I agree with PennyS. Let us not disparage others for their choices. What works well for one person may be totally inappropriate for someone else. Each person has her own unique genetic makeup and metabolism. I am sorry that Ocelot has many chemical sensitivities. However, many people do not have such sensitivities and use synthetic products for their entire lives without any problem.

As for "natural" always being "better", please remember that cyanide, spider venom, snake venom and many other poisons are all "natural products". Many natural products that are legally sold due to grandfather clauses in the law, such as ephedra, can be seriously dangerous to your health.

Lori Crum, Pharm.D, BS Biochemistry.