Medications

Medications such as anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are often used to treat epilepsy. About 70% of people with epilepsy have their seizures controlled with AEDs. The aim of this treatment is to reduce the symptoms of epilepsy, rather than curing the underlying condition.

The choice of which drugs to be prescribed and at what dosage depends on the type of seizure a person has, a person’s lifestyle, age and overall health. Like many drugs, AED may have side effects. Some common side effects of antiepileptic drugs include drowsiness, fatigue, weight changes, mood disorders, irritability, or skin rash. Your doctor will discuss potential side effects and how long they may affect you.

Surgery

If the medications do not seem to control seizures, or the seizures are due to a tumor, surgery may be performed to treat the problem. The goal of epilepsy surgery is to identify an abnormal area of brain cortex from which the seizures originate and remove it without causing any major functional impairment.

Vagal Nerve Stimulator

Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) is a device that is implanted under the pectoral or chest muscle on the left side of chest. About the size of a stopwatch, it passes a regular dose of electricity to the nerve to stimulate it. This can help to reduce the number and severity of seizures. It can take two to three years to achieve maximum effectiveness.

Ketogenic Diet

For a relatively mild symptoms of epilepsy, a ketogenic diet is considered very effective. It is high in fat and low in carbohydrates and protein, which make the seizures less likely to occur by altering the chemical composition of the brain. It is usually advised for children with seizures that are difficult to control or did not respond to AEDs. This diet has been shown to reduce the number of seizures in some children. But the high-fat diet associated with serious health conditions, like diabetes and heart disease. So, it should only be used under the supervision of an epilepsy specialist with the help of a nutritionist.

Source: How to Treat Epilepsy

Here are some foods that you should avoid during pregnancy:

1. Raw Fish and oily fish
   Fish are rich in protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are all essential nutrients for the development of baby’s nervous system.

   Although fish is one of the most important foods for pregnant women. But you need to avoid raw fish such as sushi, smoked salmon, and raw shellfish, because they might be contaminated with harmful bacteria. Some oily fish contain a significant amount of mercury that may harm your unborn baby, so they shouldn’t be eaten during pregnancy. Fish that are high in mercury content include shark, swordfish, tuna and king mackerel or tilefish.

2. Raw meats, poultry and eggs
   Like the raw fish, raw meats, poultry and eggs are potential sources of bacteria like E. Coli, Listeria, and salmonella, so stay away from these raw foods to avoid food poisoning and its harmful effects on your unborn baby.
3. Caffeinated drinks
   Caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, tea, and cola, can affect your body’s ability to absorb minerals such as iron and calcium. High levels of caffeine can even result in miscarriage and premature birth. So pregnant women are advised to limit the amount of caffeine you have each day. NSW Health recommends that pregnant women should limit caffeine intake to 200mg per day. That amount would be equal to either:
   • One-two cups of espresso
   • Three cups of instant coffee
   • Three-four cups of tea
   • Four cans of cola
   • Four cups of cocoa or hot chocolate
4. Alcohol
   As it is not known how much alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) advises women who are pregnant to avoid drinking alcohol as it can lead to miscarriage.
5. Deli meats
   Deli meats, such as bologna or salami, have been known to be contaminated with listeria, a bacteria found in some foods which can cause a serious infection and lead to miscarriage or a still-birth. if you do choose to eat deli meats, make sure to heat the meat until it’s steaming to kill off any bad bacteria.
6. Unwashed vegetables
   Unwashed vegetables have the potential to transmit toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can lead to brain damage or blindness in your unborn baby. Hence, it is essential to wash the vegetables to avoid potential exposure to toxoplasmosis.
7. Unpasteurized (raw) milk
   Unpasteurized or raw milk products can possibly contain listeria, which can cause miscarriage. So, make sure that any milk you drink is pasteurized.
8. Soft Cheeses
   Some soft cheeses, such as Brie, Camembert, Feta, Roquefort, and Gorgonzola, may be unpasteurized as well, which may be contaminated with Listeria. So, pregnant women should avoid these products, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat during pregnancy.
9. Ice cream
   Pregnant women should avoid eating soft serve ice cream because it may contain raw eggs, which may be contaminated with Salmonella, a type of food-borne illness caused by salmonella bacteria. Also, soft-serve ice cream machine may contain listeria that are harmful if ingested in pregnancy.
10. Ginseng
    Although ginseng is safe for human consumption, pregnant women should consult with doctor before taking any of this herbal medicine. Because ginseng may increase the risk of vaginal bleeding which can lead to premature birth or birth defects.

