Vitamin C About to be Made Illegal in Canada!

re: Vitamin C About to be Made Illegal in Canada!

Don Fletcher — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:53:24 GMT

Just in case anyone is keeping track, as of now there is still no restriction on buying supplements in Canada.

We might soon have to get a prescription for vitamin A or consult with our public health nutritionist as to why we need that.

We might have need for a vitamin D prescription , or again consult with the doctor about how much we really need, perhaps be told we will have to use a sun lamp, one designed to provide appropriate wavelengths if we need more than we can get without a prescription.

A doctor might insist on a visit to the nutritionist if we are not getting enough C or folate , well for that matter most supplements.

In Ontario at least we have access to nutritionists paid for by our health system. Sometimes a doctor will simply call for a blood test and get you your supplement for free. Lots of older people and vegetarians get a frequent shot of B12, but it is based on a blood test. You could go buy oral B12 OTC. Many do. But they are not checking blood levels. The public health nutritionist might tell the patient to eat more chicken breast or pork tenderloin as a first attempt to correct a problem, but if it is not corrected and it is severe, you get shots.

There are few people going out and getting blood tests for most of the things they may be deficient in. Rather they use the approach of trying it to see if the problem goes away. Then if the problem went away they keep on using that supplement even beyond the point where it stops helping. That is not a holistic approach. We should be adopting a diet that will predictably give us almost all we will need, and then avoid tinkering with supplements unless there is clear evidence we are not. But with clear evidence we should not be starting from a symptom and rushing to a solution without confirming that we really are deficient in that particular nutrient. As in, deciding to supplement with calcium when one is deficient in magnesium and D. Or simply supplementing with insulin when insulin resistant.

re: Vitamin C About to be Made Illegal in Canada!

cowgirl7 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:42:00 GMT

A few months ago, I emailed Prime Minister Harper asking him to fire health Minister Tony Clement because of his obvious conflict of interest in owning 25% of a pharmaceutical supply company. The Prime Minister forwarded my letter to the health minister who emailed me and threatened to sue me for defamation because he didn't own those shares. I did some checking and sure enough Mr Clements had recently "transferred" his shares to his partner. I wrote back to Clement saying "Isn't that nice! A wealthy health minister threatening to sue a disabled person, barley surviving on a small pension, because she repeated a news story that showed him in a negative light! Typical! I imagine the press would have a heyday with that one!" I never heard back. I would still like to know what exactly "transferred" means in this case. Is his partner just holding onto his shares for him until his term as Health Minister is over? That's what it sounds like to me. Does this remove his bias towards big pharma? I think not! The Canadian government is corrupt to the core for allowing this blatent type of conflict of interest to go on! We must all be vigilant and fight such corruption every chance we get! It's our only hope!

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ImJustHealthConscious — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:35:57 GMT

Thanks for the great information!

Another prime example of the Canadian Government finding other ways to "DUMB DOWN" society, and further it's corrupt system. The same type of corruption that allowed toxic mercury amalgams to be placed in my mouth by a "supposed" health care professional, (my dentist), is now trying harder to render people sick and more dependent on doctors and Big Pharma. Just look at all the television ads. A really nice lively script which ends "happily ever after" with the message at the bottom of the tv screen advising people watching to "ask you doctor". Cute guessing game! They seem to have a cure for every invented disease now! This is getting really sickening.

Doctors in the medical health care system did little good for me for a period of 8 years with their constant PILL PUSHING. My father in law was misdiagnosed by a Canadian doctor and it cost him his life! He still practices to this day as far as I know. There is NO accountability for these doctors either.

I have absolutely no confidence in the medical system now and, although it is effective for acute health issues, (emergencies), I see absolutely no need to rely on it for general wellness and good health. It simply is not the answer. I have signed the petition in hopes to squash Bill C-51. I hope many more Canadians will stand up, see what is actually happening to their rights and their health all under the guise of "trying to keep supplements safe". Fight Bill C-51 now, or forever hold your peace!

Stay healthy everyone!! :)

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deepgreenmoss — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:09:15 GMT

Dr. Mercola! here's a heads up! This is IMPORTANT and I don't know how to get a hold of you! Here's a video everyone should watch! video.google.ca/videoplay

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omira — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:24:33 GMT

Some people have heard that the threat of Bill C51 is over after the amendments made by the government in response to the widespread protest against the legislation. Nothing could be further from the truth! Listen to what Anthony Stephan from Truehope had to say about the amendments to Bill C-51 by following this link:

healthempowerment.podomatic.com/.../2008-07-17T13_35_41-07_00

It couldn't be explained any clearer than that.

