Re: Flu shot question (echinacea)

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> Hi Cyndi,

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> It's one of those things that slips through the grapevine, I'm not

saying that I believe it, it's just something I have heard a few

times. :0))))))

> Re: [low dose naltrexone] Flu shot question

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> i've looked and looked and have no found any contraindications.

if anyone knows different let me know. I do know this =its not

suppose to be taken every day forever. not more than 2 weeks .

>

> cyndi

From the National MS Society

Echinacea, an extremely popular herb, is a flowering plant native to

North America and a member of the daisy (Asteraceae) family. Of the

three species available, the best studied is echinacea purpurea.

Echinacea is generally used to treat the common cold. Some studies

suggest that it may be helpful for decreasing the duration and

symptoms of the common cold. But many studies of echinacea have been

criticized by scientists for being poorly designed and performed. No

definitive conclusion can be drawn regarding the efficacy of

echinacea to treat colds.

Because viral respiratory infections may be linked to exacerbations

or acute attacks of MS, treating colds with echinacea is an appealing

strategy. The problem is that echinacea may stimulate the immune

system. This is a theoretical risk for people with MS because their

immune systems are already inappropriately stimulated. No study has

been done to investigate this theoretical risk in people with MS.

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Brochures-Vitamins.asp

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Thx Art, but I have to be honest with you, I'm not sure I would believe ANYTHING that came from the NMSS. They dont like LDN for the same reason, so I guess echinacea is ok!> >> > Hi Cyndi,> > > > It's one of those things that slips through the grapevine, I'm not > saying that I believe it, it's just something I have heard a few > times. :0))))))> > Re: [low dose naltrexone] Flu shot question

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thank you art-- better to be safe then sorry. if you have ms stick

with soup.

cyndi

cyndi

On Sep 14, 2006, at 9:40 PM, Art Hansen wrote:

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>>

>> Hi Cyndi,

>>

>> It's one of those things that slips through the grapevine, I'm not

> saying that I believe it, it's just something I have heard a few

> times. :0))))))

>> Re: [low dose naltrexone] Flu shot question

>>

>>

>> i've looked and looked and have no found any contraindications.

> if anyone knows different let me know. I do know this =its not

> suppose to be taken every day forever. not more than 2 weeks .

>>

>> cyndi

>

> From the National MS Society

>

> Echinacea, an extremely popular herb, is a flowering plant native to

> North America and a member of the daisy (Asteraceae) family. Of the

> three species available, the best studied is echinacea purpurea.

>

> Echinacea is generally used to treat the common cold. Some studies

> suggest that it may be helpful for decreasing the duration and

> symptoms of the common cold. But many studies of echinacea have been

> criticized by scientists for being poorly designed and performed. No

> definitive conclusion can be drawn regarding the efficacy of

> echinacea to treat colds.

>

> Because viral respiratory infections may be linked to exacerbations

> or acute attacks of MS, treating colds with echinacea is an appealing

> strategy. The problem is that echinacea may stimulate the immune

> system. This is a theoretical risk for people with MS because their

> immune systems are already inappropriately stimulated. No study has

> been done to investigate this theoretical risk in people with MS.

>

> http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Brochures-Vitamins.asp

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[Guest guest]

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> Thx Art, but I have to be honest with you, I'm not sure I would

believe

> ANYTHING that came from the NMSS. They dont like LDN for the same

> reason, so I guess echinacea is ok!

I agree with you.