Source: Top 10 Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Since you’re eating for two, you’ll need more calories per day. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), pregnant women should consume an average 2500-2700 calories per day, or about 300 calories more per day than non-pregnant women. If you’re plan to breastfeed your baby, you’ll need even more calories per day.

The best way to meet you and your baby’s nutritional needs is to eat a variety of nutritious foods. By eating a variety of foods from all five food groups (grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meat & beans) will ensure that your baby grows healthy and normally, both physically and mentally.

• Calcium
  Calcium is very important for all women, particularly pregnant women. It helps keep bones healthy and strong. During the third trimester of pregnancy, your baby needs a large amount of calcium as they begin to develop and strengthen the bones. If you’re not getting enough calcium in your diet, the calcium needed by your baby will be taken from your bones, which put you at greater risk of developing osteoporosis. To prevent the risk of osteoporosis later in your life, make sure you get enough calcium in your diet.

  The recommended daily intake of calcium during pregnancy is 1000mg to 1300mg per day. Two cups of low fat milk should meet your daily needs. Other sources of calcium include soy milk, yogurt, orange juice, cereals, dried beans, nuts, tofu, and dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli. If you can not get your calcium needs through diet, taking calcium supplements.

• Iron
  During pregnancy, your body needs more iron to supply red blood cells for both you and your baby. The growing baby also stores iron for use after birth. This increases the iron needs for pregnant women.

  The recommended daily intake of iron during pregnancy is 27mg per day. The iron needs decrease after birth, but women who are breastfeeding still need about 10 mg a day.

  Iron is available in fish, red meat, poultry, eggs, whole grain products, beans, nuts, dried fruits and green leafy vegetables. Iron in the egg and plant sources are not as easily absorbed as iron from animal sources. However, you can increase the iron absorption by eating foods that are high in vitamin C such as citrus and orange juice. You also need to watch out for coffee, tea, and cola as they can reduce the body’s absorption of iron.

• Folate (Folic Acid)
  Folate or Folic acid is a B vitamin that is required to build protein tissues. All pregnant women need an adequate intake of folate because it helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida and other neural tube defects.

  The U.S. Health Public Service and the March of Dimes recommend that pregnant women should consume 600 mcg of folic acid every day during the first three months of pregnancy. If you have a family history of neural tube defects, you may need even more folate. Your doctor will prescribe a prenatal vitamin that contains the right amount of folic acid.

  It’s also important to eat foods that are naturally rich in folate. Folate-rich foods include eggs, breads, beans, cereals, nuts, orange juice, and green leafy vegetables (such as broccoli, spinach and salad greens). Check the nutrition information panel on the package to find out how much folate is present.

• Protein
  Protein is found in many foods. It helps maintain muscle, blood supply, and baby’s tissues. Pregnant women should take about 70 grams of protein per day. Foods such as fish, lean meat, poultry, dairy products, and nuts are good sources of protein.

  Vegetarians can meet their protein needs by eating soy products like soy beans, soy cheese, soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu. Soy protein foods are the only source of complete protein for vegans and thus are an important part of the diet-to-be mom’s. Other protein-rich vegan foods include nuts, hummus, and beans (chickpeas, navy beans, red kidney beans, etc).

• Carbohydrate and Fats
  Carbohydrates and fats are also important nutrients for pregnant women. They provide the energy needed for daily activities. Most importantly, these nutrients are needed for proper baby’s development.

  The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that 20 to 35 percent of daily calories should come from fats, mainly found in butter, cooking oils and dairy products, and 45 to 65 percent of daily calories should be derived from the carbohydrate group (bread, rice, pasta, corn, and potatoes).

