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Do substances like drugs, herbs and foods affect our dreams?

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Yes. During REM protein-synthesis is highly active, so your body needs high levels of amino acids. The neurotransmitter in use during REM is Acetylcholine. It is made from the B-vitamin Choline and the vitamin B-5. But there are more vitamins that can make us dream more. The body can synthesis the B-vitamin Choline. But in order to do that it needs vitamin B-12, Folic acid (B-9), the amino acids Methionine and Serine.
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Why not ban other unhealthy substances, like high-fat foods?

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In accordance with its mission, OHSU is continually seeking ways to create a healthier environment. In recent years we’ve added healthier food choices in our cafeterias and sought to create a more sustainable environment through our recycling efforts and “green” building practices, to name a few examples.
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Can herbs and drugs be used safely together?

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It does of course depend entirely on which drugs are used but, generally speaking, as herbs work to heal the body and the drugs work to allay symptoms, in many cases they can therefore be used together. Please make sure you have alerted us to any and all medications or supplements that you are taking, so that we can let you know if there may be a conflict.
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Are there any foods or substances I should avoid to protect my thyroid?

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No, as long as your foods are whole and natural — meaning free from artificial ingredients, preservatives, and additives and processed as little as possible — you can enjoy a cornucopia of food.
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What drugs and foods should be avoided while on opioids?

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Combining opiates with any drug that suppresses breathing can be fatal. This includes, but is not limited to: Sedative-hypnotics/benzodiazepines - alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), etc.
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How does irradiation affect foods?

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The foods are not changed in nutritional value and they are not made dangerous as a result of the irradiation. The high energy ray is absorbed as it passes through food, and gives up its energy. The food is slightly warmed. Some treated foods may taste slightly different, just as pasteurized milk tastes slightly different from unpasteurized milk. If the food still has living cells, (such as seeds, or shellfish, or potatoes) they will be damaged or killed just as microbes are.
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How do external stimuli affect my dreams?

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Your senses never rest. Whatever input you get from hearing, vision, smell, touch or taste may be incorporated into your dream. You may have dreamed that your alarm clock is ringing in your dream, while it is really ringing in the physical world too. This is how lucid dreaming devices work. They give your signals as light or sounds that you have to train yourself to recognize. But it can go the other way around too. While dreaming lucidly you can command yourself to talk while dreaming.
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What do dreams have to do with it?

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Dreams, with a capitol D, are messages from your soul, or sub- conscious, or whatever you wish to call it. Not everyone Dreams.... scientists say that everyone has dreams; but not everyone remembers them upon waking. The Dreams that we're talking about here are dreams that are exceptionally vivid and memorable, that make a strong impression upon the dreamer, and seem to have something to impart of importance. A lot of my experiences with therianthropy are through my Dreams.
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ARE THERE ANY DRUGS OR NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS THAT STIMULATE LUCID DREAMS?

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A number of substances have been suggested to enhance the likelihood of lucid dreaming, from vitamins to prescription drugs. There are few good scientific studies to test such claims. Lucid dreaming is highly subject to the placebo effect; the belief that something will stimulate a lucid dream is very effective! This is not to say that there are not substances that do, in fact, promote lucid dreaming. We are interested in discovering such and welcome observations from fellow dreamers.
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Do I treat herbs like drugs (small dosage, caution in mixing, possible overdose)?

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Herbs are food, not drugs. Herbs can be taken in large quantities with no harmful side effects. Mixing herbs has less of a side effect than eating different foods together. Therefore, you can take all the herbs you want to get greater health benefits. Most chemical drugs can be taken at the same time as herbs, but is preferable to take herbs and drugs at different times because of the way the body digests them differently. Click here for a list of cautions regarding herbal products.
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How do Chinese herbs affect the body?

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The principals of therapy that apply to needling also apply to herbalogy . Just as needles are applied to restore deficiencies and remove excesses, herbs are prescribed to have compensatory qualities. The vast amount of Chinese herbal knowledge available today has accumulated in writing for thousands of years. That means that have been getting sick people well for a very long time without side effects.
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WHAT DO THE HERBS TASTE LIKE?

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Each formula tastes different. Some herbs are: sweet, sour, bitter, pungent (spicy), bland, or salty. Different combinations of the flavors are used depending on the patient’s condition. Mostly the herbs just taste different to the American palate. Remember it is a medicine.
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Should I avoid any foods while taking the herbs?

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Please follow the directions and precautions accompanying the herbs. As with any other medications, it is best to avoid excessive alcohol use, smoking, etc. For the most part, it would depend on the herbs. You should consult your herbalist in this regard. The best way to take herbs is to take it straight as it is, but if you need to sweeten the herbs/tea, then we suggest you use honey instead of sugar.
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Question: Which drugs will affect my blood sugar levels?

