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display-7>Understand... all medicinal herbs ARE DRUGS, plant-derived DRUGS, without exception. br>br>Most modern drugs were derived from the chemicals discovered in certain herbs over the years. Many can be quite amazing. However, herbs really are drugs, and we need to regard them seriously; with awareness and caution, especially when putting them in our own body... or that of loved ones (humans or animals). br>br>There is often a knowledge gap of different potencies, processing risks, and consistency of ingredients. Those differences are very real risks, which are often ignored (by both the manufacturer and consumer). Sadly, its either not discussed in most cases, completely unknown, and often totally neglected on most labels, and in any marketing. /h2> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qH2b5O4KzO idcontent9-3p> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-7>Todays marketing often promotes magic, through some irrational hope or promise of instant gratification, instilling a false narrative mountain built on a mole hill of actual truth. This is even truer when it comes to natural or organic. br>br>All too often using some bought & paid for celebrity as the spokes-person endorsing a product theyve never really used, dont honestly know anything about... wouldnt buy with their own money... just to get you to spend your money on it (whatever it may be). This goes way beyond just failing to really educate (all too common these days):br>/div> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content4 cid-qQEnz0KpLv idcontent4-6q> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classtitle col-12 col-md-8> h2 classalign-center pb-3 mbr-fonts-style display-2>strong> Some Common Myths:/strong>/h2> h3 classmbr-section-subtitle align-center mbr-light mbr-fonts-style display-5>Understanding truths/h3> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content11 cid-qHdcRw76mc idcontent11-4f> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text counter-container col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7> ol> li>strong>If a substance is organic and natural it must somehow be magically safe, better, and effective. (FALLACY) br>/strong>br>Those promoting their product using over generalizing words inaccurately are almost laughable; If it wasnt so potentially dangerous. br>br>Marketing misinformation leads to a slew of poorly defined concepts, which are easily misunderstood, misdirected, and completely contrary to any sense of reality among the educated people that honestly evaluate the science. In some cases, its pushing the border lines of fraud. br>br>strong>Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years./strong>br>br>Remember: strong>Hemlock is natural, but will kill you!/strong> As are thousands of other natural chemicals, and most heavy metals, such as: lead, mercury, cadmium, and barium. Even arsenic, which is found in most mammals bodies in tiny, tiny portions (ppb - parts per billion), still exists in even the best supplements, and certain food products (cough, Brussels sprouts, Dark-meat fish (tuna, mackerel, salmon, sardines, bluefish, and swordfish), rice, rice-based food products (including cereal bars and energy shots), seaweed products and certain brands of juice). /li>li>strong>/strong>strong>Plants contain either nutrients and/or ‘natural’ chemical substances, some of which really can have significant pharmacologically activity. (TRUE) /strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>Some can absolutely be helpful, when collected with knowledge… consistently, and used wisely. For thousands of years, the secrets and usefulness of plant-based ‘remedies’ (as well as those known to be poisons) have been passed down, from medicine person to medicine person., generation to generation, This has been historically recorded, through virtually all cultures, for centuries. The healer was vital to the community they lived in. /span>/li>li>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong>Most modern drugs manufactured today were originally created from the chemical compounds found in plants (TRUE)./strong> (there have been movies made on the reality of that topic). /span>/li>li>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong>All DRUGS that reach the market happened for a reason/strong>, (mostly true). There was usually a history of positively helping ‘treat’ or ‘mask’ certain symptoms, for a certain problem. There was some hope or promise for some treatment, improvement, a cure... OR extending the LIFE... over some disease, symptom, or chronic ailment./span>/li>li>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong>Celebrity holding up product in an advertisement/strong>, telling you how great that product is... really knows about that product, how it helped, effected, or benefitted them personally... and that its safe for you, and can benefit you too. (FALSE) The reality, in the vast majority of celebrity endorsements, is that celebrity is getting paid big bucks to represent and read (act) a pre-written script... and they didnt know squat about the product prior their agent telling them of the try-out, or reading of the script, or actually being hired. Further, other than getting paid a pile of money, to represent and read a script (they didnt write), they really dont know anything about the product... often never used, or actually benefitted from the product (other than that pay check)... but ad agencies and companies pay for that type of stuff, and consumers still fall for it. /span>/li> /ol> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qH45sOpTji idcontent9-45> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 66%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-5> Drugs are BIG BUSINESS! It doesnt matter, whether pharmaceutical or medicinal herbs, are both tens of billions of year industries. Just in America, big pharma generates over $200B a year, and herbal remedies are pushing $100B a year. Yes, B billion. /div> hr classline stylewidth: 66%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content11 cid-qH43sHcpbs idcontent11-44> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text counter-container col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7> ol> li>strong>Pharmaceutical Drugs /strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>are closely regulated, filled with warnings, side effects, and still arent safe with their undocumented issues sometimes showing up years later (despite getting FDA approval to be sold). Vioxx, Fen-phen, and Ephedrine were prime