Swine ‘Flu May Be Reducing

May 4, 2009 at 12:17 am · Filed under Drugs, Echinacea, Garlic, Immune system, Viruses

woman-mask There are now sixteen people in the UK whose immune system has failed them, and let them catch "Swine ‘flu". Most of these caught it in Mexico. None of them are particularly ill, as this is turning out to be a relatively mild strain of ‘flu.

The truth is, it looks like it’s peaked and is reducing in intensity -  but no-one wants to say so, just in case there is a late surge and it turns into a pandemic after all. So the authorities are not telling us the whole truth in case we become complacent. 

The fifteenth victim boosted his celebrity value by sending a picture of himself talking on the phone, to the UK Daily Mail newspaper. A National Health Service spokeswoman said this victim was experiencing: "mild cold-like symptoms". No cause for panic then ;-)

We are advised by UK authorities to take extra care to wash hands and to cough and sneeze into a hanky.

Genetic Test for Swine ‘Flu

Scientists at Southampton University, UK, will very soon – a matter of days -  have a DNA test for Swine ‘flu ready. This will be packaged and ready to be delivered throughout Europe in about 2 weeks. This DNA test will mean that swine ‘flu can be identified in a victim in 2 hours. This is a fantastic result which will tell the hospital which antibiotic treatment to use to help boost the immune system and other steps they need to take.

This is all made possible because the US Centre for Disease Control published the DNA profile of the virus’s for the University to work on. Southampton was then able to work on this data. This is ‘futuristic’ medicine indeed.

Echinacea-266x216-landsc Herbs for BOOSTING the Immune System

One piece of advice to avoid any infection is – build the immune system to keep it vibrant and strong.

The best foundation for building the  immune system is to make sure you have an excellent lifestyle – a great diet, sufficient exercise, good body weight. On top of this, it’s a very good idea to add in relevant immune system herbs.

Three good herbs and herbal combinations for the immune system are:

1. The 90-day Immune Programme with Capsules or with Drops
2. Echinacea Capsules or Drops, and
3. Power Garlic Capsules

1. The 90-day Immune Programme. This comes in two forms:

a. The 90-day Immune Programme with Capsules contains:

b. The 90-day Immune Programme with Drops contains:

Echinacea-266x216-landsc2. Echinacea Capsules or Drops

The benefits of Echinacea in boosting the immune system are widely known. For this purpose it is the best selling herb in the UK. When you want to boost the immune system, or if you have an infection, or are at the beginning of one, it is fine to take 2 or 3 times the usual dose. Take 2, or even 3, capsules, 3 times a day; or 30 or even 45 drops (FE) 3 times a day in water or juice.

These Echinacea Drops are the fluid extract (FE) form – best for the immune system. This FE is 3 or even 4 times stronger than the more usually found tincture.

When making a fluid extract (FE), one kilo of the herbs is always used to produce 1 litre of the resulting FE. Whereas with a tincture, much less is always used – usually, a kilo of the herb will make 3 or even 4 litres of tincture!

So, 50 ml of this FE is 3 or 4 times stronger than 50 ml of a tincture of the same herb. This makes the Echinacea Drops (FE) excellent value when compared with the UK’s market-leading Echinacea liquid – which is a tincture.

By checking the back of the label you can see just how weak a tincture is compared to an FE; it will say "3:1" (3 to 1) or 4:1. FEs are much stronger; much more convenient to carry around; and you need less of them, so they are usually much cheaper.

Garlic 3. Power Garlic Capsules – Build the Immune System

This fantastic low-odour garlic – for the immune system. This is a top selling product to boost the immune system.

We recommend you take 2-3 capsules every day. Using Power Garlic Capsules you will take garlic without the ‘garlic odour’, but also without losing the garlic’s power, through poor drying methods some other brands do use.

Power Garlic Capsules offer a very high quality garlic product, organically grown in the USA. We have sold it for nearly 20 years and have many satisfied customers.

The Best Herbs for the Immune System?

My top recommendation is our first choice above – number 1; the 90-day Immune Programme – either with capsules or with drops. This is the most comprehensive approach. It includes an Echinacea product; and the capsules version includes our great Power Garlic Capsules.

For lower cost: choose the Immune Programme with Drops version – it works out a little cheaper in use. For convenience – most people find capsules more convenient – so choose the with capsules version.

You choose which suits you.

