H1N1 and herbal alternative medicine prevention.
A lot has been written about Echinacea is a great immune booster and can be used effectively for treating a wide variety of infections and virus, not just colds and flu. However, there are also many pundits throwing out the theory that Echinacea boosts the immune system and MAYBE you shouldn’t take Echinacea BECAUSE H1N1 (aka: SWINE FLU) goes after STRONG immune systems. Poppycock! I have not seen a shred of evidence to suggest such a thing.There are many herbs that assist the body’s natural ability to fight off infection, bacteria, inflammation and disease. In fact, modern, traditional medicine has published many studies identifying inflammation as a leading source of disease and ailments.
While the contributors to http://www.methodsofhealing.com/echinacea-for-colds-and-viral-infections/were quick to note “possible side effect” from Echinacea, in my experience, Echinacea reactions are rare, I have personally seen only 1 or 2 in the last 8 years and they both sounded like more like allergic reactions: itchy throat, than side effects. Echinacea is so very safe in fact, that I used it for my kids from the time they were infants and recommend its use for all ages, having seen good results. The only time I caution someone against taking Echinacea, is when they are currently being taking medications, especially those that effect their white blood cells, or people who have an overactive or auto immune disorder, or certain types of Leukemia that result in overproduction of white blood cells, as this could have a worsening effect.
On the whole, however, I think Echinacea is a great herb, albeit, at risk of over harvesting in the wild.
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jack @ Order Carisoprodol Online // November 9, 2009 at 10:51 am |
As Herbal products are natural, non-toxic, and have no side-effects.So it is better to use the Echinacea it is the best herbs.By getting into the blog i came to know the advantages and benefits of using Echinacae. Thanks for sharing such a great information with us.