St. John’s Wort is an herbal supplement made from the yellow flowers and leaves of the shrub Hypericum perforatum. It is widely used to relieve symptoms from depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, menopause, and more.
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Weight Loss Medicines and Supplements
Many people choose weight loss as their new year resolution. In addition to the usual steps to achieving weight loss – setting specific and measurable goals, eating healthy, exercising, and other lifestyle changes – some people also use weight loss medicines or supplements.
Poison Safety and New Year’s Resolutions
Whether you’ve made a new resolution or are rededicating yourself to a resolution you made last year (or many years ago), poison safety can impact the steps you take to achieve your goals.
Poison Myths Busted: Are Herbal, Natural, and Organic Products Non-Toxic?
“It’s natural, so it must be safe and good for you.” Talk about a sentence that makes almost every health care provider cringe. In this post, we will thoroughly bust the myth that all herbal, natural, or organic remedies, personal care products, and cleaning products are safe and non-toxic.