examples of the FDAs failures./span>br>strong>/strong>/li>li>strong>Medicinal Herbs /strong>generally appears safe, but are usually (really) clinically unproven for anything other than generally not causing deaths within the short study periods (many are actually proven to not be as function as most companies claim). Few any better or safer than the prescriptions they claim to be replacing./li> /ol> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qH43qJbygW idcontent9-43> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 25%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-7>strong>The FDAs interventions include:/strong>br>br>~ strong>permitting new drugs/strong> (at an estimated manufacturing (mfg) cost of OVER $1B dollars per drug/device approval) today. br>~ strong>regulations /strong>(and fines), br>~ strong>controlling manufacturer speech/strong> (including labeling; limiting what can be said by manufacturers, marketing, and advertising companies selling product). br>br>~ strong>impose prescription requirements/strong> (without seeing the patient, knowing the case, or otherwise considering the reason the medical professional wanted to use a certain or different protocol). br>br>As a consumer, you really do need to get as many facts about medicine youre putting in your body as you can, before deciding on anything without professional recommendations./div> hr classline stylewidth: 25%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content7 cid-qH2I5xAxn6 idcontent7-3q> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcol-12 col-md-12> div classmedia-container-row> div classmedia-content> div classmbr-section-text> p classmbr-text align-right mb-0 mbr-fonts-style display-5>strong>A DRUG is /strong>any chemical, or combination of chemicals, which causes biological activity strong>above and beyond purely nutritional value/strong>, or as labeled by the FDA.strong> /strong>br>br>(with a few exceptions: insulin, B12 injections, and folic acid (over 1mg), and certain other nutrients and ingredients natural (to the body) are still regulated as drugs by the FDA - to limit abuse and misuse... because too much CAN hurt you)./p> /div> /div> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 60%;> img srcassets/images/385451-pko0008627-pko-920x800.jpg altMDsChoice.com title> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content4 cid-qGXQ9KUMy9 idcontent4-3f> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classtitle col-12 col-md-8> h2 classalign-center pb-3 mbr-fonts-style display-2>strong>Websters Definition of DRUG is:/strong>/h2> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content12 cid-qGXQtux3tC idcontent12-3g> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text counter-container col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7> ul> li>strong>a : a substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication /strong>/li>li>strong>b: according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act /strong>/li>li> strong>(1) : substance recognized in an official pharmacopoeia or formulary/strong>/li>li> strong>(2) : substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Such as prescription drugs, drugs for treating high blood pressure. /strong>/li>li>strong>/strong> strong>(3) : a substance, other than food, intended to affect the structure or function of the body /strong>/li>li> strong>(4) : a substance intended for use as a component of a medicine, but not a device or a component, part, or accessory of a device./strong>/li> /ul> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qH2KGA8jDS idcontent9-3s> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-7>strong>We support all responsible and ethical efforts to seek, research, evaluate, and create virtually anything and everything that has a potential to treat or cure any disease, or reducing suffering. /strong>br>br>strong>We have a personal and invested interest in helping improve life and longevity, for ourselves and our loved ones... but also you, our fellow human beings. We often look for potential in substances (and/or combinations thereof), which might safely help achieve those goals. /strong>It would be amazing and awesome to have a cure for cancer... some magic pill (injection or vaccine) to end suffering and/or diseases. Science has proven, many times throughout history that the key is often in vitamins, minerals, and key nutrients that are natural and normal to the body, already commonly found within the body, and stuff the body actually needs to survive, thrive, and heal. br>br>It would be interesting to have the opportunity to live as long as a Giant Tortoise, a Redwood, or a Star System; or to have the natural healing power of some fish. br>br>However, in seeking answers, inventing, creating, researching... to achieve the most benefit for the health & safety of the general public, strong>there should be adequate and uniform standards/strong> that small companies and independent researchers can also adhere to, without being forced to either sell out to big pharma, or work in the grey areas of government regulations. br>br>strong>Safety is a valid and important concern/strong>, but so are RATIONAL regulations that stop allowing wrongs to thrive, while silencing so many brilliant minds that dont work for Big Pharma or jump through hoops only big business can honestly afford. br>br>Surely there are common sense happy mediums, which can encourage research... and reward the brilliant people that stumble upon, find, or create new uses... methods... and advantages for different formulas that might help the human race... treat diseases, or otherwise limit or eliminate sickness and healthcare issues. /div> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content6 cid-qH2Kf7tXsw idcontent6-3r> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcol-12 col-md-12> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 60%;> img srcassets/images/1472947-chemicalchecka-vector-gde-848x800.jpg altMDsChoice.com title> /div> div classmedia-content> div classmbr-section-text> p classmbr-text mb-0 mbr-fonts-style display-7>Yes, companies should have safety concerns for the quality of the ingredients they use in their product; and consumers should expect some rational accountability, strong>especially when ingredients come from countries most Americans cant safely drink the water/strong> or eat fresh vegetables from the commercial fields in that nation. (However, spring 2018, the tainted E.coli outbreak with Romaine Lettuce, was traced back to a mega production farm in Yuma, AZ. Serious and repeated washing, prior to