herbal supplements
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Herbal supplements are regulated by the FDA, but not as drugs or as foods. They fall under a category called dietary supplements. The rules for dietary supplements are as follows: Manufacturers don't have to seek FDA approval before putting dietary supplements on the market.TRANSCRIPT
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Herbal Supplements Herbal Supplements and Healthand Health
The physical and mental value of dietary herbal supplements.
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Origin of Herbal Origin of Herbal MedicineMedicine
Primitive men and women treated illnesses using plants, animal parts, and minerals not part of a common diet.
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Physical evidence goes back 60,000 years to the burial site of a Neanderthal man who was buried with 8 species of plants.
Seven of these plants are still used in medicine today.
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Herbal Supplements Herbal Supplements TodayToday
A resurgence of interest in herbal medicine originated in the 1970’s.
This movement began with people’s disillusionment with modern medicine- its high cost and inability to cure everything.
The partisans of this resurgence were more enthusiastic than knowledgeable. No laws were made about labeling products and outrageous claims were made about the abilities of herbal supplements.
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Despite the importance of plants in medicine, the FDA considers some herbal remedies to be worthless or potentially dangerous.
Now herbal products can only be marketed as food supplements and must have the FDA’s approval to make specific health claims.
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Uses of Herbal Uses of Herbal SupplementsSupplements
Physical For the treatment of sickness and
disease. Athletic and Weight-loss purposes.
Mental For the treatment of memory loss,
depression, sleep, and stress.
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Treatment of Sickness and Treatment of Sickness and DiseaseDisease
All herbal medicines can be prepared as a tea.
Drink a glass 3 times a day, use the dried leaves of the plant, and usually use about half an ounce of the herb.
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Common HerbsCommon Herbs Aloe Vera
Claims: “Cure all” tonic, for the treatment of acne, burns, minor wounds
Effective for the topical treatment of wounds, burns, and frostbite.
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Aloe VeraAloe Vera Effectiveness varies
with product. Advised not to use for
internal uses. Could lead to abdominal
cramping, diarrhea, loss of potassium, discoloration of urine.
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GarlicGarlic Claims: Antibiotic,
antiviral, general cure all, lowering of blood pressure, cholesterol, and regulation of circulatory system.
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GarlicGarlic Well studied herb.
Shown to lower cholestreol by 9-12% in 8-16 weeks of use.
May also possess antibiotic activities.
Large doses may cause heartburn.
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GarlicGarlic Used in Europe as
an approved remedy for cardiovascular conditions and for the use of the flu and colds.
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GingerGinger Claims: Treatment of
Arthritis, heart tissue, motion sickness and nausea.
Proven to be effective in nausea, motion sickness, and arthritis.
It is possible that it treats heart tissue but not likely.
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GingerGinger However, there are many precautions
for the use of ginger. The use of ginger may inhibit the chemicals
involved in platelet aggression. This leads to increased and prolonged
bleeding.
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PeppermintPeppermint Claims
Muscle Spasms Abdominal Pain Diarrhea Irritable Bowl
Syndrome Chills and nausea Convulsions Headaches
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PeppermintPeppermint Has only been proved to decrease
muscle spasms. Overuse can lead to heartburn,
esophageal sphincter relaxations, irritation of mucous membranes, and allergic reactions.
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Mental SupplementsMental Supplements There are several very popular mental
supplements designed to aid in memory, stress, depression, sleep, and other mental related problems. Although there are only a few of the herbal supplements they are widely used and accepted by the public. There are many claims regarding the effectiveness of these supplements, and the only difficult problem is discovering which claims are true and which are false.
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Ginkgo BilobaGinkgo BilobaClaims and effects Improved memory Reduce Alzheimer’s
effects Helps hearing loss Helps depression Helps calm asthma
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Ginkgo BilobaGinkgo Biloba Ginkgo balboa extract
increases blood flow to the brain by inhibiting blood platelet aggregation and by regulating blood vessel elasticity. It has also been shown to improve blood flow through major blood vessels and capillaries.
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Does It Work????
NO!!!
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Ginkgo BilobaGinkgo BilobaIn extensive studies and various
research experiments, ginkgo biloba has been shown to be completely ineffective against fighting memory loss, hearing loss, depression, and asthma. There is not enough well documented evidence to prove conclusively that ginkgo does not work when used in extremely large quantities.
