Juicing and blending

1. “Let food be your medicine
and medicine be your
food” Hippocrates
“Anything you take in your
body will make you either
Healthier or Sicker”
Dr. Bergman

2.  juicing removes the indigestible fiber,
 when you eat a raw carrot, you are only able to
assimilate about 1% of the available beta carotene.
 carrot is juiced, removing the fiber, nearly 100% of the
beta carotene can be assimilated.

3. Juicing helps you absorb all the nutrients from the
vegetables.
•most of us have impaired digestion
•This limits your body's ability to absorb all the nutrients
•Juicing "pre-digest"
Juicing allows you to consume an optimal amount of
vegetables in an efficient manner.
•one pound of raw vegetables per 50 pounds of body weight
per day.
You can add a wider variety of vegetables in your diet.
•Many people eat the same vegetable salads every day.
• juicing, you can get a wide variety of vegetables that you
may not normally enjoy eating whole

4.  Flavonoids are in fruits and vegetables, as well as in certain types of tea.
These compounds are thought to be antioxidants -- compounds capable of
'mopping up' free radicals, the harmful byproducts of normal metabolism.
 antioxidants help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other
illnesses. The study focused on daily intake of three major sources of
flavonoids -- apples, broccoli, and tea.
 Of the three sources, only high broccoli consumption was associated with
significant reductions in heart attack
 American Journal of Epidemiology
 May 15, 1999;149:943-949

5.  A study of more than 125,000 healthcare workers found that just one additional
daily serving of fruit or vegetables lowered the risk of heart disease by 4%.
Vegetables such as spinach , kale , broccoli and fruits such as oranges ,
grapefruits
 particular green leafy vegetables and vitamin C-rich fruits and
vegetables, against risk for coronary heart disease.
 Increased fruit and vegetable consumption was also found to protect people with
type 2 diabetes against heart attack, a potential complication of the disease.
 Fruits and vegetables contain myriad compounds that have been linked with
improved health. Fiber , potassium , folate , antioxidants
 Annals of Internal Medicine June 19, 2001;134:1106-1114

6.  These 2 classes of heart drugs handicap the heart by blocking nerves that control
heart muscle.
 the blood output of the heart is artificially reduced, causing less oxygen to reach the
body’s cells and tissues. The result will be normal blood pressure cuff .
 The body is now being forced to go through life with less oxygen than it needs, and
organs slowly start wearing out. Premature aging.
 Some standard beta blockers: Atenolol ,Propranolol ,Practolol ,Carvedilol
 Some ACE inhibitors: Accupril ,Altace ,Captopril ,Lotensin
 In addition to the long term destructive side
effects of early death from heart disease,
cancer, and diabetes
 1. CDC website Tables 1 and 7 cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/deaths.htm
 2. JAMA 2002;287:612-617.
 3. Rogers S MD The High Blood Pressure Hoax Sand Key 2006.
 4. Graveline, D MD Statin Drugs 2006
 5. International Medical World Report 1 Sep 2000 Amsterdam
 6. New England Journal of Medicine 30 Mar 00 vol 342 p 905

7. Advantages = use the whole
vegetable / fruit
Great for fast meals
Keeps insoluble and soluble
fibers together
Disadvantages = High
speed can break down
enzymes, doesn’t separate
the soluble from insoluble
fibers

8. The Ultimate Juicer
Masticating Juicer with
a hydraulic press

9. Centrifuge Juicer – Bigger so
no cutting vegetables / fruits,
not as good on leafy
vegetables
Masticating Juicer – Have to cut
the fruits / Veggies, can
generate high heat so be
careful, Great for leafy and root
veggies

10.  Advantages: low
speed, 20% more
juice
 Disadvantages:
Cleaning, have to
cut the
veggies/fruits

11. Production Line Kitchen

12.  phytochemical = protect cells from
damage.
 fruit and vegetable juices are good
sources of the traditional nutrients.
Citrus fruits (grapefruit, oranges, etc.)
provide healthy portions of vitamin C
 Carrot juice contains large quantities of
vitamin A, in the form of beta carotene.
 green juices are a good source of
vitamin E.
 Fruit juices are a good source of
essential minerals like iron, copper,
potassium, sodium, iodine, and
magnesium,

