How does wort clarity improve fermentation?
Q. I have recently heard that a properly clear wort improves yeast activity but how and why? Has any one else heard this? The info was a bit technical but I got it.
Asked by UVEX - Thu Sep 18 17:19:04 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I will send you the entire report and others for your reference. Origin and Control of Particles in the Brewing Process Non-Microbiological Particles are produced and removed at five stages of the brewing process. An understanding of how these stages affect particle formation and removal will allow the brewer to more easily control the process to achieve a consistent and optimum level of beer particles, leading to a more consistent and efficient clarification process whether the end product is cask or brewery conditioned. 1. Mashing - Milling of grist materials results in the generation of numerous fine dusty starch and husk particles. These are usually removed during mash separation. However, if the wort is not recirculated through the… [cont.]
Answered by BEER - Thu Sep 18 18:08:14 2008

How long does it take for st johns wort to interfere with the implanon implant?
Q. Hi, I had recently started taking st johns wort until I was advised it can iterfere with the implanon implant (the chemist told me I would be fine!). I had unprotected sex with my long term boyfriend while taking it, how long does it take from when you start taking st johns wort to it reducing the effectivness of implanon? I'm worried I may be pregnant. Any advice at all I would appreciate! Thanks
Asked by Claire - Mon Nov 16 15:35:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Im not sure about how long it takes, but if your taking it for a short time you are meant to use other forms of protection like condoms, and up to 4 weeks after you stop taking st johns wort. if its for long term use, I think your meant to have the implant removed and use another form of protection. Hope i have helped you out a little bit :) xx Take care xx
Answered by Mrs T - Ellie's mummy! - Mon Nov 16 16:09:51 2009

How long does it take for St Johns Wort to go out of my system?
Q. Ive been taking St Johns wort but haven't taken it for the past 2 days. I was prescribed Imagrin Nasal Sprays which I cannot take at the same time as St Johns Wort. Would I b ok to take the nasal spray now or shud i wait longer?
Asked by mandee_00 - Tue Sep 4 06:57:35 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You should be ok to use the nasal spray now. By not taking it at the same time would just mean that the spray wouldn't work as effectively. It won't cause you any harm.
Answered by Nicky T - Tue Sep 4 07:19:22 2007

What are the possible side effects of taking 10mg of Paxil and St. Johns Wort together?
Q. I am suffering from depression and anxiety... I have been taking herbal supplements recently. St. Johns Wort, Valerian Root, and Kava Kava. Can I combine any of these herbal remedies with my Paxil or should I just take the Paxil alone?
Asked by BarbieGirl8 - Mon Apr 27 13:03:15 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. dont take st john's wort...it has something to do with the release of neurotransmitters and the effects of your paxil
Answered by kayliking1987 - Mon Apr 27 13:21:44 2009

If i take one st johns wort will it still affect the pill?
Q. I am on the contraceptive pill and i know that st johns wort can affect the pill. If i take one st johns wort capsule every now and again will that still affect the pill? Would there be an alternivtive that i can take?
Asked by *Kaz* - Wed Jan 9 07:53:48 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi.,, im having the same problem finding out the answer to this. My doctor said that i could take them in my 7 days free from taking the pill, but even with his advice (and he is a very good doctor) i still don't know if i would risk it, and like someone else has answered surely we would have to take St Johns Wort everyday for it to work effectively as with any vitamins. So for now im not going to take St Johns Wort until i can find out alittle more about it, i wouldn't want to risk falling pregnent again, im 36 and have two wonderful children don't think i cope with having any more. good luck in finding out your anwer to this :o)
Answered by fairy dust - Sun Jan 13 03:36:08 2008

How can I come off Kira St Johns Wort when all I can find is the one a day tablets?
Q. I have been taking St Johns Wort for about 9 months now and now feel that I want to come off it. I do not want to just stop taking it but I can not find anything else in the Kira St Johns Wort range. I am sure they used to do 3 a day ones which were individually a lower dose? I do not wish to switch brands at this stage or take one every other day I just want to gradually cut down now. Anyone got experience of this? Serious answers only please.
Asked by profile not in use - Sun Apr 8 06:54:21 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A lot of the St John Wort on the market is actually ineffective because there is not enough of its active ingredient Hypercium to have an effect. However whether you are reacting to the tablets or the placebo effect you would still need to reduce your dosage gradually as the withdrawal effects could still be the same. Although you stated that you don't want to take them every other day this is what I would actually recommend. When I stopped taking St Johns Wort I noticed that even if you stop cold turkey the effects take a long time to wear off. For this reason taking them every other day should ease coming off of them without any instant negative effects. In addition I would recommend the following as more effective long term strategies… [cont.]
Answered by corillic - Sun Apr 8 10:01:53 2007

