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Hilgendorf's Healthful Hints
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
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By Jane Hilgendorf
Dean Emeritus, PE & Athletics
Be Cautious when Choosing an Herbal Product
• Avoid any product that makes outrageous claims. If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.
• Buy herbals from reputable companies. Your pharmacist can help you make the proper selection.
• Know the adverse effects before taking an herbal or natural product.
• Do not use herbals in pregnancy; the effects of herbal products on an unborn child are unknown.
• Do not use herbal products in children; often the effects and proper dosage are not known.
• Some people think they can replace their conventional medications with herbal and natural health products. This can comprise your health. “Natural” remedies are rarely replacements for existing prescriptions medications.
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