13.  Coconut: Coconut has medium chain triglycerides,
 Lauric acid -- antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal functions.
 Capric acid - antimicrobial components.
 Natural coconut fat in your diet helps normalize your body lipids, protects
against alcohol damage to your liver
 improves your immune system's anti-inflammatory response.
 Cranberries: five times the antioxidant content of broccoli, which means
they may protect against cancer, stroke and heart disease.
 phytonutrients, and can help women avoid urinary tract infections.
 Fresh ginger: It gives your juice a little "kick"!
 ginger can have dramatic effects on cardiovascular health,
 preventing atherosclerosis, lowering cholesterol levels, and preventing the
oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL).

14. MCT every day !!!!!
Up The Coconut oil Decrease Grains
coconut oil is a brain fuel.
The damage done to your brain from the wrong foods and from unbalanced
insulin and leptin levels
begins decades before you show any of the telltale signs of Alzheimer's.
The coconut oil or MCTs should also be taken in the morning,
takes a minimum of three hours for the oil to convert to ketones and reach
your brain.
Repeating the dose of four tablespoons of coconut oil twice a day
 Gradually add more coconut oil every few days until you are able to tolerate
four tablespoons.

15 million cases of Alzheimer's
United States by the year 2050

15. Chief Cells = pesin
Parietal Cells = HCL
and intrinsic factor
Goblet cells = mucus

18. 90% of Money Americans spend on food is on
processed foods

19. Lipitor, Mevacor and Pravachol have been found to suppress certain
immune system cells known as helper T-cells, according to new
research from Switzerland.
 Helper T cells
 Killer T cells
 Suppressor T cells
 T4 cells
 Helper T cells, the type suppressed by the statin drugs, act by
recognizing foreign pathogens and then activating the production of the
proper T cells and B cells in response.
 Nature Medicine, December, 2000; 6: 1311-1312, 1399-1402

22. Researchers have found a new use for garlic --
killing the antibiotic-resistance disease known as
MRSA.
More than 250 people have been successfully
treated.
Garlic’s healing properties come from a quickly-
degrading compound called allicin, which is
created only when the clove is damaged and two
compounds within the plant come together. New
research has focused on a form of stabilized
allicin.
Sources: The Sun… June 2008

23. Before 90 days After
Fibromyalgia

24. Diabetes

25. Julie = asthma cured, drug free,
vaccinations stopped
Grandma = Reflux Cured
Grandpa = High BP Cured
Brother = Vaccinations Stopped
Dad = Health Restored
Mom = Health restored
Uncle = Headaches Gone

26. Proper nerve supply – FREE of subluxation
Regular Exercise – Movement/detox
Proper Nutrition – Rebuild/detox
Sufficient Rest - Rebuild
Prayer and Meditation – Rebuild
Sunlight – vit D-3

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31.  Ear infections (also called acute otitis media, or AOM) have generally been
considered bacterial diseases, which means that they are usually treated with
antibiotics.
 But new research indicates that viruses are found in a great many ear
infection cases, which could complicate treatment.
 Antibiotics have no effect on the viruses found in AOM infections, which
means that the standard treatment is at best only partially effective for most
cases. However, many cases of AOM heal themselves without antibiotic
treatment.
 The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family
Physicians have therefore recommended avoiding antibiotic treatment in mild
AOM cases.
Clinical Infectious Diseases December 1, 2006; 43(11): 1417-1422

32. Patients suffering from bronchitis who were
given a widely prescribed antibiotic did no
better than patients who took a low dose of
vitamin C, which is known to be ineffective in
treating bronchitis.
 Antibiotics don't work for acute bronchitis. Now
we have strong evidence saying that it
shouldn't be used for this purpose.
 The Lancet May 11, 2002;359:1648-
1654