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Ginkgo BilobaGinkgo BilobaSide Effects Mild
Gastrointestinal Upset
Mild Headaches
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St. John’s WortSt. John’s wort has been used to Prevent depression Decrease Stress Levels Help nervous conditions Decrease severity of bacterial
infection
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St. John’s WortSt. John’s WortHow it works:Hyperforin is a
serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It is the compound in the plant and suspected as having antidepressant effects.
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Does It Work????
YES AND NO ????????
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St. John’s WortSt. John’s Wort Has been proven to be mildly
helpful in very mild to moderate cases of depression. The more serious the case, the less that St. John’s Wort helps. In the worst cases of depression, it can actually hurt the situation.
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St. John’s WortSt. John’s WortSide effects In cases of major
depression, it may worsen the case.
Blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, and excessive drowsiness.
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Sleep AidsSleep AidsThere are many different herbal
sleep aids that are considered safer than, and sometimes as effective as prescription sleep aids. These herbs can help sleep by using aromas or teas.
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Sleep AidsClaims and effects: Helps Insomnia Helps all chronic
sleep disorders. Helps with
headaches and restlessness.
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Sleep AidsSome examples of herbal sleep aids are: Chamomile Hops California Poppy Catnip Lemon Balm Lavender Passion Flower Skullcap Valerian Root
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Do They Work????
YES!!!
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Sleep AidsHerbal sleep aids do work, and
actually with little to no side effects. They are successful at calming and relaxing the body and assisting in the reduction of insomnia and other various sleep disorders.
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Exercise and Diet Supplements
In Today’s World, Many People Are Taking Herbal
Supplements to Increase Their Energy and Weight Loss.
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How many of you have seen this?
Magazines and tabloids often carry ads for herbal supplements, usually accompanied by a man with a body like Brad Pitt or a woman who looks like she’s walked straight out of “Baywatch”.
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Do They Really Work? Despite these
claims, some experts have serious doubts about the efficacy of these herbal remedies as answers for weight loss and energy.
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Exercise and Diet Supplements
Common supplements: Exercise:
Ginseng Bell pollen
Weight Loss: Ephedra
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Ginseng Most common form
is Asian ginseng A perennial herb of
northern China, Korea, Japan, and Russia
Must be grown for 5 years before harvested
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Ginseng The root is the
most widely used part
Harvested in the fall just before defoliation
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Ginseng How it works?
Not known…it is suggested that ginseng increases cerebrovascular flow
Dosage: Usual daily dose is 200mg
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Does it Work?In a 9-week, double blind, placebo-
controlled trial of 30 highly trained athletes, treatment with ginseng produced significant improvements in aerobic capacity.
But…
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Does it Work?There were negative results in an 8
week, double blind trial that followed 31 healthy men in their twenties and another 8 week trial which showed that ginseng improved aerobic capacity in people who did not exercise, but gave no additional benefit to those who did.
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Bee Pollen Referred to as
nature’s most complete food
Praised in the Bible and ancient Chinese texts
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What is Bee Pollen? It is the male seed of a flower blossom
which has been gathered by the bees and to which special elements from the bees has been added. The honeybee collects pollen and mixes it with its own digestive enzymes. One pollen granule contains from one hundred thousand to five million pollen spores, each capable of reproducing its entire species.
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Bee Pollen Bee pollen rejuvenates your body,
stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about a longer life span. Bee pollen's ability to consistently and noticeably increase energy levels makes it a favorite substance among many world class athletes and those interested in sustaining and enhancing quality performance.
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Bee PollenBee Pollen contains:
-25% complete protein-18 amino acids-12 vitamins-28 minerals-11 enzymes
-14 beneficial fatty acids
-11 carbohydrates-Basically
everything needed for human survival
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Bee Pollen and Exercise Produces an accelerated rate of
recovery-normal heart rate and breathing
It provides energy, stamina, and strength, and enhances performance levels.
Improves second performances
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Does it Work? Numerous studies
have shown that taking Bee Pollen does in fact increase your energy and stamina during exercise and repeated events
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Ephedra Also known as “Ma Huang” Popular diet supplement in the U.S. Has been used in Chinese
medicine for thousands of years
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How Does it Work? Ephedrine
alkaloids-naturally occurring compounds which act as a mild stimulant
Enhances energy Similar to caffeine
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How Does it Work? Stimulates fat
metabolism Burns fat and
sugar more effectively
Reduces appetite Mobilizes stored
fat and carbohydrate reserves
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Does it Work? Numerous studies have shown that
ephedra is effective for losing weight
It is most effective when used with caffeine
Popular diet supplements containing ephedra are Metabolife and MetaboMax