consumption, *might* have helped). br>br>strong>Bulk ingredients should be tested for containments/strong>, heavy metals, and have some consistency standards someone with a nutritionist background can actually justify. Much information and science already exists... and sadly is often ignored by many product buyers in stores, opting to reward those big advertising budgets, regardless of quality, safety, or effectiveness. strong>Consumers just have to take the time to look beyond the smoke & mirrors, big ad campaigns, and avoid products using celebrities being paid to promote stuff they didnt actually spend their own money on or use prior to being hired. /strong>/p> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qH2Lb53GTf idcontent9-3t> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-7>Just to be very clear, personally,strong> I have nothing against herbs/strong> that are high-quality, safely, and consistently manufactured... when used correctly, and marketed responsibly. br>br>I understand that many strong>botanicals (plants) are plant-derived pharmaceuticals/strong> which represent the foundation of, and are a vast reservoir for, many biologically significant chemicals that can often - and actually - impact life, health, and treat some ailments... or mask symptoms. br>br>strong>Nature has been a very real science laboratory since the beginning of man-kind. /strong>br>br>The Chinese, Celtics, Mongols, Native Americans, and virtually every culture since the beginning of human history learned and passed on natural cures and treatments for assorted problems. Some actually worked wonders... some were far less than consistent or perfect, and some where dangerous, or just symptom maskers. Others merely offered a placebo affect for the limited few. br>br>strong>Technology has, in most cases, perfected the good natural chemicals. Making them more consistent in potency, purity, and function. /strong>/div> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content1 cid-qGYeDGH2zx idcontent1-3j> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7>p>strong>There is a long list of herbs, which act as ‘blood thinners’ OR interfere with clotting./strong>br>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>Here are a few herbs, still commonly found in supplements sold for daily use that should be a valid concern (and warning flag) for all consumers: /span>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>(listed in alphabetical order) angelica, anise, arnica, asafetida, bog bean, /span>strong>capsicum/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, /span>strong>celery/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, /span>strong>chamomile/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, /span>strong>clove/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, danshen, fenugreek, feverfew, /span>strong>garlic/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, /span>strong>ginger/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, /span>strong>gingko/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, /span>strong>ginseng/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, horse chestnut, /span>strong>horseradish/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, /span>strong>licorice/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, meadowsweet, /span>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>papain, passion flower, poplar, prickly ash, quassia, red clover, /span>strong>turmeric/strong>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>, wild carrot, wild lettuce, willow, and many others… but strong>these all have science demonstrating they absolutely impact and can negatively effect blood flow, and clotting/strong>. /span>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>Most are not a serious problem, for healthy people in low doses, under normal circumstances. But... these are just strong>some that are actually on the ‘watch list’ for anesthesiologists, and emergency room surgeons, because of their direct impact on the heart and blood flow, especially in emergency and surgical situations. /strong>/span>br>/p>p>To complicate matters further, many people are getting several of these herbs at the same time, on a pretty regular basis, in their cocktail of daily supplements. More often with those people that are actively using herbal supplements, and products labeled as ‘all natural’ pain, control, or quick healing promoters. People, especially those with clotting and pressure issues, should be extra careful with any ingredients that can influence clotting and bleeding. strong>Awareness is key. /strong>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>strong>Yes, there should be appropriate warnings /strong>(listing all known and suspected real concerns) for all pharmacologically active substances used in a product which can be potentially dangerous if over used, abused, or there is an emergency situation./span>/p>/div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content12 cid-qH2WG9e4E5 idcontent12-3y> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text counter-container col-12 col-md-10 mbr-fonts-style display-7> ul> li>If it thins blood, THAT SHOULD BE ON THE LABEL!/li>li>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>If it alters something in the brain, brain stem, or spinal column... THAT SHOULD BE ON THE LABEL! /span>/li>li>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>If it changes how other medications or treatments react, there should be a real warning... /span>/li>li>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>~ a list of all KNOWN, suspected, dangers and valid concerns. Much like the VEARS database for vaccines. /span>br>/li> /ul> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content1 cid-qH2MF3RIOb idcontent1-3u> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7>p>strong>There should be some balance... and common sense employed... as well as real consumer education./strong>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1.2rem;>Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients natural TO THE BODY should be regulated (governmentally) differently than ingredients that have drug activity (pharmacological activity). The difference being, those strong>nutrients natural to the body shouldnt be burdened with over regulation, so long as reasonable safety concerns exist in the company (and their formula)./strong>/span>br>/p>p>/p>div>/div>div>br>/div>div>strong>There really should be higher standards and far stricter regulations on EVERY NUTRIENT that comes from ANY COUNTRY other than America or Canada/strong> - vitamins, minerals, additives, and every type of herb (spice, botanical, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical). Regardless of form... whether food, ingredient, or topical... AMERICA SHOULD COME FIRST for American consumers, and ingredients produced in countries we couldnt safely and readily drink their drinking water or eat their raw vegetables, SHOULD HAVE HIGHER STANDARDS OF TESTING for safety, consistency, and evaluating contaminants!