The FDA is proposing a new regulation that could shutter the doors of your favorite artisanal food producers. Action Alert! When the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was originally proposed in 2010, we and many other organizations were troubled. Small-farm and organic food advocates warned that the legislation would destroy their industry under a mountain… Continue reading FDA Fires Direct Shot at Small, Local, Artisanal Food Producers
Tag: Pulse of Natural Health
Big Pharma Meds Turned Her into a “Walking Zombie,” Unable to Have a Child
But natural medicine transformed her into a happy, energetic mother. This is a story about one couple who were given one of the greatest gifts of all: the child they wanted but were told they could not have. (Note: names have been changed to protect the privacy of the family involved.) This month, Tom and… Continue reading Big Pharma Meds Turned Her into a “Walking Zombie,” Unable to Have a Child
Pro-GMO “DARK Act” Aims to Keep Citizens in the Dark about What’s in Their Food
A Senate version of Big Food’s voluntary GMO labeling bill is in the works, now that the terrible Pompeo bill is gaining steam. Action Alert! A few weeks ago, we told you about legislation that would let food producers decide whether to label their products that contain genetically engineered or modified ingredients. It’s being jokingly… Continue reading Pro-GMO “DARK Act” Aims to Keep Citizens in the Dark about What’s in Their Food
LabCorp To Allow Patients to Order Tests Online
This is bigger news than it might seem: advanced testing is one of the pillars of natural health and integrated medicine, along with diet, supplements, and lifestyle. Action Alert! Regular readers will remember our coverage of Theranos, a biotech company that offers diagnostic tests to consumers at (as of now) select Walgreens stores, without a… Continue reading LabCorp To Allow Patients to Order Tests Online
GMH: Genetically Modified Humans?
In addition to the ethical questions and the serious unintended health consequences, this would also open the door to patenting human DNA. Action Alert! Late last month, a group of Chinese scientists published a study that tried to answer the question, “Is it possible to edit the genetic makeup of human embryos?” It’s a question that… Continue reading GMH: Genetically Modified Humans?
Will Congress Protect Your Right to Know Where Your Meat Comes From?
The World Trade Organization wants to keep us in the dark. And what exactly is inside the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement? Action Alert! The United States currently has had a mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) law in place since 2009. It requires meat to be labeled to indicate where it was born, raised, and processed—even when the… Continue reading Will Congress Protect Your Right to Know Where Your Meat Comes From?
Government Agencies Agree to Undertake Research on Folic Acid Risks
Will this convince the FDA to drop its proposed folate ban? Last year, we reported on a proposed rule coming out of the FDA that would ban the word “folate” from Supplement Fact labels. Only “folic acid” could be listed on the labels. We noted that the FDA’s maneuver would result in natural folate disappearing… Continue reading Government Agencies Agree to Undertake Research on Folic Acid Risks
“21st Century Cures” Bill Is Actually a Throwback to the 20th Century
This legislation reveals once again that government will always be decades behind cutting-edge healthcare, and beholden to special interests as well. Action Alert! After a year of discussions and negotiation, Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI), together with three other co-sponsors, finally released a preliminary draft of their 21st Century Cures bill. It’s… Continue reading “21st Century Cures” Bill Is Actually a Throwback to the 20th Century
The FDA Appears to Be Breaking the Law in Its Continuing Campaign against Compounding
The agency seeks to remove a safe and useful compounded drug from the market without any public input. Action Alerts! Over the last year, ANH-USA has been paying close attention to new rules that are in the process of being drafted by the FDA concerning compounded drugs—especially those rules which, if enacted, would severely limit… Continue reading The FDA Appears to Be Breaking the Law in Its Continuing Campaign against Compounding
Did the Media Just Buckle from Biotech Industry Pressure?
How else to explain the extraordinary, coordinated attack on Chipotle for going GMO-free? Action Alert! After announcing that Chipotle would make the switch to using exclusively non-GMO ingredients in their food, the restaurant chain was slammed hard by major news media outlets. Here’s a sampling of some of the headlines: “Why Chipotle Mexican Grill Going… Continue reading Did the Media Just Buckle from Biotech Industry Pressure?