EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, September 16, 1998
A Matter of Health
A Matter of Health
B y W endy H aack
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F a m ily N u r s e P r a c t it io n e r
GINKGO BILOBA LEAF: Is
it for me?
Ginkgo Biloba extract is one of
the most commonly prescribed
herbal medications worldwide
and is derived from one of the
oldest plant species.
Ginkgo has the ability to get
across a special blood barrier in
the brain Because of this, it acts
as a brain antioxidant. It has also
been shown to help decrease
brain injury from lack of oxygen
during minor strokes. It does
this by causing the arteries in the
brain to dilate. This increases the
utilization of oxygen and glucose
by the brain. It also helps to
prevent development of sw elling
in the brain from trauma.
Ginkgo has been shown to
increase memory performance
and learning capacity. It has also
been shown to help individuals
with equilibrium problems.
Finally, in the eye. Ginkgo
Biloba has been shown to reduce
edema (swelling) of the retina
and reduce cellular lesions in the
retina.
The Commission E monograph
recommends that Ginkgo Biloba
leaf extract be used to treat a
variety
of
symptomatic
problems: memory deficits,
disturbances in concentration,
depressive emotional conditions,
dizziness, ringing in the ears and
headache. They also recommend
Ginkgo Biloba be used in the
treatment of dementia syndromes
including primary degenerative
dementia, vascular dementia, and
Alzheimer disease.
Ginkgo is also recommended to
be used in those individuals who
experience pain when walking
due to poor circulation. It helps
to reduce and can often eliminate
the pain. Finally, Ginkgo is
recommended for vertigo and
ringing in the ears.
Ginkgo very seldom has side
effects. The types of side effects
you can experience w ith Ginkgo
are stomach or intestinal upsets,
headaches or allergic skin
reactions. Currently there are no
known
restrictions
if an
individual is pregnant or breast
feeding. I recommend that you
speak with your obstetrician or
pediatrician before using Ginkgo
if you are pregnant or breast
feeding.
The Commission E monograph
recommendations for dosages of
Ginkgo are 120-240 mg of native
dry extract in two or three doses
a day for problems with
concentration,
depressive
conditions, headache, dementia
and Alzheimer. Oregon Health
S c ie n c e s
U n iv e r s ity ’s
Alzheimer’s clinic recommends
40 mg three times a day for
Alzheimer.
The Commission E monograph
recommends 120-160 mg per
day of native dry extract in two
or three doses for decreased
circulation, ringing in ears,
vertigo and dizziness.
Length of administration of
Ginkgo should be based on
seventy of symptoms and should
extend at least eight weeks in the
case of chronic illness. There
have been no known overdoses
of Ginkgo Biloba.
Because of major lobbying
efforts of the vitamin and herbal
industry, most medicinal herbs
such as Ginkgo are considered
"Dietary' Supplements” and so do
not fall under the watchful eye of
the FDA. This means there is
little or no quality control
industry
wide.
You,
the
consumer, have no way of
knowing whether you’re getting
consistent quality, and the proper
dosage.
This is not to say that there are
no quality products on
the
market but rather,
“buyer
beware". Some brands will be
better than others. Ask your
pharmacist or supplier when in
doubt.
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I 47 W illow H eppner
Mural, plaque for Shad Hisler dedicated
A large number of people from Morrow and Umatilla counties, young people and adults alike, gathered at
the Heppner High School gym Sept. 8 for the unveiling and ded.cation of the mural "Mustang Thunder" and
plaque in memory of Shad Hisler.
The artist who painted the mural, Michael Booth, Pendleton, spoke at the dedication, as did Shad's uncle
Butch Knowles, his parents, Susan and Paul Hisler, and Tim Dickenson, HHS student body president, who
accepted the gift of the mural and plaque on behalf of the student body. Shad's sister and brother, Annie
and Shaun Hisler, were also present at the ceremony.
Heppner Colts start their season
By Rick Paullus
The Heppner Colts, consisting
of fifth and sixth graders, opened
their season on Friday, Sept. 11
with an intra-squad scrimmage
held before the varsity game. The
Colts were supposed to play
Umatilla but the team w asn’t
ready yet so had to forfeit to
Heppner.
The scrimmage went well with
the defenses controlling play for
most of the game. Jodc Coil broke
free around end to score a touch
down for the blue team early in
the fourth quarter. David Flynn
kicked the extra point. Coil also
intercepted a pass on the last play
of the game and returned it for a
touchdown.
The C o lts’ next game is
Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Heppner
against the Kiwanis of Hermiston.
Game time is at 6:30 p.m.
The Colts are coached by Kelly
Fox, John McCabe and Rick
Paullus.
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