Source: Good Nutrition For Pregnant Women – Healthy Pregnancy Diet

Coffee contains many antioxidants and research showing that consumption of antioxidant-rich coffee may inhibit diseases caused by oxidative damages. Coffee also been shown to improve endurance performance in long-duration physical activities.

Health Benefits of Coffee

1. Treat Diabetes
   Many studies have suggested that drinking coffee can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 50%. This may due to the chlorogenic acid in coffee which has been shown to slow the absorption of sugar in the digestive tract. Chlorogenic acid also stimulates the formation of GLP-1, a chemical that increases insulin sensitivity.
2. Improve cognitive function
   Women who regularly drank coffee recorded a slower rate of cognitive decline. A study in France showed that drinking at least three cups of coffee a day can slow down cognitive decline due to aging by up to 33 percent in women. However, similar benefits are not found in men. This is probably because women are more sensitive to caffeine.
3. Decrease Parkinson’s disease risk
   A 2007 study found that those who drank at least one cup of coffee a day had a 50% lower chance of developing Parkinson’s disease, but studies in women have been inconclusive It seems that women undergoing hormone replacement therapy have increased chances of Parkinson’s when drinking coffee, but those who haven’t undergone such therapy show a benefit in the same way as men. One possible explanation for the sex difference may be that estrogen and caffeine need the same enzymes to be metabolized, and estrogen captures those enzymes.
4. Reduce Stroke Risk
   A 2009 study has shown that women who drank three to four cups of coffee a day had a 20% lower chance of having a stroke, compared to women who drank less than one cup a month. Another study among male in Finland also showed similar results.
5. Prevent Cancer
   The antioxidant compounds in coffee may help prevent certain cancers. In a Japanese study, women who drank two or more cups of coffee a day had a 25% lower risk of colon cancer, compared with those who didn’t consume coffee. Coffee consumption is also correlated to a reduced risk of esophageal, pharyngeal, oral and skin cancer.
6. Prevent Gallstones
   Recent research shows that drinking coffee daily can reduce the risk of gallstones. The caffeine in coffee stimulates gallbladder contraction and lowers cholesterol concentrations in bile.
7. Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
   Several studies suggest that people who drank 3 or more coffee a day were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease later in life, compared to those who drank little or no coffee. Researchers also found that caffeine in coffee may reduce production of the protein beta-amyloid, deposits of which often form in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
8. Reduce Liver disease risk
   Coffee can also lower the risk of liver cirrhosis and other liver diseases due to the antioxidants and caffeine in it. An analysis of nine studies found that drinking two cups of coffee a day can reduce the risk of liver cirrhosis by 80%.

Negative Effects of Coffee

Although coffee has many health benefits, but if consumed in excess, it can contribute to heart palpitations, hypertension, insomnia, and other health problems.

In addition, caffeine in coffee can also increase the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women. Hence, it is a good idea for pregnant women to minimize their intake of caffeine or stop consume it.

To prevent the negative effects of coffee, cut down your caffeine intake, or switch to decaffeinated coffee. Also, be sure to always consume two glasses of water for every one cup of coffee you drink. This may minimize the harmful effects of the caffeine drink.

Source: 8 Health Benefits of Coffee

For the study, researchers from Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy in New Jersey exposed 160 mice to UV light, which is known to cause skin cancer, and then gave one group of mice coffee, another group an exercise wheel, a third group coffee plus an exercise wheel, and a control group plain water, for 14 weeks.

The results showed that mice that were given a dose of caffeine and exercised on the wheel had 62 percent fewer skin tumors than mice that didn’t exercise or consume coffee. The tumors’ size also decreased by 85 percent.

“We found the combination of coffee and exercise can reduce sunlight-caused skin cancer formation in mice,” said Dr Yao Ping Lu, associate research professor of chemical biology and director of skin cancer prevention at the Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, as reported in Dailymail.

Both caffeine and exercise alone also had cancer-preventing benefits, but the benefit was not as great as when the two were combined. The coffee-only mice had 27 percent fewer skin tumors and a 61 percent decrease in tumor size, compared with control mice. While in the exercise-only mice, the researchers found a 35 percent decrease in tumor development and a 70 percent reduction in size.

