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| ARTICLES OF INTEREST | |||
| BEAUTY PRODUCTS | |||
| BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS | |||
| CODEX | |||
| FOOD ALERTS | |||
| FTC CENSORSHIP OF HEALTH INFORMATION | |||
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Medical Alerts
DISCLAIMER
Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.
ALUMINUM
10/31/2011: Michael from Portland, Or Usa writes: "Dear Readers, Read your labels, not that it will do any good as the corrupt FDA works with a 'hands off' policy where aluminum is concerned and deems aluminum 'safe and nontoxic'. Despite all the evidence and research to the contrary, our mandated to protect... FDA is about as inept and corrupt and useless as our EPA. The US consumer is being poisoned by nearly every longer shelf life at any cost, especially the health prospects of our customers.
Targeted are children and hispanics most recently as Walgreens, Little Debbie, Hostess, Safeway, Entemens, Franz, Kroeger, Albertsons, QFC, Fred Meyer, Jewell, almost every flour tortilla producer, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Duncan Hines and more are adding aluminum compounds to your favorite snacks mixes and treats, Their in store bakery items are also very often tainted. I wish we Americans were not so complacent and/or ignorant. Bad enough the EPA allows toxic levels of aluminum in municipal water supplies, bad enough that useless filters such as PUR and Brita which do not remove any aluminum from the water don't have to alert the consumer, bad enough that our corrupt leadership fumbles about as if the medical research folk don't know the cause of scores of disease, organ failure, cancers, while if they would read they'd find studies linking aluminum to almost all of them, including Alzheimers, osteoporosis, autism, any number of skeletal and nervous system maladies (that includes the various functions of the brain, folks), and because it can invade and corrupt the DNA is thought to cause birth defects, learning/growth disorders and on and on and our faulty leaders have given the aluminum consortium a green light and thumbs up to the toxic nightmare.
Oh, you might like to know that injectable vitamin B12, which is supposed to do you good and is prescribed by so many well meaning medical folks, contains aluminum as a preservative. Ain't that a peach? If you have concerns and wish to emit a primal scream, my email is madhatter08(at)comcast.net and I, sadly was the victim of aluminum poisoning via B12 injections. I am now terminal with numerous health issues. My leg went numb where they gave me the injections and they misdiagnosed me with MS before, purely by accident, it was discovered the B12 was toxic. Thanks to the FDA..."
Replies11/01/2011: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "Michael, thanx for your couragous post. I would dare to ammend (update) Bob Dylan's "the times they are a changen" to "the times they are a challengen". As inteligence becomes more centralized and morality is the man-made version, we the people are certainly the troubled sheep. I always pray Reform, Reform, Reform.My dear mother was prescribed injection B-12 in her last phase of cancer. I was certainly not for it, as B-12 can be taken sublingually in as high as 5mg doses. I don't know if it affected her or not, but looking back it seems very likely as she worsened rapidly. But not a bad journey as she is now with her Lord Jesus."
11/01/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "I was about to get B12 injections for my son! Many children with autism are having B12 injections!Does sublingual B-12 contain aluminium as well?"
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
11/09/2009: Earth Clinic writes: "Here's an interesting .pdf from the firm Hogan and Hartson regarding the FTC's newly revised guidelines on Blogging-For-Pay, Testimonial Disclaimers, and Celebrity Endorsements.
http://www.earthclinic.com/new-privacy-disclosure-rules.pdf"
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BEAUTY PRODUCTS
02/12/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France writes: "I thought this article might interest some of you, it is about the harmful chemicals in beauty products although I think that there is more controle here in Europe than in the US, for example. Many brands are starting to come up with more natural products. I suppose people stopped buying some of the more harmful ones...... Even in supermarket products you now see the sentence: "doesn't contain this or that" quite often!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1356212/Make-ingredients-risk-skin-damage.html"
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
02/09/2009: Earth Clinic writes: "We highly recommend the fantastic book by Neil Shulman, M.D., Jack Birge, M.D, and Joon Ahn, M.D., called: Your Body's Red Light Warning Signals, revised edition: Medical Tips That May Save Your Life. $7.99 on Amazon..."
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CODEX
01/05/2012: Cindy from Smalltown, Usa writes: "http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/?p=11015
Has any one else seen this information? Sounds like our food could be sprayed with agent orange!!!"
Replies01/06/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Not only concerns about what is being sprayed on our foods.. Google excitotoxins.... Msg and aspartame is in more and more foods.... They kill off brain cells!!"
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12/16/2011: Jac from Baltimore, Maryland, U.s. writes: "This is the most vindicating expose I've seen in YEARS.
It's long, but damned well worth it!!!
REQUIRED VIEWING FOR WHOEVER CAN STILL THINK!
btw, please keep up the good work Ted!"
Replies12/17/2011: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "It really is all about money. All MD physicians are pressured by big pharma reps and board watch-dogs to prescribe their drugs for the multibillion dollar profits, and that to rule the world with. And here we consumers are on the other end pressured to take every prescription written. Almost half of Canada's budget goes for their socialist gov "free" for all healthcare; and as a consequence the Canadian gov has banned hundreds of nutritional supplements and herbs, most of which are completely benign. EU has also required hundreds of herbs banned until proven safe by pharmaceutical owned by pharma standards studies. Proly many of the herbs will eventually be approved by prescription only, or some over-the-counter at extremely high prices.Big problem is the people who do have the individual stamina and personhood to use natural therapies mostly, and conventional meds only when necessary, are the minority. European naturalist couldn't gain enough signatures to slow or stop the (I think) Feb 2011 ban, so it's a big win for pharma.
Too be protective of your rights, subscribe to SafeOurSupplements. Com (not sure if they are still active) and Citizens for Health."
12/18/2011: T from Maryland, Usa replies: ""Almost half of Canada's budget goes for their socialist gov "free" for all healthcare"
Where did you get that ridiculous figure? Healthcare spending in Canada is around 12% of their GDP. Spreading falsehoods does no one any favors. Another reason people really need to research for themselves."
12/18/2011: Cindy from Cochrane, Usa replies: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1nbZCNDgbY&feature=bf_next&list=PL30DB2E5334here is the link
6F6416&lf=player_embedded"
12/19/2011: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "My apologies for misinformation. I couldn't find the article I vaguely recalled so here's one that may echo the figure I quoted:"Health Care takes a large chunk out of Provincial budgets. In Alberta, for example, 40% of the total budget is taken up by Health Care. Alberta is in the process of trying to skim a $1 Billion deficit of its Health Care budget".
http://www.nowpublic.com/world/canadian-health-care-spending-top-180b-or-5-452-person#ixzz1gys5FxWo
The fact of the matter is health care cost in Europe, Canada, and U. S. A. (and proly many more countries) is toooo expensive AND is always getting more expensive."
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11/02/2011: Connie from Slc, Ut writes: "Hi Debbie; I agree that additives to supplements can potentially interfere with bioavailability, but some are much less so than others. Magnesium Stearate is one. Dr. Ray Sahelian, one of the most conservative of the experts in nutritional science, wrote a rather passionate review of the potential side effects of magnesium stearate, citing some case studies. He finds that the fear that has been provoked about it is overwrought, and that people should be more concerned about over indulgence in the vitamin itself, as that could be more problematic. Magnesium Stearate components are found in nature; stearic acid is found in many of our foods, as is magnesium."
Replies11/11/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Hi Connie, I would ask the question does Dr. Ray Sahelian have a vested interest in his answer? The cost of producing tablets and capsules goes up as does the time when there are no additives to help lubricate the machines. I have read his blurb as well and I notice that not once does he mention that some people can be allergic to it. There are people with a corn allergy who have reacted to one brand over another. As it is listed as mag stearate from vegatable sources people cannot tell which oil it is made from eg: GMO oils, cottonseed, canola, corn, coconut oil. Plus some oils have way more chemicals (cottonseed). Oh and the oil is hydrogenated. There are also people who speak against it like Dr Mercola, although he now has products with Vegetable Stearate in them and has not answered some peoples questions about this (maybe he has and I have not seen them). I can't see much difference between the two except that one has a form of magnesium attached to it, but it's only a guess.
