MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'herbal supplements'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:24:30 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050949&cid=t_191993_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fherbal-supplements-for-adhd-may-be-your-best-choice.php Having a child diagnosed with ADHD can cause quite a blow to a family unit. Usually this diagnosis follows a series of problems with the child in school and at home. The unruly behavior of your child will lead you down the avenue for relief. Your physician will most likely prescribe stimulants. These medications are effective in some children, but for all practical purposes, it is small percentages that have the desired result. The side effects of these medications can include restlessness, insomnia and some allergic reactions. Informed parents may choose to seek an alternative to these drugs. There are herbal supplements for ADHD that pose less problems for you and primarily for your child. There are a lot of natural effects that will come with these herbal supplements for ADHD. There are... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050949 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5050949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829104&cid=t_191993_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-medication%2Fherbal-supplements-for-adhd-fact-or-fiction.php If my child takes herbal supplements for ADHD, it is natural so it must be good! This is a fictional belief in that it is superficial, to say the least. Herbal supplements for treating ADHD must be approached with the same caution as that in using ADHD conventional medication. FDA Warnings When the FDA in 2006 told pharmaceutical companies to put warning labels on ADHD medicines, alarm bells started sounding in many parents’ heads. There ARE potential health risks and these can range from stunted growth, insomnia, mood swings and even cardiac arrest. It is a fact and if you do not believe me, try visiting the FDA site for a horror trip through the psychostimulant drugs jungle. Another alarming fact is that US doctors are three times as likely to prescribe these drugs than their... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829104 Thu, 12 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4829104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560269&cid=t_191993_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbig-herbas-research-deficit-why-it-isnt-about-the-money%2F2011.03.08 This is a guest post from Erik Davis of Skeptic North. ********** Bankers, Buyouts & Billionaires: Why Big Herba’s Research Deficit Isn’t About The Money It’s a scene from the blogosphere that’s become all too familiar. A skeptic challenges a natural health product for the lack of an evidentiary base. A proponent of that product responds that the skeptic has made a logical error — an absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and in such a scenario it’s not unreasonable to rely on patient reporting and traditional uses as a guide. The skeptic chimes back with a dissertation on the limits of anecdotal evidence and arguments from antiquity — especially when the corresponding pharma products have a data trail supporting their safety and efficacy. The pr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560269 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:00:09 +0100 4560269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304917&cid=t_191993_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F03%2Ftestimonials-arent-real-evidence%2F Testimonial evidence exists for pretty much any claim that has ever been devised — alien abductions, demon possessions, miracle medical cures and the like. One needs to look no further than the dietary supplement industry to see the influence of testimonials.  In fact, testimonials are probably the key marketing tool for the supplement industry.  Medicine, psychology, and the beauty industry, to name a few, often refer to testimonials in an effort to show the efficacy of their products or treatments.  It is not uncommon for people to make decisions based on testimonials that conflict with scientific evidence — giving more weight to the testimonial. This is a mistake because testimonials are not real evidence. Placebo Effect “Placebo” is derived from a Latin word... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304917 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:59:30 +0100 4304917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957876&cid=t_191993_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffocus-naturally-without-caffeine-10-herbs-and-essential-oils-to-keep-you-on-task%2F You don’t have to have ADD to have serious problems with concentration: There are plenty of distractions just within your computer screen to keep you working hard to stay on task. But before you reach for your next cup of coffee, FitSugar suggests you try the following herbs and essential oils to sharpen your focus. Don’t have a bundle of Cedarwood hanging around the house? We found a few easy-to-use products that will help you reap the benefits of this list: Rosemary Ginger Grapefruit Basil Black Pepper Lemon Peppermint Eleuthero Yerba Mate Cedarwood Post from: BlissTree Focus, Naturally (Without Caffeine): 10 Herbs and Essential Oils to Keep You On-Task (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957876 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:57:48 +0100 3957876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632250&cid=t_191993_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsunscreen-smarts-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: When planning for a weekend in the sun, you definitely don’t want to forget your favorite natural sunscreen. But can you just slap on some SPF right before heading into the heat? How long before sun exposure should you apply sunscreen so your skin effectively absorbs it? #MicroPollDiv_259339 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Usually, the success of birth control pills is not changed by dietary or herbal supplements, but in a few ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632250 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:56:49 +0100 3632250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231621&cid=t_191993_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FIIIxZFxw9p8%2F Herbal remedies are increasingly common as some people try to limit their consumption of prescription medications and turn to more natural options. The problem is, natural doesn’t necessarily mean safe or safe for you, particularly if you have other issues, such as heart disease. Statistics show that more than 15 million Americans reportedly use herbal remedies or high-dose vitamins. Of course, the number could be higher because not everyone reports what they take. