Almost every year one particular supplement becomes the miracle cure , only to fall from grace the next year when the next fad appears. When you read about any miracle cure , get out the salt shaker. It is often a lazy way to live more naturally without putting any effort into life style and dietary changes. Some of these nutrients have achieved scientific status, however, such as Vitamin E and Vitamin B6 as allopathic studies have demonstrated. And with the exhaustion of our soil, nutrients are not as abundant as they used to be, possibly necessitating some additional supplementation.
Herbs are yet another story.
I was invited last year to introduce homeopathy to second year students at Tufts Medical School. Before my arrival, the professor had written on the blackboard some thoughts about herbal medicine, believing that this was what Homeopathy stood for. His arguments were compelling and convincing. Herbal effects, he said, are difficult to monitor since mixtures usually contain more than one herb. Point well taken.