"In another example involving different responses to a generic drug versus a name brand, a letter appearing in The Lancet expressed concern about the use of docusate sodium and magnesium stearate as fillers in generic co-trimoxazole DS tablets (Lancet 1996, 347, 9001). Co-trimoxazole DS is often used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, a life-threatening form of pneumonia contracted by patients infected with HIV. However, docusate sodium and magnesium stearate are known to cause laxative effects." This is from http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/archive/mdd/v05/i05/html/05brown.html
Have you read the MSDS, section 3 "The substance may be toxic to liver, skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. " It is also interesting to note that on the different msds for mag stearate that there are a lot of answers "Not available". http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927217 http://www.chiro.org/nutrition/FULL/Supplements_Facts.shtml
My main issue is I have reacted to it. I was on therapeutic doses of some herbs and supplements and had the most awful pain to the point that I was physically holding part of my stomache to stop it from what I can only describe as twisting. Had been improving in health (which had taken a few years to get to that point) then changed brands (which contained ms) and a few weeks later it happened. At the time I did not realize it was the mag s. My health was seriously set back. I went back to the mag stearate free ones and no problems until they ran out. The next lot I got had mag stearate in them and l had the same horrible reaction but this time it only took a few days. Worked out it was the mag s that I reacted to so now only take ones without it. I can have it in about 1-2 capsules in a day, but only for 1-3 days (then must not have any for a while) but any more and I get stomache pains and even at this dose it may cause a little constipation. My husband has none of these problems (he takes less caps per day) but what we have noticed is that he dose not get the benefit from two of the herbs with mag stearate in them as we know how well they work for him in capsules without the ms. Maybe because ms coats them and makes them less absorbable after all the melting point of it is 88. C. Now my reaction wont be reported as I cannot prove it so how many others reactions are not on record. There are a few others who have written their reactions to mag s. On the net but theirs too probably wont be on any official report
Do a search for "magnesium stearate reaction" and you do find some adverse reactions. Here are a couple of interesting ones. http://www.livestrong.com/article/40180-health-risks-magnesium-stearate/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/475543-vegetable-magnesium-stearate-allergic-reaction/"
11/12/2011: Rob from Manhattan, Ny replies: "Maria it is a good point you are making... Thanks. I like Sahelian and try to cross referrence his opinions with other Dr. S like Weil and Mercola, Oz.. Etc.. He may be correct for the "average" person that other ingredients may prove to be more harmful... However he does have a strong vested interest in a whole line of vitamins that use Mag. Stearate. But why have it if it is of no benefit to us, or a possible harm but only benefits the manufacturing process and sales.... I know my mother once had a strong allergic reaction to a multiple vitamin (her face swelled up) which she traced to the red dye used in it. Also when I empty a capsule with Mag. St. into a glass of water and try to mix and drink it.. There is always a cloudy film left on the glass... (I haven't done tests but assume this is the mag stearate.. Could be wrong)..Anyway we know the history of commerce in that what usually helps sales has a tendency not to help the consumer.. In this case the additive to ease the flow in machinery. The good news is I am seeing more and more brands without it.... and though Sahelian may be correct in my case, to be on the safe side, I prefer to select non capsule powder forms of vitamins (additive free) or brands that don't use it.."
11/26/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Hi Rob, I too get the cloudy film left on the glass when dissolving a capsule that has mag stearate in it and I might add it does not just rinse out it has to be well soaped to remove it. One supplement I have not been able to get without mag stearate that I wanted to use for a few nights so I open the capsule and put the contents into some water, about a 1/3 cup, and stirred then removed the scum & poured the water into another glass. So drank it but I realise that I do not know what mg were in it as I assume that some of the dose was in the scum and some may have been on the film on the glass. The supplement still worked but this method would not be good if you required an accurate dosage. I am fortunate that I do not react to the red colouring as your mum does as it is in a few tablets.In Australia they don't list the ingredients other than the ones they want us to know, although they will state things like dairy, corn, gluten or lactose free. Our labeling rules are pathetic.
I mentioned before that my husband did not get the benefits from a couple of herbs that have it in well we found the same for B-12 tablets. I got myself a 5000mcg one with 800mcg of folic acid and as my husband did not need that large of a dose I got him one that was 1000mcg with 400mcg of folic acid and mine is 1/5 th of the size of his. Whilst they were both sub-lingual, his has mag stearate but the size difference is huge. What is really interesting is I got some results and he did not. He has started having the ones without the ms, he just has part of the tablet to get the lower dose.
There is a reason they use it and that is as it makes a cheaper product they get more sales, and I'm guilty of this. I knew that with mag stearate in the herb capsules we did not get the benefits but I still bought the B-12 with it when I could have bought one without it (won't make that mistake again)."
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09/19/2011: John from Trang, Thailand writes: "Vitamins & Supplements: I hope I'm wrong but isn't it a waste of money knowing Codex Alimentarius, in 2009, deemed all vitamins & supplements to contain a useless amount of vitamin/mineral and any containing more than the limit are illegal drugs and possession is a criminal offence, you go to jail. If it's now law why keep buying them? Look for the vegetables/fruit that has the most. EG: Lie in the sun at midday - 8 minutes each side & get 11,000 IU vitamin D, free. No time for sun tan. Ummm, aren't there animal vitamins & supplements that are not included under Codex, like Lugols Iodine? Let's know."
Replies09/19/2011: Dex from Miami, Fla replies: "I agree, if it's not small amounts, it's questionable whether the supplements have been irradiated or not. Especially when the supplements are shipped through the mail or imported. The people who do best are probably the people who grow their own foods. Maybe those who go to farmer's markets but there's such a waste with bpa (or bpa-substitute) plastic bags for the produce there. I really don't know what irradiation will do but my gut doesn't like the sound of it. I know when it was done heavily to government mail, workers got sick. I heard about new laws passed where they technically don't have to tell us if it's for the safety against terrorists. Still taking ACV feels good."
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09/08/2011: thenewguyintown from Westwood, New Jersey, Usa writes: "Tell Congress The FDA's Draft Guidance on Supplements is Bad for Americans TODAY
The FDA's draft guidance for new dietary ingredients for supplements is not only counter to the intent of the law, it is bad for consumers' health and their wallets, and bad for our economy. Set aside a few minutes on Thursday, September 8, 2011 to call your legislators and ask them to take action to stop the FDA's overreach of power! Take Action!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Members of Congress listen to what you say. Each time they are contacted it represents 1, 000 voices. Are you concerned with healthcare in this country? Make your voice heard and create change!
http://www.anh-usa.org/ - FOR MORE INFO VISIT THIS LINK
Tell Congress to Oppose the Dietary Supplement Labeling Act
The Dietary Supplement Labeling Act has been introduced in the Senate. The bill instead targets supplements and supplement manufacturers, exploiting a hot-button food issue to try to pass more regulation for dietary supplements. Moreover, almost all of its provisions are already covered by existing law. There is no need for any new legislation; the only need is for existing laws to be fully enforced."
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08/16/2011: Jack from Roswell, Ga writes: "FDA is seeking to destroy your business with New Dietary Ingredient regulations that are targeted to pull 55,000 products off of store shelves and require approval before they can be marketed. Tough new regulations will require them to meet same stringent requirements as Synthetic Food Preservatives which requires a margin of safety that most products can never meet. That is the point get them off the shelf and protect big pharma profits.
Please read:
http://www.lef.org/featured-articles/0719_FDA-views-supplements-as-synthetic-food-preservatives.htm
http://www.naturalnews.com/032924_dietary_supplements_FDA_approval.html
the go to the following link to make your comments known directly to FDA on the internet.
http://www.regulations.gov/#! SubmitComment;D=FDA-2011-D-0376-0002
The company, job or health you save may be your own.
Sincerely, Jack "
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08/08/2011: Kristy from Lansing, Michigan writes: "I have loved Earth Clinic for years, and have used many of the remedies found here with great success. However, many of those remedies will be useless if the FDA bill demanding to regulate every supplement made before 1994 is passed.