/div>div>br>/div>div>/div>div>/div>div>strong>There should also be a listing for the source(s) of any and all health claims made for any such products/strong>, and the comparisons should be comparing apples to apples, and oranges to oranges ... and those comparing apples to oranges (rocks, rust, or some other substance) should be slapped with JAIL SENTENCES for those purposefully misinforming the general public (since public spankings arent allowed, and fines only allow the rich companies to carry on)! Nutrients, especially minerals, have a LAST NAME (form), and it really does matter, to bio-availability, absorption, and usefulness to the body. /div>div>br>/div>div>Botanicals have different significant factors also, such as WHERE & HOW the herb was sourced: not only country of origin, but bud, flower, leaf, stem, root... died, ground, etc. All those things really matter, and create some vital differences to potency, function, and usefulness to a given body. /div>div>br>/div>div>There should also be some real and strong>significant WARNINGS about daily prolonged use (over-use, misuse, and abuse) /strong>that most OTC (over the counter) retail marketers dont seem to care about these days./div>p>/p>/div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qH1eTaXUXm idcontent9-3n> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-7>The usefulness of plant-based ‘remedies’ has been passed on for thousands of years, and documented for a few centuries. Many of the modern drugs we have today, were originally created from the chemicals found in plants that helped some problem or another. Most plants contain either nutrients and/or ‘natural’ chemical substances, some of which really do have significant pharmacologically activity, and either has been, or can be, exploited for medical use. /div> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content7 cid-qF3RMoM7lV idcontent7-r> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcol-12 col-md-12> div classmedia-container-row> div classmedia-content> div classmbr-section-text> p classmbr-text align-right mb-10 mbr-fonts-style display-7>Herbs have little to no nutritional value, but they do contain various chemicals, some with very specific biological activity within a body. Therefore, strong>Herbs are drugs./strong> The distinction between medicinal herbs and pharmaceuticals is completely a fallacy. br>br>However, Medicinal Herbs are typically marketed based upon tradition and anecdotal testimonials with insufficient scientific evidence for safety or efficacy, consistency, potency, or actual limitations to the use. br>/p> /div> /div> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 120%;> img srcassets/images/211821-prescriptionscience-layered-landscape-1227x800.jpg altMDsChoice.com titlepills_drugs_medicine> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content10 cid-qGXIX7ZgE8 idcontent10-3d> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 66%;> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-white mbr-fonts-style display-7>In short, most all drugs are dangerous when misused, or over used, and there are no drugs that belong in a daily supplement for a prolonged period of time. In general, because of the general lack of consistency from company to company, from batch to batch, country to country, medicinal herbs are absolutely less safe, inherently more toxic, and far less healthful than more pharmaceuticals./div> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content1 cid-qGWF7FYMp6 idcontent1-35> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7>strong>Medicinal herbs, as with all drugs, are seldom ever recommended or prescribed for daily prolonged use by educated professionals, because the majority WILL result in the RANTS (one or more of the following):/strong>/div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content12 cid-qF3RUBgc5J idcontent12-s> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text counter-container col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7> ul>li>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong>R/strong>/span>strong> - R/strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>esistance or immunity (you need more and more to accomplish the same thing)./span>br>/li>li>strong>A - A/strong>ddiction./li>li>strong>/strong>strong>N - N/strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>egative interaction with other drugs ... or treatment processes. /span>/li>li>strong>/strong>strong>T - T/strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>oxic effect, build up, or overdose (often slowly impacting the liver or kidneys, even the heart and brain, over months or years). /span>/li>li>strong>/strong>strong>S - S/strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>erious Side Effects. /span>/li> /ul> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content3 cid-qF3Ux6BHjB idcontent3-x> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classrow col-12 col-md-12> div classcol-12 col-md-6 pr-lg-6 mbr-text mbr-fonts-style display-7>The reality is that negative effects may take days, weeks, months, and sometimes even years. A lot depends on just exactly what might be causing the negative, as well as the individual body, the quantity taken, a persons diet and exercise routine. It is also important if any drugs, or other supplements are being used, quality of the ingredients ingested, and the specific drugs and herbs used... as well as, where it came from, and how it was sourced, produced, and processed./div> div classcol-12 col-md-6 pl-lg-6 mbr-text mbr-fonts-style display-7>The one thing that is certain is that every single drug in existence whether natural or synthetic... DRUGS will eventually cause one or more of the above four problems if they are overused, misused, or abused, and even when used daily for more than a few days at a time. Even Echinacea, which is one of the best natural immune system boosters available from nature, is recommended at no more than 3 weeks (21 days) on... and at least 10 days off... or the body WILL BECOME IMMUNE TO IT!