I have been following the swine flu debacle since the beginning. Other than stating what we are doing in our home to keep our immune system up, I have not written much about my position on flu vaccines and all the issues surrounding the swine flu scare. I wish I had more time to write because I am fuming, but a few links will have to do for now.
A letter from the FDA/FTC has been sent to Dr Andrew Weil. Dr.Weil is in violation of federal law for marketing that certain herbs and concoctions, used for centuries in many cases, would be helpful in fighting boosting your immune system and warding off the cold and flu.
Some of the statements in question are:
On a webpage entitled, “The Swine Flu – H1N1 ,” with the subtitle “Swine Flu and You”:
“[D]uring the flu season, I suggest taking a daily antioxidant, multivitamin-mineral supplement, as well as astragalus, a well-known immune-boosting herb that can help ward off colds and flu. You might also consider. .. the Weil Immune Support Formula[,] which contains both astragalus and immune-supportive polypore mushrooms ….”
On a product webpage describing the Immune Support Formula:
“The Immune Support Formula contains astragalus. . . . Astragalus … is used traditionally to ward off colds and flu and has been well studied for its antiviral and immunity-enhancing properties.”
“Th[e] synergistic combination of immune modulators [found in the Immune Support Formula] is especially useful for those who tend to get every bug that goes around during the winter.”
On the same webpage, under “Supplement Facts,” describing the Astragalus supplement (which is one element of the Immune Support Formula):
“Astragalus … is … used traditionally to ward off colds and flu, and has demonstrated both antiviral and immune-boosting effects in scientific investigation.”
On the website’s home page, DrWeil.com:
“Worried About Flu? Dr. Weil’s Immune Support Formula can help maintain a strong defense against the flu. It contains astragalus, a traditional herb that boosts immunity. Buy it now in one click, and start protecting your immune system against flu this season.”
On the Dr. Weil Vitamins – Daily Vitamin Packs webpage:
“[L]earn more about Dr. Weil’s Immune Support Formula, which contains astragalus – an herb Dr. Weil recommends to help ward off colds and flu.”the H1N1 virus.
You might as well consider this letter as a saw that is cutting off your hand. Imagine if you are unable to purchase natural health products from suppliers you deem as trustworthy. Your local health food store?
I want the right to choose to buy whatever I want, regardless of what they deem as a national security risk or not. The only pushers here are the drug pushers who will stop at nothing to profit from the fear they are creating.
This is the slow erosion of rights and freedoms in the name of “public security.” Keep your eye on the slow move for mandatory vaccinations and if you think mandatory vaccinations will end after the swine flu scare has lifted. think again.
I’m so tired of the argument that the FDA has public health and safety in mind. Studies have shown that many of the investigators who approve drugs were former employees of the company they are evaluating.What a conflict of interest.
The FDA/FTC state that there needs to be scientific evidence of the claims natural practitioners make when they recommend certain products as beneficial. How convenient that they have made it impossible for anyone to market a product as preventative or curative unless that product is a pharmaceutical (drug) that is synthetically produced and patentable.
Suffice to say, there is a major undercurrent of distrust flowing through the population about the virus and the vaccine.
Here are a few links I found interesting relating to the swine flu:
The Flu Case – the official site of Jane Burgermeister. A courageous Christian woman whi filed charges against Baxter/WHO
Jane Burgemeister Interview Project Camelot – very interesting interview with important message. A five star rating video.
Ron Paul Discusses the Swine Flu
H1N1 – Questions Worth Considering
How Serious is H1N1? Deaths and Transmission Rate Uncovered
CBS Reveals that Swine Flu Cases Seriously Overestimated
CBS News Unplugged- H1N1 cases overestimated
No matter how you look at it…this whole issue is going to be messy. Very messy.
These are my thoughts on living a healthy and simple life. I'm a modern mom with some traditional ideas. At home, I try to clear the confusion from all the conflicting health and parenting advice with some common sense and a natural philosophy. This is the sanest way I know how to navigate the 21 century.
