You might think you’re exercising good judgment by enhancing your health and wellbeing by taking herbs and supplements. While the scientific research with replicated studies is limited, the nutraceutical companies have spent billions promoting their use. Yet now, the real problem is uncovered. The New York Times recently published a story on a investigation into herbs and supplements and found several companies whose products sit on shelves at national pharmacy chains don’t contain the ingredient on the label. UGH. Feeling trick and swindled. You bet. Read the full story here.

While I don’t discourage my patients from pursuing complementary and alternative treatments, understand that regulatory oversight and scientific research is critical in determining the real utility of treatments. Without this, marketing under the guise of education becomes the detrimental order of the day.

Thank you for your interest.