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Caution: Herbal Warning Ahead

It's generally accepted among natural remedy advocates that many herbal remedies are safe. However, one can never be too sure . Here are some safety tips for you concerning supplementing your diet with herbs. The Facts The medicinal use of herbs has quickly become THE preferred method of self-treatment for most consumers. A random sample of a group of multi-ethnic patients in an emergency room in New York City revealed some interesting statistics.  Over twenty percent of the patients reported that they used herbal remedies. Reported herbal usage was highest among Asians and those of Pacific-Asian heritage, at nearly 40%.  This random sampling, however, does not in ANY way signify the actual frequent use of complementary of herbal remedies by the general public over the last few decades. At the same time, though, it is important to recognize the potential side-effects of using herbal remedies along with chemical-based prescription meds.    It's important for the a

Colon Cancer And It's Known Causes

English: Micrograph of a colorectal adenocarcinoma metastasis to a lymph node, also lymph node metastasis. H&E stain. The cancer (forming glands) is seen at the centre-top. Adipose tissue is present on the upper right. See also Image:Breast carcinoma in a lymph node.jpg - met to a lymph node in breast carcinoma. Image:Lymph node with papillary thyroid carcinoma.jpg - met to a lymph node in papillary thyroid carcinoma. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Colon cancer ranks high as a major illness  that is responsible for many life altering effects. You need to know about its effects & treatment options.  This type of cancer is one of the most common in the country. Numerous  colon cancer patients suffer from polyps, which are abnormal cells that form clusters. When normal cells begin to transform, a potential problem arises.