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When Herbal Remedies Misbehave.(RETIREMENT LIVING)

MAGAZINE AND TELEVISION ads tout the "natural" powers of herbal medicine. But leaving aside their purported health benefits, taking these pills or potions can have unexpected and unwanted consequences if you require an unexpected surgery.

A new study by doctors from the University of Chicago warns that taking herbal medicines prior to surgery can lead to complications such as excessive bleeding, lower blood-sugar levels and heart instability.

The effects of herbal medications have grabbed the attention of researchers because as many as one-third of patients p

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