Does anyone have some tips on beerbrewing after wort is made?
Q. I'm going to get all my supplies this weekend & need to get some good pointers. How can I keep the temp stable for fermenting after the wort is done? I understand that the temp should be no warmer than 75 degrees. What does everyone else do?
Asked by Art T - Tue Nov 18 12:36:46 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends on whether you are doing an ale or a lager and how cool your house is. From your question, I'm guessing that you have yet to progress to lagers. Just find a cool part of your house and keep the fermenter there. The most stable temperatures in a house are generally on top of the refrigerator, but that might be too warm. If you really want to stabilize temperature, get a marine cooler, stand it on end, and keep the fermenter in there. By the time you've become an old pro at homebrewing, you will have a good idea of the temperatures in different parts of your house and site your fermenter accordingly, For ale, aim for 68-70 F.
Answered by oikos - Wed Nov 19 09:37:17 2008

Has anyone ever gotten pregnant while on st johns wort and birth control?
Q. I am currently on birth control for about 6 months. I heard some good things about St Johns Wort for mood. I read that it weakens birth control. Is this true anyone have any personal experience or know someone who has gotten pregnant while on the two?
Asked by Jennifer - Fri Jul 30 10:34:22 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you are on the pill, then don't use St. Johns, it can and does keep it from working properly, i know several women that have gotten pregnant while taking it.
Answered by perisholisa - Fri Jul 30 12:13:10 2010

I am on birth control and am taking st johns wort for mood. What are my chances of getting pregnant?
Q. I started St. John's wort about 2 weeks ago and was just wondering since I am taking birth control is there a chance I could get pregnant while on birth control? Serious answers only.
Asked by Jennifer - Thu Aug 12 16:25:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. YES!!! I had to quit taking St. John's Wart when I was on BC. I changed to 5-HTP. It's a little more expensive, but it worked good for me. Just make sure that it doesn't have anything else like Valarian with it, or it might make you a bit tired. I've also heard SAM-e is good too.
Answered by Moore78 - Thu Aug 12 17:10:06 2010

What is the risk of st johns wort effecting the pill. More or less chance that antibiotics?
Q. I was wondering... i've heard that st johns wort can effect the pill, but then antibiotics are supposed to and i've been on those for the last three years not using anything else and it's still never failed. What are the chances of st johns wort being the same? My pill is microgynon 30 and the dosage of st john's wort is 250 mg one a day
Asked by xtina852003 - Fri Nov 16 10:24:23 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 's_wort Apparently it can affect the pill - you may have been lucky not to have become pregnant.
Answered by Dee L - Fri Nov 16 10:34:23 2007

how long does st johns wort take to get out of your system?
Q. i've been prescribed anti-depressants but on reading the label i shouldn't use it with st johns wort which i took yesterday. how long should i wait before starting the new medication?
Asked by something new - Thu Jul 5 09:02:40 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A day or two would be long enought, I would have thought. But why do you want to take anti-depressants instead of St. John's wort? All the evidence says that they are both as good as each other - St. John's wort is just as effective as conventional drugs, such as tricyclic and the newer SSRI anti-dpressants such as Prozac. All of them - including St. John's wort will take 2 - 4 weeks to kick in, and probably 6 weeks or longer in some cases. But, St.John's wort is far safer, has less side-effects and less long-term effects such as dependency. Of course, I am biased, having practiced Complementary and Alternative Medicine, including herbal medicine, for over 12 years. Before this I was a GP. At the end of the day the choice is… [cont.]
Answered by Online Consultant - Thu Jul 5 09:56:03 2007

if i start taking St. John's Wort, how will it affect the way i react to salvia and marijuana?
Q. i've heard that taking st. johns wort can make your body react differently to certain other drugs you're taking. ive smoke salvia divinorum and weed in the past. i plan to start taking st.johns wort soon on a daily basis. so after taking it routinely, will i have a different reaction to weed and salvia? like will i not get as high or what? dont lecture me about how bad drugs are
Asked by Anthony - Thu Jul 8 22:32:10 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No effect or interaction. St. johns wort has been known to interact negatively but not with marijuana. I don't look at studies for smoking incense - salvia - is not meant to be smoked.
Answered by TruthB - Sat Jul 10 04:02:47 2010

is it safe to drink tea with St Johns wort?
Q. I bought a bedtime tea and it has St Johns wort in it, I wish I noticed it before because now I am hesitant to drink it. Any suggestions?
Asked by Torn - Wed Sep 9 14:47:58 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That all depends. St. Johns Wort interacts with quite a few medicines and it is not really meant as a sleep aid. However, this tea may not have much real St. Johns Wort in it, so it is hard to give you an answer without seeing the tea that you are talking about and reading the ingredient list. I would suggest speaking with a qualified naturopath or herbalist who knows your health history and any medications that you are taking to find the answer to your question.
Answered by natpractitioner - Wed Sep 9 14:55:53 2009

