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Yup,
I avoid all of those herbs to boost your immune system! (I have MS.)
posted by
FactorFiction
on November 29, 2005 at 7:10 AM
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You're right!!
The reported effect on white blood cell function was blown completely out of context and was translated to mean that echinacea would have some magical effect on treating and preventing colds. As we now see, the data fails to support this claim. Physiologic suppositions sometimes fail to translate into clinical benefit.
posted by
Dean_G_M.D.
on August 11, 2005 at 5:16 PM
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I'm enjoying your blog
and finding a lot of useful information. It's very well-written, as well. I have been keeping up with the echinacea studies and reports. My understanding of the value of echinacea is that it supports white cell functions. It seems the supposed cold cure ability is an inflated urban legend. What is your take on this?
posted by
Witchflower
on August 11, 2005 at 12:03 PM
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