I hope that you will start publicizing this on your website so that people who are unaware of what the government is trying to do have a chance to let their opinions be heard."
Replies08/08/2011: Courtney from Granite Bay, Ca replies: "Tough call. There's a part of me that actually welcomes some regulation because it is so difficult to know which brands are quality and which are garbage. Right now, it's a crap shoot - we take our chances when purchasing supplements. And believe me, some of the names we trust aren't the ones who make the quality supplements.I'm truly on the fence about it. In theory and in general, I don't care for regulations, but in this instance, it might not be a bad thing."
08/09/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Courtney, the problem here in Europe is that it is not at all about quality but government earning more money, as the licensing is very expensive, putting small firms out of business and banning a lot of supplements! Quality doesn't come into the equation! There was an article in a British newspaper, today, and as one commentator, a Chinese doctor said, who is right, Chinese medicine which has used some hearb for thousands of year or our science which all of a sudden says that this herb is dangerous? Also about the interaction with medication, shouldn't mainstream medication come with the warning that it can interact with some herbs or supplements? Why is it only the supplements that have to mention the interaction with medication? A lot of people who take supplements avoid all mainstream medication anyway!
08/10/2011: Granny Laura from Waco, Tx Usa replies: "The Codex Ailamentarius going to take away all health supplements so that you must have a prescription to buy them. And , what you will be able to buy will be so weak as to be ineffective. About 5, 000 natural health products are about to disappear from the shelves.
The EU Directive classifies vitamins and minerals in Europe as "medical drugs" rather than dietary supplements, which means that they are subject to government regulation in terms of dosage and availability. The US is next, look up Codex Ailamentarius on this site for more information on this directive from the government to ban health food supplements! It seems to part of the New World Order agenda.
It gets worse.
There are many nutrients known to be vital to optimal health that are not on the government's RDA nutrient list. These include chromium picolinate, lysine and selenium.Under the directive, these types of supplements will be banned from over-the-counter sale. It will be illegal to buy them without a prescription.
The supplements that will be available till be restricted to multi-vitamins that will contain no more than 100 per cent of the established RDA amounts, which are usually useless trivial quantities and they will be far more expensive than what we have now.
This directive will make it illegal for people to keep themselves healthy by supplementing their diet with essential nutrients.
Plus, the directive allows supplements to be made from a list of only 15 minerals and 13 vitamins. That leaves out at least 40 minerals important to the human metabolism and forbids the use of the most bio-available forms of vitamin complexes.
In essence, it means that all nutritional supplements will be virtually the same and next to useless.
The specific combinations might vary, but the types and amounts of nutrients will be identical, no matter what product they are formulated into. Our governments are selling us out to the people that are determined to reduce the population of the earth by 90%. In other words, survival of the fittest. They don't want a population that is anything but healthy enough to work between the ages of 14 and 44 years. You will be expendable before that as they don't have that much invested in you in the cost of your education. After the age of 44 when your production might be expected to fall because of health related issues you once again become expendable. Google Codex Ailamentarius and find out for yourself what your government has in store for you!!"
08/10/2011: Judy from Denver, Co replies: "This is scary. I've been reading about this for over a year and have signed every petition against it I get in my mailbox.They don't want us to be in control of our own health. They know good non-gm food, raw milk, nutritional supplements and herbs can cure ailments pharmaceuticals can't touch and big money can't stand it and doctors don't believe it.
Besides, they need to eliminate the surplus population and they intend to do it by slowly poisoning us.
Any doubters should go to a very OLD cemetary and look around. There are people that lived through flu epidemics, smallpox, etc. and managed to live to 80's and 90's with nothing but herbs and decent food, and exercise, and probably very few doctors."
08/10/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Judy, do what I am doing, collect non hybrid seeds of vegetables, grow aloe vera. I am also collect organic wheatgrass seeds to be able to juice. Buy books on wild herbs... They have amazing qualities. Grow a lemon tree, and other fruit trees. Lemons in particular are amazing.Grow your own hot pepper trees and dehydrate the seeds and pods yourself.
Buy bulk packs of unrefined sea salt, organic coconut oil, apple cider vinegar.
Most of the above are better than the supplements you can buy which a lot of are now synthetic anyway. Read, read, read up on natural remedies.
Print out all the great cures on this wonderful website.
Maybe Deidre could start an ebook on the remedies here to save on printing pages individually... Deidre??
Buy a water filter system
Buy a colloidal silver machine..
We just have to be prepared for ourselves and our children."
08/11/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Yes, Judy, very scary and it is going on all over the world, not only in the USA. When I tell my husband that it isn't true that people are living that much longer he doesn't believe me because he hears and reads that all the time! Before there was much less population, so naturally less people were living very long, then there was a natural selection, those who lived very long did it with no help from the doctors. Now it seems that a lot of people are just kept alive, sometimes even barely kept alive. If you go to a hospital you will see very old, very sick people who really are hardly alive at all but who keep on going because of the treatments they receive (that happened to my mother who would scream that by giving her the medication my father was only prolonging her suffering, this when she could hardly understand a thing anymore but she was very well aware of that! ). The same goes for babies. Still, one should ask oneself the question whether that is humane and desirable!I agree with you that they are trying to get rid of a lot of us but then... Why still going on keeping people alive? That I don't understand!
Are we really living longer? People living till around 115 years of age have always existed, even living longer although those have so little records that it is difficult to verify. If we were living much longer as they say we would be living till maybe 125 or 130 which is not true. My husband also refuses to believe that a lot of people are dying very young of horrible illnesses. I have just read an article about a young women who had a baby a little while ago and they are both suffering from cancer. How many young parents die from cancers while they seemed to be very healthy? How many babies are born with horrible illnesses, who even have cancers in the womb?
But societies are collapsing, look at what is happening in London, has been happening in Greece and in other countries. Yesterday I saw a photo of a message glued to a shop window in London: We are closing early because of the imminent collapse of society! Maybe if societies collapse big time there will be some change, if not we will go on heading for an even bigger disaster. A German magazine wrote that London seemed like Mogadishu (I won't explain why but if you saw images of both you will understand the comparison!)"
08/11/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Granny Laura, as I got better informed I stopped buying multi-vitamins. One thing they can't achieve, that is to come home and control how many pills we take. The health shop where I often go in Switzerland advises people to take more than it is written in the bottles of their own brand and what they write in the bottle is subject to the regulations. It is a very sad state of afairs and in a globalized world you can't escape it because all countries will be doing the same thing, as it is already happening. Forcing people to go to the doctor in order to get a prescription for supplements is wrong first because you have to pay the doctor and waste your time and his, then because doctors were indoctrinated to discard supplements as useless so what is the use anyway? I don't usually go to the doctor anyway, only in extreme cases!The two homeopathic doctors we had in our region gave up last year, there is no one to go to now! One of them was a regular GP as well but he is gone too! And think about all the health food shops, when they close it will be a disaster because they are so many now. What will happen to all those people? To all those premises which won't be rented out again as many shops are closing anyway? And the manufacturers of natural products? I don't think governments oversee disasters very well nowadays especially in a time of terrible crisis! I am not religious but I have to say: God help us! "
08/11/2011: Lola from Chicago, Il replies: "I thought Codex Alimentarius has already been done by most food and supplements are irradiated. Someone wrote earlier that gem dealers were having gems change color in mail due to irradiation. You can verify this in a net search too. I do my best to grow my own and buy local. I hear enough folks complaining those leaving too big of a carbon foot print should be punished in ways like this. Natural resources aren't infinite for a growing population so learn to read between the lines. Don't forget the placebo or nocebo affect and our bodies can heal themselves quite a bit. I think it is alarming how many people are taking the bait and living poor lifestyles. With women not only having to work but now they also have to raise kids and feed their families. I am amazed how many pedestrians I see walking with their cell phones glued to their heads on my way home from work. I can only imagine the big book of health care and funeral homes to come. At least here, people are more clued in and proactive."
08/11/2011: Lola from Chicago, Il replies: "I agree, it would be nice if the remedies here were summed up and availble in an ebook. I know it'd probably take a lot of work for one person like Deirdre. Maybe there are some sefless souls out there to help? Lets help each other. Can't wait to see an ebook download link!"
