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I don't think the herbs themselves are under attack; just the ridiculous way in which they're marketed and touted as a frickin' cure-all for everything from hemorrhoids to hurricanes.

The biggest blunder in the herbal remedy market has been this overuse of "all natural!" Yeah, well arsenic is all-natural, but that doesn't mean you should load up on it.

Water is natural too and if you drink too much you can die from diluting your electrolytes.

Want to regualate water too? It's all natural.

Many herbs DO have medicinal properties and effects which are used to treat diseases. Supplements are used by over 70 million Americans daily and make people more healthy.

Herbs are safe and can treat diseases and conditions if you do your research and take the correct amounts. People should research anything they put into their mouths.

Dr. Duke has a great book on herbal remedies.

Herbal medicines are derived from natural sources. Many prescription and over-the-counter medications are, too. Each of these should be treated with caution. If you do choose herbal supplements, be sure to talk to your doctor first. Your doctor can tell you whether:

Any herbs you take or are interested in taking have potentially dangerous side effects

Specific herbal medicines are appropriate for you given your overall health status

Any herbal medicines can interact with other medications you currently use

You could achieve the same results you desire from herbal supplements by changing your lifestyle — for example, your diet or exercise program

Your doctor may be cautious about endorsing or embracing most herbal supplements. This is most often because relatively few controlled studies have been done on herbal supplements. However, a growing number of doctors are working to better understand herbal therapies so that they can help you make informed decisions about your health care.

Coleus Forskohlii - Forskolin also has a thyroid-stimulating action, which contributes to thermogenesis and an increase in the basal metabolic rate. These properties allow it to enhance the effects of the ephedrine/caffeine combination.

Used for weight-loss, dieting and weight training.

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