Coffee plus exercise also led to reduced inflammation in mice by 92%. Dr Lu believes the common link is inflammation, which associated with an increased risk of skin cancer.

“I believe we may extrapolate these findings to humans and anticipate that we would benefit from these combination treatments as well,” Lu added.

Source: Coffee Plus Exercise May Reduce Skin Cancer Risk

There are hundreds of varieties of mangoes throughout the world, ranging in color from green, yellow, orange, red, or a combination. Although unripe mangoes are usually green, but coloring is not always an indicator of maturity. The best test of ripeness is how hard or soft the fruit is.

Mango is one of the most popular fruits in the world due to its unique flavor and excellent nutritional value. The fruit’s flavor is described as an exotic mix of peach and pineapple flavors, the perfect mixture of sweet and sour. A ripe mango is usually sweet, and unripe mango is sour. Both ripe and unripe mangoes can be eaten. The fruit will have the best flavor when picked ripe.

Aside from its delightful taste, mango is also one of the most nutritious fruits. One cup of mango provides nearly 25% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, two thirds of daily allowance for vitamin A, and good amounts of vitamin B6, vitamin E, pectin, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. Below are the nutritional value of one cup of raw mango (165g).

In addition to that, mangoes are also rich in pythochemicals, like astragalin, betacarotene, and quercetin, that can help to protect the body against free radical damage. Here are top 10 health benefits of mango:

1. Prevents Cancer
   The phenolic compounds found in mango, such as quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, and methylgallat, have been shown to have antioxidant and anticancer properties. Mango is also high in pectin. Research has shown that pectin has a protective effect against cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Aids in digestion
   Mango is very helpful in treating digestion problems. Mango contains digestive enzymes that help break down protein to facilitate absorption in the body, thus improving digestion. The fiber content in mango also helps in digestion.
3. Prevents Heart disease
   Mango is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin E and Selenium which help to protect against heart disease. Mango is also rich in vitamin B6 which plays a role in preventing heart disease by lowering homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood which damages blood vessel linings.
4. Lowers LDL Cholesterol
   The high level of pectin and Vitamin C in mango has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, particularly LDL (bad) Cholesterol.
5. Lowers blood pressure
   Since Mango is high in potassium, it may helps in regulating blood pressure levels. Therefore, eating mangoes regularly can help to lower blood pressure.
6. Improves Memory
   Mango contains Glutamine acid which is known to improve memory and keep brain cells active.
7. Reduces Diabetes Risk
   The mango leaves have been shown to able to normalize insulin levels in the blood. Boil about 15 fresh mango leaves in water. Leave it overnight, then consume the filtered decoction in the next morning. This will help reduce the blood sugar levels.
8. Promotes Eye Health
   Mango contains vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant known to promote eye health and protect against age-related macular degeneration.
9. Beneficial for Skin
   Being rich in vitamin A, mango is very beneficial for the skin. It helps stimulate the circulation of blood in the mucous membrane and skin, making it very helpful for relieving clogged pores of the skin.
10. Treats Anemia
    Mango is also packed with iron which is important in the treatment of anemia, particularly iron deficiency anemia. The vitamin C in the mango enhances the absorption of iron, making it beneficial for pregnant women and individuals suffering from anemia.

When buying mangoes, choose the ones that yield to gentle pressure with no dark spots or blemishes. A couple of dark spots are acceptable as these indicate a very ripe mango (the riper ones are sweeter). Unripe mangoes should be kept in brown paper bag at room temperature for few days to ripen. The ripen ones can be stored in the refrigerator and bring back to normal temperature when the fruit is to be eaten to get the natural taste and flavor.

Source: Top 10 Health Benefits of Mango – Nutrional Value of Mango

Glucose is the main source of energy for the body. In order for the glucose to be converted into energy, the hormone insulin is needed. This hormone allows glucose in blood to enter cells and used for energy.

