In article <[email hidden]>,
Dave said:Health is the equilibrium of the body, mind and soul. Ginseng is a natural
food that helps to create this equilibrium and eliminates disturbances in
normal bodily functions. It is an adaptogen and so is able to adjust its
effects based on the needs of the individual.
An "adaptogen"? What the hell is that?
Quoted message said:This unique harmonizing effect
is based on the interplay of the ginsenosides (active agents of ginseng
root).
Every day we are bombarded with a multitude of stresses and performance
demands. It is getting more difficult to eat properly, our drinking water is
not pure, our air carries impurities, we may not exercise enough and we may
not get enough rest. If we don't do something to improve our ability to
handle these pressures, we will almost certainly end up with some unwanted
ailments.
And, of course, the best way to deal with these pressures is to start
eating right and to exercise, not to try to compensate with some herb
extract or other.
Quoted message said:The effects of ginseng are subtle, as with all natural things. Korean Panax
Ginseng is known as "the king of herbs" because it is an adaptogen that
returns us to a state of balance. It adjusts what we need in a way such as a
Reiki practitioner is lead to the area in need of help.
Ginseng is food. It cannot harm you or conflict with medications, because it
is food.
[censored]. It's long been known that certain foods can interfere with
certain medications or that eating certain foods while taking certain
medications can be harmful, because the foods contain substances that
interact with the medications. For instance, if you're taking an
monoamine oxidase inhibitor, you should avoid foods containing tyramine,
such as bean curd, liver, sauerkraut, tap beer, Chianti wine, or aged
cheese, as there can be bad reactions.
Indeed, even alternative medicine practitioners advise against taking
ginseng, or at least consulting your doctor before taking it, if you are
on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, as does the NIH:
http://www.herbalremedies.com/monamoxinmao.html
http://www.biopark.org/peru/maoi-1.html
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/drug_nutrient/maoi1.pdf
Your ginseng CAN interfere with medications, and taking ginseng can
sometimes result in headaches, tremulousness, and other symptoms.
And that's just ONE example. Ginseng preparations have also been
reported to potentiate the effect of the blood thinner coumadin,
resulting in the potential for serious bleeding.
Quoted message said:It will not conflict with any other supplements. Ginseng will make
other supplements and medications more effective. When you take our ginseng
its nutritional profile elimninates the need for most other supplements.
[censored].
Quoted message said:Most of us takes a shower on a regular basis. We do this because it removes
accumulated dirt and grime that is unheathy for us to carry around on us. We
feel better after a shower. Well, ginseng is an internal shower. It does the
same job (and more) and it too will make us feel better.
Evidence for these assertions? If ginseng is an "internal shower," what
exactly is it "cleansing" from the body?
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