90-day Immune Programme with Capsules
90-day Immune Programme with Drops

Alternatively, go for a 3 month course of either Echinacea Drops or Power Garlic Capsules.

Stay Healthy

Let’s hope this ‘pandemic’ does not materialize; but also, let’s prepare our immune systems to stay strong using the measures mentioned above. We are then in the best condition to deal with "swine ‘flu", "Asian ‘flu", "avian bird ‘flu" or any other "’flu"!

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Garlic Benefits Subject of Study

March 9, 2009 at 10:28 am · Filed under Echinacea, Garlic, Garlic remedies, Immune supplements, Immune system, Immune vitamins

Garlic has long been acknowledged to be a valuable antioxidant. However, no-one knew why exactly garlic had these benefits. Now a team of researchers have found more detail about how it works.

The important allicin in garlic is now known to break down into sulfenic acid. Sulfenic acid is a strong antioxidant and is responsible for garlic’s ability to mop up free radicals.

Onions and shallots have similar properties but their effects are less than those of garlic – though they are still well worth including regularly in your diet.

Taking garlic every day – either fresh or as a supplement – will give us a great immune booster to help fight off any potential infections as well as mop up free radicals.

Immune Nutrition with Herbs – Echinacea and Garlic

Of course, do take powerful immune vitamins and herbs for a course once or twice a year to strengthen the immune system. This is particularly called for if the weather is liable to change dramatically or if in a profession where your colleagues or customers have such infections.

When you want to keep yourself immune, vitamins are good to guard against infections – but many people state that herbs are better in their view.

For the maximum benefit from any therapeutic approach look at your lifestyle. A healthy diet contains a large proportion of vegetables and moderate amounts of fruit – especially berries. Good results happen if as many of your vegetables as possible as eaten uncooked – as salads. This is because cooking food destroys the enzymes in it and breaks down the healthy fibre. For this reason, raw food is more successful at strengthening the immune system – and the whole body.

In the diet it is best for most of us to take exercise regularly – for the heart (cardio) and the muscles (muscle strengthening). It might be best to consult with someone to make sure you are exercising properly – eg an advisor at the gym. This will often come as part of a gym membership.

Echinacea – Fantastic Immune Nutrition for Great Health

These high strength herbal echinacea supplements can be a great help in building immune system nutrition, so boosting immune response.

To read more about Echinacea, read the article: How echinacea is a great immune medicine.

“Power Garlic” – More Immune Nutrition in a Herb

Another fantastic herb for the immune system is garlic. Garlic has a long standing reputation for building the immune system and counteracting infections. It is great when used in cooking – tasty as well as good for health; but it is hard to take a therapeutic dose without getting a bit smelly!

One good answer is to use a reliable low-odor garlic supplement. Power Garlic Capsules are a very good quality garlic supplement.

To read more about Garlic, read the article: Garlic – a Great Herbal Medicine – and why it is an immune booster.

A three month course of either herb can work wonders for boosting the immune system.

Discounted Herbs – Buy 3, Get 1 Free

If you wish to buy either of these herbs, we can show you how to get a good discount. To get these two herbal medicines at a discounted price – 25% off - go here:

Echinacea Capsules or Drops at 25% off – buy 4, pay for 3.
This is the best quality Echinacea – ‘E. angustifolia’ variety – preferred by most herbalists, not the cheaper ‘E. pallida’.

Power Garlic Capsules (low odour) at 25% off – buy 4, pay for 3

This is top quality garlic – carefully and slowly dried with a low temperature method to maintain its vital allicin level. It is a low odour garlic.

A Great Immune System Booster over 3 Months

Another great immune treatment is this 90-day Immune Programme. This is a programme which many agree works better for them than immune vitamins they have taken. The big plus is that with this approach you have a 3 month immune booster set out for you in an easy-to-follow form.
Unlimited free herbal advice is included when you purchase this programme – or even if you are just thinking of it.

Buy the Herbal 90-day Immune Programme – a great immune booster

This is our number one recommendation. There is a money back guarantee.

Other herbal supplements which build the immune system up:

Pau d’Arco

Pau d’Arco Capsules, Drops or Tea – Great Herb for Skin and Detox

Pau d’Arco is widely used by inhabitants of the Amazon rain forest. It is powerful immune medicine.

Article on Pau dArco for the immune system.

Cat’s Claw

Cat’s Claw Capsules or Drops Drops: Great Herb for Skin and Detox

Another rain forest herb, Cat’s Claw, or Uncaria tormentosa is a woody vine which grows up to 30m high. Used to stimulate the immune system, reduce inflammtion and fight free radicals.

