Genetically Engineered Foods — New Action Alert!
The FDA lied by omission about GE salmon, and Monsanto is attempting an end-run around USDA rules for GE beets. The stock market seems to be telling the true story.
09 Nov
2010
09 Nov
2010
Brain Drain or Brain Gain—Do ADHD or Alzheimer’s Drugs Make You Smarter? And Are You Suffering From Nervousness or Anxiety?
New Scientist magazine recently published an article on the science of the brain. They said for mental fatigue, better concentration, and easier recall, we might turn to today’s prescription drugs.
09 Nov
2010
CDC Report on Life Expectancy—Latinos Live Longest. What Might This Tell Us About Medicine?
A new government report reveals that even though Hispanic Americans have lower income and less health insurance, they live longer than Caucasians (the most medically insured group in the US).
09 Nov
2010
The Myth of a Pill for Every Ill
Having recently had the honor of speaking with Jack Lalanne, truly a pioneer in wise lifestyle choices with a life-long focus on fitness and nutrition, he made an intriguing statement that he had lived long enough, recently celebrating his 96th birthday, to have those who initially called him a quack and charlatan for his emphasis […]
09 Nov
2010
Optimizing Surgical Recovery
A 2009 analysis of AHRQ (Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality) delivered a mind-boggling stat. The average American who lives to the age of 85 will undergo 9.2 surgeries within their lifetime. Yikes, I have a lot of catching up to do as does my 81-year-old mother. However, it was an October 26, 2010 Wall […]
02 Nov
2010
Traditional Medicines to Become Illegal in Europe
It sounds like a bad April Fool’s joke, but it’s not. On the first of April next year, thousands of products associated with traditional medicine will become illegal throughout the European Union.
02 Nov
2010
Botulism Toxin . . . for Headaches?
Botulinum is one of the most toxic substances in the world. So why has the FDA recently approved it for the treatment of headaches?
02 Nov
2010
More Crony Capitalism at the FDA
Three years ago a government report found the FDA completely lacking in scientific expertise. The agency’s response? Hire scientists from Big Pharma!
26 Oct
2010
With the Election Around the Corner, Our Thanks to Some Legislators
With the 111th Congress coming to an end, we want to extend our thanks to a number of senators and representatives for their example and their work on many issues that we value highly. (And we offer a “no thanks” to a few legislators as well!) Listings are alphabetical by last name.
19 Oct
2010
Raw Cheese Ordered Destroyed—With No Evidence of Contamination
After a shockingly violent FDA raid on a food co-op, the FDA’s war on raw milk and cheese continues by forcing a family dairy to destroy $250,000 worth of its product.