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Old 08-15-2006, 09:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Could someone please let me know what brands or the names of the herbs u use. Like vitex, cinimon, liciorich (SP, forgive me), npc cream. the research ive done has just led me to more confusion.

also what things can u take together or with met.

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Old 08-15-2006, 10:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Could someone please let me know what brands or the names of the herbs u use. Like vitex, cinimon, liciorich (SP, forgive me), npc cream. the research ive done has just led me to more confusion.

also what things can u take together or with met.

Thank you, jennfer
The brand I use is Nature's Sunshine because the quality is the very best. Enzymatic Therapy is also an excellent brand as far as quality. Those are probably the 2 best that I know of. Source Natural's is also a good brand and less expensive, and NOW is probably the best "economic" brand. NOW is a Nature's Sunshine wannabe - their logo is similar and they brag about the fact that one of their quality control people used to work for Nature's Sunshine. Their quality hasn't always been the best, but they are getting better. (Nature's Sunshine really is the best, fyi.)

As far as interactions with drugs, I know there are no known interactions with Met, and there are very RARELY interactions with other drugs. You can look up the drug online (just google the name and the word "interactions") and it should say if there are any herbal interactions. Many drugs deplete your body of nutrients, especially water-soluable vitamins, so be sure and take a supplement (especially B's). Herbs don't interact with eachother in a bad way - they are just food. If anything, they often have side "benefits" instead of side effects. But unless you really abuse them or are allergic to the fillers in them (in the cheap brands), they don't have negative interactions.

Don't bother with cheap brands like wal-mart or anything you can buy at a drug store or grocery store. You are more likely to be allergic to them because they often have fillers. Go to a health food store or an herb shop. Or, if you want to buy on line, here are a couple web sites for you:
http://www.mynsp.com/naherbs/index.aspx
http://www.enzy.com/
http://www.sourcenaturals.com/
http://www.nowfoods.com/
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Herbs also don't interact with eachother or have side effects unless you abuse them (for example, marijuana), or if they have fillers in them that you are allergic to (which is why I say stay away from cheap store-bought brands).

Talk to an herbalist or Certified Natural Healthcare Professional if you are really unsure of what to take. I hope this helped.
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Next month I'm switching to Oregon's Wild Harvest organic herbal supplements for my Vitex and my Saw Palmetto/Nettle/Pygeum blend. (unsure of the URL, you could Google it)

When I begin taking licorice, cinnamon, and some other supplements, I will be taking Nature's Way. www.swansonvitamins.com

For NPC, I use Pro-Gest from emerita. www.emerita.com
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I dont understand the abusing marijuana reference?
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I used AIM because it was reference somewhere in Dr Lee Book
for Vitex and Licorice Root I used Gaia Herbs, didnt have any side effect and get results within 8wks
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I dont understand the abusing marijuana reference?
Marijuana is an herb that can be used for good things (hand cream, shampoo, rope, etc) but it can be used in a negative way, too. I know some people say there are no problems with smoking weed, and I'm not trying to make a political debate, just make a point. Herbs can be abused and that makes them bad for you, but when they are used properly, they don't usually have side effects or bad interactions with drugs or other herbs.
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OK. I wasnt trying to debate you. I just didnt understand. but that does make complete sense about abusing herbs. thanks for the clarification
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OK. I wasnt trying to debate you. I just didnt understand. but that does make complete sense about abusing herbs. thanks for the clarification
Oh, I didn't take what you said as a debate, I know how it can be with typing, tone of voice missing and all. I was just trying to clarify that I wasn't trying to debate the good/bad about marijuana (some people say it should be legalized, etc). And No problem about clarifying.
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