Article on Cat’s Claw for the immune system.

Calendula

Calendula Drops: Unique Herb for the Skin – and for Detox

Calendula, or Marigold, is widely recognized by most people in Europe and America. Above all it is used for skin problem, being applied to cuts and stings. It is also a great detoxifying herb.

Article on Calendula for the immune system.

Finally a link to a variety of herbs to build the immune system up.

Article on immune nutrition and immune supplements.

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Cure for Common Cold on the Horizon

February 26, 2009 at 9:17 am · Filed under Echinacea, Immune nutrition, Immune supplements, Immune system

Broccoli - Good for Immune System

Broccoli - Good for Immune System

Genome analysis has enabled scientists to approach a cure for the common cold.

By decoding all the strains – 99 of them – of the common cold, they have been able to analyse its weaknesses.

“We are now quite certain that we see the Achilles’ heel, and that a very effective treatment for the common cold is at hand,” said Dr. Stephen Liggett, the senior author of the study, at the University of Maryland.

This will be a great boon for one of the biggest challenges for the immune system!

Improving The Immune System – Echinacea and other Herbs

It is the best course of action to take immune treatment – herbs for example for a course once or twice a year to assist in strengthening the immune system. This is especially recommended if the weather is liable to change dramatically or if in a profession where you are likely to come into contact with such infections.

When you want to keep yourself immune, vitamins are good to counteract bugs – but many people are much happier with the effect of herbs as an immune booster.

For any treatment to help you properly look at your lifestyle. A healthy diet contains a large proportion of vegetables and moderate amounts of fruit – especially berries. Good results happen if as many of your vegetables as possible as eaten uncooked – as salads. This is because cooking food destroys the enzymes in it and breaks down the healthy fibre. For this reason, raw food is more reliable at strengthening the immune system – and the whole body.

Generally it is best to take exercise regularly – for the heart (cardio) and the muscles (muscle strengthening). It is advisable to consult with someone to make sure you are exercising properly – eg an advisor at the gym. This will often come as part of a gym membership.

Echinacea – Immune Vitamins Beaten by this Herb

These high quality echinacea herbal supplements are often more efective than immune vitamins such as vitamin C. Echinacea can be a great help in building immune system nutrition, which boosts our immune response to infection.

To read more about Echinacea, read this article on how echinacea herb is often better than immune vitamins.

“Power Garlic” – More Immune Nutrition in a Herb

Another fantastic immune system booster is to use a garlic supplement. Garlic has a long standing reputation for building the immune system and counteracting infections. It is great when used in cooking – tasty as well as good for health; but it is hard to take a therapeutic dose without getting a bit smelly!

One good answer is to use a reliable low-odor garlic supplement. Power Garlic Capsules are a very good quality garlic supplement.

To read more about Garlic, read the article: Garlic benefits – why garlic is an immune booster.

A three month course of either herb can work wonders for boosting immune system.

Discounted Immune Herbs – Buy 3, Get 1 Free

If you wish to buy either of these herbs, we can show you how to get a good discount. To get these two herbs at a discounted price – 25% off - go here:

Echinacea Capsules or Drops at 25% off – buy 4, pay for 3.
This is the best quality Echinacea – ‘E. angustifolia’ variety – preferred by most herbalists, not the cheaper ‘E. pallida’.

Power Garlic Capsules (low odour) at 25% off – buy 4, pay for 3

This is top quality garlic – carefully and slowly dried with a unique low temperature method to maintain its vital allicin level. It is a low odour garlic.

A Great Immune System Booster – and Really Thorough

Another great immune nutrition booster is this 90-day Immune Programme. This is a programme which many people say works better for them than immune vitamins they have taken. The big advantage is that with this approach you have a 3 month immune booster set out for you in an easy-to-follow form. Taking a course of 3 months is a sure way of improving immune system function in a way which is very likely to be long-lasting. Many people carry out a 90-day Programme like this every autumn – to prepare the body for winter.
Unlimited free advice comes with this programme. There is excellent support at the end of a phone line or just an email away.

Buy the Herbal 90-day Immune Programme – great immune nutrition

This is our top recommendation – the ‘Rolls Royce’ of immune treatments. Echinacea and Garlic are great too: but we like the 90-day Immune Programme best because it is so comprehensive.

