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		<title>Top 10 Safety Tips For Nutritional Supplements</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heart disease, depression and obesity are all rising despite the increase, and supposed effectiveness, of the pharmaceutical's products. And if nutritonal supplements are supposed to balance our body's vitamin and mineral content then why do we still feel ill after taking them?


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With every month that goes by, one of the big drug companies unveils another wonder-cure that can lower cholesterol, treat depression, or help us lose weight. In additon, a gaggle of natural health companies promise herbal alternatives and vitamin nutritional supplements that can replace prescription medication. Yet as the number, and cost, of prescription drugs and nutritonal supplements increases, how come the health of the nation is getting worse? Heart disease, depression and obesity are all rising despite the increase, and supposed effectiveness, of the pharmaceutical&#8217;s products. And if nutritonal supplements are supposed to balance our body&#8217;s vitamin and mineral content then why do we still feel ill after taking them?</p>
<p>It is a modern phenomonen than we are very simply taking too many medicines. These medicines not only produce harmful side-effects, they can also cause vitamin depletion and actually harm our health. It&#8217;s possible to replace these lost vitamins through nutritional supplements, but the one-size-fits all multivitamins sold in grocery stores may not have the right balance for your particular condition. Taking these nutritional supplements may, in turn, affect the action of your medication in the body. So medicines help with our health concerns but deplete the vitamins in our body, and nutritional supplements replace those lost vitamins but can stop the medication from working. How to break free from this visious circle? By taking control and being informed about your personal health and your vitamin nutrtional needs.</p>
<p><strong>Ways of Preventing Drug-Vitamin Interactions</strong><br />
Drug vitamin interactions mostly affect psychiatric patients, elderly people, and individuals who had been recently hospitalized. These groups are more likely to be taking heavy medications for more than one health concern and so the risk of interactions is much higher. Drug vitamin interactions may also affect people who like to &#8220;shop around&#8221; and consult a number of different physicians and healthcare proffesionals &#8211; each one prescribing a different medication or nutritional supplement. However, the risk of drug vitamin interactions can be reduced if you take care of few important things such as:</p>
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<li>Asking your pharmacist, doctor, or other health professional to check any interaction between your prescribed medicines and your vitamin <a title="nutritional supplements" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">nutritional supplements</a>.</li>
<li>Learning the names of the medicines and nutritional supplements you&#8217;re taking and knowing the effect of each one upon your body.</li>
<li>Making a full list of all the <a title="nutritional supplements" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">nutritional supplements</a>, vitamins, over-the-counter drugs, and homeopathic remedies you have and update it after each visit to the doctor.</li>
<li>Getting your prescription filled out the same pharmacy so that the pharmacist may be better able to notice any possible drugivitamin interactions.</li>
<li>Not taking a new medicine without discussing the side effects with your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare professional.</li>
<li>Ensuring that each doctor knows the medicines prescribed by others, if you are consulting more than one doctor.Besides, the above given precautions, drug vitamin interactions can be reduced if care is taken about keeping your medication and supplements properly. Some things to keep in mind are:</li>
<li>Different medicines or nutritional supplements should not be kept in same container as it can cause interaction between them.</li>
<li>All medicines and nutritional supplements have an expiry date (or should do). Don&#8217;t take expired medicine or nutritional supplements.</li>
<li>Always consult your doctor or physician if you decide to stop taking a certain medication to begin a course of nutritional supplements instead.</li>
<li>If any side effect or problem is experienced due to a medication or nutritional supplement, consult your doctor immediately.</li>
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		<title>Dos and Don’ts of Taking an Herbal Nutrition Supplement</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do make sure the herbal nutrition supplement is manufactured under strict GMP compliance which are the same standards used by pharmaceutical companies. This is very important because unfortunately herbal nutrition supplements are not regulated in the US and therefore are not answerable to strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do make sure the herbal nutrition supplement is manufactured under strict GMP compliance which are the same standards used by pharmaceutical companies. This is very important because unfortunately herbal nutrition supplements are not regulated in the US and therefore are not answerable to strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.</p>
