Posted by Hombre on October 27, 2010, at 21:22:31
In reply to maximize supplements, lower meds?, posted by Christ_empowered on October 26, 2010, at 17:39:59
I've read three books recently that suggest that certain herbs can be used in conjunction with meds and may enable one to lower the dose.
I believe that herbs act at a more fundamental level than supplements. If you underlying physiological processes are not optimized, you may not be able to make use of the nutrients you are taking in. In my experience, after a period of taking herbs I do not really notice as much of a difference if I take my supplements or not. I have stamina and a calm energy I never had. Never. No doubt the meds are playing a part, but the addition of herbs and especially exercise can turn around what may seem like "poop out".
Two of the books are written by practicing psychiatrists. Apaptogens is written by practicing herbalists and contains a large amount of research-based information on how adaptogenic herbs work, as well as the traditional indications. This book is tremendous in its comprehensive nature and the inclusion of nervine herbs such as Avena sativa.
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