Opponents of medical marijuana laws have often claimed that legalizing marijuana use would lead to rampant drug abuse and have an adverse effect on society. Now that these laws have been instituted in some states for a few years, however, evidence is mounting that the opposite is actually true. In fact, it turns out that … Continue reading Study proves medical marijuana can replace dangerous pharmaceuticals
Statin scam exposed: Cholesterol drugs cause rapid aging, brain damage and diabetes
Statins, the widely prescribed class of drugs said to lower "bad" cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems, has recently come under fire after a study revealed that they destroy human health more than they work to improve it. Sadly, many people take statin drugs, which are commonly known by brand names including Lipitor, … Continue reading Statin scam exposed: Cholesterol drugs cause rapid aging, brain damage and diabetes
Antibiotic-resistant superbug threat now a reality
The dawn of antibiotic-resistant superbugs is upon us. Antibiotic resistance has been a growing threat for decades, and it has finally reached “critical mass,” if you will. On Wednesday, September 21st, the United Nations held a meeting to discuss the ensuing nightmare. The United Nations rarely discusses health issues; meetings of this caliber have only been held … Continue reading Antibiotic-resistant superbug threat now a reality
Harvard study: U.S. government actively props up Big Pharma’s profiteering monopoly
Many of us have long believed that the high drug prices in this country can be blamed on the government for allowing Big Pharma to have a monopoly, and now a Harvard study has admitted that this is indeed the main cause of this increasingly serious problem. The paper, which is entitled The High Cost of … Continue reading Harvard study: U.S. government actively props up Big Pharma’s profiteering monopoly
Common painkillers taken by expectant mothers linked to congenital defects in newborns
New research published in the September issue of the journal Birth Defects Research Part B found that pregnant women who take NSAIDs -- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- in the first trimester run an increased risk of having a child with congenital birth defects, particularly heart anomalies. Canadian researchers conducted a population-based study of more than … Continue reading Common painkillers taken by expectant mothers linked to congenital defects in newborns
Hair loss drugs turn men into women by blocking testosterone, male hormones
If you or someone you know takes pharmaceutical drugs that claim to prevent or reverse male-pattern hair loss, you could be inadvertently turning yourself from a man into a woman without even knowing it. This is what William McKee, who now goes by the name of "Mandi," says happened to him after taking a generic … Continue reading Hair loss drugs turn men into women by blocking testosterone, male hormones
NSAIDs Pose Death Risk for Heart-Attack Patients (press release)
People who have survived a first heart attack have a higher risk of dying or having a second heart attack if they are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including the newer class called cox-2 inhibitors. The research detailing these findings appears in the June 20 issue of the journal Circulation, and was first presented at … Continue reading NSAIDs Pose Death Risk for Heart-Attack Patients (press release)
Six pharmaceutical medicines that instantly make your health WORSE
Can you guess how many Americans take prescription drugs? Did you guess one in 20 or maybe one in 10? Or did you possibly guess as many as one out of every five Americans? If you guessed any of those you would be wrong. A new report published by the CDC shows nearly half of … Continue reading Six pharmaceutical medicines that instantly make your health WORSE
If prescription medicine is such a modern scientific feat, why do Americans who are on medications remain the sickest people?
As Americans, most of us are proud of our country, our freedoms, our rights, our armed forces and the privileges we are afforded on a day-to-day basis. We are also prone to accept every scientific accomplishment and new discovery as proof that we are on the cutting edge of advancement, without ever questioning anything. This … Continue reading If prescription medicine is such a modern scientific feat, why do Americans who are on medications remain the sickest people?
Cannabis compounds found to be SUPERIOR to migraine drugs
If you suffer from migraines or know someone who does, you’ll be familiar with the particular brand of debilitating pain that sets this type of headache apart from ordinary headaches. It might even be so strong that you have no choice but to put your life on hold until it passes. You might think … Continue reading Cannabis compounds found to be SUPERIOR to migraine drugs
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 