In people with diabetes, this process is impaired, either due to the body’s pancreas is unable produce sufficient amounts of insulin (type 1 diabetes) or the insulin produced is defective and cannot move the glucose into the cells (type 2 diabetes). As a result, glucose builds up in the blood instead of entering cells, causing cells to be deprived of energy. If high blood glucose levels persist, it may result in damage to the eyes, heart, kidneys, and nerves.

While diabetes can not be completely cured, it can be managed by keeping blood sugar close to normal. There are many medications available to control blood sugar, but you might want to try some natural remedies as they don’t have the potentially harmful side effects that some medications have. Now let’s take a look at the some of the most common natural remedies for diabetes.

1. Bitter Gourd
   Bitter gourd is one of the best natural remedy for diabetes. Consume at least one tablespoon of bitter gourds juice every morning on an empty stomach. After taking for a few weeks, you’ll notice an improvement in your blood sugar levels.
2. Fenugreek
   Just like bitter gourd, fenugreek is also an excellent remedy for diabetes. Soak some fenugreek seeds in a bowl of water and keep it overnight. In the next morning, consume the seeds as well as the water.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
   Apple Cider Vinegar has been found to be effective in the treatment of diabetes. In a 2007 study published in Diabetes Care, researchers found that type 2 diabetes patients who consumed two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar at bedtime showed dramatic changes in blood sugar levels the following morning.
4. Cinnamon
   Cinnamon is another great natural remedy for type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon contains certain polyphenols which are known effective to reduce blood sugar. Boil about 200 ml of water with half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and drink it every morning for 40 days.
5. Watermelon
   Watermelon is a great source of minerals such as potassium and magnesium which are essential for maintaining normal insulin sensitivity, thereby reducing the blood sugar level. Simply boil some watermelon peel (30g) with a bowl of water and drink it twice or trice daily for best results.
6. Onions
   Onions are also effective in treating diabetes. Onions contain allyl propyl disulfide that helps stimulate insulin production in the pancreas and thus stabilize blood sugar levels. Boil an onion for up to 3 minutes, add salt and consume it twice a day will suffice.
7. Garlic
   Along with onion, garlic is another common ingredient in the kitchen that can helps to treat diabetes. The active ingredient in garlic called Allicin helps stimulate the pancreas to release insulin and thus very beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. You can consume it raw or cooked. No matter how garlic is taken, it can keep your blood sugar in check.
8. Green Tea
   Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various health problems including diabetes. Green Tea lowers blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin activity in the pancreas. Consume one cup of Green Tea before bed for about four weeks. People should start see the results within four weeks after consuming it daily.
9. Mango Leaves
   Mango has many health benefits including treating diabetes. The mango leaves are very helpful in lowering blood sugar. Take 15 fresh mango leaves and boil them in one glass of water. Leave it overnight. Filter and drink the water first thing in the morning. This can help lowering blood sugar levels.
10. Neem Leaves
    Neem leaves can also help in reducing blood sugar levels. Pick about 10 neem leaves and crush them to extract its juice. Boil the juice with a glass of water for 20 minutes. This should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach to ensure optimum efficacy.

These are only some natural remedies available for treating diabetes. If you are on any diabetes medications, be sure to try them only under a qualified health professional, because some of these may interact with the medications you are taking and result in hypoglycemia.

Source: Top 10 Natural Remedies for Diabetes

However, sometimes people may have a mild headache when their blood pressure is high. In advanced cases, symptoms of high blood pressure may include the following:

• Severe headache
• Dizziness
• Irregular heartbeats (Palpitations)
• Nosebleeds
• Shortness of breath
• Seizure
• Loss of consciousness
• Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears)
• Blurred vision

Because high blood pressure can exist silently for many years, it is important that everyone have their blood pressure checked on a regular basis – ideally once a year. Remember, high blood pressure can affect anyone at any age, and the condition can lead to serious diseases, such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure, if not treated appropriately. So, if you have any of these symptoms, visit your doctor as soon as possible.

Source: Symptoms of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

The only way to know whether you have high blood pressure or not is to have it measured. Normally, blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and recorded as two figures: Systolic pressure and Diastolic pressure.

