Herb enthusiasts often don't follow indications


	Herb enthusiasts often don't follow indications

wiccantexan

5-28-2007 10:49 PM

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health, body, medicine, herbal, supplements, drugs

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5-29-2007 12:37 AM

starweaver

The other thing people don't even remotely consider is contraindications with over the counter meds or perscription meds, primarily because they bottles aren't labeled with anything like that - I have to get all my info online, which most people won't bother to do.

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