33.  Proper nerve supply -
FREE of subluxation
 Regular Exercise
 Proper Nutrition
 Sufficient Rest
 Prayer and Meditation

36.  The skin is the first and main line of defense. Skin cells are rich in
keratin, which impedes microorganisms from entering the body. Lightly
acidic and oily secretions from sebaceous and sweat glands slow the
excessive growth of bacteria.
 Gastric acid is a powerful defense for the intestines from pathogens.
Few species are able to survive the low pH and destructive enzymes
that exist in the stomach.
 Saliva and tears contain antibacterial enzymes, such as Lysozyme,
which destroy the cellular walls of bacteria.
 Intestinal Bacteria (normal flora) compete with one another for
food and space, diminishing the probability of pathogenic bacteria
multiplying in sufficient numbers to cause illness.
 Mucus is another defense, coating the mucous membranes. It catches
and immobilizes invading bodies, its composition is deadly to many
microorganisms.

37.  Phagocytes = Cells that Eat
other cells and pathogens
 Macrophage = Big cells that
eat
 Neutrophil ( Bacterial
infections): the most abundant
type of phagocyte and is always
the first to arrive at the scene of
infection. The Neutrophil’s do a
“respiratory burst” that produces
hydrogen peroxide that is a
strong oxidizing agent which
accomplish destruction of
foreign substances and
pathogens.

38.  Macrophages: a gigantic cell, that
has the capacity to consume many
more bacteria than a neutrophil. And
can kill viruses, bacteria, fungi,
protozoa, and tumor cells. With this
powerful mechanism, the only
reason sickness still occurs is
because it could not function
fully.
 Basophil : these cells release
histamine and also defending against
parasites.
 Eosinophil : An important part of
defense against parasites.

39.  NK cells defend against Viruses and. NK cells are activated by interferon
produced by the adrenals
 T cells and B cells
 The function of T cells and B cells is to recognize specific antigens, Once they
have identified an invader, the cells generate specific responses that are
tailored to maximally eliminate specific pathogens.
 B cells respond to pathogens by producing large quantities of antibodies
which then neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. Following
activation, B cells and T cells leave a lasting legacy in the form of memory
cells. Throughout your lifetime these memory cells will “remember” each
specific pathogen encountered, and are able to mount a strong response if
the pathogen is detected again.

40. Immune system at work
Phagocytes are cells, such as neutrophils and macrophages , that
engulfing destroy pathogens
Phagocytosis is also an important part of the cleaning process after cellular
destruction following infection or any other process that leads to cellular
death. After the battle, both phagocytes and bacteria can be trapped in a
pasty liquid rich in stuctural proteins, known as pus.

41.  Antibody
 A type of protein made by certain white blood cells in response to a antigen.
Each antibody can bind to only a specific antigen. This helps destroy the
antigen. Some antibodies destroy antigens directly. Others make it easier for
white blood cells to destroy the antigen
 Inflammatory Response (how the body Heals)
 Inflammation is stimulated by factors released by injured cells. These factors
(histamine, bradicine) sensitize pain receptors and cause dilation of the blood
vessels at the scene, and also attract phagocytes, especially neutrophils.
Phagocytosis causes the neutrophils to release other factors that call
lymphocytes and other phagocytes.

42.  People who take aspirin and Tylenol
(acetaminophen) suppress their body's ability
to produce antibodies to destroy the cold virus.
Journal of Infectious Disease Dec 1990

43. A Food and Drug Administration advisory
panel voted to ban popular over-the-counter
cold products intended for children under the
age of 6.
The panel found there was no proof that the
medicines eased cold symptoms in children,
while there are reports that they have caused
serious harm.
New York Times October 20, 2007