/div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qGVtCGFJLq idcontent9-2x> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-7>strong>For those reasons, under no circumstances do herbs belong in daily, prolonged supplementation!/strong> While there are some medicinal herbs that are, in the correct dose, with the correct processing, and the correct usage, very beneficial... especially in hormonal balances, inflammation, and pain regulation. In general, medicinal herbal products are poorly regulated DRUGS that have variable ingredients (despite the label claims), different doses (actually), often have serious contaminants, and many really are incorrectly labeled. Many either dont really work, or merely work by masking or blocking the symptoms. br>br>strong>Just because things are natural doesnt mean that they are natural to the body, or that they are good, safe or any better than the synthetic versions. /strong>The use of some herbs can be life-saving, under the right circumstances and wise use. While, many have proven to be dangerous, and even life-threatening, really... when used as many of the marketers today (tv, radio, magazine, internet) tell people to use them with so few limits, concerns, and contraindications listed./div> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content1 cid-qGVyAfKgFZ idcontent1-30> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text col-12 col-md-10 mbr-fonts-style display-7>p>For example, a person taking a regular dose of ginko biloba, turmeric, and a long list of other herbal remedies cannot undergo certain major surgeries because strong>they could bleed to death/strong>. /p>p>Many herbal remedies will absolutely strong>interfere with anesthesia/strong> (in the event of a surgery)... either increasing its effectiveness, or interfering with its ability to block the pain, or otherwise put the person under. /p>p>Many medicinal herbs have been shown to actually strong>change the uptake and strength of different medications/strong>, vitamins, and even common nutrients necessary to a healthy body./p>p>Source and Processing are also vital, Some herbal products really do have unhealthy and potentially strong>dangerous levels of heavy metals/strong> (often found in cheap minerals, and plants grown in soils from counties that have water we (Americans) couldnt drink, using fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides long since outlawed in most countries... and ultimately, just arent very regulated for their quality control). While heavy metals do not have an immediate effect, science has proven they can build up in in the body, especially the liver, kidneys, and brain... until the impacted organ stops working correctly./p>/div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qGXWZDLuam idcontent9-3h> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 25%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-7>Some herbs, commonly marketed as being beneficial, have severely damaging long term effects on the body. Not all are life-threatening, but many really can cause significant problems and reduce the quality of life when misused, overused, or abused. /div> hr classline stylewidth: 25%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content1 cid-qGVOB8cpq9 idcontent1-33> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text col-12 col-md-10 mbr-fonts-style display-7>p>For instance, yucca, promoted as being great for relieving pain and inflammation, contains steroid saponins, chemicals that are directly related to the steroids, which can actually cause joint degeneration with daily, prolonged use./p>p>strong>Understand, since plants cant fight off insects or animals that want to eat them, some plants contain chemicals that cause changes in the way the predators body works. /strong>These chemicals do many different things in the body that eats them. /p>p>Some act like the bodys own hormones (like testosterone, estrogen, even steroids), while some actually attack the bodys immune system. /p>p>Depending on the specific plant (chemicals), the amount eaten, contaminants allowed, frequency of the dosing, and the size and type of animal or person, strong>ingestion of medicinal herbs really can be dangerous... /strong>and many actually have some scientifically documented cases of seriously negative interactions, and/or consequences, including death, abortions, seizures, or an altered activity of the nervous system. /p>p>Many herbs can also be used as antibiotics and anti-fungals, because they can also kill bacteria and fungus./p>div>/div>div>strong>Most medicinal herbs are inconsistently grown, some commercially grown using undocumented fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides... irresponsibly harvested, and/or processed without many quality control conditions. /strong>/div>div>br>/div>div>A manufacturer can reduce production costs of ingredients (whether vitamin, mineral, nutrient, or herbal), use exactly the same name and claim for purity, yet produce something that is very different in potency and bioavailability./div>p>/p>/div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content7 cid-qH2QnFIue8 idcontent7-3w> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcol-12 col-md-12> div classmedia-container-row> div classmedia-content> div classmbr-section-text> p classmbr-text align-right mb-0 mbr-fonts-style display-7>Nutrition and health products are part of a tricky multi-billon dollar industry. Although it appears that nearly any company can jump in, strong>not all companies have truly effective products, ethical values, and an honest NUTRITIONAL BACKGROUND. br>/strong>br>Most product studies are funded BY THE MANUFACTURER of that product, which has an absolute vested interest, therefore reason to skew the facts and selectively pick which points of fact (and numbers) to focus on (and which to avoid). There should be at least two years of safety studies involving NEW INGREDIENTS used in a product that hasnt been previously studied by some independent third-party, college or university, somewhere in the world (not funded by the company wanting the ingredient approved). Understand, most nutrients and herbs have a lot of data on them. The studies should include biopsies of the organs, especially brain, liver, kidneys, and heart of test animals (monogastric mammals, such as mice, rats, pigs, etc. as appropriate). br>br>No one can obviously know IF there are any dangers or damage from an ingredient (especially with drug activity) when there is daily prolonged use for months and years... strong>unless the studies last that long/strong>. Anything else is just speculation, and purposeful overdosing to gain some quick safety parameters. br>br>strong>It