There is a misperception that because a drug is a prescription medication approved by the FDA, is safe and effective. As testimony of witnesses before congressional committees have highlighted the supervision and approval process of the FDA is corrupted by the influence of drugs industry, and most of the cases, conflicts of interest. Since 1997, more than a dozen prescription drugs have been withdrawn from the market due to serious side effects in some cases after hundreds of injuries and even deaths have occurred. The Food and Drug Administration, which is responsible for approving and monitoring the safety of medicines have not been doing a good job. The FDA is very close to the medical industry it regulates. Critics argue that industry funding of drug control and the approval process gives pharmaceutical companies and their lobbyists, too much influence in decision-making and politics. Click here to read what M. Ds FDA had to say about probably the most important change by the FDA in the last decade was the time change as new drugs are approved. In late 1980 the pressure to hasten drug approvals grew. Pharmaceutical companies not only complain. It is doctors and patients complained that the FDA had not approved the varicella vaccine (even if the European nations have approved its use for years), why not move faster, potentially life-saving treatments AIDS. These public displays of discontent, along with behind the scenes pressure from pharmaceutical companies and trade groups, finally produced the prescription drug user fee Act (PDUFA) of 1992. Under PDUFA, the pharmaceutical industry has pledged to help fund the approval process, through user fees “that accompanies each new drug application. A change of user fees the FDA promised to expedite the approval of drugs. In 1992, he was taken by the FDA an average of 30 months to approve a new drug. In 1996, the agency has reduced the time to 16 months. This change makes the financially dependent on that industry must regulate itself FDA itself. The speed of drug approval leads to safer drugs on the market. treatment of the disease is a huge business and we do find the drug companies, doctors and health officials, hospitals and fumbled for sale drug and hospital procedures, which are dangerous and ineffective. There is no shortage of evidence that shows how the big drug companies hide the dangers of drugs, non-publication of the results that are entitled to know. The unpublished research topic is serious. When doctors make mistakes people die and retention of information leads people to make mistakes. Your doctor will almost always underestimate the risks and dangers of drugs, tests, radiation and surgery. We also increased the effectiveness of suggested treatments. Much of what we find in orthodox medical science is fraudulent oncology. Who do you trust will be crucial to the outcome of their cancer. A bug with confidence at this moment in your life could cost you your life. In 2000, 109,000 people died from prescription drugs to another 2. 2 million survivors, but they have serious illness or debilitating condition caused by the operation. Every year more than 500,000 people worldwide die of disease or organ patients the side effects of pharmaceuticals, “says the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). These medications are used to treat the deadliest diseases known to man West: heart attack, cancer and stroke. “On 27 April 1998 Newsweek article by Kalb, Claudia writes about a study showing that some drugs, even when properly prescribed, can kill 100,000 Americans a year. Click here to read the article A report of the Commission Medical Examiners Florida found that prescription drugs have surpassed illegal drugs as the cause of death. Analysis of 168 900 autopsies performed in Florida in 2007 found that three times as many people have died from legal drugs such as cocaine , heroin and methamphetamine together. According to state officials to enforce the law, this is a sign of a growing problem of prescription drug abuse. “The abuse has reached epidemic proportions,” said Lisa McElhaney, a sergeant in the group of pharmaceutical drug diversion Prime Broward County Sheriff. In 2007, cocaine is responsible for 843 deaths, 121 of heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana for 25 to zero, for a total of 989 deaths. By contrast, 2328 people were killed by opioid analgesics such as Vicodin and Oxycontin, and 743 were killed by the medicines containing benzodiazepines, including Valium and Xanax depression. The adverse reactions kill tens of thousands of people every year, a widely cited study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) in 1998, puts the number at over 100,000. A series of drug withdrawals have raised the curtain to show how the media, the public, and some doctors may be misinterpreted or medical studies are taken out of context so that safer medical treatments and look more effective than they really are. tenant Sanders (a pseudonym), suddenly began to talk nonsense while dining with his family. Then his right arm and leg had been weak. The doctor suspected acute stroke, but first had to exclude conditions that can masquerade as a stroke, such as blood sugar, a seizure, a brain tumor, migraine and headache. I only had a few minutes to make the diagnosis correct. Then medical collection team decided whether a new treatment that was shot recently approved a clot-buster known as tPA. The doctor called a neurologist and the stroke team. After a CT scan of the brain of the patient showed signs of bleeding (which would have precluded the use of clot-busters), the decision was made: Yes, use of tPA. Although after each phase of the protocol established for this new treatment, doctory experience the unthinkable, the death of his patient. The tenant has suffered a massive brain hemorrhage and died, not his shot, but the effects of TPA, a drug that would save him. Click here to read the full report of chemotherapy drugs are not approved by the FDA. They are legally administered under the Rule of Probable Cause “, said the experimental drug may be used if the side effect of the drug is not worse than the final effect of the disease. In fact, every bottle of chemotherapy is marked “For use only for experimental purposes and the patient must sign a statement to the doctor prescribe or administer it. Multiple documents have been written saying that while some oncologists inform their patients the lack of evidence that treatments work … others may be misled by scientific papers that express unwarranted optimism about chemotherapy. Others respond to economic incentives.
