Is President Obama’s New Healthcare Proposal Better? No!
Why the current reform effort is destined to fail.
23 Feb
2010
23 Feb
2010
Got Chemicals?
Your doctor inquires about your health history and that of your family, but are you asked which chemicals you apply to your body every day?
23 Feb
2010
Saving Lives, Wasting Money
It’s paradoxical that our healthcare system, which excels at saving lives, can’t seem to cure itself of squandering money. A landmark comparative effectiveness study suggests ways to improve care and reduce waste — but appears to be ignored
23 Feb
2010
Americans Overfed, Undernourished
But mainstream medicine ignores this all too obvious fact.
23 Feb
2010
Defining “Natural” Cleansers
The Natural Products Association now sets standards for home-care products.
16 Feb
2010
Major League Sports Pushes to End Supplement Freedom
Last week we asked you to contact your senators and tell them not to co-sponsor but instead oppose Senator McCain’s recently introduced Dietary Supplement Safety Act (DSSA). Thank you to the large numbers who have already taken action. It is now time to let Big Sports know how we feel as well. Big businesses do not like to upset their customers, and it is time to let them know we are very unhappy with their actions. Please take action now!
16 Feb
2010
GOP Doctor Instructs John McCain and Explains What the McCain Bill Means for his Patients
Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez questions the Arizona senator’s co-sponsorship of the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010, which would repeal key sections of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994.
16 Feb
2010
Who’s Minding the War on Bugs?
As China exports a wave of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the disjointed effort by three different government agencies to address food safety are not likely to accomplish much.
09 Feb
2010
Update: Senator McCain Cosponsors a New Bill That Threatens Your Access to Supplements and Repeals Key Sections of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
A wide variety of organizations, working together with ANH-USA, have swung into action to stop John McCain’s new bill that threatens dietary supplements. Already thousands of messages are on their way to Capitol Hill in protest. Please be sure that your message is among them. If you have not already done so, please take action now.
09 Feb
2010
GAO Hounds Supplement Makers
The Government Accounting Office has contacted makers of dietary supplements, announcing its review of the marketing of certain herbal supplements (chamomile, Echinacea, peppermint oil, ginger root, fennel seed). This is being done at the request of the Senate Select Committee on Aging.