is vital that safe and ethical studies were done ON INGREDIENTS, preferably by third party science types that have no vested interest in the ingredient, product, or company(ies) selling the product. Otherwise... you, your loved ones, or someone know could be the next guinea pig. /strong>A basic safety study really should be on each and every INGREDIENT CONTAINED WITHIN THE PRODUCT! /p> /div> /div> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 60%;> img srcassets/images/387051-pko0013944-pko-410x800.jpg altMDsChoice.com title> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content10 cid-qGVtVfVHhH idcontent10-2y> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 96%;> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-white mbr-fonts-style display-7>I know, that is completely contrary to what a many companies marketing supplements, and drugs, tell you. Even different than what some people calling themselves doctors attempt to tell you, but they are wrong... for the wrong reasons!/div> hr classline stylewidth: 100%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content1 cid-qF3OUjUaKe idcontent1-n> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text col-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7>p>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong>The negative effects may take days, weeks, months and, sometimes, even years. /strong>/span>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong>A lot depends on three factors:/strong>/span>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong> ~ 1) the company/strong> - the quality, consistency, and accuracy of the label... and what is actually IN THE PRODUCT./span>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong> ~ 2) the individual body/strong>, the quantity taken, a persons diet, other supplements being used, quality of the ingredients ingested, and the specific herb used./span>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>strong> ~ 3) ENVIRONMENT /strong>– what the usual diet, water supply, exercise, and genetics are… can also have an impact upon how nutrients are used, stored, and expelled from a body./span>/p>p>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>The one thing that is certain is that every single drug in existence – whether natural or synthetic – will eventually cause one or more of the above RANTS problems if they are overused, misused, or abused – and that includes daily use for more than a few weeks./span>br>/p>p>The number of products claiming to help this or that have been growing rapidly over the last 30 years.strong> /strong>You cant avoid the array of advertisements claiming some magic bullet or miracle cure or will eliminate _______ problems or cure ________ (you fill in the blanks)./p>p>/p>div>strong>/strong>/div>div>strong>Take a moment to step back and think, to ask questions, and do a little research. The basics dont need to be magic, or just a band-aide, or some other temporary symptom masker. /strong>/div>div>strong>br>/strong>/div>p>/p>/div> /div> /div>/section>section classtoggle2 cid-qH3alYu5rk idtoggle2-3z> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classtoggle-content> h2 classmbr-section-title pb-3 align-left mbr-fonts-style display-7>Most people dont understand that advertisements claiming It Works really does have two very different - and often opposed meanings (click on the box to see the meaning):/h2> div idbootstrap-toggle classtoggle-panel accordionStyles tab-content pt-5 mt-2> div classcard> div classcard-header roletab idheadingOne> a rolebutton classcollapsed panel-title text-black data-togglecollapse data-parent#accordion data-core href#collapse1_32 aria-expandedfalse aria-controlscollapse1> h4 classmbr-fonts-style display-7> span classsign mbr-iconfont mbri-arrow-down inactive>/span> 1, Masks the problems, covers the symptoms, and blocks the pain/h4> /a> /div> div idcollapse1_32 classpanel-collapse noScroll collapse roletabpanel aria-labelledbyheadingOne> div classpanel-body p-4> p classmbr-fonts-style panel-text display-7> and is the most common type, especially on store shelves. The reality is that all oral supplements offering a quick fix are using ingredients (usually herbs: plant derived drugs) that merely mask, cover, or block the symptoms. While they can help with the pain, they ultimately allow the body to continue getting worse, and often causing further injury or problems./p> /div> /div> /div> div classcard> div classcard-header roletab idheadingTwo> a rolebutton classcollapsed panel-title text-black data-togglecollapse data-parent#accordion data-core href#collapse2_32 aria-expandedfalse aria-controlscollapse2> h4 classmbr-fonts-style display-7> span classsign mbr-iconfont mbri-arrow-down inactive>/span> 2. Promotes actual healing/h4> /a> /div> div idcollapse2_32 classpanel-collapse noScroll collapse roletabpanel aria-labelledbyheadingTwo> div classpanel-body p-4> p classmbr-fonts-style panel-text display-7> by supplying the body the building blocks necessary to help the body heal itself (when possible), in forms it can readily use, which is the best long term option./p> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 89%;> img srcassets/images/215251-medicineman-layered-landscape-1227x800.jpg altMobirise title> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content6 cid-qF3RDek7gJ idcontent6-q> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcol-8 col-md-12> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 120%;> img srcassets/images/97253-modernmedicine-layered-landscape-3000x1957.jpg altmdschoice.com titledrugs, big pharma, modern medicine> /div> div classmedia-content> div classmbr-section-text> p classmbr-text mb-10 mbr-fonts-style display-7>This second option is not the quick fix. It does not eliminate the pain and suffering in hours or days, but over time... as healing occurs. But it is far better for the body. br>br>(Hint: if youre in pain, use pain killers as prescribed, as necessary, but never daily, for prolonged periods of time!)br>br>Please dont misunderstand. strong>There are some good and beneficial herbs, but they are ALL PLANT-DERIVED DRUGS and should not be used each and every day for a prolonged period of time./strong>br>/p> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content10 cid-qF3Sos4G73 idcontent10-t> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 90%;> hr classline stylewidth: 95%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-white mbr-fonts-style display-6>strong>For these reasons herbs do not belong in any daily supplementation intended for prolonged use! /strong>br>br>Those companies