Not Again

I know I post a lot of comments about the FDA, but they never cease to amaze me. The FDA has announced that a little bit of melamine is safe for infants, despite what the rest of the world says. A few weeks ago, the FDA said that there was no safe level of melamine for developing babies after the terrible incident in China that left thousands of children sick.

However, this week, infant formula from three US manufacturers were found to have trace levels of melamine. So, they set the standard above the amounts found in the formula and declared them safe for human consumption..... no recall, nobody loses any money, and only time will tell what the long term effects will be.

One more reason to breast feed your kids as long as possible. ...................Matt

Black Friday For Everybody Else

It was a slow day at the store yesterday. Most shoppers were too busy trying to find Christmas bargains at retail outlets around the city. My night went a little like this...

I explained the difference between saw palmetto berry and saw palmetto berry extract to a gentleman with prostate issues.

A man was trying to find a supplement for tinnitus. That's a hard one. The products that we carry help about 50% of the customers.

A mother brought in her six year old daughter in because she suffers from asthma. The girl can't take pills so I showed her some mullein tea.

Finally, a married couple came in one minute before closing to buy a gallon of honey. Sounds like fun.

Like I said, not much going on. ....................Matt

Alternative Thanks

What am I thankful for besides my wife, kids, family, and friends? Here's a list that relates to natural health.

I'm thankful for:

IP6, spirulina, elderberry, propolis, flax oil, fish oil, organic milk, echinacea, royal jelly, amino acids, goji, noni, mangosteen, acai, any multivitamin other than Centrum, barley grass, apricot seeds, oregano oil, olive leaf extract, DMSO, Tamanu oil, digestive enzymes, and medicinal mushrooms.

I'm thankful for:

people realizing that the FDA is not here to protect us, the truth finally coming out that vaccinations cause autism, Mexican cancer clinics, and BabeSafe mattress covers.

I'm thankful for:

Mike Adams, Hulda Clark, Rene Caisse, Johanna Budwig, Dr. James Sprott, Matthias Rath, Linus Pauling, and any other scientist or nutritionist that questions the medical establishment.

I'm thankful for:

deodorant that doesn't contain aluminum, shampoo that doesn't contain sodium lauryl sulfate, stevia, anything that doesn't have high fructose corn syrup, nitrate/nitrite free pepperoni, and food without hydrogenated oils.

I'm thankful for:

the two dozen or so people that come here every day, despite the fact that our own website still has no link to this blog after a year and a half.

Matt

FDA Corruption Reaches New Level

A girl I work with has a medical condition called gastro paresis. Basically, everything she eats doesn't digest in her stomach, and she eventually vomits the food up after about three hours. Because the food sits in her stomach and ferments, an ulcer has developed to compound her problems.

Her doctor said that she can't do anything about it and must take drugs forever. The side effect of the drug is uncontrollable twitching that can be permanent. After waking one morning with her head shaking inadvertently, she promptly stopped taking the medication.

She talked with a local pharmacist, recommended by her doctor, who could make a Canadian version of the of the US drug that she refused to take any longer. As far as I'm concerned, the pharmacist that helped her is the best in the city. He is a talented guy who utilizes natural methods or individualized pharmaceutical therapy. So, he mixes up this Canadian drug which is superior to the one prescribed by doctors here in the US, and it works perfectly. The only side effect is a dry mouth. A dry mouth is always better than "Parkinson like" symptoms.

A month later, she goes to the pharmacy to fill her prescription, and she receives the bad news. The effdeeaye (FDA) paid a visit to the pharmacy and said... "You better stop making that unapproved drug, or we'll tell our bosses on you".

Can you picture the agents as they walked in.... black suits, peach fuzz mustache, wearing sunglasses on a cloudy day. The pharmacist had no choice. He can no longer compound this medicine for my co-worker and friend. The effdeeaye threats worked. Use the crappy US drug, or use nothing at all.

