UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Monday, November 6, 1995
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Natural remedies might keep the doctor away this winter
By Joann Birk
Kansan staff writer
Antibiotics are out, and herbal remedies, such as echinaces and garlic pills, are in, some students and nutritionists say.
Dustin Sypher, Lawrence junior, has tried a number of herbal remedies and said plants such as echinacea, goldenseal and astragalus were just a few of the natural products that could keep students out
of the doctor's office this winter.
"Sometimes I get faster results with natural medicine than with antibiotics," he said
But even those who praise the effects of natural remedies warn that education is crucial.
Maggie Cloud, certified nutritionist and vitamin and herb manager at Wild Oats, 1040 Vermont St., said the vitamin industry was not strictly regulated.
"The key to doctoring yourself is
education." she said.
Cloud said reading the labels on herbal remedies was not enough. Manufacturers are limited to how much they can print about the benefits of herbs, leaving most labels with nothing more than a list of the ingredients.
But the lack of information on labels has not stopped the sale of herbs and other dietary supplements from increasing, she said.
Sypher said that when he started
But he said that a healthy diet was still the most effective way to stay well.
to feel sick, he took echinacea and goldenseal, herbs that are said to treat colds and flu.
Daniel Carr, associate professor of biochemistry at the University of Kansas Medical Center, said the best nutrients came from natural food sources, but herbal supplements could be used in moderation.
Some common herbs and plants are believed to have healing and body-purifying characteristics. They include:
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Echinacea: said to strengthen the body's immune system as well as preventing colds and flu
Astragalus: used in traditional Chinese and east Indian medicine for its immune-enhancing and tonic properties.
Garlic; regarded as a preventive measure for colds and flys.
Goldenseal: a remedy for colds and flu.
Asian Ginseng: known for its ability to increase energy and endurance.
Feverfew; used for prevention and moderation of migraine headaches.
Source: American Botanical Council
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