manufacturing, promoting, marketing, selling, and delivering such should honestly list proper safe use, all known side effects, any valid concerns, and real potential dangers when misused, overused, interacting with other medications or treatments. strong>A central database, like the VEARS (for vaccines) has been established, and is monitored by the FDA. Frankly, Id prefer it to be monitored by a NUTRITION based group, not directly related to the big pharma or FDA./strong> Sadly, consumers tend to overuse and misuse, or get caught up in the ingredient of the month club, fad of the season, or some celebrity endorsement for a product they never really bought or used themselves. All of this is why some groups push for more regulation of dietary supplements and drugs. br>br>strong>More sadly, the vast majority of herbs have little to do with diet and are NOT natural to the body (or daily diet). /strong>/div> hr classline stylewidth: 95%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content6 cid-qF3SEPy6uJ idcontent6-v> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcol-8 col-md-12> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 85%;> img srcassets/images/1485164-herbalstorea-standard-gde-4000x4000.png altLadywaiting titleLadywaiting on ND> /div> div classmedia-content> div classmbr-section-text> p classmbr-text mb-0 mbr-fonts-style display-7>br>People really need to understand, and remember,strong> just because things are natural doesnt mean that they are natural to the body or that they are good to use daily./strong> Or that they will remain good if over used, misused, or otherwise abused.br>br>Certain plants, like grass, hay, wheat, as well as most fruits and vegetables... were initially designed as food stuff, to nourish a body, and are things mammals can usually safely eat... but there really are some people that have very real allergies to certain types of food stuff. Peanuts are one of the most common allergies here in America. br>/p> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content1 cid-qF3UdM810n idcontent1-w> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text col-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7>p>strong>Natural isn’t always safe or necessarily any better than the processed, manufactured, or even the synthetic versions./strong>/p>p>strong>/strong>/p>div>strong>/strong>/div>div>Just because things are natural doesnt mean that they are natural to the body or that they are good. Both are concepts of scientific reality that are contrary to a lot of companies marketing material, and what a number of seemingly good people will attempt to tell you./div>div>br>/div>div>/div>div>/div>div>They either dont know any better, or are like that proverbial old west snake oil salesman that just doesnt care what the truth really is, so long as they can make a buck (or 50) from you./div>p>/p>/div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content7 cid-qH2R3qDrQo idcontent7-3x> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcol-12 col-md-12> div classmedia-container-row> div classmedia-content> div classmbr-section-text> p classmbr-text align-right mb-0 mbr-fonts-style display-7>strong>Some herbs have a proven history of really being life-threatening under a variety of circumstances. /strong>br>br>For example, a person taking a regular dose of just ten milligrams (10mg) of gingko biloba, or many other herbs; spices, strong>can NOT suffer head trauma or undergo certain major surgeries because they could bleed to death/strong> (God help them if they were also taking some type of blood thinner, or blood pressure medicine at the same time). br>br>Turmeric is another amazing medicinal herb (especially when combined with curcumin and black pepper)... BUT it too is a blood thinner, even at low doses, and too much really can hurt you... especially if have an emergency or youre already on some type of blood thinners.br>br>(These type of herbs can affect your pet also, and that pet can’t tell you they are having a problem). br>br>strong>Any ingredients that thin the blood or alter It should be used wisely, with awareness and caution. /strong>/p> /div> /div> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 100%;> img srcassets/images/1470384-emergencyshifta-vector-gde-822x800.jpg altMDsChoice.com title> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qGWIanasFq idcontent9-36> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 45%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-5>There are simply too many factors to make assumptions about herbs. br>Far too many variables that prove daily prolonged use is UNSAFE.br>br>strong>So, when using products containing herbs:/strong>/div> hr classline stylewidth: 45%;> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content12 cid-qGWIlDTLa1 idcontent12-38> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text counter-container col-12 col-md-8 mbr-fonts-style display-7> ul> li>strong>Be Careful and Aware/strong>/li>li>strong>Do not be reassured by claims that a product is natural/strong>/li>li>strong>Avoid paid celebrity endorsed supplements, /strong>because odds are that celeb didnt really use, try, or buy that product... but they sure want you to! /li>li>strong>Look up the ingredients, /strong>Know what you are taking, using, putting in your body (or that of a loved one)./li>li>strong>Specifically look up CONTRAINDICATIONS and known SIDE EFFECTS /strong>/li>li>strong>Research the proper use of those herbs /strong>(especially limitations, and any negative interactions with any other herbs, drugs, or nutrients), /li>li>strong>Remember to apply the R.A.N.T.S. /strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>to every ingredient you use that has drug activity. /span>/li>li>strong>Keep a LIST OF ALL drugs youre taking /strong>- whether prescribed or herbal, in case of emergency. /li> /ul> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section content7 cid-qHkipV8oJn idcontent7-52> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcol-12 col-md-12> div classmedia-container-row> div classmedia-content> div classmbr-section-text> p classmbr-text align-right mb-0 mbr-fonts-style display-7>strong>Despite a string of negative study results /strong>regarding a variety of herbal ingredients, the holistic medicine and herbal remedy industry continues to rake in tens of billions of dollars every year... filling store shelves with either garbage that doesnt really work, or works merely by blocking symptoms (not what most of the products claim they are doing). The companies develop infomercials for the tv, radio, and facebook making an assortment of miracle claims, and uninformed consumers continue buying into the bait and switch game. /p> /div> /div> div classmbr-figure stylewidth: 100%;> img srcassets/images/182659-micromedicine-layered-landscape-1227x800.jpg altmdschoice.com title> /div> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content12 cid-qH3Zc6F3ZU idcontent12-42> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text counter-container col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7> ul> li>strong>Black cohosh and hot flashes (Newton et al. 2006),/strong>/li>li>strong>Echinacea and cold symptoms (Barret et al. 2002; Taylor et al. 2003; Turner et al. 2005),/strong>/li>li>strong>GAIT (glucosamine/chondroitin) -(NIH et al. 