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Most people think that if something is natural it is automatically good for you and this is not necessarily the case. Most of the time though, it’s not so much what you take as it is how much. Many of the herbal remedies out there can help you live a cleaner and healthier life.
There are plenty of “natural” supplements and minerals that could kill you if you aren’t careful, that’s why I cannot stress enough that people need to read the bottles and follow directions and even go so far as to talk to their doctor about which would be best for them and their particular issues.
Here are 5 herbs and supplements that you should be careful when taking:
1. St. John’s wort
This has been a popular herb for a long time now. Many people take it to relieve depression, but it happens to be one of the more dangerous natural remedies. This is definitely one to talk to your doctor about before you start taking it because of how it interacts with other medications you may be taking. This drug interaction can cause serious side effects and even increase or decrease the potency of any prescriptions you may be taking.
The Mayo Clinic recommends that people who are already taking any of the following should avoid St. John’s wort supplements:
* antidepressants
* anti-blood-clotting drugs
* certain asthma drugs
* immune-suppressing medications
* steroids
2. Kava kava
This one of the sedative herbs, and on top of helping you fall asleep faster some claim it can boost your mood as well. Unfortunately, it turns out that kava has been linked with serious liver problems. Even people who took it for only a short time have developed liver problems according to the Mayo Clinic.
If you are taking the following drugs definitely steer clear of kava:
* medication to lower cholesterol
Heart healthy fats are something the vast majority of us don’t get enough of and taking fish oil capsules is an excellent idea, it’s important to know just how much you should should be taking each.
Too much isn’t going to kill you or anything but it can have a blood thinning affect. for example, those who do take large doses can find they bleed a bit more if they get a cut.
There’s no reason to take more than 5 grams – or 5,000 milligrams – of fish oil per day.
4. Artemisinin
Whoa! This one sounds like a dangerous herb to start taking. Last week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (which btw is put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) talked about a man who developed hepatitis due to taking the herb artemisinin for his stomach problems.
They found no other reason for him to have developed hepatitis and once he stopped taking the herb the disease disappeared. This is certainly one of those herbal supplements to speak to your doctor about before you start taking it.
5. Herbs and supplements before surgery
Dr. David Rowe, a notable plastic surgeon, was performing an operation on a patient when he noticed an unusual amount of bleeding.
“The tissue was just oozing, and we couldn’t figure out why,” he remembered, noting that the patient had told him he wasn’t taking any supplements. “After the surgery I asked the patient, ‘Are you sure you’re not taking anything?’ and he said, ‘Oh, yes, I’m taking this, this and this.’ ”
In the Aesthetic Surgery Journal there are a number of herbs and supplements that yous hold not take within two weeks of your surgery, no matter what kind of operation you are going in for.
Some of these herbs you need to avoid are common ones like:
* garlic
* ginseng
* echinacea
Different herbs do different things to the body that can affect the way your surgery goes. Like some will lead to excessive bleeding while others affect the heart and some interfere with anesthesia or other drugs you may have to take.
It’s absolutely VITAL that you make your surgeon aware of any and all natural remedies you have been taking, even if you haven’t taken it for a couple of weeks. Multiple studies have shown that upwards of 60 to 70 percent of patients don’t have this conversation with their doctors and surgeons.
42 responses so far ↓
1 0nline P0ker // Aug 24, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Nice Article, I wasent sure about the Kava Kava. Now i will be careful. Thanks.
2 Lido Venice // Aug 25, 2009 at 5:22 am
Thanks for your suggestion, garlic is of course a food that should also be taken every day, not only as a remedy.
3 Date // Aug 25, 2009 at 6:19 am
This is one great article I ever read. A lot of us were’nt really aware of what we are eating. This information can save life.
4 Diane // Aug 25, 2009 at 10:26 am
Thanks! There are so many people that think herbs are safe, with no regard to the amount tha should be taken. This is not true, and I’m glad there is evidence to prove it!
5 terjemahan // Aug 26, 2009 at 12:27 am
keep sharing guy.
6 Mancing Gembira // Aug 27, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I thought supplement is safe, but now i know, too much supplement will kill you.
thanks for sharing
7 foraje apa // Aug 28, 2009 at 5:07 am
Nature can bring many benfits, but do not forget some herbs are dangerours or even poisonous.
8 Neelam // Aug 28, 2009 at 5:33 am
nice article.
9 Poker // Aug 30, 2009 at 2:36 am
I can say that nature has gifted us with the many things, so we shall have to manage and accept.
10 Last Longer In Bed // Aug 30, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I had no idea that too many Fish oil capsules would thin your blood. I will keep that in mind.
11 Lithuania Holidays // Sep 5, 2009 at 6:20 am
Fish oil capsules?
Is it a joke? Everyone says that it is a source of great health conditions, nevertheless they taste pretty bad…
12 arun2poker // Sep 5, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I think many of them are not aware these. hope ,now !
13 Website Design // Sep 8, 2009 at 3:09 am
Thanks so much for the post.There is a general misconception that all herbal products are safe.Thanks for spreading the awareness on herbs and supplements.Do post more such ones.Would love it.
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Reading so many articles about it… To be afraid, or not?
17 CiaoVenezia.eu // Sep 26, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Thank you for that valuable information.
Not sure about garlic ….
18 blocked drains sydney // Oct 3, 2009 at 9:14 am
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19 aggelies agelies // Oct 6, 2009 at 12:30 pm
bottom line is that you should consult your doctor first.
20 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith // Oct 8, 2009 at 5:26 pm
We have to be careful of what we consume, herbs or not.
21 baking // Oct 9, 2009 at 2:29 pm
huh thank you for the notice. I will surely avoid the herbs from the list and ask a specialist before I use some non-prescribed solutions. Before I read this I could not think that those things in your list could actually harm us.
22 Home Lighting // Oct 13, 2009 at 2:23 am
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23 online pharmacies // Oct 14, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I take fish oil regularly to help my heart health and had no idea that I could be taking too much. Thanks for the heads up, I am going to do some research and make sure I am getting the correct amount.
24 Vitamins and Supplements // Oct 16, 2009 at 9:14 am
It is true that certain herbs or supplements can be harmful if not taken in accordance with the necessary guidelines, but we shouldn’t forget that this also applies to even the most common over-the-counter medicines too. Even something as simple as a paracetamol can interact with other drugs and have dangerous side-effects. As always it is a case of using things carefully and seeking medical advice if in any doubt.
25 Daniel from Herbal Supplements // Oct 21, 2009 at 2:56 pm
This is useful information , specially due the fact that the name of the herbs are published. Hope we’ll have in the near future some regulation about these alternative remedies
26 Daniel from gambling // Oct 28, 2009 at 6:33 pm
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27 Denise // Oct 30, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Everything in moderation. Even a good thing is bad in large quantities.
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29 Lakes Shower Enclosures // Nov 3, 2009 at 6:48 am
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33 Peter from Online Pharmacy // Nov 5, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I always wondered why there is little regulation regarding supplements. At least the authorities should note that no hazardous ingredients are used in the formula.
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