Re: Scouted: your multivitamin may KILL you!
On Mar 1, 2005, at 6:52 PM, Julia Thompson wrote: Dave Land wrote: On Mar 1, 2005, at 4:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Herbs or Natural Products That May Cause Cancer and Harm Part Four of a Four-Part Series Muriel J. Montbriand, PhD, RN - ons.org snip full text: http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/ONF/Volume32/Issue1/ 320132.asp Are you MAD, man? Among the dangerous herbs and natural products listed is Beer and alcoholic beverages. Not to mention it didn't mention the drug interaction problem I *had* heard of with St. John's wort, that it can intefere with the performance of birth control pills It is established that the combination of beer (and/or other alcoholic beverages) and the failure of birth control can lead to the growth of certain tissue masses in the cervical area ... Dave ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Scouted: your multivitamin may KILL you!
Dave Land wrote: On Mar 1, 2005, at 6:52 PM, Julia Thompson wrote: Dave Land wrote: On Mar 1, 2005, at 4:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Herbs or Natural Products That May Cause Cancer and Harm Part Four of a Four-Part Series Muriel J. Montbriand, PhD, RN - ons.org snip full text: http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/ONF/Volume32/Issue1/ 320132.asp Are you MAD, man? Among the dangerous herbs and natural products listed is Beer and alcoholic beverages. Not to mention it didn't mention the drug interaction problem I *had* heard of with St. John's wort, that it can intefere with the performance of birth control pills It is established that the combination of beer (and/or other alcoholic beverages) and the failure of birth control can lead to the growth of certain tissue masses in the cervical area ... Yeah, but if you're *planning* on creating said certain tissue masses, it's recommended that you avoid alcohol for a month or two before making the attempt. :) And it may very well be that beer is contraindicated with the use of St. John's wort. I'm not up on St. John's wort right now. (I could have answered that one, or found the answer fairly easily, 6 years ago) Julia taking a multivitamin, and not dead yet ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Scouted: your multivitamin may KILL you!
Herbs or Natural Products That May Cause Cancer and Harm Part Four of a Four-Part Series Muriel J. Montbriand, PhD, RN - ons.org Data Sources: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database and Lawrence Review of Natural Products-Monograph System. Information about these This review alerts consumers and healthcare professionals about herbs and natural products that have the potential to cause cancer and harm. Some herbs and natural products can be extremely poisonous or cause severe adverse reactions, which has been well documented by many authors (Bisset, 1994; Blumenthal et al., 1998; Brigden, 1995; Duke, 1987; Duke Vasquez, 1994; Facts and Comparisons, 2001; Foster Duke, 1990; Foster Tyler, 1999; Leung Foster, 1996). Preliminary research reviewed for this article indicates that 27 herbs and natural products have the potential to potentiate cancer and/or cause additional harm. Anecdotal and lay advertisement may stimulate interest in these products, attracting individuals who wish to protect themselves against cancer. These individuals may never have experienced cancer; however, all consumers should take note of these products, weigh the possible risks or benefits, and limit or avoid their use. The evidence-based information in this article will assist healthcare professionals to be better resources for consumers and patients. This is the fourth article in a four-part series dedicated to providing information about herbs and natural products for healthcare professionals in clinical oncology. The herbs and natural products discussed are those that may cause cancer and harm. The target group for this article is individuals who do not have cancer but are concerned about its development; however, all consumers may benefit from this information, taking note of these products and avoiding them when possible. full text: http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/ONF/Volume32/Issue1/320132.asp http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/ONF/Volume32/Issue1/320132.asp ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Scouted: your multivitamin may KILL you!
On Mar 1, 2005, at 4:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Herbs or Natural Products That May Cause Cancer and Harm Part Four of a Four-Part Series Muriel J. Montbriand, PhD, RN - ons.org snip full text: http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/ONF/Volume32/Issue1/320132.asp Are you MAD, man? Among the dangerous herbs and natural products listed is Beer and alcoholic beverages. For shame! Dave ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Scouted: your multivitamin may KILL you!
Dave Land wrote: On Mar 1, 2005, at 4:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Herbs or Natural Products That May Cause Cancer and Harm Part Four of a Four-Part Series Muriel J. Montbriand, PhD, RN - ons.org snip full text: http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/ONF/Volume32/Issue1/320132.asp Are you MAD, man? Among the dangerous herbs and natural products listed is Beer and alcoholic beverages. Not to mention it didn't mention the drug interaction problem I *had* heard of with St. John's wort, that it can intefere with the performance of birth control pills Julia ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