Four days later, she can't keep any food down. Her only nutrition comes from liquid. I'm not sure what she's going to do. Drive to Canada or write your Congressman? It's an easy decision. Gas is cheap. Hey FDA...another job well done. .............................Matt

Better Advice

It looks like Kiefer Sutherland has put on some weight.

There's something I need to mention about the propolis. DO NOT follow the directions on the label. The three companies that we have who carry propolis as a single item, all give poor advice on the bottle. It reads... "Take two to four capsules per day" If you follow their recommendations, you will get sick. I don't know who on their research team writes this information, but the have clearly never tried their own product. Two to four capsules will make you feel good for 3-4 hours.

The best thing you can do is to knock it out before it gets started. Some of you will use echinacea, goldenseal, elderberry, andrographis, osha, olive leaf, oregano oil, silver, some homeopathic remedy, etc, and the list goes on and on. But, if you don't stop it immediately, you'll battle it for days. And, you can still win, but plan on taking lots and lots of pills. Don't take time off when you go to bed. That's when the virus really hits hard. You need to get up at least once in the night, .....twice is better. No, it's not because of your prostate... The virus doesn't sleep. Otherwise, you will be calling in to work the next day, or spreading it around to you co-workers who have to sit there and watch you cough on their coffee pot, and blow your nose while you go over some meaningless report. Then, you can talk about how sick you feel and hope that people feel sorry for you, or they'll see you as someone who is a real "go getter", refusing to miss work to impress your boss who you'll infect hours later. Sound familiar? Please stay home.

The entire post could have been summed up in a couple of sentences. Plan on taking around 16-20 propolis capsules for every 24 hours, unless you can prevent the entire situation. Oh, and we're out of propolis until further notice, except for two bottles of one particular brand that you don't want. ..................Matt

RA Pain Wins First Round

A customer with rheumatoid arthritis who refuses to take prescription drugs has tried a couple of supplements I recommended.

Here's the situation... Her husband is a doctor, but as I said, she won't take any drugs. On a scale of 1-10, she describes her pain radiating through her body at an "8". With a specialized diet, she can reduce the pain to a "3". This lady agreed to take "Curamin" and the best serrapeptidase we had for two weeks, and report back to me with the results.

The results are in, and it's not what I wanted to hear. Both supplements combined "took the edge off", but the slight benefits of "Curamin" and serrapeptidase were not enough to make a huge impact. At least I have some honest feedback.

A high dose of colostrum is next on the list. I should hear back from her in a few days. ...........Matt

Fish Considered Vegetarian

Today is meatless Monday, just like every Monday should be. Try not to eat flesh at least one day a week. My wife who went vegetarian five months back, still takes fish oil. It's funny if you think about it. I pretend like there's nothing wrong with it, and she takes the soft gels with no questions asked. Maybe she thinks the manufacturers just squeeze the fish real hard and release them back into the ocean. Hope she doesn't read this post. ........................Matt

AERS Fails To Hurt Supplements

I should have posted this sooner, but I forgot to check it out. Many posts ago, I explained that the government now requires manufacturers of dietary supplements to document any negative reactions, to the FDA's adverse event reporting system (AERS). So far, this year, there have been 800 adverse events reported. Sounds like a lot, right. Not even close. At least 10 million people take supplements daily.

But wait, of those 800 reports, there were five deaths. I really doubt that vitamins and herbs caused any deaths. Even FDA spokesman Michael Herndon said that "these deaths were likely due to underlying medical conditions."

Our own Dick Durbin sponsored the bill that became law January 1st, and his ties to the pharmaceutical industry are well known. "Thanks in part to our legislation, we today know there are hundreds of serious problems each year, many involving hospitalization and death," he says. Durbin is a true enemy of health, so please don't vote for this guy when you get a chance. His plan backfired. AERS proves that supplements are safe. Consumers just don't follow directions on the label. I know this is true because customers ask me how many pills to take. I read the label for them, and they probably forget everything I said by the time they get home.