EC: Thanks for the input. We actually have two e-books in the works, with many more to come! Thankfully, the site is no managed by just one person (me) but has a few helpers.
Deirdre
08/11/2011: Judy from Denver, Co replies: "Granny Laura, I think Codex is already here. Last winter I was prescribed potassium. I told doctor I have some. She said, "What you have, no matter the brand, is a miniscule amount compared to the prescription and wouldn't do any good. " Also read on the internet 2-3 years ago that the body will only absorb about 20% of mg printed on the label of all otc vit and min. If this is so, what are they going to cut them down to? Does this mean we're already wasting our money?"
08/15/2011: Judy from Denver, Co replies: "Debbie from Melborne. You don't need to tell me about wild herbs. Many years ago I got the first swine flu shot and developed sinus problems. Went to dr and treated with antibiotics. Things progressed to chronic bronchitis and finaly asthma. Finally heard of master herbalist, Hannah Kroeger in nearby city. I guess I can mention her name. She's passed on now, but she cured me. I developed fungus in my lung, she cured that. This was the most amazing woman. She lectured all over the country, wrote many books and people flocked to her by the hundreds. Some came from other states. I got so interested in herbs I bought every book I could get my hands on and even considered taking a course to get certified. She was charged (I think I read 20 times) for practicing medicine without a license. The doctors couldn't stand it.People picketed outside the court for her. They never did anything to her, but tell her to quit it. I was in line one day and we got up to her and this very well dressed man in front of me introduced himself (he was an attorney) and his neighbor was a judge and the judge told him to go to her. (Mayo clinic couldn't help him). Most people went to her because the drs couldn't help them or sometimes couldn't even diagnose their problem. I could go on and on telling of the problems she cured that allopathic med has no answer for, other than surgery - or drugs that made them worse. Never knew her to cure cancer tho'.
I found a website where you can order seed for the wild herbs and grow your own. I intend to do that before government shuts that down."
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07/10/2011: Beverley from St Albert, Ab Canada writes: "This is URGENT!!! Please watch this. It HAS to be stopped.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP-XEpAAtl8&feature=player_embedded#at=18"
Replies07/11/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Welcome to the real world, here in Europe it has happened already! Lukily there is still a lot on sale and manufacturers are trying to register products and bring them back but it will all cost a lot of money and supplements will be completely out of normal people's reach. I haven't noticed much as there is still a lot being sold but I am sure that they will make it more and more difficult till they get rid of everything!"
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07/06/2011: Alain from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi This is a very interesting audio interview.
also found there http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1815723
What Happens When Your Government Chooses to Side-Step Scientific Truth?
Dr. Shiv Chopra is a world renowned scientist, author and public speaker. As a former employee of Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of the US FDA) for 35 years, he was the Senior Scientific Advisor for the regulatory assessment of food and drugs, including new vaccines. When he changed job titles from human prescription drugs to the Bureau of Veterinary Drugs, the first file that landed on his desk was Eli Lilly's application to use rBGH in Canada.
In this interview he discusses subjects covered in his most recent book, Corrupt to the Core, which chronicles his many decades fighting for scientific principles against profit-hungry corporations and ultimately against his own bosses and the Canadian government itself.
Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. Chopra
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X71F9UCdPN8&nofeather=True
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0CMtTd6zSE&feature=related
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgUdVU8pzxg&feature=related
Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsU8MmHm-xs&feature=related
Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyNKX4zYHig&feature=relmfu
I hope you enjoy it, Alain"
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06/16/2011: Alain from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi EC, I think this might interest you Copyright Infringement Bill in Senate (S.978)
http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1821808#i
Alain"
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05/30/2011: Rob from Manhattan, Ny writes: "what is interesting is that Weil isn't making any false claims or telling people not to take a vaccine. Just encouraging the use of Astragalus to boost the immune system they see as a threat to their vaccine industry... And therefore threaten to shut him down... wow, what country are we in!
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm186837.htm"
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04/29/2011: Robert Henry from Ten Mile, Tn Usa writes: "HI U GOOD FOLKS DOIN, , , , , , Seeing lots of references to Dr. Mercola's writings. After much research, I caution you to go slow. First do his resume and the years experience don't add up. I admit he has some good folks on his show, but he also has on some sales folks. At 75, I have gardened my entire life. The video of his garden told me he needs to read another book or two.
ATS =====ROBERT HENRY========="
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03/17/2011: Bill from San Fernando, San Fernando, Philippines writes: "It is a fact that, despite the immovable opinions from pharma research that plant and natural chemical derived cures are ineffective, unproven and even dangerous, alternative medicine methods cause less side-effects and less deaths than allopathic drugs and that natural remedies are perhaps more effective as an approach and very useful against particularly the autoimmune diseases such as cancer, arthritis, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, CFS, Fibromyalgia, ME, heart disease, gout, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, allergies etc. And even though pharma research contemptupously criticises and continuously works to trash alternative therapies, they will never mention the fact that well over 60% of all pharma drugs these days are still discovered from mainly plant extracts. Therefore their arguments about the ineffectiveness of all alternative therapies and herbals by pharma research directly contradicts the plain facts.
But where pharma research really falls down is in their ultimate requirement or need for "inventing" new chemicals in order to patent them -- for which they can charge whatever they please -- then there is no worry about any competition. They will discover a plant extract that cures whatever, then they must invent a synthetic, patentable version otherwise they are simply not interested. DCA -- Dichloroacetic acid (a fairly simple base chemical) has recently shown to be very effective against cancer in Dutch and Norwegian research studies last year. DCA has already been passed as safe for use in genetically induced lactic acidosis as a remedy. So the pharma companies were in a tough corner -- they could not trash DCA's usefulness or safety because this drug had already been passed by the FDA but this discovery could nonetheless ruin pharma's highly profitable "cancer industry". So they just came out with it and said nope, we're not interested because we can't patent DCA. So this chemical will never even be considered or adopted by the pharmaceutical companies or the medical profession as a cancer cure for reasons that are entirely for profit. What other reason can there be?
In fact nobody ever questions what the term autoimmune really means. The medical/pharma research definition is ailments caused when the body's immune system turns and attacks the body tissues, organs or glands in some way. Pharma research blandly and somewhat conveniently assures us that this is because antibodies are detected in these areas. But is the body really that stupid? The medical research profession will never admit -- in their autoimmune definition -- that antibodies will also actively come on site and remove cells if and whenever there is free-radical damage to the cells or whenever there is damage caused by viruses and bacteria. But the medical research profession will never admit to these as other possible reasons for autoimmune disease. Ted from Bangkok has been saying all along, for instance, that autoimmune arthritis is caused by mycoplasma and associated bacteria. The efficacy of his cures using borax, magnesium chloride and Hydrogen Peroxide etc are simple testimony to the fact that he must be right because the arthritis disappears with few side-effects. My own considered and revised pharma definition of an autoimmune disease is simply a disease that is incurable by medical research because they haven't got a bloody clue. So, after a 100 years of Germ Theory and drugs, where are the outright cures from pharma drugs for these autoimmune diseases? They simply don't exist.
Pharma research's inability to cure autoimmune diseases also leads us to another possibility. Here we must consider the pharma industry's Business Model. From purely a ruthless business perspective and for profit point of view therefore, what would make more sense -- to invent outright cures for autoimmune diseases where you take the drugs only for a couple of weeks or months or simply to invent glorified and expensive anti-inflammatory and pain-killing drugs with horrific side-effects(for which you take even more drugs) that patients will have to take for the rest of their lives -- that don't cure anything? The latter business model would seem to make far more money for the pharmaceutical companies and their shareholders wouldn't it?
Just some very frustrated thoughts."
Replies03/18/2011: Blanche from Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Usa replies: "Hear hear...."
03/18/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa replies: "Hi Bill - Yes it is so frustrating! Thank you for the interesting, and very thought provoking post. You are a treasure to the EC community."
