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Natural Products (Herbs/Supplements) Associated with Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia:

Hypoglycemia	Hyperglycemia
Ackee Agaricus Mushroom Alcohol Basil Chromium Coca Fenugreek Ginseng Green Tea Guarana Hydrazine Sulfate Marshmallow Prickly Pear Cactus Ribose Shark Cartilage St. John's Wort Sweet Annie	Black Tea Blue Cohosh Caffeine Cola Nut Ephedra (Ma Huang) Green Tea Guarana Hydrazine Sulfate Mate Niacin/Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Oolong Tea Pu-erh Tea Shark Catilage

Sources:
1. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Available at: http://www.naturaldatabase.com. Accessed July 7, 2008.
2. Clincial Pharmacology Online. Available at: http://www.clinicalpharmacology.com. Accessed July 7, 2008.

Helpful Websites*:

www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-savvy.html
Comment: Tips for the savvy supplement user: making informed decisions and evaluating information.

www.consumerlab.com+
Comment: Provides independent testing of health and nutritional products.

www.naturalstandard.com+
Comment: Evidence-based information about alternative therapies.

www.naturalproductassoc.org+
Comment: Natural Products Association.

www.nccam.nih.gov
Comment: National Center for Comlementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science; training CAM researchers; and disseminating autoritative inforamtion.

www.nsf.org
Comment: NSF dietary supplements certification program. This program verifies the identity and quanity of dietary ingredients declared on product label. Ensures that the product does not contain undeclared ingredients or unacceptable levels of contaminants. Demonstrate conformance to currently recommended industry GMPs for dietary supplements.

www.USP.org
Comment: The official public standards-setting authority for all prescription and OTC, dietary supplements, and other healthcare products manufactured and sold in the United States.

* GMP indicates good manufacturing practices; NSF, National Science Foundation; OTC, over-the-counter; and USP, United States Pharmacopeia.
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Health Tip #:005

Developing a Healthy Sleep Pattern

There are many things a person does before bed or to their sleeping environment that can affect their sleep pattern.

The average person requires approximately 8 hours of sleep each night. You should try to go to bed and wake up the same time each day. You should also avoid going to bed hungry, but avoid any products that can act as stimulants and keep you awake (i.e. coffee, tea, soda and chocolate should be avoided). You should also avoid strenuous exercise before bedtime. Finally, you should avoid bright lights in and around your bedroom before bed. Dimmer switches, energy efficient bulbs, and turning off your television and computer will help with this problem.

We hope these helpful tips will put you on your way to a better night's sleep. Pleasant dreams from all of us at Better Living Now!

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