Most of these events were likely caused by consumers who took licorice with high blood pressure, ginko biloba while they were on blood thinners, or St. John's Wort with antidepressants. All right, maybe there was some diarrhea involved, but that's to be expected.

On the other hand, let's look at how many prescription drugs caused adverse events. That number is close to 500,000 at this time. And how many of those were deaths? You can't get an accurate figure, because doctors like to blame pre-existing conditions, but put the number at 150,000.

What it comes down to is this... of all the adverse events reported to the FDA, less than 1% are caused by supplements. Sorry, Dick, you lose. ........................Matt

Another Reason To Save The Bees

Do you have the "cough", yet? It seems like it's manufactured to me.... probably from the aerosol crimes committed over your head. There will be no warning with this one. ( NO scratchy throat to let you know what's about to start. ) It originates in your chest, and then eventually goes into your nose. Don't spend your money on sore throat lozenges...you won't need them. And since there is no warning, it's much easier to get sick.

The wife is fine now, but it took four days to purge the sickness from her lungs. The elderberry didn't stop it alone, and she was 10 hours late with the propolis. The little one still has a cough and a runny nose after a week. She doesn't act like she's sick at all which is good. The elderberry prevented a trip to the pediatrician, which is also good. Her sister doesn't have any symptoms and neither do I. That's the way I want to keep it. ............Matt

By the way, that's a picture of bee propolis straight off the hive. Try offering that to your family and friends on Thanksgiving.

Miracle Medicine

I like what I've seen about this Dr. Jonathan Wright. He has a clinic in the upper northwest... why don't you open one up in cnetral Illinois, John? Conventional doctors should follow his lead, and you might find something worthwhile on his site. ...........Matt

I'm not sure you're supposed to wear a turtleneck with a blazer, but what do I know. He kinda looks like he's in a little bit of pain, too.

http://www.tahoma-clinic.com/

Coughing And A Runny Nose

Well, it's cold out, and everybody is sick. No surprise, but unfortunately, the cold bug has hit my household. After three days in a row of family and friends last weekend, one of the twins came down sick. It seemed like it started in her chest, but how do you ask a 22 month old when she first started feeling ill. For the most part, four teaspoons per day of elderberry syrup prevented the cold from getting any worse, and so far, her sister doesn't have it yet.

Mom and I have been using the elderberry lozenges all week. Friday night, at 11pm, she chewed up two of them and felt fine. When she rolled out of bed at 5:30am Saturday, a chest cold had already set in. No scratchy throat, just instant coughing. It's very weird. There's always been some kind of warning, but not this time. It's disappointing that the elderberry didn't stop it, but it is keeping two of us cold free.

Today, she feels much better. I had her take bee propolis all weekend, and she can't believe how good it makes her feel. Propolis is a really good anti-viral. We've never tried it before, but from now on, we'll will always have it on hand. ..........Matt

New Research Looks Murky

It was only a matter of time. Now, boys can be saved by the wonders of Gardasil. After two dozen deaths and almost 10,000 adverse reactions with the female population, "Murk" is marketing their unsuccessful vaccine to little boys.

Eventually, it will come out that this vaccine causes cancer and infertility. Don't be fooled by their clever marketing and cheesy studies. Any pediatrician that recommends the triple threat vaccine, should have their license revoked. Parents, here's some advice for you. If you want to keep your children disease free, spend the $375 on a big picture book of STD"close ups", followed by a video of child birth. I promise, they won't even date. ...............Matt

http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-health/20081113/MED.HPV.Vaccine/

Prostate Cancer Update

A gentleman who I have not seen in a few months finally stopped in today. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago but refused, any chemo, radiation, or surgery. I asked if he was still taking his supplements like saw palmetto, pomegranate, and lactoferrin. "Every day", he said, and his PSA level continues to drop. He's now adding apricot seeds for supplemental B-17. If you're reading this, have fun in Mississippi, hope your golf game improves, and lay off the sweets. ........................Matt

