People have turned to herbs to boost health for centuries. But a new report published in the journal Cancer found that some herbal supplements may be risky for cancer patients. Researchers looked at 44 herbal medicines, and a whopping 29 of these were deemed to pose health risks to patients undergoing cancer treatment. For example, the study found that turmeric, popular for its anti- inflammatory properties, may increase toxic effects of certain chemotherapies, while green tea and ginkgo biloba could make bleeding more likely. As with any medicine, check with your doctor before using a natural remedy.
This article was first published in the print edition of Yoga Journal Singapore, which is now Yogahood Online.
Written by Jen Murphy