Systolic pressure is the highest pressure in the arteries when your heart pumps blood out to the body, while diastolic pressure is the pressure of the blood when your heart rests in between beats.

Blood pressure readings are expressed with the systolic number first, followed by the diastolic number. For example, a blood pressure measurement of 120/80 mm Hg means that systolic blood pressure is 120 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg. This is a normal blood pressure.

You are considered to have high blood pressure if your blood pressure readings are 140/90 or higher. High blood pressure is dangerous because it can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke which are the first and third leading cause of death worldwide. High blood pressure also can result in other conditions, such as heart failure, kidney disease, and blindness.

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

The causes of high blood pressure can be classified into two major types: Primary and Secondary.

Primary hypertension

Primary hypertension or essential hypertension is the most common form of high blood pressure, accounting for about 90-95% of all hypertension cases. It has no identifiable cause, but some medical studies have identified several factors that cause this form of hypertension. Some of the risk factors for hypertension include:

• Being male
• Being African-American
• Being ages 40 and older
• Being overweight or obesity
• Having a family history member of high blood pressure
• Smoking
• Unhealthy dietary habits
• Too much alcohol consumption
• Excessive salt intake
• Lack of physical activity

Secondary hypertension

Secondary hypertension is a form of high blood pressure that results from an underlying, identifiable cause. Only about 5-10% of all hypertension cases are result from secondary causes. Some of the common causes of secondary high blood pressure include:

• Kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Sleep Apnea
• Aldosteronism (a tumor of the adrenal gland)
• Hormonal disorders such as Cushing’s syndrome, a disorder caused by high levels of the hormone cortisol in the blood
• Certain medications such as birth control pills and decongestants, and steroids
• Use of cocaine, nicotine, or other stimulants such as methamphetamine can also cause high blood pressure

If you are at the risk factors mentioned above, making some simple changes to your lifestyle may help reduce your risk of high blood pressure.

Source: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Causes and Risk Factors

Some of these side effects are commonly associated with taking too much of the ginseng products. While others side effects depend on the medical background of the person consuming it.

Common Side Effects of Ginseng

• Heart Palpitations (irregular heartbeat)
  As an adaptogen, ginseng is capable to decrease the rate of heartbeats, causing irregular heartbeat. And therefore, it shouldn’t be used by people with heart disease unless under a supervision of a healthcare provider.
• Insomnia
  As a stimulant, ginseng has been known to result in restless if taken in large amounts. Some evidences also suggest that if the herb is taken along with caffeine may worsen insomnia. So, reduce your dose or stop taking the herb, if you experience this symptom.
• Headache and nausea
  Since ginseng has stimulant properties, taking too much of ginseng can cause headache, nausea and vomiting.
• Lowers blood sugar
  Ginseng can potentially lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes and this can get exacerbated if the patient taking ginseng along with diabetes medications, such as glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, and metformin. So, people with diabetes shouldn’t taking ginseng unless under a supervision of a doctor.
• Breast Cancer
  As a phytoestrogenic herb, Ginseng is reported to have estrogen hormone-like chemicals that may accelerate the spread of breast cancer by adding the artificial hormones to the organism. So, don’t take it if you have an estrogen-related disease, such as breast cancer.
• Bleeding problems
  Ginseng may thin the blood, which increases the risk of bleeding during or after a procedure. Due to this, it’s advised to stop taking ginseng at least 7 days prior to surgery. Also, do not take any Ginseng if you are on any blood thinning medications, such as heparin or warfarin, as the herb might worsen your risk of bleeding problems.
• Vaginal Bleeding
  Ginseng may also increase the risk of vaginal bleeding in post-menopausal woman. In one case report, a 72-year-old postmenopausal woman experienced vaginal bleeding after ingestion of 200 mg of ginseng for 1 month. So, post-menopausal or pregnant women should not taking any ginseng.

Ginseng is generally considered safe if taken in prescribed doses. So, talk with your doctor or herbal practitioner to find the right dose for you.

Source: Side Effects of Ginseng