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic decided to review the use of natural supplements and their interaction with heart disease medications to see what types of concerns, if any, doctors and patients should have. In the case of people with heart disease, natural supplements can affect the efficacy of the medications and cause h... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231621 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:51:18 +0100 3231621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3033643&cid=t_191993_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F_K_33PKyicQ%2F Herbal supplements seem like a safe bet to many people because they’re natural. While this may have some merit, many poisons are natural too – just think of what can happen if you eat the wrong type of mushroom. So, it’s important to know not only what herbal supplement you are taking, but what its effects are overall. You don’t want something that is supposed to help you end up causing more harm. To show you how this can be, a study out of Massachusetts, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, found that some herbal supplements can raise the level of lead in women’s blood, sometimes to unsafe levels. The researchers studied 12,807 men and women who were at least 20 years old. What they found was that there was an average 10% increase in blood l... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3033643 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:47:36 +0100 3033643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348454&cid=t_191993_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fsurgery_patients_unaware_of_herbal_risk.htm Many don't know that some herbal supplements before surgery raise risk of bleeding By Salynn Boyles WebMD Health News April 16, 2009 — Most patients facing elective surgery still don't tell their surgeons or anesthesiologists about herbal supplements they are taking; many doctors still don't ask, and the failure to communicate can have a big impact on surgical risk. More...     © 2009 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. Caution: In addition to the surgery risks alluded to in the article, some herbs with anti anxiety/depression properties may interact with prescription drugs used to treat conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, heart disease, HIV, and seizures, or to prevent transplant rejection, and pregnancy (oral contraceptives). If you are taking any prescribe... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348454 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:48:00 +0100 2348454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1606787&cid=t_191993_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F331380368%2F This study also showed that the subjects could not predict how well they would remember, which is consistent with my 45 years experience as a professor. Students are frequently surprised to discover after an examination that they did not know the material as well as they thought they did. Tests not only reveal what they know and don't know, but serve to increase how much they eventually learn. If I were still teaching, I would give more tests. And I would encourage students to use self-testing as a routine learning strategy, something that one study revealed to be a seldom-used strategy. The repeated self-tests should include all the study material and not drop out the material that the student thinks is already mastered. Source: Karpicke, Jeffrey D., and Roedinger, Henry L. III. 2008. The... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1606787 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:55:29 +0100 1606787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1022522&cid=t_191993_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fherbal_sex_pills_pose_hidden_dangers.htm By JUSTIN PRITCHARD, Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES — Many of the pills marketed as safe herbal alternatives to Viagra and other prescription sex medications pose a hidden danger: For men on common heart and blood-pressure drugs, popping one could lead to a stroke, or even death. "All-natural" products with names like Stamina-RX and Vigor-25 promise an apothecary's delight of rare Asian ingredients, but many work because they contain unregulated versions of the very pharmaceuticals they are supposed to replace. That dirty secret represents a special danger for the millions of men who take nitrates — drugs prescribed to lower blood pressure and regulate heart disease. When mixed, nitrates and impotency pharmaceuticals can slow blood flow catastrophically, leading to a heart a... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1022522 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:38:00 +0100 1022522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1022523&cid=t_191993_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fpharmaceuticals_and_herbs__dangerous_combinations.htm By Hege J. Tunstad Medicines and herbal remedies are not always a good combination. Some combinations could be fatal - but which ones? The health foods industry is large and diverse, and a lot of people take different types of dietary supplements and herbal remedies. Whether they are necessary or have any effect what so ever, is much discussed, but we still take them, just in case. And natural herbal products can't hurt, can they? In the doctor's office, we find posters urging us to tell our doctor which health food products we eat. And there is a reason for that: Herbal remedies and medication affect one another in your body. It is almost like mixing wine and beer - the effect is unpredictable and not always positive. The result could in the worst case be fatal. Like if you wish to increa... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1022523 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:34:00 +0100 1022523