Drugs, medicine

organ donation

Common transplantations include kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, lungs, bones, bone marrow, skin, and corneas. Some organs and tissues can be donated by living donors... but most donations occur after the donor has died -- wikipedia

sacred tobacco (rapé)

From the Amazon, gaining popularity around Europe. With so many spiritual seekers using this and calling it 'medicine', I'm curious about its LoC ?

big pharma

Request: just wondering how integrous the pharmaceutical industry is.

"mental health treatment that works" (vitamin protocol)

Doctors report that mental health problems including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, anti-social and learning disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders often have a common cause: insufficient nutrients in the brain.

cupping therapy

a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of heated cups... proponents of cupping falsely claim that it can remove unspecified toxins from the body -- wikipedia (Priority request)

German New Medicine (by Ryke Geerd Hamer)

Priority request. Hamer claimed that his method was a "Germanic" alternative to mainstream clinical medicine, which he claimed is part of a Jewish conspiracy to decimate non-Jews -- wikipedia

botox (substance)

The medicine in Botox injections is made from the same toxin that causes a type of food poisoning called botulism. But the forms of purified botulinum toxin used by licensed health care providers meet medical control standards -- mayoclinic

shilajit (supplement)

Shilajit resin is a supplement common in ayurvedic medicine. It contains antioxidants and may offer other health benefits for people with some health conditions, though more research is needed -- healthline.com

statement: ivermectin kills cancer

Ivermectin has powerful antitumor effects, including the inhibition of proliferation, metastasis, and angiogenic activity, in a variety of cancer cells -- PubMed Central

Xanax as a recreational drug

Request: Spiritually speaking, it seems to be one of the most harmful (and frequently-abused) recreational substances. While under the influence, users forfeit inhibition, sinking into a lethargic, careless, and anxiety-free paradigm.

Terence McKenna

"American ethnobotanist, mystic, psychonaut, lecturer, author, and an advocate for the responsible use of naturally occurring psychedelic plants." --wikipedia

Ozempic for weight loss

a once-weekly injectable medication formulated to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. Although not officially a weight loss drug, research suggests that people who take Ozempic may lose modest amounts of weight while on the medication --forbes.com

Liebscher-Bracht therapy for treating physical pain

Priority request: For example, for treating a disc prolapse, [they] recommend extensive stretching, which is usually exactly the opposite of what school medicine is saying.

St. John's wort for depression

Request: People most commonly use St. John's wort for depression and mood disorders. There is some strong scientific evidence that it is effective for mild to moderate depression, from WebMd

ketamine for depression

Request: Known on the street as special K. Used as a dissociative anesthetic and for pain control in veterinary medicine and human medicine. It is now being used off label as a treatment for depression that has not responded well to other approved antidepressants.