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Modern Conventional Medicine is Dangerous
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Conventional or Alternative Medicine is not Enough: Go Green
Friday, November 20th, 2009Whether you are strictly a proponent of Conventional medicine or a combination of both Alternative and Conventional to cure your health problem, it does not make sense if you have harmful habits. One must not smoke, drink, or do drugs. One must manage one’s stress, exercise moderately, and, most importantly one must eat well ~ food is your medicine. Components of the Greens Diet
When asked, the type of diet or healthy eating practice I preach is a diet I call “The Greens Diet”. I actually stumbled on it at a Overeater’s Anonymous meeting. It consists of:
12oz of protein (chicken, fish preferably salmon)
1 fruit per day (at least)20 oz of Green leafy vegetables:
Beet tops (red and green leaves)
Kale
Spinach
Collard Greens
Swiss Chard
Mustard greens
Other vegetables include: Turnips, Parsnips, Jicama, Green beans, Summer and Winter squashes
I tell my friends, my family, and, my patients, at a minimum to incorporate features of the Greens Diet into their diet, if not replace their diets completely. The green vegetables I recommend above are the leafy and cruciferous kind. Fresh is always best but if a particular vegetable is not in season, by all means, there’s plenty in the freezer section of your local supermarket. If the choice is between frozen or none at all, I would go with frozen.
Benefits of GreensThe benefits of green leafy vegetables are endless. Kale’s constituents primarily include: Vitamin K, A, C, and manganese. It is also rich in dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium. Some studies list that Kale helps prevent cancer, it’s nutrients neutralize potentially carcinogenic substances. The International Journal of Cancer lists that those who consume kale and other cruciferous vegetables have a lower incidence of lung, colon, breast, and ovarian cancers.
Spinach, like Kale is another vegetable rich in Vitamins K, A, C, B6, E, folate, manganese, iron, and potassium. Spinach helps protect against heart disease, arthritis, and, the type of cancer it helps protect against is that of the colon. Swiss Chard like Spinach and Kale is also rich in Vitamin K, A,C, E, and folate, manganese. Research show that it helps with bone health and the type of cancer it protects against are in the digestive tract. Because Swiss Chard is an excellent source of magnesium, so it helps regulate nerve and muscle tone by balancing the action of calcium. Insufficient magnesium can thus contribute to high blood pressure. Like Kale, and Spinach, Swiss Chard is an excellent source of Vitamin C and E. It has antioxidant powers that help battle free radicals that cause damage to cells. Not having enough antioxidants in the body can result in inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Vitamin C is also essential for immunity, excellent for the prevention of the common cold.
All the greens and squashes listed above are excellent sources of fiber and shown to reduce high cholesterol levels which in turn help prevent atherosclerosis. It’s also been shown that fiber helps keep blood sugar levels low, therefore helpful to those with Type 2 Diabetes. Including bulky greens, and, squashes in one’s current diet gives one a sense of fullness and contributes to weight loss. I’ve seen this in my senior patients. Some of my patients tout 1-3 lb/week losses. Some of the vegetables above contain some protein, but this Greens Diet includes 12 oz. of protein a day and I recommend fish, and if possible, salmon. Salmon is a great source of omega oils excellent for heart, brain, skin, and vital in the reduction of high levels of cholesterol. These dark green leafy vegetables, and squashes are easily available in your neighborhood supermarkets. Remember to add yellow, and, green squashes. Low in carbs, and, sugar, they add texture to your greens. The most common type of squashes are either summer or winter squash. When selecting your squashes, the summer squash should be fairly heavy for its size, and, free from blemishes. Winter squashes are usually sold immature. Remember, think dark green Leafy, and yellow. In the 5 Element theory of Chinese medicine, squashes which are basically yellow, represent Earth; the organ: the Pancreas. In Chinese Medicine theory, it is the pancreas that transforms food and drink into qi (energy), and, blood.
