Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  HERBAL HEALING PLANTS may be consumed internally for refreshment, general home preventive or curative nutrition, or specific Immunity, as follows:
A Tea... is the steeping for 3 to 5 minutes of 1 ounce of the soft flowers, leaves, and herb blossoms poured over with one pint of pure hot water.
An Infusion... is made like a tea, then adding more Herbs, and steeping longer to extract more medicinal properties.
A Decoction... |
Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele
See book keywords and concepts |  In Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, a Boston suburb, the Medical Weight Loss Center advertised: "Hot New diet pills! Fen/Phen & Redux. Lose 20 lbs in 4 weeks."
As it turned out, the FDA, diet doctors, family practitioners, Wall Street analysts, and the news media that promoted fen-phen had made a mistake. Throughout the country, patients who had taken the two drugs developed defects in their heart valves. Even as reports surfaced about the drugs' adverse side effects, the FDA was slow to respond. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
See book keywords and concepts | | Other drugs that can interfere with melatonin production in the brain include the benzodiazepines such as Valium and Xanax, caffeine, alcohol, cold medicines, diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, stimulants such as diet pills, and corticosteroids such as prednisone.
Even the smallest amount of light at night can inhibit the production of melatonin. After sundown, keep artificial lighting gende. Once it's time to sleep, be sure your bedroom is completely dark, with drapes or blinds drawn to block out streetlights and passing headlights if necessary. |
H. Winter Griffith, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS: None likely. WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison center 1-800-222-1222 or hospital emergency room for instructions.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are sensitive to belladonna or atropine.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
• If you have prostate trouble. | | Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Black, tarry stools; fainting; seizures. WHAT TO DO:
* Dial 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help or poison center 1-800-222-1222. Then give first aid immediately.
* See emergency information on last 3 pages of this book.
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ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS
WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
In case of overdose, see previous column. | | Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor. overdose
SYMPTOMS: None expected. WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison center 1-800-222-1222 or hospital emergency room for instructions.
0 possible adverse reactions or side effects
SYMPTOMS
WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
• Tremor, headache, irritability, insomnia. | | Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Rapid pulse, shortness of breath, wheezing, fainting, coma. WHAT TO DO:
* Dial 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help or poison center 1-800-222-1222. Then give first aid immediately.
* See emergency information on last 3 pages of this book. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
See book keywords and concepts | | Other drugs that can interfere with melatonin production in the brain include the benzodiazepines such as Valium and Xanax, caffeine, alcohol, cold medicines, diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, stimulants such as diet pills, and corticosteroids such as prednisone.
If you're in the habit of having a midnight snack, some of the foods that can boost the production of melatonin include oatmeal, corn, barley, bananas, and rice. A hot bath before bed can also raise melatonin levels. | | The FDA is in the process of investigating the drug and has told drug makers not to put it into their products anymore, but it's still on store shelves in many different decongestants and diet pills. Check in your medicine cabinet for any older products that contain PPA, and avoid buying products that contain PPA in the future. of the face and mouth, sweating, urinary problems, twitching of the eyelids (blepharospasm), eye irritation or tearing, and heightened sensitivity to the sun (photosensitivity).
A CAUTION! Think Twice About Taking These Drugs If... |
the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
See book keywords and concepts |  Avoid diet pills. Over-the-counter diet pills do little to curb eating. "If there is any effect, after a while it wears off and you'll start taking more and more," Dr. Robertson explains. "You could get into serious trouble with blood pressure and heart rhythms."
Check your medications. If your appetite seems to be stimulated after taking medications, tell your doctor, who may be able to substitute a drug without that side effect.
Paralysis when to see your doctor
• Any paralysis should be brought to the attention of your physician immediately. |
Jean Antonello
See book keywords and concepts |  This doctor prescribed diet pills (amphetamines) to help little Marilyn lose weight.
Over the summer Marilyn lost twenty-five pounds—a bit more than she "needed" to lose, and a serious weight loss for a child with such a small frame. Her body was transformed and her mother was elated. But when Marilyn went back to school in the fall, she had to stop taking the diet pills. The doctor said they were only a temporary help because they were addictive.
