See the Light

Drug Company Tactics.Posted 2005-03-08

FACT: Between 1997 and 2001, drug companies tripled the amount of money they spent on direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs - the ads now seen so frequently on television and in newspapers. The number of retail prescriptions rose from 2.4 billion in 1997 to 3.1 billion in 2001. Those prescriptions carry a total yearly price tag of at least $200 billion, with the cost rising about 12% per year, approximately six times the rate of inflation.But doesn't the increased use of medications signal better health for Americans?

CLAIM: Scientific studies on drugs are reliable.

FACT: Drug companies have already sponsored almost all research on their drugs, but now they control how the research is done and whether it will by published. Much of this research is seriously flawed, presenting results that cause both doctors and consumers to believe that drugs are a lot better than they are and have fewer side effects than they do. What's more, only favorable results are published. Unfavorable results rarely see the light of day.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

*Ignore drug ads.

*Be skeptical about new drugs.

*Watch out for "me-too" drugs.

*Always ask for an equivalent generic or over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

*Beware of free samples.

*Don't be easily convinced that you have a new disease.

*Give your doctor permission not to prescribe.

Be there for them

Good Health is becoming a highly valued commodity in today's world. As the pace of life increased, and the quality of nutritional value of our food decreases, there is an epidemic increase in chronic and degenerative diseases. Balanced nutrition, with the delivery of much needed nutrients at a cellular level, improves the condition of any disease state, and often eliminates all symptoms.

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Provides vitamins, minerals, and enzymes working in synergy, in nature's perfect balance, easily absorbable by the body.

Provides simple plant sugars that are essential to the body's normal functions of cellular regeneration and repair.

Provides soluble fiber, which lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Helps with detoxification and elimination.

Nature's Gold Level I WHAT EXACTLY IS NATURE'S GOLD? It is sprouted, organic barley seeds that have been synchronized to sprout at the same time. Then they have been stabilized to maintain and enhance the nutrients. This is done through the NSP (Nutrient Stabilization Process). Nature's Gold is a natural living super food. Through the years barley has been well documented regarding its bountiful beneficial nutrients. The nutrients in Nature's Gold are more readily available to nourish and balance our body. HOW DO I TAKE THE NATURE'S GOLD? The simplest way is to take a spoonful and wash it down with juice. Some people prefer to mix their portion of Nature's Gold in 6 ounces of water and let stand for 15-30 minutes, then stir, chew and swallow. You can put it in your juice, favourite smoothie, soymilk or stir it into cereal, yogurt, or cooled porridge. You can be quite creative, but avoid putting the Nature's Gold in anything that is over 35 degrees celsius, so do not microwave, cook or bake with Nature's Gold to preserve its nutrient value. If using a food processor, make sure the Nature's Gold is amongst other foods not alone. WHAT DOES THE NATURE'S GOLD DO? The digestibility of the Nature's Gold is as high as 97%, therefore the nutrients such as zinc, copper and manganese, which are the components of a Super Oxide Dismutase, are extremely beneficial for helping build a healthy body. SOD's are a potent detoxifier of free radicals which can be cancer causing agents. WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS? Results may vary with every individual. With most new health regimes beneficial results will take three months. Remember your body has taken a long time to get in its present state, and for some it may take time for it to rebuild. Be aware that for some individuals a healing event may occur in the early stages. This is a sign that the Nature's Gold is helping your body rebuild and heal. Some of the signs that people may experience are slight headache, productive cough, increased bowel movements, minor aches and pains, and temporary low energy. If the healing event is too uncomfortable stop the Nature's Gold for three days then proceed with the previous serving size. Stick with it. In order for your body to achieve and maintain better health it must cleanse itself of the old accumulated residues to allow for the more effective use of the new, vital, nutrients of Nature's Gold. *Nature's Gold must be introduced to the diet slowly in order to avoid a sudden healing event. Follow the Level I program for at least 4 weeks before moving on to Level II. Follow the directions on the label carefully. *Nature's Gold Level II is Ancient Grain Barley. Compared to Level I, it is darker in colour, has less seed hulls, is more dense and is packed with even higher levels of nutrients. To often people start thinking about health when they're older. Prevention must be the change this generation makes because people are getting sicker and sicker younger and younger. What is your health concern - HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT ASKING AN HERBALIST FOR ADVICE ?

