Nave you heard of taking Nettles for altitude adjustment?
Nov 9th, 2005, 03:31 PM
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Nave you heard of taking Nettles for altitude adjustment?
I was told that to prevent being effected by altitude sickness I should take either a tincture or tea of the herb Nettles. Has anyone heard anything of this? I am going to Colorado and then driving to Santa Fe and not doing anything strenuous. Is there anything to be concerned about it?
Nov 9th, 2005, 03:44 PM
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OK, found the thread discussing altitude and herbs to take:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=34636294
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=34636294
Nov 9th, 2005, 04:24 PM
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My sister went into a chinese herbal shop in Santa Fe and they are the ones that suggested Nettles. This is the first time I heard of Gingko for altitude. I am curious what it is made of.
Nov 9th, 2005, 08:04 PM
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Hi CaliNurse, I imagine you have a better attitude today after hearing about the election results, am I right? 
Maybe the herb Nettles needs to be shipped up to Sacramento, you think?? Take good care.
Maybe the herb Nettles needs to be shipped up to Sacramento, you think?? Take good care.
Nov 9th, 2005, 09:47 PM
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Hi LoveItaly-- yes, you're right!!! Good to hear from you. I used that flashlight in New York!
Poor Ahhhhhnold. I admit I voted for him last time. Wha' happened!!!???? Better quit this talk --have been embroiled in enough controversy of late.
Juldie, apologies for my getting off topic. If you're not doing anything strenuous, I wouldn't worry about it. But are you going with someone--so that just in case you do feel a bit weak or nauseated, you'll be able to relinquish the driving?
Poor Ahhhhhnold. I admit I voted for him last time. Wha' happened!!!???? Better quit this talk --have been embroiled in enough controversy of late.
Juldie, apologies for my getting off topic. If you're not doing anything strenuous, I wouldn't worry about it. But are you going with someone--so that just in case you do feel a bit weak or nauseated, you'll be able to relinquish the driving?
Nov 10th, 2005, 02:45 AM
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My sister thought since I sometimes get asthmatic during allergy season that breathing difficulties could be an issue in Santa Fe and Denver for me. That is why she was concerned. Thanks for all your input.