03/18/2011: Rob from New York, Ny replies: "thanks Bill... Low Dose Naltrexone would fall under the same predicament as DCA, and now it is patient driven because it is out of patent. I don't buy into any real conspiracy (unless I have real proof) that the industry would hold back a cure etc. But I do believe they are guilty of profit interest over public health. The rush to label everything as a disease so they can patent a drug seems pervasive... One needs to be cautious, and take control of their health but they are not necessarily always the bad guys.... In just a generation we no longer fear polio thanks to pharma... But.. Like the stock market etc.. it has grown to a self perpetuating beast quick to dismiss anything that cannot be exploited for profit."
03/19/2011: Bill from San Fernando, San Fernando, Philippines replies: "Hi Rob... Much thanks for the info on low dose naltrexone, which I know about. Dr Bernard Bihari was the discoverer of the beneficial effects of low dose naltrexone on many autoimmune diseases including various Cancers, MS, HIV AIDS and Fibromyalgia. Other imaginative doctors also ran with LDN including Dr Berkson who has used it successfully together with Alpha Lipoic Acid IVs specifically to repair and heal severe liver problems.From his website, here are Dr Bihari's own comments on the reasons for autoimmune diseases from his own experience which are clearly very different from the views held by mainstream medicine:
"There exists a common notion that the immune system in a person with an autoimmune disorder is too strong and, in its exuberance, targets a body tissue for attack. Rather, the evidence is more consistent with autoimmunity resulting from immunodeficiency.1 Kukreja et al have demonstrated that multiple immunoregulatory T cell defects lie behind Type 1 diabetes both in humans and in non-obese diabetic mice.2
Multiple scientific papers from various other research centers have demonstrated that an underlying immunodeficiency is characteristic of any tested autoimmune disease. Examples thus far reported include multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome. 3, 4, 5
Sacerdote et al measured low beta-endorphin levels in two animal examples of autoimmune disease a mouse strain with a lupus-like syndrome and a strain of chicken with an autoimmune thyroiditis.6 They had significantly lower hypothalamic concentrations of the opioid than normal controls. In each case, the low levels of beta-endorphin were found well before the expression of autoimmune disease. This adds to considerable evidence of a key role for endorphins in regulating immune responses and suggests a therapeutic pathway.
Bihari et al found that a low oral dose of the opioid antagonist naltrexone, when taken at bedtime, led to a doubling or tripling of low levels of circulating beta-endorphin.7 Bihari has since treated some 100 people with autoimmune disorders. None of them has progressed further while the patient continued taking low dose naltrexone each night at bedtime. Since no side effects are apparently associated with its use, this medication might well be studied as a possible preventive for Type I diabetes in those youngsters with beta-cell autoantibodies."
Research References: www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/ldn_and_ai.htm#Background
And here is a large and interesting list of autoimmune diseases that can benefit from low dose naltrexone use:
www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/index.htm#What_diseases_has_it_been_useful_for"
03/21/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Dear Bill, I am half way a very interesting book: The Trillion Dollar Conspiracy by Jim Marrs. Not only about Big Pharma versus supplements but about a lot of other subjects. One of the ideas I had never thought about is the banning of supplements in order to make sure we are not working on our immune system too much so that we are more susceptible to anything they throw at us. Sounds far fetched but could it be true anyway? I don't know! April is fast approching and then a lot of supplements will be banned here in Europe. People like me will have nowhere to turn to as buying from websites will undoubtedly be prohibited as well!As far as big Pharma goes it is true that they have to keep you ill otherwise how will they make their profits? If you have the opportunity and the interest read this book and find out about what is making us ill, how they create all the pandemics and much more. Incredible stuff but..... I believe true!"
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01/07/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France writes: "Here is an article I read today about the banning of several medications in France:
These medications seem to be quite harmful, as many have been in the past and often it takes many years for them to be forbidden killing a lot of people. My question is why natural supplements will be banned soon and so it seems all kinds of natural therapies and even books on natural healing but the allopathic medicine can go on killing us..... One thing to think about as well is tobacco, although a known killer for those who smoke it and those who are around them it is tolerated albeit with some nasty messages on the packets but herbal supplements, many of them harmless, even if some won't do anything for you, are about to be forbidden!
And even if many prescribed drugs don't kill you they can harm you big time, like the case of my father who has taken statins for years and has lived with horrible pain on his feet for years as well. But talking him out of them is no use because of course he trusts his doctor! I know that for the time being this concerns us in Europe more than most of you in the US but some type of banning seems to be scheduled for the US as well! Sorry if I keep going on about this but if we only talk about natural healing and are not aware that the options are going to be taken away from us soon we won't have much natural healing to talk about!"
Replies01/07/2011: Tricia from Ireland replies: "Francisca - many uears ago I shared a premises with a homeopath. She asked a GP why they never reccomended the use of alternative therapies. His answer was that they didn't fully understand how or why it worked as they hadnt any training in that area. Therefore if they reccomended it and it went wrong they were open to legal recrimination as a result of referral. I believe this is why the medical practicioners are willing to go along with this ban. Because they don't understand the priciples of herbalism and nutritional therapies, they cannot reccomend it's use. I have no doubt that Big Pharma is right at the heart of the whole process but medical practitioners cannot get involved in our favour because of a lack of training.Mr. & Mrs. Average will not know about the ban because not everyone looks at websites/publications that will report it. Maybe as a group we could get together and pick some newspapers to write to. If a lot more than one letter gets written to the editor, they will investigate and report in their daily - then ideally, the regional papers will pick up on it. But we would need a few people to do it as I don't think one or two letter to each paper would be enough. What would you think?"
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01/01/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France writes: "Here is an article about this subject. I have to say that although I had heard about their threats quite a while ago I never thought that it would really happen:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-
I don't think that it will only happen in the UK, there are plans to ban supplements all over Europe. I was in a health shop in Wales a few days ago and they told me that this will go ahead next year (maybe they meant this year). Taking away people's choices that's what this is all about. This paper first published a number of articles telling you how bad all kinds of supplements are, then this one. They always do this, they first manipulate public opinion and then drop the bombshell so that people won't rebel anymore because after all all the stuff is bad for you! The sad thing for me is that I used to rely on the UK as the prices are a bit lower and they have a lot of choice, now that will be finished too. I don't want to go back to regular medication or regular doctors unless I really have no choice but I suppose that this is what is going to happen now."
01/02/2011: Mesem from Toulon, France replies: "I find this so scarey. Are all plant, mineral, elemental supplements to be banned? I didn't take this too seriously either when first hearing about it. How can you make dried plant material unsellable or minerals?"
01/02/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "They can, Mesem...... It scares me too! Dangerous treatments and medication can be used without a problem, supplements can't. I also didn't want to believe that they would manage to get this far..... True that some supplements can be of bad quality, people maybe don't know what they should take, how to combine them but then we should have more doctors (I don't know of any herbal doctor here in France) and there is no quality control, I believe so they can sell you just anything but banning is not the solution! Moreover I think that Big Pharma are now behind a lot of the supplements anyway.... I don't understand...... I think that people will find a way of buying them, maybe on the Internet or illegally which is even worse!"
01/03/2011: Mesem from Toulon, France replies: "I'm way out of my depth here but would like to know if there is a group protesting against this. I'll in there with them. Will do some research. Happy to have any info."
01/03/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Me too Mesem but I haven't had the time to do any research and see if there is such a group. We will be moving to the South West of France somewhere this year and we are still hunting for a house. I did sign a petition against it in London a while ago but I guess that it won't help! The people in most health shops either there, here, in Germany or Switzerland (we live near both countries) don't seem bothered. I posted my e-mail address for you."
01/07/2011: Tom from Regina, Sk replies: "Francisca:
Found a site where the ANH says they're raising money for a court challenge for the APRIL 30, 2011 effective date of this herbal ban.
