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Majority of Herb Users Don't Follow Evidence-based Indications, Researchers Find

...Clinic Proceedings. Two-thirds of people who use herbs dont do so in accordance with scientific guidelines, according to the article. Meanwhile, sales of herbal supplements reached $18.8 billion in 2003, up 100 percent from $8.8 billion in 1994. Those sales are subject to minimal federal regulations. P...

Blind Faith Dictates Use Of Herbal Supplements In Many

...survey, more than 3,300 adults said they had taken herbs to treat a specific health condition. The resea... physicians should ask patients about their use of herbs at every visit and admission to hospital, and inform patients about potential benefits and harm....

Beware Weight Loss Drugs, Say Canadian Experts

...t without an NPN, especially if they take multiple herbs or prescription medications. Natural weight-loss supplements and over-the-counter diet remedies make up the largest portion of the weight-loss industry. Health Canada launched the Natural Health Products Directorate on Jan. 1, 2004 to make sure all...

Export of Herbal Products to Reach Rs.120 Billion by 2012: Study

...m president Venugopal Dhoot. "Secondly, swadesi herbs and medicines meet all the WHO prescribed standard...cess development to improve the post harvesting of herbs and create agencies for efficient marketing of the herbal potential through scientific channels of c...

Black Cohosh-Black Magic Against Breast Cancer

...a part of their study to test the effects of these herbs on breast cancer, the researchers compared 949 wom... controls. Each woman was asked to list up to five herbs she had used at least three times a week for at least one month prior to her diagnosis (for the brea...

President of an African Nation Claims Herbal Cure for AIDS, Experts Skeptical

...prescription as “a murky brown concoction of seven herbs and spices.” They also report many patients claimed satisfactory results after consuming the medicine. President Yahya Jammeh, 41, is a former army colonel and has no formal medical training. He wears white robes and carries a copy of the Quran wit...

A New Guide to Choosing the Right Vitamin Supplement

...proven extras. There is virtually no evidence that herbs and other nonvitamin ingredients added to supplements—such as echinacea, bioflavonoids, and ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10)—are essential for your health. Beware of potentially dangerous interactions. Pay attention to warnings on the label, and tell you...

Are Oysters Really Aphrodisiacs?

...sy. Veyron-S proprietary formula also contains the herbs which have been used for centuries by native peoples throughout the Americas as aphrodisiacs and libido-boosters. Together with the oyster extract it gives the perfect effect on male potency. Veyron-S is already available over-the-counter in Japan, S...

Researchers Warn Against the Use Of Garlic To Treat Childhood Ailments

...thic eardrop preparation of garlic and three other herbs was as effective as a conventional eardrop with proven pain-relieving effects for treating pain associated with ear infections in children. However, it was unknown how much the garlic itself contributed to the pain relief. There were no significant...

Yes, Chicken Soup Can Help

... help much. There are no miracles with vitamins, herbs and minerals. Most studies don’t support using vitamin C, echinacea or zinc as cold remedies. Ionized zinc lozenges, however, may shorten the duration of symptoms. Hang in there for about a week. That’s how long most colds last. If your symptoms se...

Now Vedic Mantras to Cure Diseases

...s can be treated effectively through a combination herbs and mantras," said Shastri, who is also an eminent astrologer. Source-IANS...

Good Diet Includes Herbs

...semary to one’s diet can benefit health. "Adding herbs and spices can help you maintain a healthy weight....onings like sugar, salt and fat when replaced with herbs and spices not only improve overall health but also improve the flavor of your food. Herbs as med...

Herbal Supplements Fail to Relieve Hot Flushes

... study found that black cohosh alone or with other herbs did not reduce menopausal hot flashes," said NCCAM...n, M.D., "it highlights the importance of studying herbs using well-designed research to find out what works and what does not. With this information women a...

New Ayurvedic Remedy for Radiation Pain

...ology said,"We can't reveal names of the medicinal herbs as we are yet to receive the patent. But the plants are common and used in many of our traditional medicines." Presently the drug used to control mucositis is Amifostine, a dose of which is injected 30 minutes before radiation and costs around Rs.90...

Onions, Garlic may Reduce the Risk of Cancer

...t high in a variety of potentially cancer-fighting herbs and vegetables. However, the protective effect of onions and garlic against cancer remained significant even when they controlled for total vegetable intake. Source-IANS...

TV nutritionist Banned from Sale of Sex Aids

...cause of the presence of some well-known medicinal herbs and because of the claims being made by McKeith Research Ltd in their products. However since only licensed medicines can be advertised, they were violating MHRA norms. Ms McKeith s credentials as a scientist came under suspicion as it was revelead...

Some Evidence Shows Chinese Herbal Medicine Helps Angina Patients

...widely used in parts of Asia, is composed of eight herbs and insects, which are mixed together, ground to a fine powder and enclosed in capsules. Patients taking it for cardiovascular conditions typically consume three to four capsules, three to four times daily, for four weeks. Because of the medicine’s...

Cutting Back on Salt Is a Necessity for Some, Not All

...? Ask about salt usage when eating out.? Cook with herbs and spices instead of salt. Source-Newswise SR...

New Zealand Scientist Warns On Fake Drugs

...tained the pollen of about 30 species of trees and herbs found in areas along the Chinese-Vietnam border. Other substances found in the pills included dust, animal and human hair, insect remains, charcoal and carbon from motor vehicle exhausts. "These fake drugs are causing thousands of deaths in Southea...

Chinese Experts Call for Protection of Traditional Medicines

...r remedies. "These medicines are made of natural herbs after simple processing like grinding," said Mei. "They are cheap, free from contamination and effective, as they have cured ailments and saved lives of people who live in harsh conditions and do not have access to Western drugs. "Although credit...

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