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Black Cohosh-I just found this, may want to read if takeing it
February 22 2006 at 5:09 PM sunset (no login)
Oct. 17, 2003 (BALTIMORE) -- Black cohosh, an herbal remedy gaining popularity as a panacea for the hot flashes, mood swings, and other symptoms of menopause, can cause the body's immune system to launch an attack on the liver, doctors warn.
Stanley M. Cohen, MD, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, tells WebMD that he and colleagues have diagnosed what they believe is the first case of autoimmune hepatitis caused by the use of black cohosh.
A progressive inflammation of the liver, caused by the body's immune system attack on liver cells --autoimmune hepatitis can cause people to become so tired that even crossing the room is a chore. Some patients complain of abdominal discomfort, others of achy joints and itching. The skin may become yellow, and the liver can become enlarged. Without proper treatment, this serious illness progresses and most people eventually die. The disease is thought to have some genetic link, with women accounting for as many as 70% of the patients
(Thought someone may find it usefull.)
Steph
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Besides the noted health risks,
February 22 2006, 8:11 PM
BC is considered ineffective for lasting NBE b/c although it may cause breast "swelling",its been proven to be a very temporary result that ends as soon as the herb is stopped,where as most other NBE herbs may have a more lasting result.
sunset
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I had no clue
February 22 2006, 11:51 PM
Thanks for the info Steph.
I had heard it was one of the NBE herbs, but I hadn't looked it up realy until early today, thats when I found that article. I didnt really see anytihng on it that backed it up as a good one for nbe. It did have lots of other good uses though.
That article just shocked me, and I thought I would pass it along. I want everyone here to be as "safe" as they can while doing this.
Steph
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Re: Black Cohosh-I just found this, may want to read if takeing it
February 23 2006, 12:43 AM
Yup,ur 100% correct that many BE products add this herb to their formula and as far as real results go I dont know why they do that knowing the "truth",some brands may add it for balance vs growth maybe but theres little doubt in my mind that many of them add it as an NBE "claim" as well.
sunset
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Re: Black Cohosh-I just found this, may want to read if takeing it
February 23 2006, 3:33 PM
I have to say I agree with you. I've seen black cohosh referred to many times as a breast growth herb.
February 22 2006 at 5:09 PM sunset (no login)
Oct. 17, 2003 (BALTIMORE) -- Black cohosh, an herbal remedy gaining popularity as a panacea for the hot flashes, mood swings, and other symptoms of menopause, can cause the body's immune system to launch an attack on the liver, doctors warn.
Stanley M. Cohen, MD, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, tells WebMD that he and colleagues have diagnosed what they believe is the first case of autoimmune hepatitis caused by the use of black cohosh.
A progressive inflammation of the liver, caused by the body's immune system attack on liver cells --autoimmune hepatitis can cause people to become so tired that even crossing the room is a chore. Some patients complain of abdominal discomfort, others of achy joints and itching. The skin may become yellow, and the liver can become enlarged. Without proper treatment, this serious illness progresses and most people eventually die. The disease is thought to have some genetic link, with women accounting for as many as 70% of the patients
(Thought someone may find it usefull.)
Steph
(no login)
Besides the noted health risks,
February 22 2006, 8:11 PM
BC is considered ineffective for lasting NBE b/c although it may cause breast "swelling",its been proven to be a very temporary result that ends as soon as the herb is stopped,where as most other NBE herbs may have a more lasting result.
sunset
(no login)
I had no clue
February 22 2006, 11:51 PM
Thanks for the info Steph.
I had heard it was one of the NBE herbs, but I hadn't looked it up realy until early today, thats when I found that article. I didnt really see anytihng on it that backed it up as a good one for nbe. It did have lots of other good uses though.
That article just shocked me, and I thought I would pass it along. I want everyone here to be as "safe" as they can while doing this.
Steph
(no login)
Re: Black Cohosh-I just found this, may want to read if takeing it
February 23 2006, 12:43 AM
Yup,ur 100% correct that many BE products add this herb to their formula and as far as real results go I dont know why they do that knowing the "truth",some brands may add it for balance vs growth maybe but theres little doubt in my mind that many of them add it as an NBE "claim" as well.
sunset
(no login)
Re: Black Cohosh-I just found this, may want to read if takeing it
February 23 2006, 3:33 PM
I have to say I agree with you. I've seen black cohosh referred to many times as a breast growth herb.