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Frequently Asked Questions:

Should I let my doctor know that I am taking an herbal supplement?

This is a good idea, especially for certain population groups. In fact, you should consult your doctor before taking any herbal products. Herbal supplements may not be free of risk under certain circumstances. If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, or have a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, make sure you consult your physician or pharmacist before taking any supplement. While vitamins and minerals are widely used and considered safe by the general population, you may wish to check with your physician or pharmacist before using these or any other dietary supplements. If you plan to use an herbal supplement in place of prescription or OTC drugs or in combination with any drug, inform your health care provider first. Some supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects and their safety is not always assured in all users. If you have certain health conditions and take these products, you may be placing yourself at risk. When it comes to your health, internet research doesn't count! Consult your doctor.

Do some supplements interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications?

Combining supplements together with medications, whether prescription or OTC, could in certain scenarios produce adverse reactions. Always be alert to advisories about these products, whether taken alone or in combination with other medications. For example: Coumadin (a prescription medicine), ginkgo biloba (an herbal supplement), aspirin (an OTC drug) and vitamin E (a vitamin supplement) each have the ability to thin the blood. Taking any of these products simultaneously can increase the potential for bleeding.

Do supplements have adverse effects during surgery?

Most doctors now specifically ask about these products before surgery, but some still do not. It is extremely important to inform your doctor about the vitamins, minerals, herbals or any other supplements you are taking, especially prior to surgery. You may be instructed to stop taking them at least two or three weeks before the procedure. This will allow you to avoid potentially dangerous interactions such as changes in heart rate or blood pressure and increased bleeding.

Which supplements should absolutely not be taken during pregnancy, or if I am nursing?

Consult with your doctor to get an answer to this question. The following is a list of herbal products we do NOT recommend taking during pregnancy or while nursing. This list is for informational purposes only. Again, your physician should answer this question for you.

Alkanet, Aloe, Angelica, Anise, Anise Star, Arnica, Ashwaganda, Barley Grass, Barberry, Basil, Bitter Melon, Black Cohosh, Bladderwrack, Blessed Thistle, Blood Root, Blue Cohosh, Blue Flag, Blue Vervain, Borage, Buckthorn, California Poppy, Cascara Sagrada, Catnip, Celandine, Celery, Chervil, Cinnamon, Club Moss, Comfrey, Coltsfoot, Cubeb, Dong Quai, Elecampane, Ephedra, False Unicorn, Fenugreek, Feverfew, Ginger, Golden Seal, Gravel, Guarana, Gymnema, Horehound, Horsetail, Hyssop, Juniper, Lemongrass, Licorice, Lobelia, Lovage, Lungwort, Mace, Motherwort, Mugwort, Muira Puama, Myrrh, Neem, Oregon Grape, Osha, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Pleurisy, Prickly Ash, Red Clover, Rhodiola, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Sassafras, Sarsaparilla, Senna, Shepherds Purse, Spikenard, Turkey Rhubarb, Turmeric, Uva Ursi, Vitex, Watercress, White Sage, Wormwood, Yarrow.

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The information presented on this site is not presented with the intention of diagnosing any disease or condition or prescribing any treatment. It is offered as information only, for use in the maintenance and promotion of good health in cooperation with a licensed medical practitioner.

In the event that any individual should use the information presented on this website without a licensed medical practitioner's approval, that individual will be diagnosing him or herself.

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Herbal Safety Guidelines
Before using an herb you are unfamiliar with, find out its medicinal properties. Research it thoroughly and/or consult with an appropriately qualified practitioner or expert. If you are taking prescription drugs, or have a medical condition, check with an appropriately qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally. Herbs have shown overwhelming evidence that they do work. Just because a small amount works well does NOT mean that more is better. As individuals, we all have different sensitivities, allergic reactions and possible health conditions. This needs to be discussed by you and your physician.

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