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Answer: Many drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter products, can interfere with your diabetes control. Some drugs can increase your blood sugar, while others can lower your blood sugar too much. If you take certain types of blood pressure medications, you may not notice symptoms of a low blood sugar, except for sweating. If you take medication for high blood pressure, discuss this with your doctor.
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Can I take the herbs/formulas along with my prescription drugs (medication)?

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ANSWER: We at Dherbs.Com don't tell people what to do. We recognize every human being's freedom of choice here on the planet as Earth is a free will zone (planet) in the Universe. However, we will say that herbs are natural (organic) whereas prescription drugs are unnatural (inorganic). Anything unnatural that goes into the body is a toxin and therefore harmful to the body and human health.
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How are herbs different from drugs?

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Drugs are made of a single, isolated compound that is generally patented, manufactured and "owned" by a company. Herbs are made from plants, and generally cannot be owned by a company, since their original source is in nature and is freely available. Generally, drugs have been extensively researched at great cost over a number of years (the need to recoup that cost is why governments allow drug companies to patent their drugs).
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Are herbs safe to take with prescription drugs?

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In general, herbs are very safe, but should not be taken with prescription drugs without the supervision of a healthcare provider. Recall that herbs have been used for supporting health for literally thousands of years. Remember, however, that herbs are complex compounds containing dozens of different chemicals. When combined with very powerful pharmaceutical drugs there is always the possibility of an effect other than what is desired.
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Where can I get the herbs ?

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Most quality herbal stores have them, at a reasonable price. And you can find my recommended herbal stores I am always using in my ebook. Don't worry. Please send me an email to mercury21@intergate.com and I will send you the download link page.
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Are there specific foods or drugs that I should avoid after surgery?

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Except for the tiny hormone replacement pills most tablets should be crushed after surgery. Foods high in sugar and some fats will cause the intestine to release vasoactive chemicals which cause sweating, flushing, weakness, fatigue and sometimes abdominal cramps and diarrhea - a phenomenon called 'dumping'.
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Do you like asian foods?

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I really think the mod on plenty of fish are emotional wet bags people who were never treated fairly in high school so they get their revenge later in life such as this. So yes the mods and admins on POF are bullies and I do not think the bullies on there (both men and women) will ever get married. The worst thing the mods at POF have really done was looking at who I was choosing to date as if they were being a critic if I was picking too many white girls or black girls or asian girls.
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Do drugs and alcohol affect a student’s school performance?

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In the United States, 159,000 of today’s first year college students will drop out of school next year for alcohol or other related reasons. Almost 1/3 of college students nationwide admit to having missed class at least once because of alcohol or drug use. Some 30 percent of college failure is alcohol related.
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What about "natural treatments," with herbs, foods, and vitamins?

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Alternative medicine is making its way into medical scientific circles, and there may benefits to herbal and vitamin treatments. While it is unlikely that they will cure cancer, they may help ease symptoms or side effects of treatment. If you decide to pursue alternative treatments, be certain to let your physician. Some alternative treatments can interfere with or complicate conventional treatments.
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Can herbs be taken with prescription drugs?

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In general, herbs should not be taken with prescription drugs without the supervision of a healthcare provider. Herbs have been used for supporting health for literally thousands of years. However, herbs are complex compounds containing dozens of different chemicals. When combined with very powerful pharmaceutical drugs there is always the possibility of an effect other than what is desired.
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How Do Herbs Differ from Drugs?

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Herbs are food, not drugs. Many herbs can be taken in large quantities without harmful side effects. In general, mixing herbs has no more side effects than mixing carrots and peas.
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Can Drugs and Herbs induce lucidity?

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Yes. For more information about this check out my Dreaming FAQ. You will find most herbs, vitamins, amino acids, minerals and drugs that help you dream more and recall your dreams better. They might even cause you to have a Lucid Dream. To summarize; herbs like Valerian, Mugwort, Mullein, Kava Kava, Dittany of Crete, St.
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Do the herbs interfere with allopathic drugs?

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No. Herbs can be taken along with allopathic medicines. As a patient's health improves, it is often possible to cut back on allopathic medicines.
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Are Chinese herbs considered drugs?

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In the United States, Chinese herbs are provided as food supplements, not as drugs. Thus, they are not strictly regulated by the FDA, except for monitoring the cleanliness of manufacturing facilities.
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Why can't I kill my Candida after months or years of anti-fungal drugs and/or herbs?

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You probably have killed off your Candida--a long time ago! Though Candida is in the title of one of our books and experts have called it "the best book on Candida", we make it clear that what most people think is "Candida" usually turns out to be something else! Candida albicans is not that strong a "critter." It dies rather readily after a few weeks of anti-fungal treatment--IF it is what is really present in the body.
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What if I don't like certain foods?

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Not only do you have 9 choices per meal but you can also "Mix n Match" your meals. As long as you order a minimum of 3 breakfast items & a maximum of 3 dinner items you can order whatever other combination of meals that you like to reach your total of 9 meals per delivery. Because our meals are portion controlled, all of our meals are interchangeable
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