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Gore also proposes what he calls "retirement savings plus," a plan for voluntary, tax-free savings accounts similar to 401(k)s that can be used to supplement Social Security. Workers who earn as much as $100,000 a year will receive federal matching funds (in the form of tax credits) of as much as $1,500 a year...
Similarly, St. John's wort, a popular supplement taken to treat anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, is believed to prolong or increase the effects of some narcotic drugs and anesthetic agents. Ginseng, an herb taken to boost vitality, has been associated with high blood pressure and rapid beating of the heart--conditions that could be deadly in the operating room...
These uncertainties don't mean that you should never take a supplement. But they make it even more important that you discuss whatever you are taking with your physician--something not enough patients do. A recent study showed that although 60 million Americans have taken alternative medicines, only a third of them reported it to their doctors...
This is a bad idea. A drug your doctor prescribes could be perfectly safe and effective, but if you are taking a similar-acting supplement, there is a real danger of cross-reaction. Don't be afraid to bring your herbal supplements to your doctor's office. Your physician may spot a potential conflict on the label or know of another drug--or even another supplement--that works just as well...
Among those who tested positive for banned substances were Latvian rower Andris Reinholds, who said his nandrolone came from a Chinese herbal supplement, and German runner Dieter Baumann, who alleged that a rival had spiked his toothpaste with steroids. Baumann got the silver in Excuses (heavyweight class). Gold went to Uzbekistan track coach Sergei Voynov, who claimed he had brought a large quantity of growth hormone into the country to help with his hair loss...