djbombsquad
Board Sponsor
Stop by my office and your in for a treat. may not be a GNC but your still in for a treat.
Everyone needs to comment here. We only have to april 30th FDA action
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Leggo my Ego
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Not true at all. They are prescribing relatively new medications all the time with many deleterious side effects without a blink of the eye. They prescribe drugs like Lipitor or Plavix (which have the potenetial to be harsh on the liver and cause nerve damage, among other sides...) to lower cholesterol without rendering any counsel on proper nutrition and excercise
AnonyMoose
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but why should we go through loopholes for prescriptions and then prescription claims with our insurance carriers when we could get this over the counter?
and why should insurance carriers benefit and why should a dr. make money for a dr's visit for the prescription. so we are talking appointments, prescription pricing, and overhead in terms of time. . .
AnonyMoose
Well-known member
yes but after these meds are cleared by fda - we find out about the negative implications much later after usage.
djbombsquad
Board Sponsor
You don't need to make a appoitment to take a look at what we have in the office therefore the Dr. does not make money off a visit. Just as long as you come after we get done with patients. As you saw the picture of of the back room with stuff in there.
Leggo my Ego
Well-known member
yeah, exactly
djbombsquad
Board Sponsor
If you keep a open mind and come to my office you can take a look at what we have in the office.
Outside Backer
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I saw this today on bb.com so take it for what its worth
The American Association for Health Freedom is pleased to announce a small victory.
The FDA has moved the deadline from April 30, 2007 to May 29, 2007 for public comments to the FDA document 2006D-0480 - Draft Guidance for Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and Their Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration. [Visit our website for more information.]
This extension provides us time to execute the most effective strategy, which is to prepare and deliver a reasoned, specific and technically accurate response that covers the law and case history that delineates the FDA?s role, power and authority in these areas.
We have been talking with many members of Congress about the FDA CAM Regulation Guidance and they?re listening. Pressure has been exerted on the FDA from organized groups in the community and from Congress. Unfortunately writing directly to the unelected bureaucrats at the FDA has little impact, even if a million citizens write. Writing to your elected officials, as our earlier alert suggested, has had an impact and we?ve sent thousands of letters to the Hill.
We love the fact that the community is so passionate and wants to be involved. Unfortunately we have seen a lot misinformation traveling the Internet about the ?dangers? of the FDA CAM Regulation Guidance. The sky is NOT falling. Whether the deadline is April 30th, May 29th, July 31st or beyond, this guidance document alone does not change the laws and regulations of: functional foods, dietary supplements, medical devices and therapies, religious practices, or practitioners.
We are very concerned that the FDA is over-reaching in the CAM guidance. With the new extension date of May 29, 2007, we now have the time to properly respond to the guidance and provide you, Congress, and the FDA with the specifics of what those problems are and how the guidance should be changed.
Our strategy is built on 15 YEARS of experience advocating health freedom and working with our legal and public policy experts (who are leaders in their fields). Our plan is based on a strategic, credible, and logical review of the document. Our mission is to provide the community with reliable, accurate information and not to raise panic. As one of our board members is fond of saying ?we don?t work to be ?busy? but work to be ?effective?.?
For perspective, John Weeks of the Integrator Blog has a very good article where he interviews many members of the health freedom community as well as the FDA. I highly recommend you read this article for more information.
Our general counsel, Mr. Michael Ruggio, is preparing our strategy and comments to the FDA which we believe is the strongest course of action that AAHF can take. Our lobbyist Dr. William Duncan continues to execute our public policy work with Congress, FDA, the Centers for Disease Control, and other government agencies. Our plan is to continually educate our members and others who are interested in our work and at the same time, reassure everyone through direct, first-hand information about what is happening on Capital Hill.
We remain committed to this and other health freedom issues that directly impact the right of the consumer to choose and the practitioner to practice. In terms of the FDA CAM Regulation Guidance, we will proceed with our legal strategy, which includes educating Congress. Quoting John Weeks in the article referenced above, ?Vigilance remains critical.?
Please feel free to post and forward this message. Thank you.