<p>Do read up about the <a title="herbal nutrition supplement" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">herbal nutrition supplement</a> you are taking because even though they may be ‘all natural’ and ‘100 per cent safe’, they may have some side effects which may be worse because you least expect them to occur.</p>
<p>Don’t just shrug away <a title="herbal nutrition" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">herbal nutrition</a> supplements as their rising in popularity must have some reason. Many people swear by their effectiveness and therefore don’t just think they are all placebos with fancy names.</p>
<p>Do understand that an herbal nutrition supplement is prevention not a cure in almost all cases. Therefore, do not expect it to alleviate any medical conditions you have been having overnight.</p>
<p><strong>Doctor’s Consent</strong><br />
Do speak to your doctor before starting any regimen especially if you have any other ailments. If you are undergoing surgery or are taking a prescription, let the surgeon and pharmacist respectively know of the herbal nutrition supplements you are taking in case they may react adversely with some new mediation.</p>
<p>Do use an herbal <a title="nutrition supplement" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">nutrition supplement</a> combined with an active lifestyle and sensible eating habits. Just popping a pill or two every day can not guarantee a clean bill of health automatically. If that were case, there would be a wonder drug every one would take and all the gyms and health clubs would close down forever.</p>
<p>Don’t share your <a title="Herbal" href="http://www.drherbal.com/">herbal</a> nutrition supplement with friends or family members unless they have their doctor’s consent. This is because the supplement that may work for you may not work for others and may rather react with something else they are taking.</p>
<p>Don’t fall for the marketing gimmicks of ‘Lose 20 pounds in a week’ or ‘Look 10 years younger tomorrow’ just because they are associated with herbal supplements. Con artists and exaggerated claim marketing work in every field and it is up to you to make an informed decision.</p>
<p>Do compare brands and prices both on and offline. You may see a wide difference in prices of the same herbal nutrition supplement of a store brand as opposed to a national one. Always compare the unit price per caplet or per ounce as sometimes you can get a better deal buying the larger bottle, but not always.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Herbal nutrition supplements - also known as food supplementation or dietary supplementation - are a preparation intended to provide nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and other nourishing substances that are deficient in a person's diet. Nutritional supplemental products are intended to supplement a persons diet.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herbal nutrition supplements &#8211; also known as food supplementation or dietary supplementation &#8211; are a preparation intended to provide nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and other nourishing substances that are deficient in a person&#8217;s diet. <a title="Nutritional supplemental products" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">Nutritional supplemental products</a> are intended to supplement a persons diet.</p>
<p>Good nutrition is the foundation of good health. Many essential nutrients are needed by your body to maintain proper health and well being. Many diseases may be directly or indirectly caused by improper eating habits and malnutrition. Deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of essential nutrients.</p>
<p>An essential nutrient is a nutrient required for normal body functioning that cannot be synthesized by the body at all and must be obtained from a dietary source.</p>
<p>Health conscious individuals do their best to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but that is not enough. Few people realize that nutrients are lost after produce is harvested and green vegetables lose almost all of their vitamin C after a few days of storage at room temperature. Cooking can deplete 50% of a variety of vitamins. Herbal nutrition supplements compensate for dietary deficiencies and help prevent long term illnesses.</p>
<p>Those that are active and exercise regularly need higher doses of nourishment. Those who are under great stress, on restricted diets, mentally or physically ill, woman who take oral contraceptives, those on medication, those recovering from surgery, and smokers and alcoholics also need higher amounts of nourishment.</p>
<p>The most important health benefit from taking a certain nutrient in amounts above the Recommended Dietary Allowance is &#8220;disease prevention&#8221;. These nutrients act as antioxidants. Herbs are loaded with antioxidants and other nourishing substances that keep your body in check.</p>
<p>Your body has compounds known as free radicals (unstable molecules) that can damage your body; similar to rust attacking metal. It is believed that free radicals contribute to heart disease, respiratory problems and cancers.</p>