And on the whole, we prefer herbs to vitamins for immune support. All alternative medicine has its place; but we have presented here three of the best herbal immune system medicines or remedies you are likely to find.

Some other herbs which are great immune medicine:

Pau d’Arco

Pau d’Arco Capsules, Drops or Tea – Powerful Skin Treatment and Antiseptic

Pau d’Arco is widely used by inhabitants of the Amazon rain forest. It is powerful immune medicine.

Article on Pau dArco for the immune system.

Cat’s Claw

Cat’s Claw Capsules or Drops Drops: Powerful Skin Treatment and Antiseptic

Another rain forest herb, Cat’s Claw, or Uncaria tormentosa is a woody vine which grows up to 30m high. Used to stimulate the immune system, reduce inflammtion and fight free radicals.

Article on Cat’s Claw for the immune system.

Calendula

Calendula Drops: Powerful Immune Treatment for the Skin – and a Detox Herb

Calendula, or Marigold, is widely recognized by most people in Europe and America. Above all it is used for skin problem, being applied to cuts and stings. It is also a great detoxifying herb.

Article on Calendula for the immune system.

Finally a link to a variety of herbs for the immune system.

Article on immune nutrition and immune supplements.

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New Immune Treatment against the ‘Flu Virus

February 23, 2009 at 5:13 am · Filed under Drugs, Echinacea, Garlic, Immune system, Viruses

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US scientists have found a fresh approach to killing the ‘flu virus. This is much more effective than current vaccines.

Human antibodies have been identified which target parts of the virus which do not mutate.

They found that the same antibodies successfully attacked 10 out of 16 strains which they tested it on – a very high success rate.

Details at shs100.net blog:

Effective Immune Treatment For ‘Flu on Horizon

Immune Vitamins and Herbs – eg Echinacea

Of course, it is wise to immune vitamins and herbs regularly to boost the immune system. Even more so if the weather is liable to change dramatically or if you work at a profession where there is a high level of exposure to such infections.

Echinacea Capsules or Drops and garlic – such as Power Garlic Capsules – are some of the most widely known herbs to boost the immune system. Another great immune supplement is this 90-day Immune Programme.

Drug treatments may sometimes be appropriate; and it is good to know that some progress is being made with combating the attacks by viruses, many of which we are powerless against.

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Detox Diets Criticized

January 9, 2009 at 12:19 pm · Filed under Health Products

A scientific organization, quoted by the BBC has criticized detoxes of all kinds as being useless. 15 detoxes were analysed for this report, ranging from skin care products to Boots 5-day detox.

This is another step in the rubbishing of alternative medicine by the scientific community. It is as if there is a concerted attempt by drug companies, certain scientists, and the EU to drive all alternatives to drug treatments underground.

By 2011 herbalist manufacturers will not even be able to say something gentle like: ‘a certain herb may help the liver to function better’ even when there is evidence of herbalists using it to do so, and observing the results, for centuries.

Now, the observations of practitioners over a similar period of patients undergoing detox treatment of various kinds are being discounted through lack of scientific proof.

How Detox Helps

Many people state that they feel much better after a detox. That is not to say that every product with ‘detox’ written on it is necessarily fantastic; but neither is it true to say that none of them work. That is throwing the baby out with the dishwater.

Colon Detox

Detox, or ‘cleansing’, treatments for the colon are going to have a beneficial effect on health for many. Over the centuries, many respected therapists who have spent a lifetime treating patients have stated that ‘disease begins in the colon’, because they have seen such great results formany patients after cleaning it out.

Logic tells us that food waste stored in the colon for too long will putrefy. No doubt some of the toxins caused by this process can be absorbed into the blood vessels of the colon and circulated. As the majority of people do not have bowel movements as often as they eat (2-3 times a day) then the process of ’storing waste matter for too long’ obviously applies to all of these. Colon Detox (colon cleansing) can establish, or re-establish, this healthy frequency of bowel movements.

Liver Detox

The liver frequently is a cause of illnesses. Ask any Chinese therapist who has learned from 5000 years of Chinese application. Detox – or ‘cleanse’ – the liver with herbs, for example – and you can see a fantastic result on those ailments. This is one case where detox can be extremely effective.

Kidney Detox

Another major detox organ involved in detox is the kidneys. A very good kidney detox – or kidney cleanse – can be achieved directly by using herbs which benefit the kidneys and bladder.