But of course they need money for lawyerswww.anh-europe.org/node/3113
After April 2011, many herbal products and food supplements containing herbs will become ILLEGAL. This is because of changes in law at a European level. On 30 April 2011 a European Directive, known as the http://www.anh-europe.org/files/100824_ Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) comes fully into force. After this time, only herbal medicines that have been registered under the scheme will be available EU-wideUnfortunately, that looks to be only the beginning there, because this link claims that 2011 will also see MPLs, Maximum Permitted Levels, of all nutraceuticals set, levels so low thay will be less than useless
The second phase of the http://www.anhcampaign.org/files/080618 EU Food Supplements Directive: the setting of 'http://www.anhcampaign.org/files/090116 Maximum Permitted Levels' (MPLs) of vitamins and minerals is expected to be implemented this year, although serious doubts have already been cast over the methods being considered for this by the http://www.efsa.europa.eu European Food Safety Authority"
01/08/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Thanks a lot Tom. I haven't had time to do any research yet as I am leaving on a trip on Tuesday and I still have a lot to do. Mesem also sent me some information from French sites. I hope to have more time to look into it when I get back.In the meanwhile I wrote a letter to the paper I mentioned in my last post, let's see if the publish it. They often publish my comments. I went to a health food shop this afternoon and the lady was very distressed as although they sell all kinds of bio products their main income comes from essential oils (no problem there) and supplements. She told me that they are trying to forbid the cheapest, best selling ones. All this has been getting me down something that doesn't happen easily not only because I don't want to start using medication again and going to normal doctors but also because of the lack of freedom. I hate having choice taken away from me..... I have just written to the manufactures of the MSM I bought the other day, Solgar, to ask them if they are going to go as well. They seem to be a big company.
And what will this do to the people who depend on this industry and also natural natural health care providers at a time of crisis? Anyway, natural practitioners are all certified here in France but I don't happen to know any herbal doctors, only homeopathic ones and I don't know whether those will be affected. I think that I will try to buy some stuff before it all ends and I will try to contact the company where my sister-in-law orders her supplements in the UK to see whether they are going to stop or not. I know some things are going on in the US as well but I have no idea what. I hope you will be less affected than us here but it will be maybe just a question of time!"
01/09/2011: Mesem from Toulon, France replies: "Again after talking to my 'pretty switched on' health food store owner I was dismayed at his lack of knowledge and he said to me that you could and always would be able to buy anything in the USA. I have sent him a pile of info. From several sites but he probably won't have time to read them; he has diversified into running a bio restaurant also so he is trying to survive... I wrote to a polititian here and will contact more. There are no 'letters to the editor' section in French newspapers. I could maybe phone into radio France Inter but have to get my facts right and I'm not clear on anything."
01/09/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Hi Mesem, Maybe you could still ph in to radio France Inter, not with the information but with the questions is this true and if so what will be the real long term implications for us here in France. Don't give any answers yourself just start the questions to get people thinking. This way you can get it out to the public, who either don't know about it or they don't realize the consequences when it happens. Once you have the correct onfo you can then ring in again. This has obviously been on the EU's agenda for some time without the people knowing. I'm in Australia and I heard the rumours quite awhile ago long before I found this wonderful site. In Australia they are taking things off the market by making them perscription only (eg. Potassium citrate & tryptophan). Good luck."
01/10/2011: Mesem from Toulon, France replies: "Merci beaucoup Maria! I will work on some questions and be extra conscious of my pronounciation! The phone calls are not live but recorded so I have to 'do it good'."
01/10/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Maria, here in Europe it has been on the agenda since 2004. They are going to get rid of the stuff they say they will allow by lowering the daily allowance a lot therefore making the supplements useless (they already are anyway.... What to think about a daily allowance for Vit. C of, if I am not mistaken, 60mg a day?)."
01/10/2011: Jane Buck from Portland, Oregon replies: "Wow!!! I am shocked that supplements are being banned in Europe. Now I know the WHOLE world has gone mad!!! Truly stunned. I thought that it was worse in the US. Our Pharmacuetical and chemical companies are rabid about taking away our God given right to alternative healing!!!!!!"
01/10/2011: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Hi Francisca, Ours is also only 60 mg Vit C daily with an upper limit of 90 mg. It's interesting when I eat the pith of a lemon the need for Vit C that day is a lot less. Certainly more than the RDA though. I suppose the RDA is for the very healthy. ??????? (Look forward to your posts by the way.)"
01/11/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Thanks Maria, to be honest I didn't think that anyone looked forward to my posts..... I still have so much to learn... But I try! As far as the daily allowances go I think that they are often set low because of possible court cases or something. This is just a thought but it might be true. If you set the values very low (and they are going to be lowered) nothing can happen, not bad and not good! They just become useless, therefore many people say that they have tried natural medicine and it doesn't work.The thing is that natural medicine is very complex and the combinations and amounts have to be right or else you achieve nothing or even worse can harm yourself! I don't know of any natural doctors around here, only homeopaths so if you want guidance you have either to read book or come to a site like this, there is no one to tell you what to do and that is a pity! "
01/11/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa replies: "I look forward to your posts too Francisca... (as well as a lot of other peoples on this wonderful site! ) :-)I just ordered the book "Your Body's Many Cries for Water". Due to some of your posts I went and read up on it a bit, and it looks *very* interesting!
The banning Of and Severe restrictions on supplements is frightening. It is one more step that the big pharma companies are taking to make sure that people will get / stay sick and need their wonderful "Medicines".
There is no money in it for them for us to be well. It is so frustrating! Carly"
01/18/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Carly, just saw your post as we were on a trip for a few days. I am glad you are enjoying the book about water (I read Dr. Batman's more recent one). As I had a couple of questions I contacted him only to find out that he has died but his secretary Kirsten gives you all the answers you need as she worked with him for many years. During my trip I carried a little container with sea salt and mixed it in a water bottle so that I could keep on drinking water during the day.As far as the supplements go you are right, the big companies will go on selling and will get rid of the small ones which were probably more honest in what they produced! I have just contacted one who delivers by mail and yes, they will keep on going but then they are part of a big concern which owns hotels, an airline, etc. That is the way the world is....... But at least I am more reassured that I won't have to give up on everything I take!
But be aware that by now many of the supplements are produced by the Big Pharma anyway. I am not sure that there is no money in it for them as the supplement market is a big one! But you are right, it is scary anyway because it shows that governments can forbid anything they want as well as force us to do anything they feel like! It wouldn't suprise me if in the future vaccines, for example, will be mandatory!"
01/30/2011: Mesem from Toulon, France replies: "I phoned in to France INTER and did my 2 minutes on the Codex Alimentarius and directive to restrict sales of supplements. Anyone can help by bombarding the European Health Commissioner John Dalli cab-dalli-webpage@ec.europa.eu with emails of a letter you can find on http://www.consumersforhealthchoice.com/.
Even if you are in the Phillipines or Outer Mongolia, you will help stir the pot! Check out Mr Dalli on internet, he does not seem to be one who should have such a responsibility."
02/01/2011: Granny Laura from Waco, Tx replies: "To Messem in Toulon, France: Our government here in the US has been trying to do away with American's rights to take supplements for at least 20 years that I know of.
Americans: BEWARE!!! They won't stop until they have their way. I found this article on the internet.
April 27, 2010 - Secretary Sebelius welcomed John Dalli, recently named Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection in the European Commission, and his delegation to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Commissioner Dalli's delegation included Dr. Paola Testori Coggi, who was named Director General for Health and Consumer Protection in March 2010. Secretary Sebelius was joined by Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary of Health, Dr. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Dr. Margaret Hamburg, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, and Dr. Regina Benjamin, the Surgeon General.
Both Secretary Sebelius and Commissioner Dalli noted that the trans-Atlantic exchanges of information and expertise benefit patients and consumers in the United States and the European Union. They pledged to build on the numerous areas of cooperation between HHS and the Commission's Directorate General SANCO. In particular, they discussed plans for a multi-stakeholder conference on childhood obesity, to be held jointly by HHS and the European Commission in early 2011, the continuation of close regulatory cooperation on pharmaceuticals and products of new technologies, and improving the environment for international clinical trials. They noted that collaboration between HHS and the Commission can also contribute to addressing international challenges such as pandemic response and combating counterfeit medicines."