<p>It is nearly impossible to get sufficient quantities of all key nutritious substances your body needs from your food alone. While nutritious foods do provide the nourishment needed to maintain health, I feel that the greatest health enhancing and most nutritious foods of all are herbs and herbs are used best as nutritional supplementation. One of many reasons that herbs work so well is because they enhance the function of nourishing substances.</p>
<p>If you do not give yourself the proper nutritious ingredients, you can cause great harm to your body by impairing its normal functions.</p>
<p>Herbs are regulated the same as a dietary supplement; just as vitamins, and contain ingredients that have pharmacological effects. Medicinal herbs are rich in antioxidants that maintain health and slow the aging process. Although they take longer to work than traditional medicines.</p>
<p>With this said, there really are health benefits to taking herbal nutrition supplements. A well chosen supplement can make you much healthier even if you are not sick.</p>
<p>Very few people get the Recommended Daily Allowance of all nourishing substances, even on a healthy diet. <a title="Herbal" href="http://www.drherbal.com">Herbal</a> nutrition supplements are like a little added insurance and increases the range of nourishing substances you are consuming.</p>
<p>In addition to taking a <a title="nutritional supplement" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">nutritional supplement</a>, it is important to maintain a healthy life style by watching what you eat and being active.</p>


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even though conventional multivitamins and other dietary supplements are affordable and abound in drugstores and other retail, the <a title="Herbal Nutrition" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">herbal nutrition</a> supplement is very popular among many consumers not only in the East &#8211; the stronghold of herbal medicine &#8211; but all over the world. One of the reasons for this would probably be because of the recognition that herbs have been used for healing and wellness purposes throughout time, and that the medical community is open to exploring the viability of various methods of <a title="natural medicine" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">natural medicine</a> in preventing and treating diseases.</p>
<p>It has been said that even if you eat healthy foods and take basic vitamin supplements, it would not do you if a lot of good if your body is unable to absorb and digest the nutrients you&#8217;re taking in. A herbal nutrition supplement would aid in nutritional absorption because it nourishes the cells, promotes cellular communication, and enable them to function more effectively. It would also promote cell growth and repair. Botanical products such as herbs are very important nowadays because they help detoxify and cleanse our bodies, which are exposed to countless numbers of pollutants and other toxic substances in what we eat, drink, and breathe.</p>
<p>Some herbal nutrition supplements are being marketed for their anti-aging effects, and with the increasing number of baby boomers, such supplements are in high demand. This is not to say that they would keep a person eternally young; rather, they mitigate some of the most common effects of aging. For instance, studies have shown that bilberry extract can prevent eye problems such as glaucoma and cataracts; guggulipid extract can help relieve arthritis symptoms; hawthorne berry extract is beneficial for both hypertension and hypotension; and turmeric extract can help with symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and atherosclerosis.</p>
<p>Some herbal nutrition supplements are reputed to provide relief from minor ailments, aches, and pains, and to promote a generally good state of health. For example, ginger extract is said to help people who suffer from migraines, hay fever and nausea; green tea extract may assist in treating diarrhea, headaches, and stomach problems. In addition, it can help prevent tooth cavities from forming. A herbal nutrition supplement extracted from the mahonia grape is helpful in treating pimples, influenza, and urinary tract infections, while one called gingko biloba is popular among many students because it promotes alertness and concentration, and increases short-term memory.</p>
<p>Dietary supplements are classified as foods by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), not as drugs. Hence, they are not subject to the same regulatory scrutiny that drugs get. It&#8217;s only when there are complaints of adverse consequences from taking a supplement that an investigation will be launched. Consumers should be careful about taking herbal supplements indiscriminately; just because they can be purchased without a doctor&#8217;s prescription does not mean that they are suitable for all. Take for instance those weight loss supplements that were popular some years ago. They contained ephedrine, an extract from the herb ma huang. Those supplements caused a host of complications for many users, including seizures, myocardial infarction, and death, until it was finally taken off the market.</p>
<p><strong>Many herb extracts are included in weight loss</strong><br />