Marilyn started gaining weight within two weeks, and by the end of the school year she had gained thirty-five pounds. |
H. Winter Griffith, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS: Unknown effect. WHAT TO DO:
If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison center 1-800-222-1222 or hospital emergency room for instructions.
0
POSSIBLE
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SYMPTOMS
WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
Some adverse effects from advanced cancer and/or the medicine can be serious or life threatening. |
Ray Strand, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Call me
Drug interactions actually pose old-fashioned, but I've never been a fan of a much more serious threat than using diet pills as an effective means of even the unknown side effects of weight management. When I'd inform my newly released drugs. patients about studies that showed 98 percent
- of the patients who took Fen-Phen gained back all of the weight they lost (and usually more), they insisted that everyone they knew was staying on the medication and keeping the weight off. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Birth control pills, most over-the-counter decongestants, cold remedies, and diet pills should also be avoided. Some migraine headache, blood, and heart medications may also cause Raynaud's symptoms.
Take Good Care of Your Skin
Use a cream to keep your hands soft and protect them with gloves when using detergent, using harsh chemi' cals, or gardening. Keep fingers and toes dry with talcum powder. Be careful not to injure the skin in affected areas, and treat injuries without delay. |
Ray Strand, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | But, she thought, J should at least tell her about the other doctor last summer and the diet pills. The young patient almost chickened out but instead told her doctor the whole truth—that she had been taking the popular Fen-Phen combination.
She explained how she went to Jane's doctor because she was afraid her primary physician would have refused to prescribe it, knowing she needed to lose only fifteen pounds. The physician nodded in agreement. | | On their lunch break, Jane excitedly shared how she had lost twenty-five pounds over the past two months while taking a new combination of diet pills prescribed by her doctor. This certainly got Susan's attention! In fact, it sounded too good to be true. But Jane said that two other friends were also using the drug combination called Fen-Phen and were having incredible results. Susan could hardly wait to get an appointment with Jane's doctor.
Susan saw the doctor a week later and explained that she hoped to lose twelve to fifteen pounds before her wedding. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Note: I have recently received lab analysis verification of the authenticity of the hoodia gordonii from Hoodoba - Hoodia Gordonii diet pills, which is now my #1 recommended source for hoodia capsules.
In other words, in my experience, hoodia was a help, but it was not at a miracle pill. It didn't just shut off my hunger like a light switch. It was an aid, yes, but I had to take a lot of hoodia to have any effect, and I still had to control my food choices or the hoodia offered no help whatsoever. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Based on my investigation, there are only two sources of hoodia I currently recommend: (list recently updated)
Hoodoba - Hoodia Gordonii diet pills is now my top recommended source for hoodia capsules. This company has completed a successful lab analysis certifying that their hoodia is genuine. The company offers a 3-bottle price of $39.95 per bottle (plus shipping) for 90 capsules, each containing 400mg. They also use vegetarian capsules, which are expensive to source, by the way. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  How to know who to trust
Based on my investigation, there are only two sources of hoodia I currently recommend: Note - this list has been recently updated based on new interviews and lab analysis results using microscopy, HPLC and TLC analysis conducted by an independent, reputable lab
Hoodoba - Hoodia Gordonii diet pills is now my top recommended source for hoodia capsules. This company has completed a successful lab analysis certifying that their hoodia is genuine. The company offers a 3-bottle price of $39.95 per bottle (plus shipping) for 90 capsules, each containing 400mg. |
Mark Hyman, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  It also has a mild stimulant and appetite-suppressant action, and for this reason has been an ingredient of over-the-counter weight-loss aids and diet pills, too. A study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine (April 5, 2001) found a fifteenfold increase in the risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding inside the brain) in young, otherwise healthy women who had taken PPA in over-the-counter weight-loss products. |
Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Bottom line: We don't recommend the use of ephedra-type diet pills or similar weight-loss products. Their short-term safety is questionable, and long-term effects have not been explored enough for our liking. In fact, in May 2003, Illinois became the first state in the United States to ban the sale of ephedra products, and other states are following suit. It's always a good idea to consult your physician before taking any herbal supplements, just as you would before taking any other medicine. | | Ephedrine and its over-the-counter synthetic counterparts, variously labeled as Metabolife, Metab-O-LITE and Metabomax, did a booming business as diet pills. In 1998, Metabolife alone racked up sales of more than $600 million!