A Truly Green Lawn

I still say don't kill dandelions, but if you insist on spraying your yard, avoid the chemicals and replenish your lawn with Eco-Lawn. It's the natural remedy for crabgrass and other unsightly weeds. Start reducing your chemical load, now.

http://www.ecolawnorganics.com/index.html

This company also delivers organic produce to your home if you don't get out much. Sit in front of your TV, and let them battle traffic and slick roads this winter. It might be worth checking out.

http://www.gardenonwheels.com/

Try Something Natural Instead

You know I'm a big fan of "YouTube" because you can find just about anything you want. I wonder if this pharmaceutical employee lost her job for being too honest. ................Matt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az5aAwr4ugE

Product Showcase

We have a couple of new products that came in this week. The first one is a weight loss supplement called "PGX". It contains water soluble fibers that reduce food cravings and support normal blood sugar levels. The makers of PGX say "It will change your life, even if you don't." Somebody try some and tell me if that statement is true.

Good news Celiac sufferers. A new line of wheat free, gluten free snacks from "Jo-Sef's" are sure to be a hit. They offer four different kinds of "Oreo clones" in cinnamon, coffee, double chocolate, and chocolate flavors. "Jo-Sef's" variety doesn't stop there. They also offer a unique style of graham crackers in coffee, vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate options. I think you'll like these.

FDA More Supreme Than Supreme Court

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court has once again proved that judges crumble to corporate influence. In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that medical device manufacturers cannot be sued for liability if their product is approved by the FDA.

The case, Riegle v. Medtronic, began back in 1996. The plaintiff sued Medtronic following a botched angioplasty procedure. The balloon inserted in his artery exploded causing permanent disabilities and his eventual death in 2004. The Riegel family alleged that the device, produced by Medtronic, had a design defect and an inadequate warning label.

The highest court in the land disagreed. The FDA approved the device, so it is safe. Therefore, manufacturers are protected from lawsuits. Blanket immunity for drugmakers and the medical industry? The injustice continues...

I was employed with Medtronic Micro-Rel in Tempe, AZ in 1995. I completed my internship there. For five months, 40 hours a week, I worked for free. When it was all over, they didn't even offer me a job. Since my internship was not FDA approved, I still think I have a shot at a future lawsuit. ..................Matt

Reuters Raining Stupidity

Autism linked with rainfall in study WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Children who live in the U.S. Northwest's wettest counties are more likely to have autism, but it is unclear why, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. Michael Waldman of Cornell University and colleagues were searching for an environmental link with autism, a condition characterized by learning and social disabilities. They got autism rates from state and county agencies for children born in California, Oregon and Washington between 1987 and 1999 and plotted them against daily precipitation reports. "Autism prevalence rates for school-aged children in California, Oregon and Washington in 2005 were positively related to the amount of precipitation these counties received from 1987 through 2001," they wrote in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, a London physician who wrote "Defeating Autism: A Damaging Delusion", expressed doubt, noting that autism diagnoses are on the rise in all climates. No one know what causes autism, whose symptoms range from severe social avoidance to repetitive behaviors and sometimes profound mental retardation. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about one in every 150 children has autism or a related disorder such as Asperger's Syndrome. Rates in many countries have been rising, although that may be partly due to increased reporting and diagnosis of the condition. Doctors agree there is a genetic component to autism. They also theorize that something in the environment and possibly conditions in the womb can trigger the condition. The researchers said their study supports this idea. Perhaps infants and toddlers are kept are kept indoors in front of the TV more in rainy climates, and that somehow causes brain changes, they said. Or perhaps they breathe in more harmful chemicals while indoors. Vitamin D deficiency caused by insufficient time in the sun might also be a trigger, they said. "Finally, there is also the possibility that precipitation itself is more directly involved," they wrote. Perhaps a chemical or chemicals in the upper atmosphere are transported to the surface through rain or snow. "In recent years autism has been blamed on everything from discarded iPod batteries to mercury from Chinese power stations, from antenatal ultrasound scans to post-natal cord clamping, from diet to vaccines," Fitzpatrick said in a statement. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a long-term study to find the causes of autism and other childhood conditions.