44.  Researchers looked at data from the Scandinavian Lymphoma Etiology study, which
compared over 3,000 patients with NHL with a similar number of healthy patients.
There was a "striking" association between antibiotic use and NHL for all subtypes of
the disease, especially for those who had been given antibiotics more than 10 times
as children.
 A Cause, Or an Effect?
 This could mean that the increasing use of antibiotics in the 20th century might also
explain the rise in NHL cases.
 Also True for NSAIDs
 There was also an increased risk of NHL for heavy users of non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This includes ibuprofen drugs such as Motrin and
Advil.
 Sources:
 American Journal of Epidemiology November 15, 2005; 162(10): 965-974

45. “If a lie is told loud enough and
long enough people will begin
to believe it”
AH

46. Before the 1990s, U.K. researchers estimated four to
five cases of autism per 10,000 people in their country.
2006, the number with autism had escalated one in
every 86 children.
2007, researchers at the Cambridge University's Autism
Research Center in London released a report estimating
that one in every 58 children in the U.K. (not just boys)
suffers from "some form of autism disorder

47. "Atypical patterns of exposure to common childhood
infections -- measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox --
have been associated with autism and autistic
regression.... A close temporal relationship in the
exposure to two of these infections during periods of
susceptibility may compound both the risk and severity
of autism.... Although historically, these rare patterns of
exposure may have accounted for only a small
proportion of autism, the widespread use of a
combination of the candidate agents in a single vaccine
[MMR] may have changed this." 1998 Lancet published a
landmark study by Dr. Andrew Wakefield

48. "One important pattern of infection that may
increase the risk of delayed disease is where
different viruses interact, either with each other or
both interact with the host immune system
simultaneously. Virologic data support the
possibility of a compound effect of multiple
concurrent viral exposures influencing...the risk of
autism."
earlier study published in the American Journal of
Epidemiology

50. MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
MRSA in 2007 caused 18,600 deaths.
To put that number into perspective, HIV/AIDS killed 17,000
people that year.
The numbers are even more staggering when you include
ALL hospital infections, not just MRSA, as approximately
1.7 million Americans contracted infections during hospital
stays in 2007, and a subsequent 100,000 people perished
from these diseases, according to the U.S. Center of
Disease Control (CDC).

51. An Irish wildflower could hold the key to wiping out the
deadly superbug MRSA. A bright yellow flower known as
inula helenium kills the bacteria, which is resistant to some of
the most powerful antibiotics available.
Inula helenium grows wild in west Cork and blossoms in late
summer. Another herb, pulsatilla vulgaris, was also effective
against the disease.
When extracts from both plants were tested against a group
of 300 staphylococci, including MRSA, inula helenium was
100 percent effective against the superbug. Sources:
•The Irish Examiner November 16, 2007

52. In the UK it would make sense for maggot therapy to
be available to patients in the community -- especially
since both hospital-based and district nurses find the
technique easy to learn. …
Department of Health "The use of maggots can
dramatically reduce treatment times compared with
conventional therapies, and it is very likely that their
use at an early stage would reduce hospital admissions
or the need for surgical intervention in the treatment of
certain types of necrotic wounds.“
Lancet September 30, 2000; 356: 1174 - 1178

53.  * The majority of flu shots contain 25 micrograms of mercury,
an amount considered unsafe for anyone weighing less than
550 pounds!
* October issue of the Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent
Medicine found that vaccinating young children against the
flu appeared to have no impact on flu-related doctor visits or
hospitalizations during two recent flu seasons. The researchers
concluded that "significant influenza vaccine
effectiveness could not be demonstrated for any
season, age, or setting.”

54.  * large-scale, systematic review of 51 studies, published in
the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews in 2006, that
found no evidence the flu vaccine is any more effective for
children than a placebo. The studies involved 260,000
children, age 6 to 23 months.

* There are many studies supporting the hygiene hypothesis,
which proposes that acquiring viral infections early in life is not
a bad thing. It actually helps build your child’s immune system,
drastically reducing the risk for heart disease, allergies, and
asthma, as he grows older.

