Sign in

or Register now

AnxietyConnection.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Is Kava

Vitamins and herbs that can harm you

August 24, 2009
Many people take herbs and vitamins because they believe these supplements can improve their health. But many people also are unaware that even these natural remedies can cause them harm if taken in the wrong doses or in conjunction with other drugs. In this article, a reporter reviews four supplements that can cause harm if taken incorrectly. The list includes such popular natural remedies as St. John's wort, kava, fish oil, and artemisinin. Experts also discuss which herbs and vitamins people ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

5954_9999
Mixing Medication, Heath Ledger, and What You Should Know
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...anyone who suffers from allergies should avoid it.  Kava kava, another sedative, is a different... Read more »

84292
Natural Alternatives for Treating Depression: Part One
By Merely Me , Health Expert

  Preface and Personal Disclaimer:   No, I won't be demonizing the pharmaceutical industry.  No,... Read more »

6898
Feeling Anxious? Natural Therapeutic Options
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...mild anxiety but research on this use is limited.  Kava was used in past years to treat mild... Read more »

93_9832
Migraine Prevention: Mission Impossible?
By Nicole , Health Expert

I have been trying so hard to write lately. First, about triggers. Then about eating out. And... Read more »

5954_9999
Melatonin - The Natural Sleeping Pill
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...Science and Health, Dr. Victor Herbert and Dr. Ruth Kava call melatonin "the latest in a long... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression Diet, Exercise
...dreams. High doses of valerian can cause blurred vision, excitability, and changes in heart rhythm.Kava. Kava is used for its calming effect for people with anxiety and depression. There have been... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Lifestyle Changes
...are not fully known.The following warnings are of particular importance for people with liver disease:Kava kava (an herb used for anxiety and tension) can be toxic to the liver and cause severe... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...dreams. High doses of valerian can cause blurred vision, excitability, and changes in heart rhythm.Kava (Piper methysticum). Some evidence suggests that kava may relieve anxiety. However, this... Read more »
Hepatitis: Symptom Management
...C.Patients with hepatitis should be aware that some herbal remedies may cause liver damage. In particular, kava (an herb used to relieve anxiety and tension) may be dangerous for people with... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...hepatitis have occurred from Jin Bu Huan, a Chinese herbal remedy sold as treatment for pain and insomnia.Kava. Kava has been used to relieve anxiety and improve sleep. It is not considered safe.... Read more »

Medications

Pfz00440_123861_5

...drugs/herbals that may harm your liver (e.g., isoniazid, kava, methotrexate, nefazodone) ... Read more »

A0001030_148818_5

...may be harmful to your liver (e.g., isoniazid, kava, methotrexate, nefazodone) This... Read more »

Nov01400_67293_5

...products you may use, especially of: clozapine kava Tell your doctor or pharmacist if... Read more »

Nov01400_67293_5

...products you may use, especially of: clozapine kava Tell your doctor or pharmacist if... Read more »

Wll90020_67345_5

...especially of: cimetidine clozapine disulfiram kava nefazodone certain SSRI... Read more »

Related News

The Digital Dentist
February 16, 2007

VENICE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- White, shiny and straight. If you want a better smile or better teeth, now you can see how dental work will... Read summary »

Heart Failure Patients Unrealistic
June 16, 2008

By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent 1531 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with heart failure often overestimate their life... Read summary »

Mom?s Diet Can Cause Asthma?
November 20, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A mother who has a diet rich in folate, an important prenatal supplement, could increase the chance that her infant will suffer... Read summary »

Fighting HIV
August 27, 2007

DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- There are more than 1 million people living with HIV right now in the United States. Last year, nearly... Read summary »

Compulsive Clutter?
April 13, 2007

SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Shawn Mowad's garage is full of clothes, boxes and papers piled high. In her living room, most of the clutter... Read summary »