The founder of the Alliance for Natural Health, Dr. Robert Verkerk, spoke this past weekend at the Natural and Organic Products Europe conference in London during what is clearly an important time for big ideas, given the changes occurring there. The potential impact of “Brexit” (the United Kingdom’s “divorce” from the European Union passed by… Continue reading ANH Founder: Food IS Medicine
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Obamacare Repealed?
Like it or not, Obamacare would not be repealed by the House bill. Action Alert! Here is just some of what is wrong with it. The House of Representatives recently passed their version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), a.k.a. Trumpcare—the bill meant to fulfill the Republicans’ promise to repeal and replace Obamacare. It… Continue reading Obamacare Repealed?
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Congress to FDA: Cut It Out!
Congress sends a clear message to the FDA. Will the agency listen? Action Alert! Earlier this month, President Trump signed an appropriations (spending) bill that included very important language on the FDA’s war on customized, natural medicines made at compounding pharmacies. Since the passage of the Drug Quality and Security Act in 2013 (DQSA), the… Continue reading Congress to FDA: Cut It Out!
Wonder Why the Price of Some Generics Are So High?
Recent investigations reveal major price fixing in the generic drug sector, drastically increasing costs to consumers looking to save money. This past January, Jeffrey Glazer, the CEO of Heritage Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Indian drug company Emcure Pharmaceuticals, pleaded guilty to violating US antitrust law by conspiring with manufacturers to fix the prices of generic… Continue reading Wonder Why the Price of Some Generics Are So High?
Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Autism
A new study provides one more reason to think twice about these powerful drugs, especially if you are pregnant. After extensive reports showing the negative effects of antidepressants, this new study, which looked at nearly 150,000 babies, has found a link between antidepressants taken during pregnancy and autism in young children. Children of women who… Continue reading Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Autism
Trump Changes School Lunch Rules—While Maintaining the Current Crony System
The Trump administration is relaxing school lunch requirements set under the Obama administration. States will now be allowed to grant exemptions to schools struggling to hit certain nutrition benchmarks. Exempted schools will not have to cut more salt from meals, can serve fewer whole grains, and can offer 1% flavored milk in addition to the… Continue reading Trump Changes School Lunch Rules—While Maintaining the Current Crony System
Cancer…From Your Mattress?
No, this isn’t a joke. Unfortunately. Thyroid cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the US, and experts think it might be because of the flame retardants that are used in common home products like sofas, mattresses, and carpets. People are exposed to the chemicals through household dust. Read the full story here. Other… Continue reading Cancer…From Your Mattress?
Women: Do You Want to Have Healthy Lung Function (and Sing Well, Too) for Your Entire Life?
Estrogen plays an important role in preventing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema Post-menopausal lung deterioration is reversible with estrogen Yes, that title may seem sexist (men want to keep their lung function too!), but Nature and Creation have put women at a disadvantage. Women’s lung function is very dependent on estrogen, and as everyone… Continue reading Women: Do You Want to Have Healthy Lung Function (and Sing Well, Too) for Your Entire Life?
Thyroid—Treat the Patient, Not the Lab
How conventional medicine gets it wrong on thyroid testing and treatment. Why conventional medicine gets it wrong From time to time, individuals who come to Tahoma Clinicwith signs and symptoms of weak thyroid tell me that their physician doesn’t want them to even try thyroid medication “because my thyroid blood test didn’t show a need.”… Continue reading Thyroid—Treat the Patient, Not the Lab