Effect of valerian on sleep quality
About 50% of postmenopausal women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia. Researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in Iran,...
Valerian for dysmenorrhea
Researchers at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, in Tehran, Iran, evaluated valerian — an herb with sedative effects and...
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Review of CAM for behavioral health
Evidence for CAM to treat depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been reviewed by researchers at Louisiana...
Safety review of popular herbal products
Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio reviews popular herbals. Let’s focus on...
Report of a valerian-lorazepam drug interaction
 Here’s a report from Spain of a patient who self-medicated with valerian (Valeriana officinalis L) and passionflower (Passiflora incarnata L)...
Thinking of taking valerian to help you sleep?
Before you do, consider these quotes.
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Key points about commonly used herbals
Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio has written a continuing education article...
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Herbals and lead levels in Americans
The relationship between supplements and lead levels in blood has been an ongoing project for researchers in Boston. In this...
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Drug-supplement interactions in perspective
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota have reviewed the evidence and report that most interactions are confined to...
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What not to take before surgery
OK, you’re scheduled for surgery, and you take herbals. Does your surgeon know what you take? Be smart. If you...
FDA warning on 2 weight loss products
A company called Fashion Sanctuary is removing from the market all Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules sold in 10-count...
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CAM for psychiatric disorders in kids
Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia have reviewed the evidence in children and adolescents. The authors include data...
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Compiling the evidence for kava to treat anxiety
A review published in American Family Physician covers a broad range of herbal and dietary supplements for treating anxiety disorders....
Comparing treatments for insomnia
Drs. Kalyanakrishnan Ramakrishnan and Dewey Scheid from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have published a review of treatment...
Herbal options to treat mood and anxiety in menopausal women
Here’s a review by researchers at the University of Illinois, Chicago that focuses on the scientific support for the use...
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Getting specific about CAM-drug interactions
Dr. Philip Hansten from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy has spent more than 30 years chronicling and documenting...
What to do about the high prevalence of insomnia
Patients with the highest risk for sleep disturbance are those with pain, mental illness, limited activity, and overall “poor physical...