Brenna Hill
Executive Director
American Association for Health Freedom
4620 Lee Highway, Suite 210
Arlington, VA 22207
1.800.230.2762
Fax: 703.294.6380
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P.S. Don?t forget to JOIN, DONATE, TAKE ACTION, and TELL-A-FRIEND!
The American Association for Health Freedom is pleased to announce a small victory.
The FDA has moved the deadline from April 30, 2007 to May 29, 2007 for public comments to the FDA document 2006D-0480 - Draft Guidance for Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and Their Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration. [Visit our website for more information.]
This extension provides us time to execute the most effective strategy, which is to prepare and deliver a reasoned, specific and technically accurate response that covers the law and case history that delineates the FDA?s role, power and authority in these areas.
We have been talking with many members of Congress about the FDA CAM Regulation Guidance and they?re listening. Pressure has been exerted on the FDA from organized groups in the community and from Congress. Unfortunately writing directly to the unelected bureaucrats at the FDA has little impact, even if a million citizens write. Writing to your elected officials, as our earlier alert suggested, has had an impact and we?ve sent thousands of letters to the Hill.
We love the fact that the community is so passionate and wants to be involved. Unfortunately we have seen a lot misinformation traveling the Internet about the ?dangers? of the FDA CAM Regulation Guidance. The sky is NOT falling. Whether the deadline is April 30th, May 29th, July 31st or beyond, this guidance document alone does not change the laws and regulations of: functional foods, dietary supplements, medical devices and therapies, religious practices, or practitioners.
We are very concerned that the FDA is over-reaching in the CAM guidance. With the new extension date of May 29, 2007, we now have the time to properly respond to the guidance and provide you, Congress, and the FDA with the specifics of what those problems are and how the guidance should be changed.
Our strategy is built on 15 YEARS of experience advocating health freedom and working with our legal and public policy experts (who are leaders in their fields). Our plan is based on a strategic, credible, and logical review of the document. Our mission is to provide the community with reliable, accurate information and not to raise panic. As one of our board members is fond of saying ?we don?t work to be ?busy? but work to be ?effective?.?
For perspective, John Weeks of the Integrator Blog has a very good article where he interviews many members of the health freedom community as well as the FDA. I highly recommend you read this article for more information.
Our general counsel, Mr. Michael Ruggio, is preparing our strategy and comments to the FDA which we believe is the strongest course of action that AAHF can take. Our lobbyist Dr. William Duncan continues to execute our public policy work with Congress, FDA, the Centers for Disease Control, and other government agencies. Our plan is to continually educate our members and others who are interested in our work and at the same time, reassure everyone through direct, first-hand information about what is happening on Capital Hill.
We remain committed to this and other health freedom issues that directly impact the right of the consumer to choose and the practitioner to practice. In terms of the FDA CAM Regulation Guidance, we will proceed with our legal strategy, which includes educating Congress. Quoting John Weeks in the article referenced above, ?Vigilance remains critical.?
Please feel free to post and forward this message. Thank you.
Brenna Hill
Executive Director
American Association for Health Freedom
4620 Lee Highway, Suite 210
Arlington, VA 22207
1.800.230.2762
Fax: 703.294.6380
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P.S. Don?t forget to JOIN, DONATE, TAKE ACTION, and TELL-A-FRIEND!
WannaBeHulk
rollin' on dubs!
after reading the bill, it doesnt look bad at all. its all about assessing the risks vs benefits. ive thought for awhile now that this industry does need to be regulated. i know this opinion isnt popular among AM members but many of us are far too dependent on supplements. maybe something like this will allow for more focus towards nutrition/training.
i think there are far too many stakeholders to pass this and it will not be successful. it would destroy jobs increasing levels of unemployment and the government would have to figure out many policies dealing with sales, possession, punishment, black market, etc. the issue isnt big enough for Congress to focus its efforts on supplements. im not convinced that any of this will/can happen. and if it does, so be it... i know several people who have awesome physiques without using any supplements.
i think there are far too many stakeholders to pass this and it will not be successful. it would destroy jobs increasing levels of unemployment and the government would have to figure out many policies dealing with sales, possession, punishment, black market, etc. the issue isnt big enough for Congress to focus its efforts on supplements. im not convinced that any of this will/can happen. and if it does, so be it... i know several people who have awesome physiques without using any supplements.
Fabulous One
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