ARP 039 Botanicals and Herbal Resources Part One

This is a two part episode; this week I talked about what you need to do before you consume at Botanical and where to find solid information.

• StatNews on Sleeping Medications for Older People http://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/treating-insomnia-and-anxiety-in-older-people/
• Health Canada’s Natural Health Products Ingredients page http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/monosReq.do?lang=eng&monotype=single
• Herbs at a Glance https://nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm
• Mayo Clinic – Herbal Supplements What To Know Before You Buy http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/herbal-supplements/art-20046714
• The National Institute of Health has a specific page about botanical and herbal supplements; it is Office of Dietary Supplements. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/BotanicalBackground-HealthProfessional
• National Institutes of Health’s Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine website: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/supplements/wiseuse.htm

   

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