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Post by KNOWTHIS on May 29, 2009 4:49:07 GMT -5
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Post by Swamp Gas on May 29, 2009 17:04:35 GMT -5
There is a simple way to know the AMA, Pharmaceuticals, and FDA anti-natural campaign is Bullshit.Why is there warnings of interactions of herbs with drugs if they have no use? Of course, some drugs are needed, but natural means is as effective if not more in many cases. Follow the money.......
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Post by KNOWTHIS on Jun 1, 2009 5:29:49 GMT -5
Good point. Let's assume for the sake of argument that it is true. That there are potentially adverse effects from mixing artificial medicine with natural alternatives. Isn't it interesting that the solution is always to remove the natural remedy from the equation as opposed to the other way around?
I also agree about treatment for illness in general. Sometimes science has developed a viable solution. For acute conditions I tend to lean towards conventional means of medicine/treatment. For milder chronic ailments however I'm a strong believer in exhausting every possible natural alternative remedy.
The problem with the pharmaceutical industry today is a lack of accountability. When capitalism is functioning properly there are market controls in place that help to minimize the frequency of harmful products reaching the consumer. A legitimate business and its shareholders have a vested interest in producing a safe and effective profit. All of this is undermined though when lobbyists are able to usher in legislation which grants these companies immunity from lawsuits when their products maim or even cause death. This removes the element of risk that would otherwise help prevent these companies from becoming too reckless.
The only thing we as consumers have is the ability to boycott. But what do we do when Baxter comes out with a new vaccine and the government makes it mandatory?
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Post by Swamp Gas on Jun 2, 2009 17:10:26 GMT -5
But what do we do when Baxter comes out with a new vaccine and the government makes it mandatory? Get a doctor to sign a waiver like I did. No vaccines...Period.
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