formulations. Ingredients like ginseng, chickweed, and kelp are said to facilitate the shedding of excess pounds. But keep in mind that there is no solid scientific proof that these ingredients do that. In fact, some of them can be extremely harmful if taken in large doses. Their effectiveness in helping a person lose weight is not being discounted; it&#8217;s just that more research and studies are needed to validate their alleged capacity to do so. Another thing to remember is that if you are already taking some sort of prescription drug, it is possible that you might experience adverse effects of drug interactions if you take a supplement in conjunction with it.</p>
<p><a title="Herbal nutrition supplements" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">Herbal nutrition supplements</a> are available in a variety of forms: you can buy as pills, capsules, gel, powders, or liquids. You can buy them online or offline and because of the proliferation of offerings, buying several kinds will not burn a hole in your pocket. Just be sure to be a wise consumer; it&#8217;s your health that&#8217;s on the line here. Try to find time to talk your options over with a physician or nutritionist so that you can be sure that you will be buying the right herbal nutrition supplement for you or members of your family.</p>


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Few things have been as controversial as <a title="nutritional supplements" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/nutrition-supplement/">nutritional supplements</a> have been recently. Depending on who you listen to, they are either the answer to any problem you have or they are the devil incarnate. The truth about nutritional supplements, though, is really somewhere in between.</p>
<p>Nutritional supplements are more widely used now than in other time in history. This is because many people have turned to nutritional supplements in order to fill the gaps in what they know to be unhealthy diets that don&#8217;t meet the minimum daily requirements for many, many necessary vitamins and minerals. Others have turned to nutritional supplements in order to enhance everything from their workout regimes to their memory and mental functions.</p>
<p>Considering the controversy over whether it&#8217;s safe to take nutritional supplements or not, you probably wonder just what you can really expect from taking nutritional <a title="supplements" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/supplements/">supplements</a>. Do they have any real benefit?</p>
<p>The fact is that taking nutritional supplements in their recommended dosages is extremely helpful for everyone from infants to elderly people. The methods used to grow and process our foods have changed drastically in the last 100 years. In many cases, this means that the food itself is deficient in many essential, basic vitamins and minerals.</p>
<p>Add that to the fact that people are so time-starved today that many of us practically live on meals out of paper bags makes taking nutritional supplements almost mandatory. Taking vitamins and other nutritional supplements is a good way to be certain you get all the proper vitamins and minerals you need daily.</p>
<p>However, nutritional supplements should never be used as a substitute for a good diet. Eating at least three (and many experts recommend five) well-balanced meals and two well-balanced snacks per day is still the best way to be sure you&#8217;re getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay fit and healthy. Adding nutritional supplements to good eating habits simply goes the extra mile to see that you&#8217;re getting all the nutrients that your body needs each day.</p>
<p>There are many high-quality multi-vitamins available at your local <a title="Drug Stores" href="http://www.healthcaredrug.com" target="_blank">drug stores</a>, as well as through many online sources. The key thing to remember when you decide to take (and you should!) nutritional supplements of any kind is to take them only as directed. Those directions are put on the bottles and packages for a reason—to ensure the vitamins and other herbal supplements are taken correctly.</p>
<p>This is vital for any nutritional supplement you take to be both as safe and effective as it should be. Too high doses of anything can cause side effects you aren&#8217;t expecting and don&#8217;t want. When you take more of any vitamin or nutritional supplement than the manufacturer recommends you take daily, then you run the risk of taking more than your body can effectively and safely process in a twenty-four hour period of time. Any risk of taking too much or of unwanted side effects is slight, though, for nutritional supplements when they&#8217;re taken as directed. Even slightly higher dosages, in most cases, will have few side effects because your kidneys will flush them from your system, which keeps your body from absorbing too much of any one vitamin or mineral. Still, to be totally safe, take nutritional supplements exactly as instructed.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re still uncertain as to whether you should take a nutritional supplement each day, ask for your doctor&#8217;s advice. This is particularly true if you&#8217;re on any prescribed medications. It is possible for some supplements to decrease the efficiency of some prescribed medicines and to interact with them, causing unwanted side effects. However, despite many news headlines you may have read, this is rare, especially when nutritional supplements are taken as directed.</p>
