Category Archives: G. BOTANICALS

Marijuana (Cannabinoids)

Persistent cannabis users show neuropsychological decline

Fewer adolescents believe that regular cannabis use is harmful to health. Along with this, adolescents are starting to smoke weed at younger ages, and more adolescents are using cannabis daily.

Researchers at Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina, tested the association between persistent cannabis use and neuropsychological decline to determine whether it’s concentrated among cannabis users who start smoking during their adolescent years. Continue reading Persistent cannabis users show neuropsychological decline →

Marijuana (Cannabinoids)

Cannabis and the risk of neuropsychological decline

Fewer adolescents believe that regular cannabis use is harmful to health.

Researchers at the University of Oregon, in Eugene, studied the association between persistent cannabis use and neuropsychological (language, memory, and perception) decline.

As you read this summary remember that smoking pot is not risk free. For your health and for loved ones, consider the value of Florida rehab treatment listings. Continue reading Cannabis and the risk of neuropsychological decline →

Marijuana (Cannabinoids)

Marijuana: Main driver for increased substance use

Here’s what we know from the results of The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual population-based survey.

As you read this post remember that despite prevailing views, smoking marijuana is not safe. Stopping this habit and preventing it’s consequences is difficult. Consider contributions toward sobriety of services such as the North Carolina inpatient rehabilitation. Continue reading Marijuana: Main driver for increased substance use →

Cancer, Fatigue, Ginseng

Treating cancer-related fatigue with American ginseng

Cancer-related fatigue is occurs in 50% to 90% of all patients with cancer and severely affects quality of life, in addition to decreasing the daily functional capacity.

During the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, researchers from several US universities reported that American ginseng reduces general and physical cancer-related fatigue. Continue reading Treating cancer-related fatigue with American ginseng →

Acupuncture/ pressure, Chiropractic, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Massage, Mindfulness, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Osteoarthritis, Tai Chi, Tea, TENS/FNS/VNS, Turmeric, White Willow

Complementary treatments for osteoarthritis

Former Medical Director, of the Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, at Columbia University Medical Center, in New York City, Dr. James Dillard, reviewed the evidence.

Here’s what we know. Continue reading Complementary treatments for osteoarthritis →

Berberine (Goldenseal), CAM Interactions

Potential for berberine to cause drug interactions

Berberine is used to treat gastrointestinal infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. Many studies report interactions between berberine-containing products and cytochrome P450, but little is known about whether berberine alters CYP activities in humans.

Researchers at the Xiang Ya School of Medicine, in the People’s Republic of China, studied the effects of berberine on a series of drugs and P450 enzymes after repeated dosing. Continue reading Potential for berberine to cause drug interactions →

Angina Pectoris, Berberine (Goldenseal), Cholesterol/Lipids, Heart Disease

Berberine to treat acute coronary syndrome

Acute coronary syndrome refers to any condition brought on by sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart causing chest pain during a heart attack or chest pain at rest or doing light physical activity (unstable angina).

Researchers at Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, in China, tested berberine’s effects on ACS patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (aka angioplasty or stent placement). Continue reading Berberine to treat acute coronary syndrome →

ADHD, Chinese Medicine, Ginkgo, Iron, Kava, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pine Bark Extract, St. John's Wort, Zinc

Review: CAM for ADHD

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are frequently given to children and adolescents for reputed benefits for hyperkinetic and concentration disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Researchers in Arizona and Australia assessed the evidence based on the results of studies providing an acceptable standard of evidence. Continue reading Review: CAM for ADHD →