Topic: Herbal Medicine
isnare | 2010-03-14 21:50:20
A natural remedy for under eye dark circles could be just as effective as any synthetic prescription or over-the-counter cream. Although most cosmetic companies use synthetic ingredients, their reasons have nothing to do with effectiveness.
For the most part, cosmetic companies choose synthetic ingredients over naturally occurring ones because they are cheaper and more readily available. The sources of a ...
consumeraffairs.com | 2010-02-10 07:05:12
<div id="subtitle">Danger increases when taken with prescription meds</div><div><p> Herbal medicines, a component of alternative and holistic healing, may not be completely harmless, especially when taken in large doses, according to an Australian researcher.</p><p>Professor Roger Byard of the University of Adelaide ...
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2010-02-01 21:15:44
<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Taking ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort and other widely used herbal supplements may be risky for people on heart disease medication, especially the elderly, according to a medical review released on Monday.</p><p>Some herbal remedies may increase the potency of prescription drugs for heart disease ...
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2010-01-26 21:14:30
<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Roughly 1 in 10 pregnant women in the U.S. expose their unborn baby to herbal products, according to a new study.</p><p>This finding is potentially concerning, researchers say, given that data on the safety of herbal use during pregnancy is lacking. Furthermore, the ...