You may blanch the greens, keeping them crunchy and tasty with your favorite salad dressing. Remember that vinegar is an astringent, it holds in Lung Qi; the energy of breathing. For frozen vegetables, check the instructions on the package. Remember not to overcook! Feel free to garnish with nuts. Squash is excellent baked or steamed. Summer squashes can also be mashed and served with a little bit of butter or low-fat cream. Squashes can also be boiled before you toss in the greens cooking for an additional minute or two. Spinach is great fresh. Mix it with other salad greens. I’m a fan of olive oil and vinegar as a dressing.
Patients Benefit from the Greens Diet
One of them let’s call Morris, a boy of 8 with ADHD. His mother is a jewel of a woman with infinite patience, and, rationale. Morris has everyone in the house inspired with how the Greens Diet has changed him. He is calmer, and now can be still in order to listen. “I want my daughter to have what you gave to Morris. He is so much calmer, and, nicer,” his classmate’s dad told Morris” mom. Of course Morris’ mom and dad are on the program for weight loss, coz why not? They say.
My senior patient I will name Olivia, aged 70 came to Acupuncture because she had open heart surgery. She was overweight, and worried about her heart. She was sent to me by her cardiologist. Olivia had a stroke, and open heart surgery. A patient on blood thinners is not a candidate for herbal therapy. She is kept on her conventional medicine protocol, and immediately put her on The Greens Diet. The following week, Olivia happily reported that she lost 1 pound! We were encouraged to continue, balancing her coronary health, and diet. Olivia is a good patient. She has an open mind, and, looks forward to alternative medicine complementing her HMO plan. We were encouraged to continue, balancing her coronary health, with this Greens Diet and Acupuncture.
Another is a television actress we will call Gwen. She is young, and, very talented. Gwen needs to be clear of mind as she goes from one film set to another. Gwen is a large woman of 5′9″ who thrives on the Greens Diet because it keeps her energetic, and she continues to fit well in her size 12 suits. I am in my thirties, and, I feel fabulous~ “let’s take as many pictures of me now while I am young, and pretty!” she says.
An elderly lady we will call Rita has glaucoma. She comes to Acupuncture, and, herbal therapy so that she can see better. Acupuncture treatments always improve her vision. In Chinese Medicine, Glaucoma is damp. The Greens Diet drains damp, and cools the blood that is stored in the liver. To help drain damp and tonify her pancreas, we replaced her soda pop habit with fresh ginger juice and honey. Her vision continues to improve with Acupuncture and a customized Chinese Herbal formulation. Nancy is 49. Recently diagnosed with type II diabetes, she came to my clinic seeking alternative medicine to support her decision to get better. So focused was Nancy with her new diet, and, exercise regiment, that her numbers cleared up and balanced out rapidly. In 6 weeks, her doctor was surprised with her recovery. You are a model patient. Would you be willing to speak in my coming Forum on Diabetes at the University next month? Nancy’s recovery includes her will and determination to get better. The Greens Diet easily manages diabetes.
Karena, 55, had surgery that incised the cancer she had in her breast. She has Acupuncture to help her heal quickly. I also put her on the Greens Diet to accelerate healing and to elevate, and, maintain her mood. Conclusion:
My patients are intelligent people who think out of the box as they pursue living well, and staying healthy. They are in tune with their bodies. They believe the Greens Diet works. It gives them the energy to be on the ball with their busy schedules, as they continue to excel in their lives. Less costly and always safe to use, I recommend The Greens Diet also because I am a Doctor of Chinese medicine with knowledge of traditional and natural remedies immediately recognizing its value (or value of its ingredients). As listed in my success stories above, I have used it to help my patient’s battle diseases or it’s aftermath and emotional problems since 2001. I can proudly say that I do use the Greens Diet to fix whatever ails me or if I need to be on a manageable diet.
In the 5 element theory of Chinese Medicine, colors can help one remember internal organs that we nourish with food. Green (wood) is the liver, generating Red (fire) the heart, generating Yellow (earth), the pancreas, which now generates White (metal), the lungs, which in turn generates Black or Blue for (water), the kidneys. One element generates the next. I always remember to say that instead of meats which are acidic, try fish or seaweed from the ocean to nourish kidneys. That fountain of Life is the kidney organ. When we breathe in, it’s our lower back that moves~ where the kidneys are; a breath out is the lungs. In Chinese medicine, the liver is the General. The liver holds blood in the body before that the heart circulates. It assists the pancreas in digesting food. It also creates energy directing the Lungs in its breathing function. A breath out is from the lungs. A breath taken in is when the body pulls up from the lower back, the area of the kidneys. Whether currently being treated for cancer and most especially when recovering from cancer, we need to eat our greens and if possible organic green so that it is free of cancer-causing pesticides. Food is medicine. We are what we eat. Eat fresh, and eat organic.