All of the following are true of herbal remedies EXCEPT that
A) they cannot harm humans because they are in a natural plant form.
B) they are not regulated by the FDA in the same manner as other medications.
C) the active ingredients have not been standardized.
D) they can interact with other medications in a way that could be dangerous.
Rich lives in close quarters with 30 fraternity brothers, so which supplement might be helpful for him to take to prevent getting sick from a cold or the flu?
A) flaxseed
B) Echinacea
C) ginkgo biloba
D) ginseng
The use of functional foods and dietary supplements for therapeutic purposes is
A) one of the most controversial complementary health approaches.
B) tightly regulated by the state and federal government.
C) safe if prescribed by a nutritionist.
D) thoroughly investigated and based in sound science.
People who have been treated with acupuncture typically report that they
A) suspect that the improvement they experienced is related to the placebo effect.
B) experienced little or no improvement.
C) found the treatment uncomfortable and experienced a worsening of their symptoms.
D) were satisfied with the treatment and their improvement.
Limited research suggests that acupuncture may be effective in treating
A) obesity.
B) anxiety disorders.
C) back and neck pain.
D) breast cancer.
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