Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hi Everyone, I remember reading in the files section notes that had taken after she attended a lecture by a well known pharmacist named Dr. Bubalo at OHSU. I hope she will comment further on this as she is very well versed on alternative therapies but one thing that stood out for me from her notes was the following: " Dr. Bubalo did caution that if you stimulate the immune system.....you may stimulate the cancer. " Cold FX is a known immune stimulant and I believe it's main ingredient is Ginseng which is contraindicated in people who take Coumadin. I found this quote on http://www.caring4you.net/herbs.html " Ginseng has been used to stimulate the adrenal gland, and thereby increase energy. It also may have some beneficial effect on reducing blood sugar in patients with diabetes mellitus. (Dr. emphasized that there is substantial variation in the chemical components of substances branded as " Ginseng. " ) Reactions: Ginseng can cause elevation in blood pressure, headache, vomiting, insomnia, and nose bleeding. Ginseng can also cause falsely abnormal blood tests for digoxin level. It is unclear whether ginseng may affect female hormones. Its use in pregnancy is not recommended. Ginseng may affect the action of the normal blood clotting element (platelets). It should be avoided in patients taking aspirin, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve) or Motrin), or medications to prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin (Coumadin). Ginseng may also cause headaches, tremors, nervousness, and sleeplessness. It should be avoided in persons with manic disorder and psychosis. " Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thank you Tracey! I figured there was some mention somewhere.. > Hi Everyone, > > I remember reading in the files section notes that had taken > after she attended a lecture by a well known pharmacist named Dr. > Bubalo at OHSU. I hope she will comment further on this as she is > very well versed on alternative therapies but one thing that stood > out for me from her notes was the following: > > " Dr. Bubalo did caution that if you stimulate the immune > system.....you may stimulate the cancer. " > > Cold FX is a known immune stimulant and I believe it's main > ingredient is Ginseng which is contraindicated in people who take > Coumadin. > > I found this quote on > http://www.caring4you.net/herbs.html > > " Ginseng has been used to stimulate the adrenal gland, and thereby > increase energy. It also may have some beneficial effect on reducing > blood sugar in patients with diabetes mellitus. (Dr. > emphasized that there is substantial variation in the chemical > components of substances branded as " Ginseng. " ) > Reactions: Ginseng can cause elevation in blood pressure, headache, > vomiting, insomnia, and nose bleeding. Ginseng can also cause falsely > abnormal blood tests for digoxin level. It is unclear whether ginseng > may affect female hormones. Its use in pregnancy is not recommended. > Ginseng may affect the action of the normal blood clotting element > (platelets). It should be avoided in patients taking aspirin, > nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen (Advil), > naproxen (Aleve) or Motrin), or medications to prevent blood clotting > (anticoagulants) such as warfarin (Coumadin). Ginseng may also cause > headaches, tremors, nervousness, and sleeplessness. It should be > avoided in persons with manic disorder and psychosis. " > > Tracey > > > > > > " Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn. " - Wesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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