This might be the most ridiculous story ever reported. Mother Nature is the cause of autism?
Only if she's raining vaccinations. ......................Matt

Get It Over With

The election is almost here. Who are you voting for?.... Corrupt and Clueless or the Shady Socialist?

This is not a political blog, but I'm going to pretend that I am the "supplemental" campaign advisor to both candidates and their running mates. After months on the campaign trail, all four are in need of some beneficial nutrients to make it through the next four years.

Let's start with John McCain. His battle with facial cancer is well publicized, but surgery after surgery doesn't solve anything. I'd tell him to spread DMSO on his cheek, and take AHCC orally to boost his immune system. The senator's age is another factor. The commander in chief has to be sharp, but he recently addressed a crowd as "My fellow prisoners". Do you know something we don't. Check out this other slip up in Pennsylvania.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwHBzqYXBqw

Regardless, more brain power is needed. A good choice for increased blood flow and cognitive enhancement would be an acetyl- l-carnitine and alpha lipoic acid along with vinpocetine. You'll avoid future mistakes, probably. One other comment I'd like to make. McCain grimaces too much. That can mean only one thing.... colon cleanse. Loosen up John.

Sarah Palin, how can I sugarcoat this? Borrow some of John's brain supplements, and increase dosage. Her interviews are a lot like this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww

I never get sick of watching that. Sarah, it's clear that you chemical load is way too high. Buy natural makeup and hair care products, and detox for an entire year.

Barack Obama, this is a tough one. He seems healthy and together, and I can't think of anything funny to say about him. I have to come up with something, so I would advise him to drink a protein shake as a meal replacement because he is constantly traveling and not eating right.

Also, Obama is currently going through andropause, so his testosterone levels are low. Supplement with tribulus and stop dancing. See what I mean. Not that funny and kind of boring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65I0HNvTDH4

Joe Biden is agitated, angry and depressed. At least, that's how I see it. He hides behind that devilish smile, because he's hiding something else. This guy needs plenty of GABA and l-tryptophan. Natural muscle relaxers and anti-depressants are the only options for Biden in 2009. Stock up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRV5Y1JCGRI

Speaking of Joe, I gotta say that this "Joe the Plumber" dude is driving me insane. Why are you still mentioned on TV every five minutes? Do you know that he is thinking about writing a song and a book? Joe the Plumber's new single, "Snaking the Toilet" is sure to hit number one on the charts, and his upcoming book, entitled, "A Clog Too Far" is supposed to be a New York Times best seller. Take fo-ti for hair growth, and don't forget to sign my copy.

Whatever happened to Joe Sixpack? He must have been arrested for a DUI on the way to the rally.

Whomever takes the presidency, bring your cleaning supplies. The White House has been filthy for the last eight years. SOooooooo dirty. Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap should get the stink out, at least temporarily.

And the winner is......................... everybody that didn't vote. ..................Matt

Kangaroo Disguised As Beef

I just finished a "Hardees Monster Burger" for dinner. It's not something I want to admit, but sometimes, it's necessary when your fridge is empty of meat, and Halloween was Friday. It only happens about four times a year, and believe me, it's four times too many. Since I can't eat the the fries or drink the soda, I pay $6.29 for two patties, questionable cheese, four strips of extra crispy bacon, and a bun that I throw away. After peeling off the bun and wiping the white mayo off, I slap it on my own bread and wash it down with anything available.

Here's what the meat tastes like. Imagine punching a cow in the face repeatedly for months, and then sending it off to be slaughtered. I guess it's beef, but it tastes more like kangaroo meat. My dog ate one of the patties, so he owes me $3.15. Chances are, he won't pay up, because he'll puke it up tomorrow. I should have bought the organic, grass fed beef this weekend. ......Matt