<p>Taken properly, nutritional supplements are an excellent way to ensure your body has all it needs to be healthy. Just be sure to use them to supplement, not substitute for, a good healthy diet.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Chinese herbal medicine is a health care system which has been around since ancient times. It is also known by the acronym CHM. As the causes of illness that afflict mankind have evolved in time, CHM has also undergone developments continuously. Along with modern medicine, state hospitals in China use herbal medicine for various ailments and diseases.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chinese herbal medicine is a health care system which has been around since ancient times. It is also known by the acronym CHM. As the causes of illness that afflict mankind have evolved in time, CHM has also undergone developments continuously. Along with modern medicine, state hospitals in China use herbal medicine for various ailments and diseases.</p>
<p>All forms of diseases can be treated by Chinese <a title="Chinese herbal medicine" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">herbal medicine</a>. The traditional view in Chinese herbal medical system is to prevent diseases before they occur.</p>
<p>The majority of the world population uses Chinese herbal medicine since ancient times and it still is the most extensively used medical system. In comparison to commonly produced pharmaceutical drugs, Chinese herbal medicine rarely gives an adverse reaction.</p>
<p>Depending upon the disease&#8217;s severity the duration of the medication is expanded to get the best results and cure. Allergies, digestive disorders, respiratory conditions pertaining to respiratory tracks, immune system disorders, pain, problems due to psychological disorders, children&#8217;s diseases and gynecological problems can be effectively treated using Chinese herbal medicines.</p>
<p>People of all ages and constitution can take Chinese <a title="herbal" href="http://www.drherbal.com/">herbal</a> medical treatment. Symptoms of current illness and previous history will be taken into consideration by the practitioner before prescribing the medicine. Even pregnant women and children can be given treatment using Chinese herbal medicines.</p>
<p>Traditional and modern versions of Chinese herbal medicines are available in number of formats. At first the unusual taste of the <a title="herbal medicine" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">herbal medicine</a> will be difficult to adjust to, but quickly the patients will get used to the taste. Chinese herbal treatment does not have any standard price structure. Nowadays many health insurance companies are covering herbal treatment too.</p>
<p>Colonic dialysis therapy is a form of treatment in Chinese herbal medicine which enables the body to eliminate toxins effectively and quickly and helps to overcome addictions.</p>
<p>PLA Institute of Drug Dependence Treatment and Rehabilitation is doing research to observe the effects of using colonic dialysis therapy in persons addicted to heroin and to find out whether this treatment can help them abstain from the craving for heroin.</p>
<p>An evaluation of an ancient Chinese remedy for dermatitis was done by doctors at the Royal Free Hospital in London. A mixture of 10 herbs was prescribed to a group of forty adult patients with longstanding and widespread atopic dermatitis in a trial which lasted 5 months. Over an eight week period each patient was randomly allocated to receive either the herbal remedy or a similar tasting placebo. This was followed by a four week wash-out period. 31 patients completed the study and showed a continued and rapid improvement in the extent of redness of skin (erythema) and surface damage during the time they were taking the prescribed Chinese herbal medicine. The research concluded that the remedy is effective in treating adult atopic dermatitis.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Herbal medicine is the oldest form of health care known to mankind, and is also called botanical medicine or herbalism. Herbal medicine began with primitive cultures using different plants for shelter, clothing, and medicine. Herbal medicine is a complementary therapy that uses plants or plant extracts to treat illness, and is an important part of keeping healthy holistically and naturally.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herbal medicine is the oldest form of health care known to mankind, and is also called botanical medicine or herbalism. <a title="Herbal medicine" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">Herbal medicine</a> began with primitive cultures using different plants for shelter, clothing, and medicine. Herbal medicine is a complementary therapy that uses plants or plant extracts to treat illness, and is an important part of keeping healthy holistically and naturally. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that as many as 4 billion people, or 80 percent of the world&#8217;s population presently use herbal medicine for some aspects of primary health care.<br />
<strong><br />
History of Herbals</strong><br />
Herbs have been used on nearly every continent and by nearly every people, including ancient cultures dating back thousands of years. Medicinal herbs were found in the personal effects of an &#8220;Ice man&#8221; whose body was frozen in the Swiss Alps for more than 5,300 years. They appear to have been used to treat the parasites found in his intestines. In the written record, the study of herbs dates back over 5,000 years to the Sumerians, who described well-established medicinal uses for such plants as laurel, caraway, and thyme. The continuing importance of herbs for the centuries following the Middle Ages is indicated by the hundreds of pages of information on herbs published after the invention of printing in the fifteenth century.</p>
