alcoholism is far too complex to be "cured" by a supplement--but I thought the fact that EPO is useful for both carbohydrate and alcohol cravings was interesting. We're a nation of carb addicts, and maybe there is a relationship between the two cravings. I think both may stem from our basic response to stress. Mankind has never lived in a time of so much stress, and our diseases are showing that. Thank you again for your comment. MORE...

As far as I know, dyspepsia is just the term they used to use for indigestion. MORE...

I would recommend your friend get a thorough checkup from a healthcare provider--either an alternative practitioner or a conventional doctor--because frequent headaches can be a sign of a few dangerous medical conditions. She might have high blood pressure or something else that's treatable. MORE...