took st johns wort this morning but want to start zoloft tonight?
Q. i have been taking st johns wort to try to help with anxiety. it is doing nothing, i was perscribed zoloft. i took one pill of st johns wort this morning and i want to start my zoloft tonight. i have read before that mixing the two can cause problems or bad side effects. i am wondering if anyone knows or has experienced that. or how long i would have to wait for the st johns to get out of my system before starting the zoloft .
Asked by Melissa - Sun Mar 7 15:23:22 2010 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Melissa,I believe that you would have to take the two for a long period of time for any interaction.I've tried St. Johns Wort too without much luck,you should be fine to take the Zoloft,I was on Prozac and quit the St.Johns Wort,I really don't think that you have anything to worry about. Tomb Raider.
Answered by Tomb Raider - Sun Mar 7 15:26:09 2010

Conducting a study RE effects of St Johns Wort on Implanon contraceptive?
Q. Recent studies have claimed that St Johns Wort can make the implanon less effective. Is there anyone who has used St Johns Wort whilst on Implanon and got pregnant or noticed a changed whilst taking it other than helping with depression? This is not a serious study that I'm doing for a project, or for school. Just wanting some feedback.
Asked by purple_rain - Wed Aug 11 05:36:39 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

how do i get rid of a wort on my thumb?
Q. I have had a wort for over a year and it doesnt seem to be going. I have been the doctors and had it frozen but it mustnt have worked cos its still here! what should i do how should i get rid of it?
Asked by me - Wed Jan 17 06:27:34 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Find a dandilion and break the steam and put the white liquid that comes out of it on to your wort and it should dissapear. Do it everyday though
Answered by Wabby - Wed Jan 17 06:54:14 2007

Is hypertension caused by st johns wort?
Q. I have been told that st johns wort can be good for mild depression, but Is hypertension caused by st johns wort ? Is it safe to take if you have high blood pressure.
Asked by richdan02 - Tue May 29 18:18:18 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. St Johns Wort can be effective in treating mild depression as hypericin, one of the active ingredients, effects the neurotransmitters in the brain in a similar fashion to anti-depressant meds. However there is a risk of hypertension being caused by St Johns Wort because hypericin can have a reaction when mixed with the amino acid tyramine. Reactions include a quick increase in blood pressure, nasty headaches and an irregular heartbeat. Although these reactions aren't that common its not really worth the risk. However, should you choose to take St Johns Wort then best to avoid foods and drinks that have high concentrations of tyramine. These include: - Aged, dried, smoked, pickled or processed fish or meats - Chicken liver - Aged… [cont.]
Answered by lisa j - Wed May 30 03:12:29 2007

How much of St Johns wort should I take?
Q. I just got some st johns wort and it says to take it three times a day but I was wondering if I could possibly take the three pills at once when I go to bed? or should I start out taking on pill and gradually go to a higher dose?
Asked by mommyofone - Thu Nov 20 20:48:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 3 first day, as shown below. It shouldn't be relied on as a sole treatment for depression, or anxiety. Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life?" (if so, it is probably situational depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is indicated). Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause? (a nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc., becomes more likely as the cause). Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 - 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types, whereas St. John's wort is effective for most people, tolerance doesn't develop, and… [cont.]
Answered by shaneris5 - Thu Nov 20 21:13:36 2008

Do home genital wort removal applications work?
Q. Ive found different topical medications for genital wart removal like Wartrol but im not sure if they are safe. I also don't want to get ripped off. Thanks!
Asked by will f - Sat Sep 26 17:33:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I dont know about other topical medications but Wartrol is 100% safe because it contains 5 main ingredients which are safe: 1. Black Sulphide of Antimony 2. Wild Yellow Indigo 3. Potassium Hydrate 4. Arbor Vitae or, Tree of Life 5. Nitricum Acidum (Nitric Acid) and those ingredients have no side effects! Good visible results were seen in approximately 3 week, and complete relief was seen in 4 to 6 months depending on severity. The success of the treatment on all the tested patients was over 97%.
Answered by Medic Daniela S - Tue Sep 29 04:39:22 2009

Have you tried an herbal antidepresant like St. Johns' Wort and how did it work for you?
Q. Or some other OTC health store type that worked for you. I know some of you are going to say go to the Dr., etc but this man is jobless and falling through the cracks in the system.
Asked by Over The Rainbow - Thu Apr 24 01:56:36 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First it is essential to confirm the person has depression before some lay person starts treating him for "depression". Second, yes, St John's Wart has some mild anti-depressant effects and can be used in mild depression. The problem with all herbal products is the high variability of active ingredient from one plant to the next, one farmer to the next, and that nobody really knows for sure what the active ingredient is.
Answered by SkepDoc 2.0 - Thu Apr 24 02:27:39 2008