Big Pharma

ADHD Drugs Fail

 August 30, 2017

The most controversial drugs on the market are those prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These are used by children and tied for first place with antidepressants, but they have questionable benefits and serious risks. It is controversial when medicating children with ADHD as there is no laboratory test or objective method to determine […]

FDA is Pharma’s Lapdog

 August 24, 2017

Few Americans really know the details of what the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are, even though they have heard of the FDA. I quote what they actually are to do, “FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuming the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical […]

Painkillers & Addiction

 May 30, 2017

Considering the long list of potentially devastating drugs, painkillers are among the most lethal, because of their side effects and addictive nature. The number of opioid painkiller prescriptions have risen by 300% over the past 10 years, and 80% of the world’s opioids are being used by Americans. The highest prescription rate in the U.S […]

What You Need to Know about Your Multivitamins

 September 23, 2013

What You Need to Know about Your Multivitamins Discover things that you probably do not know about multivitamins and learn how to choose the right multivitamin brand that’s best for you. It does not come as a surprise if almost everyone you know has their supply of multivitamins stored safely in their homes. Since the […]

Drug Shortages in America: Patients are becoming victims

 September 20, 2013

Two years ago a scientist and close friend told me there was about to be a drug shortage in the United States. I did not believe him and actually smirked at the idea. In my opinion, the drug industry is a multi billion dollar if not trillion dollar business in the United States. I could […]

Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 3)

 May 3, 2013

Medical records are not created equal. Just as you, your records are unique to you and only you. Medical records are created when you receive treatment of any kind, whether it is a simple look at a mole to see if it’s ok, or if you received a dreaded diagnosis. It’s all in your records […]

Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won’t Tell You

 February 22, 2013

Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won’t Tell You Every so often, you hear how someone gets a message out to the public and you wonder, how did they do it without getting fired, black balled, or sued. Martin Makary, M.D., M.P.H. is just one such person. He works with John Hopkins hospital and is the author of […]

There Goes The X-ray!

 January 23, 2013

A news release by McKesson Speciality Health to physicians just came out today, January 21,2013, concerning health care budget cuts for oncology practices. Their team stated that “Our innovative Practice Services team wants to make you aware that with the recent passing of the Biden-McConnell compromise by Congress that averted the fiscal cliff, there are […]

Be Careful When Taking Drugs With Grapefruit

 January 15, 2013

Be Careful When Taking Drugs With Grapefruit   Warning! People are trying to lose weight with many different methods. One way is by ingesting a lot of grapefruit. This information came to me and I felt I needed to share it with you. The Canadian Medical Association Journal has recently published findings that a number […]

How Much Money And For Whom?

 November 30, 2012

How Much Money And For Whom? I’m sure you as I have always heard how much the Pharmaceutical companies are making. We all gripe and complain that our medications are too expensive and we can’t really afford the high cost of healthcare. We all agree that we have a broken healthcare system and a band […]