| Many people are trying to stay healthy with as few | | | | stimulant. It is widely used to help improve memory. |
| pharmaceutical drugs as possible. Luckily there are | | | | • Ginseng is used to improve physical and |
| many natural herbal health products available to help | | | | cognitive performance as well as enhance the mood. |
| with a multitude of ailments. You should always | | | | • Kava Kava is used as a sedative and |
| research any supplement you are thinking of taking. | | | | muscle relaxant. It is often used to help ease anxiety. |
| Some may have adverse reactions or side effects | | | | • Licorice Root is used for gastric and |
| that are unpleasant or detrimental to your health. | | | | duodenal ulcers. • Ma Huang is used in weight |
| Whether you are trying to boost your immune system | | | | loss and energy products and has a powerful stimulant |
| or improve your mood, your local drugstore or health | | | | effect; however, more than 800 adverse reactions |
| store should have a variety of supplements on hand. | | | | were reported to the FDA. • Melatonin |
| Here are a few of the more popular herbal | | | | regulates many hormones involved in controlling the |
| supplements and what they are used to treat: | | | | circadian rhythm. It is used for jet lag, insomnia and |
| • Bilberry can help improve visual acuity and is | | | | seasonal affective disorder. • St. John's Wort |
| an excellent antioxidant that strengthens capillaries and | | | | is used as a mild anti-depressant and sedative. |
| collagen. • Dong Quai can help relieve | | | | • Valerian relieves anxiety, nervousness and |
| menstrual disorders and menstrual cramps. It is also | | | | insomnia. • Vitamin E is used in the prevention |
| used to relieve menopausal symptoms. • | | | | and treatment of cardiovascular disease, cancer and |
| Echinacea is used to stimulate the immune system | | | | age-related degenerative diseases. The list of herbal |
| with anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial effects. | | | | supplements is endless. It is very important to take |
| • Feverfew is used for migraine headache | | | | your health seriously and discuss any conditions you |
| prevention and for arthritis, rheumatic diseases and | | | | may have with your doctor. Some conditions will |
| allergies. • Fish Oil Caps supply omega-6 fatty | | | | require pharmaceutical drugs and/or medical |
| acid DHA and EPA, which can help reduce cholesterol | | | | intervention. However, there is a vast area of herbal |
| and triglyceride levels. • Ginger is used widely | | | | supplements that may help you in one or more areas |
| as an anti-nauseant. Many pregnant women take | | | | of your health. Always talk to a doctor and be aware |
| ginger to help relieve morning sickness. • | | | | of side effects. Just as drugs affect people differently, |
| Ginkgo Biloba is used as an antioxidant and circulatory | | | | natural herbs may have different reactions as well. |