<p><strong>How To Use Herbs</strong><br />
Herbs can be prepared in a variety of forms depending on their purpose. They have been used in all cultures throughout history to restore balance by nourishing the body and have provided humankind with medicine from the earliest beginnings of civilization. Herbs contain a large number of naturally occurring chemicals that have biological activity. They help the body strengthen its own resistance to infective organisms and throw off illness. Herbs can act on the body as powerfully as pharmaceutical drugs and should be treated with the same caution and respect.</p>
<p>Herbs can also have undesirable side-effects just as pharmaceutical products can. Herbs may be harmful if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, combined with prescription drugs or alcohol, or used by persons who don&#8217;t know what they are doing. Most <a title="herbal" href="http://www.drherbal.com/">herbal</a> traditions have accumulated knowledge without modern scientific controls to distinguish between the placebo effect, the body&#8217;s natural ability to heal itself, and the actual benefits of the herbs themselves.</p>
<p><strong>Who Can Use Herbs</strong><br />
Medicinal plants can be used by anyone, for example as part of a salad, an herbal tea or supplement. Many of the herbs and spices used by humans to season food yield useful medicinal compounds. To use an herbal product as safely as possible consult your doctor or a trained herbalist before you begin.Do not take a bigger dose than the label recommends. Take it under the guidance of someone trained in and experienced with herbal use. Be especially cautious if you are pregnant or nursing.</p>
<p>While herbal medicine is older than any other type of health care, it continues to influence the medicines of today. Herbal medicine has proven to be a huge benefit to mankind and has never been more popular than it is today.</p>
<p>You can improve your health and personal well-being as you begin to use complementary herbal medicines confidently and effectively.</p>


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, it is no surprise to see everything labeled as natural or herbal. In just about any store you go in, all you see are millions of all herbal or all natural products including dietary supplements and herbal medicine products.</p>
<p>When did this tidal wave of herbal products start? One answer is that it all started when the media began to report widely on how important it is to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.</p>
<p>Knowledge of the benefits of herbal medicines and natural tonics goes back to our ancestors thousands of years in the past. All the way back to 2800 B.C., scientists and storytellers have reported on humans experiencing the amazing healing and health benefits of natural herbal remedies. And now it is your chance!</p>
<p>In fact, herbal medicine has been a big part of human history for the last 5,000 years according to archaeology and written records. All the way up to today, people have used herbal medicine and treatments to aid in a wide variety of ailments to improve their health and well being.</p>
<p><strong>When NOT To Take Herbal Supplements And Herbal Medicine</strong><br />
Many herbs have a long history of beneficial use and practically guaranteed health benefits. An herb, or botanical, is either a plant or part of a plant (like the stem only) that is used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic abilities. Although they are found in natural, herbal products are not guaranteed to be safe or without negative side effects. While they may come from plants, some plants (like certain mushrooms) are dangerous and can be damaging or poisonous to your health, instead of restoring it.</p>
<p>Unlike prescription drugs, herbal products are not clinically tested and proven to work for any particular ailment before they are marketed or sold to customers in health food stores like GNC (General Nutrition Center).</p>
<p>Also, the active ingredients in many herbal supplements and treatments remain unknown. Some supplements have been found some to contain metals, prescription drugs mixed in without any mention on the label, microorganisms or other substances.</p>
<p>Since most herbal products are not tested and certified by the FDA or other health authority, they may in actual fact cause health problems or complications. All of this is extremely rare as most companies do their own testing, and only use the beneficial types of herbs in their herbal products. Still, it may not be smart to try herbal products, at least before talking about it with your doctor, if you have any of these medical problems:</p>
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<li>High blood pressure</li>
<li>Thyroid condition</li>
<li>Parkinsons disease</li>
<li>Blood-clotting problems</li>
<li>Diabetes</li>
<li>Heart disease</li>
<li>Epilepsy</li>
<li>Depression or psychiatric problems</li>
<li>Liver problems</li>
<li>Enlarged prostrate gland</li>
<li>Glaucoma</li>
<li>History of stroke or organ transplant</li>
