Herbs and Teas Given to Infants – Should We Be Concerned?

A few weeks ago we posted a blog entitled “Nutritional Supplements: Are the Benefits Worth the Cost?.” This week, we are shifting our focus to another population group while continuing our conversation on herbal remedies and supplements. An eye-opening study was published in the May 2011 online edition of the Pediatrics Digest regarding the administration of herbal … more
Nutritional Supplements: Are the Benefits Worth the Cost?

Everyday millions of people are bombarded with radio commercials, TV infomercials, internet ads, and aggressive sales pitches touting the health benefits (many of them unproven) of nutritional supplements. Warnings about potential adverse reactions, toxicity, food/drug interactions, and other precautions are often under-emphasized or absent. It is important to note that dietary supplements are not regulated … more