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 - is a prime example. One of the largest, multi-year nutritional studies rigorously involving thousands of patients and ultimately resulting in no real positives (aside from no one died from it)... despite all the money and effort tossed at attempting to justify the sales of glucosamine/chondroitin.) /strong>/li>li>strong>Gingko biloba and memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease (Snitz et al. 2009),/strong>/li>li>strong>HA (oral hylaronic acid) (Weider, 2006, 2008)/strong>/li>li>strong>Saw palmetto and benign prostatic hypertrophy (Tacklind et al. 2009) /strong>/li>li>strong>Silymarin (Fried et al. 2012, an extract of milk thistle, an herb commonly used to treat liver disease, due to chronic hepatitis C that has not responded to standard therapy with interferons). /strong>/li>li>strong>St. John’s Wort, (Wurglics et al 2001 - which is supposed to be a big herbal remedy win, has been shown to have no effect on moderate or severe depression, although the jury is still out on minor depressive symptoms; see Hypericum Depression Trial Study Group 2002)/strong>/li> /ul> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content1 cid-qGWVB8Pa7L idcontent1-3b> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classmbr-text col-12 col-md-12 mbr-fonts-style display-7>p>strong>Medicinal herbs have no business being protected, /strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>or included, under DSHEA (the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act). Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients natural to the body are one thing, but /span>strong>medicinal herbs can have very real pharmacological activity, and even life threatening drug-drug interactions. /strong>span stylefont-size: 1rem;>Further, medicinal herbs can have exactly the same type of potential for side effects - as well as toxicity - as any commercially prescribed drug. OTC herbs danger *might* be mitigated slightly, only by the fact that most herbal products generally contain low doses of active ingredients (when used as directed)./span>br>/p>p>strong>Sadly, the very real dangers and honest negative studies seem to have little impact on the sales of herbal products /strong>and supplements with the wrong form of active ingredients overall (although they may affect the relative popularity of specific herbs to some extent). /p>p>strong>Store shelves, and advertising are riddled with garbage products. /strong>Companies can market medicinal herbs without any prior approval from the FDA or need to provide any evidence of safety or effectiveness of the ingredients they use in their products. /p>p>strong>The actual ingredients under some proprietary made up name /strong>on the label, which means we might not even know what the exact active ingredients are... or what amounts there are. /p>p>Many herbal supplements tested off the shelf by a third party were found to NOT HAVE what the label claimed. Some companies even claim that their product supports the structure or function of the body in some way, as long as they don’t mention a specific disease by name. All of this amounts to some massive loopholes easily exploited by any unethical company. /p>p>strong>The result of allowing medicinal herbs to fall under DSHEA has been an explosion of herbs into the supplement industry, flooding the marketplace with useless products and false claims. /strong>/p>p>It would seem to be reasonable and responsible to require manufacturers and marketers of medicinal herbal products to actually prove their products are really safe, as well as strong>effective for whatever they claim it treats./strong> Not only is this not required under the current guidelines, but more importantly, strong>companies can actually continue to market their herbs with claims that have been contradicted by major scientific studies funded by taxpayer dollars. /strong>One would think the Federal Trade Commission would step in, under the Truth in Advertising regulations, but that hasnt happened yet. /p>p>For the most part, consumers are left to their own devices to sort out which products are likely to be useful... which is why consumers are seeing more celebrity endorsements, and rows of herbal supplements in chain stores./p>p>strong>For more information on herbal supplements, visit the following sites:/strong>/p>/div> /div> /div>/section>section classfeatures1 cid-qGWIVlh9XU idfeatures1-3a> div classcontainer> div classmedia-container-row> div classcard p-3 col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4> div classcard-img pb-3> a hrefdangerous_herbs.html target_blank>span classmbr-iconfont fa-user-md fa>/span>/a> /div> div classcard-box> h4 classcard-title py-3 mbr-fonts-style display-5> a hrefdangerous_herbs.html target_blank>strong>Dangerous Herbs/strong>/a>/h4> p classmbr-text mbr-fonts-style display-7> Thanks to scientists around the world, and resources made available through the internet like PubMed, WebMD, Dr. Millers Nutritional Notes on MDs Choice,, and assorted other options... there really is some good science on-line. 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Education & Information was the #1 goal, offering quality products secondary..br>/p> /div> /div> /div> /div>/section>section classmbr-section article content9 cid-qH0WWRKzMc idcontent9-3k> div classcontainer> div classinner-container stylewidth: 100%;> hr classline stylewidth: 25%;> div classsection-text align-center mbr-fonts-style display-7>Regardless of a persons IQ, the number of letters behind their name, or years of study... its unreasonable for any people to expect any single doctor to know everything, or think they honestly can consider every possible difference between patients, or even some of the contingency factors that absolutely change from case to case. 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