Ephedra is the key ingredient in many diet pills, it is a stimulant.  I
don't see it in Hales book but there is alittle info on his web site and it
is not recommended, some physicians don't even want non lactating women to
take it because of the risks associated with it.

Cindy
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From: "Diane Wiessinger" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 10:49 PM
Subject: Ephedra

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