56. 1.Get your nervous system Checked
2.Avoid Processed Sugars
3.Exercise Regularly
4.Get enough Rest
5.Take Fish oils
6.Address stressors
7.Wash your hands and
Avoid antibacterial soaps
8.Let your body use it’s defenses
9.Hydrate with spring water
10.Eat only organic and fresh
11.Take vit D3

57.  Chiropractic care can
strengthen your
immune system up to
300% stronger than
those not receiving
chiropractic care.
– Dr. Ron Pero, Ph.D.,
– New York Preventative
Medicine Institute and
Environmental Health at NYU.

59.  # of pathogens X Opening Size X Virulence of Pathogen
 =

Resistance of Host
Severity
of
Disease
Drugs and first aid work this side
Chiropractic works this side

61. Fever
High Blood pressure
High Cholesterol
Depression
Hyperactivity
Sinus and Allergies
Asthma
Indigestion
Fibroids
Constipation , Diarrhea
Treating the Above Symptoms With
Drugs Weakens Your Immune System
Ear Infections

62. What is the source of
96% of All Diseases?
1.Nerve Pressure
2.Sugar
3.Lack of Exercise
4.All Medications (including anti-biotics)
5.Excess Stress
6.Toxicities
7.Deficiencies

66.  The medical field is the third leading cause of
death in the U.S., after heart disease and cancer.
 180,000 iatrogenic injuries occur per year.
 Three jumbo jet crashes every two days. Dr.
Lucian L. Leape, MD, Public Health Reports 1999; 114:
302-317
 106,000 drug reactions per year.
 80,000 reported medical malpractices per year.
Journal of American
Medical Association

69.  The United States is actually the
second to last in health in the world.
 The thing that makes this scary is that all of the
things you have been doing up to this point in
your life, the things for your health, the things
your doctors have told you to do - as a result of
that information - we are the second worst in the
world.
Journal of American Medical Association, July 26, 2000 Vol 284, No. 4 Barbara
Stanfield MD MPH of Department of Health Policy and Management, John
Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health

70. Medical
School
Chiropractic
College
Total Hours 5222 5245

71. “The only safe vaccine is the one that is never
used.”
James Shannon, M.D.
Former director of the N.I.H. (National Institute of
Health)
Howestine J:Why you should avoid taking vaccines. Well Being Journal;14(2):13.

72.  Heart Disease
 This disease is killing one
out of two of you, and
700,142 people per year.
 Cancer
 This disease is killing one of
every three people and
553,768 people per year.
 Heart disease and cancer kill
five out of six people in
America.
National Center for Health Statistics
2001

73.  The reason that heart doctors say that heart disease is killing
so many people is you have no idea that you are getting it.
 40%-60% of the time a heart attack is the first
sign of a heart problem.
 Dr Levin found out is 80-90% of all heart disease
and cancer is preventable.
 Dr. Berry Levin,
 Texas Cancer Research Institute

75.  Estrogen has now been
listed as a carcinogen.
 An estimated 16 million postmenopausal women have
received prescriptions for HRT, despite studies that
show that estrogen is associated with increased risk of
endometrial and breast cancer.
 Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago
concluded that the risk of breast cancer for women
who used HRT for less that 5 years was 1.81 times
greater than those who never used HRT and 2.65
greater for women who it used more than five years.
Report on Carcinogens, National Toxicology Program, Dec. 15, 2002

76. The British Medical Journal sun exposure is the main
source of vitamin D, which reduces the risk of certain cancers.
People in the United Kingdom cannot synthesize vitamin during
the winter months due to decreased amount of sun exposure.
The authors say that people should get moderate sun exposure
without sunscreen in order to allow the adequate synthesis of
vitamin D.
British Medical Journal November 22, 2003;327:1228

78. Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer Pancreatic Cancer
Normal Arc of Life90 Day Checkup

79. Before After

82. The nervous systemThe nervous system
controls and coordinates allcontrols and coordinates all
functions of the body. Thisfunctions of the body. This
includes breathing, sleepingincludes breathing, sleeping
digestion, and elimination.digestion, and elimination.
Gray’s Anatomy, pg. 4Gray’s Anatomy, pg. 4

83. ““You Don’t Get SICK,You Don’t Get SICK,
You Do SICK”You Do SICK”
LIFESTYLE
YOURYOUR LIFESTYLE CHOICES WILL DETERMINE:LIFESTYLE CHOICES WILL DETERMINE:
DEFICIENCY AND TOXICITY ORDEFICIENCY AND TOXICITY OR
SUFFICIENCY AND PURITYSUFFICIENCY AND PURITY

84. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?

