Kelp is not an herb - it's seaweed :)

Kathy Salkin wrote:

> May I suggest that anyone thinking of taking any of this stuff consult with
> their doctors first?  Either one of these two substances can interact with any
> prescription meds you're taking and could be dangerous.  I stopped taking Kava
> a year ago because my neurologist said my meds would make it dangerous to my
> kidneys and also dope me up too much.  So be careful of herbal and other
> supplements.
>
> Kat
>
> On Thu, 17 Oct 2002 12:21:09 -0300 Carla MacInnis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Read that on the CNN Page
> >
> > If you have fatigue issues, kelp might help
> > you. But don't use it if you're
> > taking thyroid medication. Essentially, it's a
> > sluggish thyroid jump starter
> > when script meds are not indicated.
> >
> > Also, there was a recent newspaper article in
> > Canadian papers about the
> > benefits of stepped up magnesium for pain
> > management.
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > Carla
> >
> > "Barber, Kenneth L." wrote:
> >
> > > Did any of you guys pick up a news spot on
> > this. My wife recognized it
> > > because I take it for energy. Bobby put us
> > onto knowing this. Anyway they
> > > were saying that it helps in parkingsons
> > disease. She did not catch the
> > > dosage they were using.
> >