Organic vs. Conventionally Grown Food: Are We Missing the Forest for the Trees?
According to a British agricultural scientist, the key question is: “How can we make all of agriculture more sustainable?”
11 Aug
2009
11 Aug
2009
In 2007, complementary/alternative medicine accounted for 1.5 percent of all U.S. healthcare costs
Americans are voting with their pocketbooks. Although complementary and alternative medicine accounted for just 1.5 percent of all U.S. healthcare costs in 2007, Americans spent $33.9 billion out of pocket on CAM, 11.2 percent of all payments for healthcare. This sum is dwarfed by the $286.6 billion paid out of pocket for conventional medicine.
04 Aug
2009
The Light of Day Shines on the Practice of Ghostwriting Articles in Medical Journals
Ghostwriting, defined as the practice of using a professional writing company to draft a manuscript, entered the American lexicon when the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported on the actions of Sen. Charles Grassley to conduct a congressional investigation into drug companies’ influence on doctors.
04 Aug
2009
The American Dietetic Association Seeks a Monopoly over Nutritional Therapy
According to AAHF’s legislative director, Tami Wahl, since 1984, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) has been actively sponsoring state legislation that establishes registration and licensing protocols for dietitians. Their efforts have been successful in over 40 states. Now the ADA is attempting to have nutritionists and practitioners of nutritional therapy be locked into the same […]
04 Aug
2009
The Trans-Fat Ban Is Working in New York. Can we legislate and tax our way to good health?
The July 21 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine has reported on New York City’s efforts to phase out artificial trans fats from restaurant food. According to N.Y.C. health officials, the effort has been successful. The use of trans fats for frying, baking and the like has declined from 50 percent to 2 percent of […]
04 Aug
2009
An influential group of U.S. senators say it is time to embrace an array of alternative therapies
Has the Time Come for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to Join the Mainstream? An influential group of U.S. senators say it is time to embrace an array of alternative therapies! The Boston Globe reports that Sens. Harkin, Mikulski and Enzi are sponsors and supporters of an amendment to the healthcare reform legislation that would […]
28 Jul
2009
Organic Farmers Worry They Might Come Under Attack if the Food Safety Enhancement Act is Not Amended
A recent issue of Pulse of Health Freedom addressed HR2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act that was co-sponsored by Congressman Henry Waxman. AAHF legislative director Tami Wahl has continued her work on the bill by publicizing our full-page ad in Roll Call; meeting with Congressman Peter Welch (D–VT) and contacting Congressman Collin Peterson (D–MN), chair […]
28 Jul
2009
Will the Current Healthcare Reform Proposals Actually Control Healthcare Costs?
Everyone agrees that the current healthcare system needs to be overhauled. Doctors, nurses, practitioners, and caregivers labor every day in a system that can be mind-boggling to negotiate. Physicians know that they may be criticized or have their license threatened by their respective state’s Boards of Medicine if they step outside the current standard of […]
28 Jul
2009
In Memoriam: We Mourn the Passing of Former AAHF President Shari Lieberman, PhD, CNS
On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, the world of clinical nutrition and education lost a special member of its family, Shari Lieberman, PhD, CNS. Dr. Lieberman served the American Association for Health Freedom with the same passion she brought to her research and education efforts, her clinical practice, and all those she touched through a long […]
28 Jul
2009
California Decides Not to List BPA as a Toxic Chemical
The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a legal petition with the California Environmental Protection Agency asking for another review of Bisphenol-A (BPA).