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Warnings And Side Effects Of Black Cohosh
The Power of Hormones
Never Underestimate the Power of Hormones. Hormones are powerful, little messengers that run the entire body. As such, these messages can also feed into pain and suffering. Hormonal imbalance may go unnoticed when one has chronic conditions like erectile dysfunction, depression, pain, anxiety, or insomnia. Doctors need to stay vigilant in case the root of any or all of these problems is a hormonal imbalance. The problem with having medications that only mask a symptom is that everyone stops look...
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Black Cohosh for Hot Flashes: Miracle Herb or Hogwash... Hard to Know
By Toni Hurst , Health ExpertDoes black cohosh work? Most women who are approaching menopause or who are in it have heard... Read more »
Hot Flashes from Lupron: When Will They Stop?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...will stop in the very near future. The use of Black Cohosh (obtained in health food stores)... Read more »
Feeling Anxious? Natural Therapeutic Options
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...Serenity which contains burdock root, Beth root, black cohosh, Oregon Grape root and milkweed,... Read more »
Home Remedy for Migraine and Headaches?
By Nancy Bonk , Health ExpertI came across this article: Home Remedies for Headache Treatment - Must Try It. This is in the... Read more »
Soy for Hot Flashes? Read This First
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...doctor I’ve ever asked. You can try vitamin E; black cohosh; an anti-depressant drug…I’ve... Read more »
Health Guide
Menstrual Disorders: Treatment
...increased if it is used with sedative drugs. Other interactions and long-term side effects are unknown.Black cohosh (also known as Cimicifuga racemosa or squawroot) contains a plant estrogen and... Read more »Menopause: Lifestyle Changes
...estrogen-related cancers.The following herbs are sometimes use for menopausal symptoms and carry certain risks:Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), also known as squaw root, is the herbal remedy... Read more »Breast Cancer: Lifestyle Changes
...PhytoestrogensPhytoestrogens are estrogen-like substances found in plant products. These include soybeans, black cohosh (an herb), whole wheat, berries, and flaxseed. In general, the evidence on... Read more »ADHD: Highlights
...for Disease Control, more than 3,000 patients visited an emergency room in 2004 for treatment of side effects associated with ADHD medication. The researchers reported that these adverse events... Read more »Asthma in Adults: Long-Term Relief Medications
...it possible to provide effective local anti-inflammatory activity in the lungs with minimal systemic effects. (Oral steroids have considerable side effects.) They are currently recommended as the... Read more »Images
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Herbal Medicines for Menopause?
February 24, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies could be a waste of time and money. A new article in the Drug and Therapies... Read summary »
Black cohosh linked to cancer's spread
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