85. WELLNESSWELLNESS
“The Bodies Ability to
Respond and Adapt
Readily and Appropriately.”
High blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, high cholesterol
Fever, indigestion, etc…

86. • Proper nerve supply –
FREE of subluxation
• Regular Exercise
• Proper Nutrition
• Sufficient Rest
• Prayer and Meditation

88. cells

89. They lived their life
as a 50-year sprint
rather than a 100-
year marathon.
Every generation seems to
make the same mistake.
They didn’t know
how to take care
of themselves.

90. cells
Precursor to heart
disease, cancer,
diabetes, etc.

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92. Over the past 50 years, there have been over 1200
studies published for the seven botanicals in Zrii.
Zrii synergistically combines Amalaki with six other
herbs and fruits, including Haritaki, Tulsi, Turmeric,
Ginger, Jujube, and Schizandra. Blended in a base of
pomegranate, pear, and grape juice
Zrii is packed full of antioxidants, bio-available
Vitamin C, free-radical scavenging Polyphenols, and
bioflavanoids and natural enzymes
Zrii Ayurveda

93. subluxation
corrective
adjustment
decreased
health potential
(alters the
course of
somebody’s
life)
(alters the
course of
somebody’s
life)

94. Re-think ALL drugs!!
anti-fungals



anti-inflammatories
anti-biotics

95. RC vs BC(Repair
Cycle)
(Breakdown
Cycle)
= optimal health
= stasis (not healthy, not sick)
= dis-ease → disease
(STRONGER)
(SAME)
(MUTATED)

96. Chiropractic
adjustments
while sick have
been proven to
boost the immune
system by up
to 300%.

99. stretches your
spinal chord,
decreases oxygen
to your brain and
decreases your
lung capacity.
FHP

100. is
responsible for
40% of your healing…
which means you are
responsible for the
results you get.
Traction

101. Person A
Age 30 Age 40
Person B
Age 30 Age 40
Person C
Age 30 Age 40

102. because everyone
deserves to be
healthy from the
time they are
born to their
last breath
of life.

103. If you were going to
live to 100, what would
you do differently…
what would you
change in your life?

104.  According to the Dean of the
University of Arizona, College of
Pharmacy, $75 billion for drugs is
spent annually, and $76
billion is needed to correct
the problems caused by drugs.

105.  It’s pretty sad that the #1 medication in our country is an
anti-depressant.
 Doctors are using it for everything, including for children.
 According to Psychiatric Services, the fastest growing
segment of users was preschoolers age 0-5 years. (girls
use doubled and boys growth up 64%). Most
antidepressants have never been tested on children.
 The Mayo Clinic Jan. 15, 2000 states antidepressants
can cause painful headaches and tooth grinding. (Journal
of Clinical Psychiatry Dec.1999)
Preschoolers Lead Growth of Antidepressant Growth, Express Scripts, March 2004