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12/17/2010: Rob from Manhattan, Ny writes: "We often talk about big pharma conspiracies. Here is a good Vanity Fair article on how the Industry tests overseas because of lack regulations, With deadly results for many.
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2011/01/deadly-medicine-201101"
01/09/2011: Nancy from Des Moines, Ia, United States replies: "Control of supplements, as well as control of the food supply worldwide, is part of the plan of Big Pharma, and Big Agra. They have unlimited resources, and control political leaders and the media. Research Codex Alimentarius. Here are a couple links.
Http://educate-yourself.org/cn/codexalimentarius15jan09.shtml
Http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5266884912495233634#
The video explains it quite well. This is real. Europe is farther along with the plan than here in the States, but it is happening here too. It is hard to get people to see what's happening, because the media doesn't report on it, and the doctors aren't trained in nutrition and natural healing, and people trust their doctors. Dumbing down of the public."
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11/27/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France writes: "A while ago some people referred here to their fear that governments were trying to stop the sale of food supplements in Europe. What I read at the time was that it was a question of getting licenses for all the components of each supplement which would become far too expensive for small companies and therefore would put them out of business! Today I was confronted with an even bigger problem, I went to a health food store in Germany (I often go there as it is close by) and asked the lady to give me something against constipation. She said that she was only allowed to sell juices or teas and so, not pills because the sale of pills against constipation (which often were just fibers, nothing dangerous) can now only be done by pharmacies. So.... Unfortunately little by little they are getting there and we have no choice! No idea what the situation is here in France....."
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11/03/2010: Rob from Manhattan, New York writes: "The health benefits of chocolate are getting much more press then darker side of its production and use of child trafficking.. Companies like Nestle, Mars, ADM, Cargill, Kraft to name a few are turning a blind eye to this... We as a consumer have power in what we purchase, so send a message out.. Only buy fair trade and boycott these companies. See the documentary by Miki Mistrati and U Roberto Romano,
The Dark Side of Chocolate...
http://www.thedarksideofchocolate.org/"
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10/28/2010: Lane from New York City, Ny, Usa writes: "Folks, I am very, very concerned about this. For those of you in Europe or elsewhere, can you please tell me what the feeling is about this? Are people aware?
From: Humanity Healing, posted Oct 17, 2010
The EU has passed a directive that comes into full-force in April 2011 whereby ALL herbal and mineral supplements are to be BANNED, all teaching of alternative healing methods will be BANNED, and homeopathic colleges dissolved. Etc. As of this summer, it is now forbidden to sell books about using plants and minerals.
If you live in Europe or know people/family in Europe, please help circulate this message, 35 million signatures are needed NOW! See more:
JOINING HANDS IN HEALTH has now launched its nationwide petition. Our aim is to protect the nation from a lifetime of perpetual ill health; safeguard health choice and human rights.
This EU Directive is draconian and sinister beyond all doubt and its 'guise' is Consumer Protection, although it serves to strip EU Consumers of their right to FREELY CHOOSE. This EU Legislation was conceived behind closed doors in 2002 and premeditatedly kept secret from the public by way of media suppression, in order to avoid a backlash, anti-public campaigns, and possible civil disobedience. We 'the People' must take back Power and our Human Rights, which have been gradually eroded since the inception of the EU in 1972. With a background in Law, I am only too aware that there are very few "Human Rights" remaining. Most have been revoked and replaced with legislation that serves to further undermine and arguably, 'enslave' the general population. Please everyone, make it your business to update yourself on what few legal "Rights" you do have left. Source 'valid' information (not propoganda), analyse it, and join the myriad of 'grassroots causes' that are now in place and seek to reclaim our forfeited rights. This latest legislation should leave NO-ONE in any doubt that an arguably, sinister and er.. Disturbing agenda is emerging. And right under our very nose. Although 99. 9% of the UK population are blissfully unaware of this impending Legislation, they will become AWARE once it comes into effect. By which time, it will be too late.
Many in the health industry are alarmed at the sheer disregard the legislations have for the ancient principle that Natural Foods are meant to Feed & Heal. As confirmed by Hippocrates, (the ancient father of medicine), who famously quoted; "Let thy Food be thy Medicine and thy Medicine be thy Food", and Paracelsus (father of Pharmacology) who stated, "All that man needs for health and healing has been provided by God in nature... The challenge of science is to find it. "
Also conflicting with the spiritual beliefs recognized & respected worldwide, these legislations will replace 'natural foods' (God-made) with 'all things artificial' (i. E. Man-made). In so doing, Religious / Spiritual rights are being dishonoured, disrespected and denied. However, this is only the 'tip of the iceberg', as strict censorship also means we can no longer speak or teach each other about the merits and health enhancing benefits of natural foods, as handed down from generation to generation. Therefore, centuries of ancient wisdom will be written out of the history books and lost to future generations.
Meanwhile, UK Regulators (funded by vested interests of the Pharmaceutical Industry and employed as EU Law Enforcers & Watchdogs), are currently criminalizing' legitimate manufacturers & practitioners with heavy fines imprisonment, product confiscation, removal of ingredients (they classify as 'medicinal'), or forced business closure... For "the crime" of restoring health naturally. These Regulators have been given more powers than the police and includes the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Trading Standards, Environmental Health, plus others. Their actions are effectively driving the natural health industry underground; threatening the survival of thousands of small (established) health manufacturers, suppliers, practitioners, therapists and consumer health-choice.
1. SAFEGUARD - Natural foods, vitamins, herbs, supplements & traditional medicines / indigenous remedies; and the natural health industry.
2. SECURE - The democratic freedom, health choice, human / religious & consumer rights of UK citizens and future generations.
3. PROTECT - Animal health & welfare.
4. PRESERVE - Our natural environment"
Replies10/29/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Somehow I don't think that this is true. The health industry is very strong and the profits must be huge so closing it down would be very difficult. I know that there were talks in Britain to stop supplements being sold. Once I was there and signed a petition against it but somehow I don't think that this is true. Here in France most pharmacies even sell supplements and I think that for many it is a big source of income. For me it would be devastating as I try to avoid medication as much as I can and instead take vitamins and minerals. Homeopathic doctors here in France are fully certified. Anyway, this would put a lot of shops and professionals out of work. I hope that it is not true....... In Britain, big shops like Holland & Barrets only sell suplements and they exist all over the country. What a disaster would it be? But we are slaves of the European Union so if they want to do something I am afraid they will do it no matter what! Freedom has been finished here for a very long time!"
10/29/2010: Lisa from Marrakech, Morocco replies: "I hope you are correct, Francisca. Dr. Mercola recently posted an article regarding this that was not so hopeful. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/10/26/drug-companies-win-big-and-eliminate-medical-herbs-from-europe.aspx
If this goes through in Europe the U. S. Won't be far behind. This would be a sad day for us all."
10/30/2010: Tom from Regina, Sk replies: "Why did you post no details about this supposed alert?
Was it from an e-mail, or a paid health newsletter?
Who exactly is the editor, or website owner/proprietor of the site where you received it?
There are plenty of paid frauds, shills, scaremongers, disinformation specialists and on and on working for front companies of Big Pharma whose purpose is to get you to waste your time, efforts, organizing, etc. on box canyon schemes! Here's the view of one very credentialed fellow warning about such things and the kinds of people used:
http://www4.dr-rath-foundation.org/THE_FOUNDATION/Events/codex-agentsofdisinformation.html
Laibow and Stubblebine's persistent spreading of inaccurate and misleading information on Codex
Given Albert Stubblebine's background, and his resulting proximity to the U. S. Government, eyebrows began to be raised in the natural health community in early 2005 when, along with Rima Laibow, he launched the website of the Natural Solutions Foundation and began to promote himself as an expert on Codex Alimentarius."
