Monday, January 08, 2007

From the "It's about time" file... Strengthened Safety Labeling Proposed for OTC Pain Relievers FDA is proposing labeling changes for a variety of over-the-counter pain relievers that include safety information on the potential for stomach bleeding and liver damage, as well as when to contact a doctor. Some manufacturers have already voluntarily added the safety information to their products. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006/NEW01533.html "It's about time..." that the FDA requires stronger warnings on these dangerous drugs. For too long the Big Pharmaceutical Companies have been allowed to promote the use of these potent chemical concoctions as if they were candy. Got a little ache or pain, pop a few Aspirin, or Advil, or Tylenol. Got a little tummy upset? Pop a few "antacids" or even "The Little Purple Pill." Got a headache? You guessed it: pop some more of those liver-toxic Tylenols... Got joint pain? Well! Try a few of our Vioxx pills! Oops,  sorry, I guess you can't get those any more - they killed too many people... These are not minor or inconsequential drugs, though the Drug Companies like to walk a fine line between promoting them as being "Strong Pain Relief" and being safe and appropriate for frequent, liberal (even indiscriminate!) use - as in "don't feel quite right? Pop a couple of these and you'll surely feel better..." Here's a better idea: stop using these toxic offerings. Try some natural alternatives. High-potency Bromelain, a natural extract from the pineapple plant, is an outstanding, safe, effective antiinflammatory that will reduce swelling and inflammation and help to relieve the discomfort associated with those things. If taken with meals it will aid digestion, helping to make those antacids and purple pills unnecessary. It has been heavily studied since the 1950's - why is it not better known and used? Because the Big Drug Companies haven't figured out how to patent this natural substance and make huge, obscene profits from it! (How would one go about "patenting" a pineapple?!?) For those with arthritic complaints needing some more potent help, our Cox-2 Support is both effective and safe - it was formulated to support the body's ability to deal with the effects of inflammation, and to also naturally block the cyclo-oxygenase enzymes that are found in excessive amounts at the sites of inflammation, and to do this in a manner that does not carry with it the risks of heart attack, stoke, kidney failure and other deadly side effects of the once-popular (and profitable) Celebrex, Vioxx, and Bextra drugs carried. Finally, here is the mandated label warning information for this article: Warning: Consuming the information provided above may carry a risk of reduced side-effects, increased knowledge, improved health and well-being, and the potential for enhanced common-sense. Use at your own risk. These statements have not been evaluated by or blessed by the FDA, The Big Drug Companies, or Big Medicine and are not intended to treat or cure any disease or condition. These statements could possibly result in a loss of profits to the FDA, The Big Drug Companies, and to Big Medicine and must be used with this in mind. These statements contain no appreciable amounts of calories, carbohydrates, or cholesterol and are certified to be free of trans-fats. Happy to provide a little levity and humor to your day, Cheers, Nurse Mark 9:31:01 AM

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