Cancer Fatigue: Can Ginseng Help?

vickie_richter — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:07:00 -0700

Fatigue can be a debilitating symptom of cancer, and a common side effect of its treatment. Many cancer patients going through treatment experience extreme tiredness, exhaustion, and weakness, often severe enough to adversely affect the quality of their life. Rather than add another prescription to the daily dosages, ginseng may be a natural alternative that is more palatable to patients.

Officials Seize Unapproved Drugs Labeled “Natural Supplements”

madeline_ellis — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:07:00 -0700

In a press release on April 9th, the FDA announced that U.S. Marshals seized more than $100,000 of product labeled as “natural supplements” but which contain undeclared active ingredients found in prescription erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs. The products originated in China and are packaged and distributed by Shangai Distributors Inc. of Coamo, Puerto Rico. Consumers who use these products could experience serious side effects, as well as interactions with medications they are already taking.

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Cancer Fatigue: Can Ginseng Help?

Officials Seize Unapproved Drugs Labeled “Natural Supplements”