It's all Business

It seems that everyone is being put on a cholesterol lowering drug as suggested by their doctor. My Mom recently visited her doctor and was told to consider going on a cholesterol lowering drug for heart disease prevention. Her cholesterol was at a low level already but the doctor said her charts needed to record that she had recommended this drug. If the Medical Association audited the doctors practise and this was not in every one's chart the doctor would be reprimanded. The word is out that this is the best way to prevent heart disease. These Statins sometimes known as Lipitor have MANY side effects and actually haven't been producing the results that the pharmaceutical companies have been promising. But that's beside the point. Our local newspaper reported last month that three quarters of the people that are on statins don't need to be on this prevention. An article from a medical journal from Harvard Medical School written by Dr. Lance Wright and co-authored by Dr. John Abramson pooled data from eight random trials comparing statins with a placebo in people. The statins did not reduce deaths and, when they looked at women alone, they found NO benefit. More than 23.6 million Statin prescriptions were dispensed last year. In Canada alone, statins are a $2 billion market. The pharmaceutical company's demand that all doctors strongly recommend everyone to start taking these harmful drugs early. Dr. Wright says " Most people have the impression that statins are going to make them live longer. For primary prevention, there hasn't been demonstrated to be any survival advantage." It is the #1 selling drug in the country. Somethings wrong with this picture. For list of Adverse side effects visit: http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/sepp/2004/03/18/lipitor_side_effects_and_natural_remedy.htm

Nature's Sunshine has an amazing product called

Cholester Reg II - It has been used with great results and

no side effects that are so common with the Statins.

Found my Soap Box again !!! Yes I'm still here and here's something to think about My sisters and I together with our parents went on a fishing trip this summer and had a wonderful time spending time at a beautiful lake just a few hours north of us. It was so peaceful and relaxing. This fresh clean air and water are something we sure take for granted.

As we all know, we are all being exposed to chemicals in everything we do and eat. We are the guinea pigs and will pay the consequences for releasing thousands of man-made chemicals into the enviroment. Many of these chemicals have useful functions, but the potential for unwelcome, unintended results is increasingly worrisome.A recent Associated Press reported on abnormal " intersex" fish. Fish with both male and female characteristics have been discovered in the Potomac River near the U.S. capital. According to a fish pathologist, testing in the river system shows that more than 80 per cent of the male smallmouth bass examined were growing eggs, something only females normally do.They say the source of the problem is not known. But go on to say that the results suggest a problem with so-called "endocrine disrupters," which can tamper with natural chemical-hormonal signals. In the past years hormone-mimicking pollutants have raised alarms around the world as alligators, frogs, polar bears and other animals have developed gender-bending adnormalities. Scientists have identified a large number of pollutants that could be to blame include human estrogen from processed sewage ( coming from women taking birth control and hormone replacement medication) , animal estrogen from farm manure, certain pesticides and soap additives. These chemicals enter our waterways and do make there way into our drinking water.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/03/0301_040301_genderbender.html

What price are we going to make the future generations pay?