All three of these organs – colon, liver and kidneys can be detoxed at one time using a general detox herbal treatment. This is good what a general detox is desirable. It can be carried out for a period of up to 90 days, making it very thorough.

Of course, detox needs to be used alongside a healthy lifestyle.

Diet and Detox

A healthy diet for detox means cutting down on meat and dairy; and increasing vegetables and salads and fruit. This increases the amount of nutrients in the diet which the body needs to function well. Generally we all eat too much starchy food – wheat, potatoes, rices, pasta – and this should be reduced.

A ‘3 day juice fast’ is a specialized diet which can help us to detox very much. On this diet you simply drink several litres of juice a day, sipping it throughout the day. Also, drink water. This gives the digestion a huge rest, releasing the body’s energy to deal with healing which would otherwise not get done.

(This is safe for any healthy adult. Consult your doctor before any fasting if you are ill, or if you are taking drugs.)

Detox Is Good For You

Detox has been used with success for centuries, so don’t be put off it by scare articles in the press. True, you can’t believe everything you read from manufacturers; but neither can you believe everything scientists say. You have to learn to be discerning for yourself.

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Are Any Detoxes Any Good?

January 9, 2009 at 10:47 am · Filed under Colon, Detox, Kidneys, Liver

The BBC has reported that detox diets are a complete waste of money, a scientific organization reviewed 15 products.

This is another step in the rubbishing of alternative medicine by the scientific community. It is as if there is a concerted attempt by drug companies, certain scientists, and the EU to drive all alternatives to drug treatments underground.

Now, the observations of practitioners over centuries of patients undergoing detox treatment of various kinds are being discounted through lack of scientific proof.

Colon Detox

Detox, or ‘cleansing’, treatments for the colon are going to have a beneficial effect on health for many. Over the centuries, many respected therapists who have spent a lifetime treating patients have stated that ‘disease starts in the colon’, because they have seen such fantastic results when cleaning it out.

Logic tells us that food waste stored in the colon for too long will putrefy. No doubt some of the toxins caused by this process can be absorbed into the blood vessels of the colon and circulated. As the majority of people do not have bowel movements as often as they eat (2-3 times a day) then the process of ’storing waste matter for too long’ obviously applies to all of these. Colon Detox (colon cleansing) can establish, or re-establish, this healthy frequency of bowel movements.

Liver Detox

The liver frequently is a cause of illnesses. Ask any Chinese practitioner relying on 5000 years of careful and extensive Chinese observation. Detox – or ‘cleanse’ – the liver with herbs, for example – and you can see a great effect on those ailments.

Kidney Detox

The other main organs involved in detox are the kidneys. A very satisfactory kidney detox – or kidney cleanse – can be achieved directly by using herbs which benefit the kidneys and bladder.

All three of these important detox organs – colon, liver and kidneys can be detoxed at one time using a systemic detox herbal treatment. This will not have quite such a powerful effect on the separate organs as a detox ‘just for them’ – but in can be that a more general detox is desirable. It can be taken for a course of up to 90 days, so a thorough cleanse will have been done by then.

Of course, detox will only work properly if accompanied by a healthy lifestyle.

Diet and Detox

A healthy lifestyle includes a good diet. This means cutting down on meat and dairy; and increasing vegetables and salads and fruit. This increases the amount of nutrients in the diet which the body needs to function well. Generally we all eat too much starchy food – wheat, potatoes, rices, pasta – and this should be reduced.

Exercise and Lifestyle

Execs is another vital part of healthy lifestyle. It is good to exercise several times a week for our heart and vascular system. This will get the heart beating rapidly and maintain the fast beating for at least 20 minutes. Swimming, rowing and singles tennis are good examples of this. (Running or jogging are good too – but damage the knees long term.) Tennis doubles is not such good exercise because of the relatively long rests between points. One of the best exercises for the heart is simply walking. A half hour walk a day is extremely good here.

Detox Is A Great Idea

Try detox out for yourself before deciding whether it is for you or not. There is a good reason why it has been used for centuries – it is because it is often helpful. Over the years our organs start slowing down and becoming less efficient. Detoxing gives the body a chance to improve the function of our major organs, and help restore our health and energy to what it was.

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Obesity Drug Approved In UK

June 24, 2008 at 11:58 pm · Filed under Obesity, diet

The drug Rimonabant (sold as Acomplia) has now been approved by the UK authorities for use in reducing obesity. This means that a whole new bunch of overweight people can swap being overweight for a 1 in 10 chance of developing low mood and depression, anxiety, irritability, nervousness and sleep disorders.