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<p>If you are pregnant or nursing, then you should take special care about using herbal products, as well as if you are about to have surgery. Some herbal products such as for weight loss or skin care are much less expensive than surgical procedures like liposuction or hiring a dermatologist, respectively. This is one other reason for the massive popularity of herbal treatments. So to always be on the sage side of things, make sure you always check with your healthcare provider before trying any herbal products you have a concern about.</p>
<p>It is also a good idea to talk to your doctor before using an herbal product if you are now taking any medications for a health problem. Often, an <a title="herbal supplement" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/supplements/">herbal supplement</a> will not interfere with a prescription medication or even an over-the-counter product but it is always best to check with your doctor first. Some active ingredients in herbal medicines are known to interact with medications in ways that may be able to cause risks to your health.</p>
<p>Some benefits from herbal treatments and alternatives available on the market include but are not limited to:</p>
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<li>Cost-effectiveness: Prescription drugs cost much more money than herbal medicines.</li>
<li>Lower Side Effects: Herbal medicines are generally a far healthier solution than prescription drugs due to potential harmful side effects caused by unpredicted body chemistry interactions. However as mentioned above, its important to remember that just because the word natural is included herbal medicines does not guarantee safety.However, herbal medicines appear to have many advantages over  traditional drugs, including a lower occurrence of side effects.</li>
<li>Effectiveness and Potency: Poor results with traditional drug treatments often makes people search for alternative treatments. Keep in mind, however, the potential of herbal medicines is different for everybody.</li>
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<p>Genetics change from person to person, which affects how the ingredients work over time. Also a factor in the potency of an herb is the process and timing of harvest, as well as exposure to air and light.</p>
<p>Ultimately, <a title="herbal medicine" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">herbal medicine</a> and <a title="herbal treatments" href="http://www.drherbal.com/">herbal treatments</a> have both weak and strong points. Keep in mind that herbal medicines are not a guaranteed and final solution to any health problem, but instead are generally effective at healing a health problem as well as being a wallet friendly solution.</p>


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herbal Medicine is a form of alternative medicine based on the use of plants in the form of <a title="herbal supplements" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/supplements/">herbal supplements</a>, raw herbs, herbal extracts, herbal tinctures, and other herbal remedies such as tablets, ointments, and capsules. Herbal medicine use is on the rise. Many health enthusiasts are turning to this natural, plant-based form of medicine as opposed to the chemical, pharmaceutical choice. A natural form of medicine, herbal medicine is the most ancient form of medicine on the planet. Many modern day prescriptions and conventional medicines are based on a form of <a title="herbal medicine" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">herbal medicine</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What Is Herbal Medicine?</strong><br />
Herbal medicine is the use of plants to treat disease. Oftentimes called herbalism, herbology, or botanical medicine, herbal medicine is considered ‘alternative’ in the modern day, though it has an extensive and esteemed history. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to tablets. These plants contain natural, chemical substances that can treat the body for various ailments.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>History of Herbal Medicine</strong><br />
Herbal Medicine dates back to prehistoric times. Primitive man used plants for everything from shelter and food, to clothing and medicine. Herbal medicine evolved over time, with observation and experimentation. Each village and tribe throughout the world observed and experimented with the natural plant world around them and developed a knowledge base of regional herbs and herbal medicines. Many of these primitive herbal experimentations hold true today, with many conventional medicines stemming from herbal origins. For instance, morphine originated from the use of the opium poppy herb, while Echinacea was the common herbal treatment to fight off infection prior to the creation of antibiotics.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Modern Day Herbal Medicine</strong><br />
While some people feel that <a title="herbal remedies" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">herbal remedies</a> are an ‘alternative’ form of holistic medicine, they are actually the bases of at least one-fourth of all conventional medicines. Today, many plants are synthesized for pharmaceutical use, stemming from ancient, healing traditions of herbal medicine. If you are seeking to find a more natural and gentle form of medicine, you may want to visit a local health food store or try to find a local herbalist. Tinctures, extracts, teas, lozenges, ointments, salves, rubs, tablets, and capsules, are available at most health food stores and can be wonderful, natural alternatives to conventional medicines.</p>
