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Allergies
"Allergies" - a massive subject and one which affects more than
55 million Americans.
Apart from the North Americans, allergies also affect a large
number of the rest of the world's population - close to 40 per
cent, in fact, will, at one...
An overview of the MRSA problem in the USA
The Centre For Disease Control (CDC) estimate that there are about 90,000 deaths per annum related to Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI's) most commonly MRSA, also known as Staph infections. About one in twenty Americans will contract a HAI during a...
Herbal Therapy
Herbal Therapy, also referred to as Herbalism, is one of the oldest healthcare means known to mankind. In fact, herbal therapy is the utilization of herbs for various therapies, remedies or medicinal purposes. Derived from plants, herbs are used...
How to Lower Cholesterol for Children?
"Autopsy studies have revealed that many signs of
atherosclerosis including scarring are now found in the arterial
walls of the babies in this country; that by the age of ten,
half children have coronary arterial lesions; and that 100
percent of...
If I Were Any Better I'd Be Twins!
Life is hard.
I've frequently used this oracle of wisdom on our kids and grandkids as they were growing up and it seems that the older I get the truer it becomes.
A friend shared the following story with me this week about a man named...
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Herbal Nutrition Supplements: The 5W's
Herbal nutrition supplements are everywhere these days. So should you be taking them? To help you decide for yourself, here are the whos, whats, whens, wheres and whys on herbal nutrition.
Herbal Nutrition Supplements: What Are They?
The National Library of Medicine gives this definition: “Herbal supplements are a type of dietary supplement… that contain herbs, either singly or in mixtures”.
Herbal nutrition supplements come in a variety of different forms, however, and some are better and safer than others. The Mayo Clinic advises you to “select products that have been scientifically tested”.
Quality Herbal Supplements: Why Take Them?
There is a good chance that quality herbal supplements may be a healthy choice for you. Herbal nutrition supplements are excellent for people who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements because of food allergies, medical conditions, or busy schedules that don’t leave enough time to control and monitor nutrient intake.
Quality Natural Supplements: Who Should Take Them?
Herbal nutrition supplements can be very beneficial for a wide range of people who need to fill in the nutritional gaps left by an incomplete diet.
However, there are also people who should not take herbal nutrition supplements. Check with your doctor first if you have:
High blood pressure
Thyroid problems
Parkinson’s disease
An enlarged prostate gland
Blood clotting problems
Diabetes
Heart disease
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
History of stroke
Liver problems
Or, if you are pregnant or nursing
Herbal Nutrition Supplements: When Should You Take Them?
Herbal nutrition supplements can serve as a great complement to your diet or as an addition to conventional medicine. It’s important to note, however, that in some cases, combining herbal nutrition supplements with other medicine can be lethal. If you’re currently taking any doctor prescribed or over-the-counter medicine, be sure to consult your doctor before taking any herbal nutrition supplements.
Quality Herbal Supplements: Where Do You Find Them?
Herbal nutrition supplements are not all created equal. The Mayo Clinic warns that you “be extremely cautious about taking herbs manufactured or purchased outside the United States.” They add that, “toxic ingredients and prescription drugs have been found in some herbal supplements manufactured in other countries.” Your best bet is to stick to well-known products with wide usage and a popular history.
Herbal nutrition supplements, when used by the right person, at the right time can have incredible health benefits. If you think herbal nutrition supplements might be right for you and you’d like to learn more, click here to take a nutrition survey.
About the Author
For more information on nutrional supplements please visit my site at Herbal Current(http://www.herbalcurrent.com). You can also get a free weight loss analysis at My Body mass index.(http://www.mybodymassindex.com).
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