Although ephedra can suppress the appetite and raise your metabolism, which may help lead to short-term weight loss, it can also cause side effects, including raised blood pressure, insomnia, seizures, heart attacks, strokes, and, possibly, death. |
Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg
See book keywords and concepts |  Over-the-counter diet pills, such as phenylethylamine, should also be avoided. diet pills work by tricking the brain into thinking you aren't hungry, but what happens when you stop taking them? A return to normal—generally unhealthy—eating patterns, including overeating and bingeing. It's better to eat organic, whole foods, and digest them properly with the help of enzymes if necessary. A person with normal digestion who eats a natural diet is rarely overweight.
What Causes Weight Problems? |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Avoid the thermogenic agents found in typical diet pills that contain amphetamine. These drugs not only can cause adverse reactions in many people but can be habit-forming.
Ciwuja
This Chinese herb is being touted as the sports supplement that can burn fat and enhance stamina. In different studies, researchers at the Academy of Preventive Medicine in Beijing, China, and the Department of Physiology at the University of North Texas Health Science Center discovered that ciwuja can alter normal metabolism during exercise so that you burn more fat and less carbohydrate. | | Unlike amphetamine-based over-the-counter diet pills, HCA is not habit-forming and does not cause the jitters or other unpleasant or dangerous side effects.
HCA is marketed under the tradenames of Citrin and Citrimax and as HCA. It is also included in several weight-loss formulas, diet drinks, and diet bars.
Some studies suggest that HCA can reduce caloric intake by as much as 10 percent. In my experience, some people do very well on HCA—they don't eat as much, and they lose a significant amount of weight— while others don't experience any positive effects. |
Neal Barnard, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Thorazine or Haldol), cimetidine (Tagamet), propranolol (Inderal), diet pills, and even over-the-counter cold remedies can reduce sexual feelings. Drugs used to treat high blood pressure can reduce vaginal lubrication, impair orgasm, and reduce libido.13 Virtually all recreational drugs (marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and narcotics) reduce the interest in sex.
In the first chapter, we looked at the toxic effects of excess iron. |
Thomas J. Moore
See book keywords and concepts |  For example, one woman, overstimulated by her new diet pills, said, "I've still got a couple of rooms to clean, but then what? I feel like I've had way too much caffeine." Mostly, the adverse effects stop when the person stops taking the drug.
A third group of drugs may impair memory and thought. Mental confusion can result from 314 drugs, and another 107 cause impaired mental performance. At least 36 drugs are linked to memory impairment, and another 34 list short-term memory loss as an adverse effect. | | But they are also seen in a wide array of other agents, notably some antibiotics, antihistamines, blood pressure drugs, diet pills, and drugs for asthma and epilepsy. The severity of the effect also spans the entire spectrum. It seems silly for a manufacturer to list "crying" as an adverse effect of several immunizations for infants. At the other extreme, drugs trigger frightening aberrations such as suicide attempts, manic attacks, and outright psychotic and sociopathic behavior. |
Natural Prescriptions: Dr. Giller's Natural Treatments & Vitamin Therapies For Over 100 Common AilmentsRobert M. Giller, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Blood pressure medicine, antihistamines, or even diet pills can compromise memory. Alcohol can affect memory, too.
How can you strengthen your memory? If your memory loss isn't due to medication or alcohol consumption, there are any number of books that suggest methods for improving a faulty memory. These books can be helpful for many people, but there are also ways of improving your memory through nutrition. I don't mean to claim that a vitamin will improve your memory, but it is true that a less than adequate nutritional intake can compromise your memory. |
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