106. A consumer advocate Monday accused Pfizer, the maker of Celebrex, of hiding theA consumer advocate Monday accused Pfizer, the maker of Celebrex, of hiding the
results of a study in which patients who took the drug were 3½ times more likely toresults of a study in which patients who took the drug were 3½ times more likely to
have a stroke, heart attack or other serious cardiovascular problem than those on ahave a stroke, heart attack or other serious cardiovascular problem than those on a
placebo.placebo.
Sidney Wolfe of Public Citizen's Health Research Group had petitioned the Food andSidney Wolfe of Public Citizen's Health Research Group had petitioned the Food and
Drug Administration on Jan. 24 to ban Celebrex and Bextra, the only COX-2 inhibitorDrug Administration on Jan. 24 to ban Celebrex and Bextra, the only COX-2 inhibitor
pain relievers still sold in the USA. Meanwhile, Kaiser Permanente has decided to stoppain relievers still sold in the USA. Meanwhile, Kaiser Permanente has decided to stop
dispensing Bextra at its California pharmacies because of cardiovascular safetydispensing Bextra at its California pharmacies because of cardiovascular safety
concerns.concerns.
Merck withdrew Vioxx, its COX-2 inhibitor, Sept. 30 after a study found a higher risk ofMerck withdrew Vioxx, its COX-2 inhibitor, Sept. 30 after a study found a higher risk of
heart attacks and stroke in volunteers who took the drug compared with those on aheart attacks and stroke in volunteers who took the drug compared with those on a
placebo. Although some scientists believe all COX-2 inhibitors have a similar effect,placebo. Although some scientists believe all COX-2 inhibitors have a similar effect,
Pfizer ran full-page ads in USA TODAY and elsewhere assuring patients that CelebrexPfizer ran full-page ads in USA TODAY and elsewhere assuring patients that Celebrex
was safe.was safe.
In a follow-up letter Monday, Wolfe told acting FDA commissioner Lester Crawford thatIn a follow-up letter Monday, Wolfe told acting FDA commissioner Lester Crawford that
he had just discovered an unfavorable Celebrex study, apparently posted the day hehe had just discovered an unfavorable Celebrex study, apparently posted the day he
submitted his petition, on a clinical trials Web site run by the Pharmaceutical Researchsubmitted his petition, on a clinical trials Web site run by the Pharmaceutical Research
and Manufacturers Association, or PhRMA.and Manufacturers Association, or PhRMA.
In a statement Monday, Pfizer said it did not hide the study. It said it was presented atIn a statement Monday, Pfizer said it did not hide the study. It said it was presented at
a scientific meeting in 2000 and given to the FDA in June 2001.a scientific meeting in 2000 and given to the FDA in June 2001.

107.  In a report published in
Pediatrics, pediatricians
concluded that parents often “pressure” them into
prescribing children antibiotics unnecessarily.
 The Boston Medical Center reported that shockingly
1/3 of doctors admitted giving in to a parents request
for an antibiotic---even when the drug wasn’t
warranted.
 Before the age of seven months, 70% of all children
has received their first round of antibiotics.

108.  Aspirin is the second leading cause of death in
children every year.
 Sept. 1999 issue of Stroke: Journal of the American
Heart Association, found that taking more than 15
aspirins a week, doubles the risk of developing
hemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain.
 The American Association of Pharmaceutical
Scientists found that Aspirin and Ibuprofen use are
strongly associated with acid reflux disease.

109.  The drug business is now the
most profitable business in
America, and today more than
50% of the world’s drugs are
consumed in the U.S.?
 In 1991, the average American
was prescribed 6 and a half
drugs, and the average cost of
each was $22.50?
 People over 60 make up about
17% of the U.S. population, but
they take 40% of all prescribed
drugs and average 8 different
drugs each year?
 In 1979, the average American
was prescribed one drug per year
with an average cost of $5.50?

110.  What is the reason why so
many people die from drugs?
 The drug companies are the ones who teach
your doctor what to prescribe.
 It is all based on the doctors being paid to
prescribe drugs.
 It is said that doctors are given about $13,000
a year from the different drug companies trying
to convince them to sell their drugs.
Journal of American Medical Association, Jan.. 19

111.  Last year, more than 6 million psychiatric
drug prescriptions were written for children
under the age of 18.
 According to National Toxicology Program, Ritalin has
been linked to liver cancer in mice.
 Well known criminal defense attorney from Georgia,
Melvin Nash, states that between 50-60% of the
people he represents for everything from traffic
violations to armed robbery have been on Ritalin at
some point in their life.
 Ritalin has also become the drug choice in High
School. It is crushed up and snorted. USA Today