Re: Cat's Claw repairs DNA! -- CAUTIONS

[Guest guest]

According to the University of land website (caps mine):

" Pediatric:

THERE ARE NO KNOWN SCIENTIFIC REPORTS ON THE PEDIATRIC USE OF CAT'S CLAW. DO NOT

GIVE A CHILD CAT'S CLAW WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF YOUR DOCTOR. "

I'm not trying to scare anyone, or even saying Cat's Claw is bad. But please be

aware that even though some can be very helpful, all herbals and 'natural'

supplements can be dangerous. 'Natural' does NOT mean safe; apple seeds are

poisonous, as are cherry leaves and green-tinged potatoes. And some things are

helpful in a small dose but very harmful in larger doses.

ALWAYS talk to your doctor and/or pharmacist (both is best) about ALL the

medications, supplements, and vitamins you and your child(ren) are taking!

Things that seem perfectly harmless can interact with other 'harmless' things to

cause terrible problems. If you aren't comfortable asking your doc/pharm about

everything you're taking, find a new doctor/pharmacist -- it's that important!

You can easily find more info on Cat's Claw and any other supplement online, but

I pasted some info below along with the links.

I post this in the spirit of caution, hope, and diligence, which I know we all

have for our kids!

Carole

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http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/cats-claw-000229.htm

How to Take It:

Pediatric

THERE ARE NO KNOWN SCIENTIFIC REPORTS ON THE PEDIATRIC USE OF CAT'S CLAW. DO NOT

GIVE A CHILD CAT'S CLAW WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF YOUR DOCTOR.

Adult

Tea: 1 - 10 g (1,000 mg) root bark in 8 ounces water; boil 10 - 15 minutes,

cool, and strain. Drink 1 cup 3 times daily.

Tincture (solution made from herb and alcohol, or herb, alcohol, and water): 1/4

- 1/2 teaspoonful 2 - 3 times daily

Dry, encapsulated standardized extract: 100 mg per day for osteoarthritis; 250 -

350 mg per day for immune support

PRECAUTIONS:

The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and

treating disease. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with

other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take

herbs with care, under the supervision of a health care practitioner.

Cat's claw appears to have few side effects. However, there have not been enough

scientific studies of cat's claw to fully determine its safety. Some people have

reported dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea when taking cat's claw. The diarrhea or

loose stools tend to be mild and go away with continued use of the herb.

Cat's claw may cause miscarriage and should not be taken by pregnant or nursing

women. People with autoimmune diseases, skin grafts, tuberculosis, or those

receiving organ transplants should not use cat's claw because of its possible

effects on the immune system.

Possible Interactions:

If you are currently taking any of the following medications, you should not use

cat's claw without first talking to your health care provider.

Immunosuppressive medications -- In theory, because cat's claw may stimulate the

immune system, it should not be used with medications intended to suppress the

immune system, such as cyclosporin or other medications prescribed following an

organ transplant or to treat an autoimmune disease.

NSAIDs -- Cat's claw may protect against gastrointestinal damage associated with

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

and naproxen (Aleve).

Other medications -- Cat's claw may interact with the following medications:

Anticoagulants (blood-thinning medication)

Diuretics (water pills)

Estrogens or progestins, including birth control pills

Antihypertensive (blood pressure) medication

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Side Effects and Cautions

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/catclaw/#cautions

Few side effects have been reported for cat's claw when it is taken at

recommended dosages. Though rare, side effects may include headaches, dizziness,

and vomiting.

Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant should avoid using cat's

claw because of its past use for preventing and aborting pregnancy.

Because cat's claw may stimulate the immune system, it is unclear whether the

herb is safe for people with conditions affecting the immune system.

Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative

practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your

health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

[Guest guest]

Yes but this opinion is from the same people that say vaccines are safe, so I

would not take their word for it!!! You know what I mean?!!!

 

Parents on  Lyme groups have been using this supplement on their kids with good

results and no ones has reported bad things about it!!!

 

P.S. Lets be objective... if you were to ask your pediatrician about the use of

Cat's claw, he wouldn't even have a clue or any knowledge about it... but I am

sure he can talk wonders about vaccination!!!

 

Just my 2 cents here!!!

Love, Gabby. :0)

http://stemcellforautism.blogspot.com/

 

" I know of nobody who is purely Autistic or purely neurotypical. Even God had

some Autistic moments, which is why the planets all spin. " ~ Jerry Newport