10/30/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Lisa, I had to go to the local pharmacy yesterday and asked the ladies there about the law. They didn't know a thing and one said the same thing I did, that the health industry is too big to be stopped. But.... I have heard talks about that before and I know that many would love to finish it off altogether! For me it would be awful (and for millions of other people too, I'm sure) as I rely more and more on health options and want to stay away from normal medicine for as long as I possibly can. I would feel robbed of my human rights.But for many who maybe don't realize this the European Union is the worst thing that could have ever happened to us. We are slaves of people who only have their own interests at heart and who badly damage the countries who had the bad idea to get associated with them. It costs so much money, you wouldn't believe it and their ideas are as a rule worthless at the best and badly damaging at the worst. Just think that every month they move everything (and it is a huge machine) from Brussels to Strasbourg and back for no other reason than that they feel like it. Their talent for wasting money is shattering!
Anyway, one thing people probably don't realize and which I think is true is that when a company manufacturing supplements starts to make money it is often bought by the Big Pharma so why would they be interested in stopping the sales? The health industry has sadly enough become big business as well. Dr. Mercola says that a lot of people take too many supplements but the problem is that, at least here in Europe, we don't really have doctors specialized in vitamins and minerals. We have homeopathic doctors but that is completely different. At least I don't know any and that is a problem. I read a lot of books, would like to discuss the options with someone but as that person doesn't exist I end taking whatever I feel is right with too little knowledge.
My only help is this site and the nice ladies at the health shops I go to. Do I make mistakes? I am sure I do but what else can I do? And when he says that we should rely more on nutrition that is very true but food is so bad nowadays that I don't think that you can stay healthy without extra help as you will never manage to get enough nutrients. This said I really hope this law won't be enacted because not only people's health is at stake, people's freedom of choice as well but also the way people earn a living. Just think of all the health shops, natural doctors, pharmacies (as they here all sell supplements), supplement manufactures, thousands of Internet sites and so on! It will be a disaster but then so many things are a disaster nowadays!"
10/30/2010: Cindy from Cochrane, Wi replies: "To anyone with any doubts that this can happen I urge you to also read information at health freedom website
http://www.healthfreedomusa.org. we need to stay informed!"
10/30/2010: Lane from New York, Ny, Usa replies: "Actually Tom, I cited the source at the top of my post. However, the news about this is out there. Simply do a search for any combination of keywords. It is being widely reported in the alternative news here. I don't subscribe to Laibow, and don't know the other source you've cited. If you follow what's been going in the countries who have joined the EU, you will see it's indeed a frightening call to arms. We in the US are headed down the same path through the North American Alliance. If you do your research you'll find that the trends are not only alarming, but downright terrifiying in teheir implications. Look into Monsanto and the seed buying. Look into the powers that be that are buying up the water supplies. This latest turn of events involving codex and the health supplements is one more step toward loss of liberty and the time to act is now, all of us, no matter what continent we're on.For those who care, I am not an "alarmist" nor a "conspriacy theorist. " If you have to put a label on me call me a concerned invidual who doesn't like what's happening in the world. As far as people saying it can't happen here--remember that the "little" health food guys are all being bought up, or have been already, by non-"health" entities. These companies have agendas that are not in our best interest. Their priority is making money and pleasing stockholders. They are not mom and pops or surfer dudes or earth mommas running little shops in Sacramento. Do you know who owns Trader Joe's? A German corporation. Do you know which country spearheaded the push to unify Europe? It was dreamed up by Hitler in the 40's and he had a name for it by 1942: The European Community.
We must wake-up, now. It's hard to stay independent. Once a company is bought quality declines, and the first thing to go are the pure ingredients. When the organic standards were relaxed ages ago, surprise, Walmart got into the "organic" market. GMO's are everywhere. Organic is nearly a myth. I bet if we did a study here in the States we would find that most of the smaller companies we think are independent belong to big corporations. Just so you know, here in the US, as well as in the EU I'm willing to bet, "corporations" have the same rights as indivduals. Watch the movie "The Corporation. " There is a reason they are squeezing out the health supplement market, alternative care (yes, it's happening in the States--look at insurance reform regarding alternative therapies which followed the money crisis). Just follow the money. This latest event with codex is meant to see how much we will take. I hope I have not sounded too vigilant here. It certainly wasn't my intent. But I don't think any of us should be relaxed about the events that are happening around us anymore."
10/31/2010: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "I have heard similar. Though what I've heard is that it will become very regulated. So regulated that any supplements or herbs with any contaminates, even traces of minerals that occur naturally eg: arsenic, cadmium in the minutest amount are deemed to be contaminated and will not be available. Thus companies that can extract elements from (and therefore possibly patent) a natural herb will be able to sell their product, whereas a small company selling the whole herb may not be able to do so. Thus in theory it may sound good but the outcome may be more limiting. This is my understanding but bear in mind I'm in Australia not Europe so my info is very limited. What we are facing here in Australia is some of our food, herbs & spices are being irradiated and not labeled as such. Unfortunately this also includes organic ones. GMO is allowed up to 1% without labeling, Greenpeace have tests results of a respected baby formula having GMO. Also our food labels do not have to include ingredients that are less than 5% of the product unless they are a known allergen or food colouring. This info is a couple of years old and I have not seen the regulations recently. Love this web site, many thanks."
10/31/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Lane, after having read an article on this subject what I understood is that this is a move to get rid of the small companies producing supplements and to leave it all in the hands of the Big Pharma. By making the licensing very complex and expensive they are sure that anyone else will be wiped out! I agree with you and I said it in my last posting that the little companies are all being bought up by the big ones.And not only supplement makers, you have probably heard about the story of The Body Shop (no idea whether it exists in the US or not but I suppose it does) which started out being a one woman dream and in the end was bought up if I am not mistaken by L'Oreal. So there you go..... And anyway anyone should be alert because the health business has become so big anyway that the same problems one can encounter in the Big Pharma will be seen there as well: disrespect for your wellbeing, selling just anything in order to get rich......
And it seems they already are, read the post here about the Magnesium Stearate, the fact that most pills contain soy and so on. As far as the United Europe goes people should get informed, even people who don't live here because what is done here can be done elsewhere. Without wanting to go into politics on a site which is not for that effect if you are interested in more information read for example Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein."
11/02/2010: Jb from Atlanta, Ga Usa replies: "I agree with you 100%. Here in the US the corporate giants are killing us with the blessing of the FDA & Dept of Agriculture head Tom Vilsack. People have got to stop drinking the tap water & wake up before it is too late. It's an absolute crime what Monsanto, Archer Daniels Midland, Merck, Pfizer, Proctor & Gamble, Kellogg, Post, General Mills, Yum Foods, to name just a few, are doling out as food in this country. It's killing people and it's a slow death. Because there is profit in people's pain & agony. It's totally disgusting."
11/03/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa replies: "I totally agree with you, what is being sold for food ready to eat, it is trash and even if you buy and cook everything yourself, it is still contaminated and the water is bad- God help us. Merryanne in Florida"
11/03/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Well said Jb. I am starting to read a book on MSG and it is amazing how widespread the use of this toxic drug is! When I read the names it hides under I went to have a look at my chicken stock "without MSG added" and yes, it has it under another name, disgusting! So, without knowing I was still eating MSG. What they won't do in order to fool you..... I have just finished reading Adelle Davis' book "Let's get well" and it is interesting to see how worried she was in 1965. I am sure she would have been horrified if she was alive now."
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FOOD ALERTS
12/11/2009: Deirdre from Earth Clinic writes: "Here's an article a friend emailed today: "The 7 foods experts won't eat"
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-7-foods-experts-wont-eat-547963/
Health Experts on:
Canned Tomatoes
Corn Fed Beef
Microwave Popcorn
Nonorganic Potatoes
Farmed Salmon
Milk Produced with Artificial Hormones
Conventional Apple
P.S. The farmed salmon blurb was most eye-opening!
"... Nature didn't intend for salmon to be crammed into pens and fed soy, poultry litter, and hydrolyzed chicken feathers. As a result, farmed salmon is lower in vitamin D and higher in contaminants, including carcinogens, PCBs, brominated flame retardants, and pesticides such as dioxin and DDT.""
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FTC CENSORSHIP OF HEALTH INFORMATION
05/12/2010: Cindy from Cochrane, Wi writes: "please pass along this link to anyone that may be interested in stopping FTC censorship of scientific based health information:
http://www.citizens.org/?page_id=2165. thank you"
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