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Fredrica Van Sant
said on
March 24, 2010
This information is VERY onesided. How about including the incredible dangers of the Pharmaceutical medications in the first place? The side effects of most are far and above the possible dangers of herbals when the herbals are taken judiciously and under the guidance of a certified herbalist. Most folks don't even read the dangers of such as warfarin. Many herbals taken are extremely effective blood thinners taken alone. Here, "take this pill" is the usual mantra of most physicians thanks to the super power drug companies.
pwray
said on
March 24, 2010
"This list is a long one, and the interactions can cause serious health problems." When I clicked on the link to see the "full list" of herbs, I got a short paragraph which mentioned 4 herbs. It appears you're passing on hyperbole without any substance to substantiate it. I was hoping for more.
Jan Abel
said on
March 24, 2010
I concur wholeheartedly!!! Your company is geared toward uninsured and under-insured induviduals....it is therefore even more important to stress the BENEFITS of herbs, especially in preventative care, so these very potent with often dangerous side-effects will not be necessary. Herbal supplements are very good at prevention, and combined with your preventative screening,is a winning combination. You should stress this as opposed to scaring people against herbal supplements.....take CARE of your customers.....or are you more concerned with protecting your own interests and being careful to not step on the toes of the pharmaceutical industry?
Evelyn
said on
March 24, 2010
all drugs can interact negatively with other drugs. Herbs are no different nor are certain foods. Why not show the benefits of taking herbs...not all of us take medications.
BMcKay
said on
March 24, 2010
Your article says that hawthorn interacts with dioxin, and I am quite sure you must mean digoxin, as this is a med I take, and my doctor warned me about taking hawthorn. Please be careful -your advice is not useful, and can even be dangerous, if the names of meds aren't even correct.
Marge
said on
March 24, 2010
If St John's Wart can cause cholesterol to drop even lower, then that should tell someone that St. John's Wart has calming agents in it and naturally lowers cholesterol. As for Ginseng, if taken with Warfarin could have an effect on lowering blood sugar! Then maybe one does not need the side effects of diabetes treatment and just take Ginseng without the side effects of medication. Hawthorn is known for its healing properties for the heart. If you're taking a blood thinner along with this herb you may bleed....... well, then eliminate the need for drugs and side effects and just take Hawthorn. Doctors have their place. Medications have their place. But it appears to many of us that drugs just treat symptoms not the source of the problem. If we find the source and nourish it and possibly find a cure, then we wouldn't need lifelong symtptom care.
Brad Hilliard
said on
March 24, 2010
If more people were aware of the health benefits of "holistic" medicine then there would be a drastic reduction in the need for pharmaceuticals. Not just herbs but homeopathics, acupunture etc... The article in question should read "Beware of the interactions pharmaceuticals have with herbs" or better yet, just beware of the negative effects these drugs have will have on your body.
This is clearly another attempt to discredit holistic approaches to health.
Anita Stirling
said on
March 24, 2010
Why don't you devote your time to discussing some of the hideous side effects of the prescription drugs that the medical profession is pushing on everyone!
Anita Stirling
Marie M
said on
March 24, 2010
As a big fan of naturepathic medicine (Personal use and results speak for themselves), I find it amusing that you would ask someone to discuss what herbs they are or might be considering using with their medical doctor who has no training whatsoever in that field, so that he or she may be able to recommend medications that can treat symptoms. There are doctors of naturepathic medicine (DN), so why not work with both? There are times when acute care is for MDs, but ongoing immune system care is for NDs....Just my 2 cents.
karey williams
said on
March 24, 2010
You are wrong to state the problem as side effects of the herbs when used with prescription meds it is actually interaction between them. Most doctors should ask their patients if they are using herbs if they don't they aren't doing their job to know the whole patient.
Josette
said on
March 24, 2010
My Naturapathic doctor has new software that prints out each med and how it interacts with herbs.
Medical doctors would be wise to do the same.
Karen Kaplan
said on
March 25, 2010
Lifeline, I'm afraid whoever authorized THAT article to be printed in your newsletter seriously did NOT understand your clientele or readership. Lifeline screenings are every naturopath and drug adverse/MD adverse person's answer to bypassing 'traditional' 'shove-it-down your throat' medical practices and opinions. To the positive (and the ONLY positive!) of this article, maybe the responses will give you better clarity as to WHO your market is. Maybe a little more 'homeopathic' educational tilt to your articles would better suit your users. Thanks for what you offer, but know why we're here!!
Bob M
said on
March 25, 2010
Hello, One would think the FDA was running your operation. Before I read the other comments I wondered if you would receive any flack. After reading the comments I was impressed with the intelligence of the responses. You might want to rethink your attitude.
Mick Adams
said on
March 25, 2010
The response to your article is really quite simple. Stay away from the drugs! There side effects are far, far worse.
Taking no big pharma drugs!
Brian Bowser
said on
March 25, 2010
What more can I say that hasn't already been addressed by the intelligent responses before me? Except to add that warfarin is defined as follows: Anticoagulant drug marketed as Coumadin. Originally developed to treat thromboembolism (see thrombosis). It interferes with the liver's metabolism of vitamin K, leading to production of defective coagulation factors. Warfarin therapy risks uncontrollable hemorrhage, either spontaneously or from cut or bruise; it requires frequent checks to maintain proper level in the blook. In high concentrations, warfarin is used as a rodent poison, causing death by internal bleeding. I'll stick to holistic, natural prevention and treatments over big Pharma. I agree with the previous admonition to fire the idiot that pushed this propaganda piece!
Sarah Hay
said on
March 25, 2010
BMcKay - You are indeed correct. Thanks for alerting us to what you found. The writer pointed out that the use of the word dioxin (which is a type of environmental pollutant, not a heart medication) instead of digoxin, a medication also known as digitalis, was the result of a typographical error that regrettably slipped through his fact-checking process.
Mike Simmons
said on
March 25, 2010
Mick Adams said it so well; "Stay away from the drugs!". Just read the possible side effects of virtually popular drug. It sounds like a circus of horrors! It seems that it has become fashionable for some folk to ignorantly repeat such rubbish dealing with health care. I am very disappointed that Life Line Screening has become one of them.
Lois Moore
said on
March 26, 2010
I just unsubscribed because I don't want to waste my time on any more of these useless articles. I, too, belong to the naturopathic movement and work with my cardiologist to bolster my heart health. He gets aggravated with me when I tell him his "knowledge" of heart meds is only what his drug rep tells him, Drs don't take the time to read and learn about herbal vitamin/supplements, they only take the time to listen to the drug reps. Then the drug reps get their free Hawaiin vacations based on how many of their drugs the doctors get their patients to buy. Then my cardiologist listens to my side, we discuss, and I end up taking the herbal. Win-win. But if more doctors would take the time to learn about herbals, the world of patients would be a LOT better off. The list of side effects of drugs are horrendous, and still the FDA allows them on the market??!! That's BIG PHARMA for you. We can't trust them to look out for us, never could. We need to educate ourselves and our doctors. I'm still learning, every day.
Deb
said on
March 26, 2010
Why not live a healthy lifestyle and prevent heart disease in the first place? Personally, I'd never take a prescription drug. If it's patented, it's been chemically altered or engineered, opening the door to all kinds of side effects. Give me the natural alternatives - acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs, and homeopathics - any day!
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