<p>If using herbal medicine it is recommended that you let you doctor know each and every herb that you ingest to prevent a reaction between the herbs and any allopathic medicines that you may be using.</p>


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Medicinal plants have been used for medicinal purposes long before recorded history. For example, ancient Chinese and Egyptian papyrus writings describe medicinal plant uses. Indigenous cultures (e.g., African and Native American) used herbs in their healing rituals, while others developed traditional medical systems (e.g., Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine) in which herbal therapies were used systematically. Scientists found that people is different parts of the globe tended to use the same or similar plants for the same purposes.</p>
<p>In the early 19th century, when methods of chemical analysis first became available, scientists began extracting and modifying the active ingredients from plants. Later, chemists began making their own version of plant compounds, beginning the transition from raw herbs to synthetic pharmaceuticals. Over time, the use of herbal medicines declined in favor of pharmaceuticals.</p>
<p><strong>Herbal Medicine Today</strong><br />
Recently, the World Health Organization estimated that 80% of people worldwide rely on <a title="herbal" href="http://www.drherbal.com/">herbal</a> medicines for some aspect of their primary health care. In the last twenty years in the United States, increasing public dissatisfaction with the cost, efficacy and potential of side-effect of prescription medications, combined with an interest in returning to natural or organic remedies, has led to an increase in the use of herbal medicines. In countries such as Germany and Switzerland, roughly 600 to 700 plant-based medicines are prescribed by approximately 70% of physicians.</p>
<p><strong>How do Herbs Work?</strong><br />
For most herbs, used in herbal medicine, the specific ingredient that causes a therapeutic effect is not known. Whole herbs contain many ingredients, and it is likely that they work synergistically to produce the therapeutic effects. Many factors affect how effective an herb will be. For example, the type of environment (climate, bugs, soil quality, altitude, etc.) in which a plant grew will affect its constituents. In addition, how and when it was harvested and processed will also influence the quality of the resulting herbal extract.</p>
<p>How are herbs used? For the reasons described in the previous section, herbalists prefer using plant extracts from the whole herb or various parts such as roots, flowers, seeds, etc., rather than extracting single active ingredients from them. Herbal extracts have many components and are usually too complex to manufacture synthetically by the pharmaceutical industry.</p>
<p>These components contained in medicinal herbs work together to produce therapeutic effects, while at the same time moderating potential side-effects often associated with pharmaceutic preparations. Several herbs are often used together to enhance effectiveness and synergistic actions and to reduce toxicity.</p>
<p>Are Herbal Medicines Safe?<br />
In a study by the World Health Organization on the use of <a title="herbal medicine" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">herbal medicine</a>, about 80% of the world&#8217;s population still rely on herbal medicine to treat certain ailments and about 74% of the pharmaceutical drugs we use today contain at least one botanical element.</p>
<p>For instance, Chinese Herbal Medicine&#8217;s uses Ephedra, which containes ephedrine in the treatment of some respiratory conditions. Ephedrine remains an active ingredient in many pharmaceutical drugs being prescribed to relieve asthma symptoms.</p>
<p>Herbal medicine is defined by three schools of thought: Ayurvedic Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Herbalism and Western Herbal Medicine. While both Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine have moved on to advanced forms, western herbal medicine remains a part of folk treatments. Herbal medicine is, first and foremost, holistic. It aims to address not just a particular symptom, but also to help the whole body rejuventate strengthen itself.</p>
<p><strong>Research</strong><br />
Reseach into herbal medicine is growing and evidence of efficacy is growing at a rapid rate. Universities such as the University of Meryland Medical Centre, are publishing good quality, researched information on herbal medicine, herbs and other aspects of alternative medicine.</p>
<p><strong>Warning</strong><br />
Always keep in mind that herbal medicines are medicines and, therefore, need to be regarded with as much care as pharmaceutical drugs. Some people have the misconception that because <a title="herbal medicines" href="http://www.drherbal.com/tag/herbal-medicine/">herbal medicines</a> are natural, they are 100% safe. This is not so. Allways consult a fully qualified, experienced medical herbalist to have your health problems assessed and treated.﻿</p>


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