Why Herbs

Herbs have been used by man as food and as medicine for centuries. They work with the body, not against it, in strengthening and building the body gradually so the body itself is stronger. Herbs can be compared with food; they feed the body. Just as with food, herbs need to be used with wisdom and knowledge. Drugs have never built a cell they mask the problem so that it appears that the body is getting better. It suppresses the symptoms which usually keep reoccuring in other ways the more often you suppress them. There are herbs that are infection fighters, anti-bacterial, antiseptic, hormonal, diuretic, antihistamine, laxative, antispasmodic, cardiac, digestive, nervine, relaxant, etc. Herbs perform certain functions in the body, just as certain foods contain vitamins and minerals that help certain areas of the body. Herbs store indefinitely, They lose about 30% of their potency in the first 24 to 36 hours after picking, but are stable after that if kept in a cool, dry place. So think twice about what you'll use to help your next symptom. Food in comparison loses more than half of it's value after picking and even more when boiled. ( That's saying it is ripe at the time of picking - which they're not if you buy them in the grocery store ) To actually get the suggested amount of well balanced amount of nutrients that you need daily, you'd have to eat bushels of good non sprayed foods. That's why herbs and vitamin suppliments are the answer. You can get those well balanced amounts with suppliments from a good company like NSP. They have had scientist and doctors formulating the products with good quality raw materials and processed them never about boiling point so that your body can use it at the cell level. When building the body every person is unique. You may notice results quickly and for some it takes longer. We often say keep at it for three months and recall from what state your condition started from. Often there will be healing events that your body goes thru, where you may feel worse as you start to cleanse ( those are usually in more health deteriated situations ) But in cases of colds or coughs things like HRP-C and CBG work really fast. Colic - Catnip & Fennel is a life saver for baby and parents. Sometimes people ask when they can stop taking herbs. There are suppliments that are just good to take all the time. It's like needing food and air everyday. Hippocrates once said - " Let your food be your medicine and your medicine your food.." They take time to build up your body. So prevention is the key. More info on Chlorophyll: It regulates calcium levels in the blood. Studies show menstrual blood has 40% more calcium in it than normal blood. Chlorophyll helps control this monthly loss of calcium. Get it from your friendly NSP distributors: Patti Friesen or Wenona Thiessen in the Winkler area Jane Friesen - Saskatoon area - 306 - 239-4664 friesen239@aol.com

Which way to go

When you have a health concern where do you turn to for advice ?? I am amazed at how many people carry drugs in their pocket or purse. For every little pain they have a ibuprofen or advil. For fevers the tylenol comes out without a second thought. WELL - did you know that tylenol has been linked to the flesh eating disease and destroys Vitamin B and C in your body. It's very hard on the stomach lining and can cause ulcers. Most of these drugs side effects are pain. Well why are they used for relieving pain?? Try making a peppermint tea and washing down the body with the tea. You'll be surprised how opening up the pores in this way can give quick temperature lowering results.

Check in with askjeeves.com and type in negative side effects to ??

whatever drugs you're wondering about.

Find out for yourself.

Everyone is getting sicker and sicker in our society. I can't help but wonder why

with so much technology this is happening. Prevention should be a logical

way of thinking but in fact that's not what's going to make money for

a pharmacutical company ( and doctors ). As much as we would like to

believe otherwise the medical profession is AN INDUSTRY. It's business.

Don't fly with it because it's always been done that way. Stop and think,

educate yourself and even though you may feel alone in this way thinking sometimes

you may discover many healthy complimentary methods to staying healthy.

( I don't like to say alternative because we need the doctors sometimes and so my

passion is to compliment not work against anyone )

We all make choices - Don't follow just because everyone else is

Learn for yourself

Best Bang for your Buck

Nature's Sunshine # 1 Best Seller " If you're Green Inside then you're Clean inside" The green drink called chlorophyll is the green blood of plants. It is the life force of plants and contains life-giving nutrients that are easily assimilated by the human body. It has the same effect as iron and is a natural blood builder and cleanser. Made from alfalfa which is a perrenial with roots reaching much deeper than other plants like barley green. There are so many amazing nutrients are in this product for energy , blood, colon and endurance. My family and I have used this product for years. My kids have used it since infancy ( right Matthew) . Because it's so great for all generations, Chlorophyll is my favorite product. People ask me "if there's one thing I could start with, what would it be ?" My answer is always chlorophyll.

Health Benefits:

• Helps digestion
• purifies blood
• fights anemia, speeds up recovery from illness
• helps relieve sore throat and bad breath
• helps cardiovascular disease
• fights constipation, keeps the bowel tone healthy
• promotes wound healing
• may reduce the risk of cancer