I don’t preach at individuals who can’t lose weight; life is tricky. But government and doctors ought to know better how to deal with weight loss. That they don’t is indicated by the waistline of many of those doctors and government ministers.

It’s Starch Stupid

If they studied the ample evidence for about 20 minutes, this would show that starch (potatoes, bread, rice, pasta) produces an overweight condition and not fat.

This may be counter-intuitive, but it’s true.

In which case, fat blocking drugs will not be as effective for 99% of people as cutting potatoes, bread, rice, pasta from the diet.

You can check the evidence easily yourself on the Internet. This is why Metabolic Syndrome is on the climb; it is why diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions; it is why obesity is rocketing in the US, now followed closely by the UK.

In 20 years everyone will accept the fallacy of the “eating fat makes you fat” argument. Since the view was first aired in the USA in the early 80s, it has become so enshrouded in folk lore such that most doctors, journalists, and thus normal humans believe it with a passion. However, it’s just not true.

Surely, cut right down on saturated fats and trans fats which are bad for you; but, in general, it’s starch which makes you fat, not fat.

A Diet For Obesity

So, if you want to lose weight, don’t hit the drugs. So this:

Breakfast: try berries and sugar-free yoghurt.

Lunch and Dinner: (lean) protein and salad, or protein and (non starchy) vegetables. No potatoes, pasta, rice or bread.

Mid-mornning/afternoon Snacks: carrot sticks or celery dipped into humus or tahini; or apple wedges dipped into peanut butter.

Cutting out the starch feels weird; but you will very soon get used to it.

Do this for 2 months and, if you are in the 90% of people who do not need professional help, the weight will start to drop off. If you have other health issues, then you will need help from a nutritionist, for example.

Remember it is what you do 90% of the time that makes the difference; don’t sweat if you stray a little occasionally. And if you fall of the wagon altogether, just start again; no guilt, now.

Take control of your own health and your own destiny; and let me know what happens. And leave the fat-blocking drugs (and their side-effects) where they belong – in the pharmacy.

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Disaster For Alternative Health – One Person Dies

June 17, 2008 at 1:46 am · Filed under Acupuncture, Herbs

One whole person has died after stupidly treating stomach pain with a Chinese herbal pain killer, rather than going to the doctor, reports the Daily Telegraph (15th June 08), well known in the UK for its balanced views (not).

Lazy Telegraph journalists have picked up a news story reported that the whole of herbalism and acupuncture should be tightly regulated because of one person dying.

A suggestion that the news story was posted on a bogus news service to tempt journalists looking for an easy page filler have received no comment from the rag.

As usual, the pro-natural-healthcare agencies will waste many person-hours issuing corrections to the hysterical story and arming their members with bullet points refuting it.

Meanwhile, thousands die daily from prescription drug use; abuse; mis-prescription; interaction of multiple drugs prescribed; and under-testing and poor testing protocols employed by drug companies.

Ho de hum.

Mary

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Woman Trips Over Vitamin Pill – Ban Called For

April 17, 2008 at 7:44 am · Filed under Health Products ·Tagged , , ,

Tuesday, Hull, UK.

Earlier this week Marion Pointer, a 47-year old customer services operative from Hull was badly hurt in an accident caused by a vitamin pill.

She had dropped the pill earlier onto a lino floor and lost it. Later, when padding around in bare feet she stood on it. The shock caused her to reel and fall onto her wireless network hub and stab herself with the aerial. This was stitched up after 7 hours spent waiting in a corridor on a hospital trolley.

The Medicines Patrol Agency of the Department of Health said:

“We have been warning about the dangers of the vitamin pills for many years. The general public are unaware of the inherent risks. To ensure complete safety, one option is for all health food shop staff to carry out a written risk assessment before these dangerous products can be sold.”

The government announced that the Select Committee on Making Things Hard For Alternative Medicine would be considering whether vitamins should only be available in liquid form from now on. Another option is to require manufacturers to make vitamin pills more visible when dropped. Fluorescent colouring is one option on the table.

The Vitamin Manufacturers’ Association said they thought these suggestions were reasonable. Their main concern was that of cost. They did not want any new regulations to push vitamins through the £100 a bottle level, or some people would not be able to afford them.

Ms Pointer was tonight taking Echinacea to try and avoid developing MRSA following her hospital visit. Some people never learn.

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