Andrew McGivern

www.foodsarenotdrugs.com

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Eric L — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:03:30 GMT

In no way am I a proponent of putting the control of supplements in the hands of the medical establishment, but it appears as if the main goal of this Bill will be first and foremost to promote a continued access to safe, effective and high quality natural health products. Some of the aforementioned claims are misleading and completely opposite to what the Canadian governement's website would indicate. healthycanadians.gc.ca/.../facts-c51-fiches_e.html

The vast majority of the natural health product industry develops safe products of high quality. Bill C-51 will help target the minority who behave irresponsibly.

Bill C-51 will help ensure that tainted products are found and recalled.

Bill C-51 will help ensure that what is on the label is actually in the bottle.

Bill C-51 will help ensure that health claims on packaging are supported by appropriate levels of evidence.

The Natural Health Product Regulations, will continue to operate the same way under Bill C-51. Canadians will continue to have access to natural health products that are safe, effective and of high quality.

Natural health products will not be regulated as pharmaceutical drugs; they will continue to be regulated under their own regulations - separate from drugs and foods.

Bill C-51 will not increase the costs of natural health products.

Bill C-51 does not regulate growing an herb garden.

Bill C-51 does not target practitioners who compound products for their patients.

Bill C-51 does not target Canadians' personal use of natural health products.

Health food stores will not require a special license to sell natural health products.

Canadians will not require a prescription from a doctor for natural health products.

Inspectors will not be able to enter a private home without permission or a warrant.

Bill C-51 does not enable Health Canada to seize bank accounts.

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countryclassic49 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:59:27 GMT

to Thomas White Eagle: I, too, have read the entire Bill C-51 and its amendments. Perhaps you have not read Shawn Buckley's Discussion Papers on said Bill and Amendment. Please do.(He is a legislative lawyer here in Canada who sounded the alarm on this insidious Bill C-51) You mentioned vitamin c and ALL food being illegal in your post. That actually is right on the mark. Why do you think Monsanto has been trying...and probably succeeding...in getting patents on heirloom seeds??? FOOD CONTROL. and terminator seeds? Oh, yes, it's control and it doesn't matter the color of our skin or our origins.....we're all in the same boat unless we're a Rockefeller, Bush, Hearst, Bin Laden, etc.!!

Cheers!

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countryclassic49 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:31:47 GMT

Thank you Dr. Mercola. I think I mentioned C-51 on a comment I made a month or so ago on your site. I have been talking to every Canadian I know ..or just meet about this insidious bill. I am glad to see you are on board and your info is right on. I have a copy of the original bill and "assurances" from my MP's (Member of Parliament) office that this bill is for our protection. BULLSHIT It is for Big Pharma to stomp the small natural health providers and health food stores out of business so you know who can take over. THEN watch the prices escalate on the things they will let you take. This is another CONTROL issue. Nothing to do with good health practices whatsoever. I am in close touch with Shawn Buckley's office (He is the legislative lawyer who sounded the alarm on this bill and wrote the discussion paper on it and its amended form)

The amended form does nothing to address the pertinent issues of C-51: That of entry without a warrant; seizure and dispersal of property without court order; laws of another country becoming our without parliamentary proceedure. and then on top of it all, even if one is found not guilty, they STILL have to BEAR the BURDEN of COST!! Totally irrational and unacceptable!

As I said befroe, it is a CONTROL issue......makes me think of how the raods in the States are being privatized and having TOLL BOOTHS put on them...they will be used as "check points" so whoever is in charge will know where everyone is. Sound familiar? If not, read your history!!

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Katie5757 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:04:34 GMT

natural foods.. .is not concentrated vitamins and minerals..

It seems to me, that most of the contributors here are those that are profiting from the sale of these placebos.

stick with natural, vitamins and minerals in their natural form and balance.. fresh fruit and vegetables.. reject the junk that is around.. wholefoods.. wholefoods wholefoods.. grow your own

I have never read so much rubbish.. a guy has heart surgery with black hair.. then goes bleating to a health shop with grey hair. she has no clue what is going on with him..

Please note.. that taking alternative medicines, when on orthodox medication is very very dangerous..

Be aware, that these charlatans are bleeding you dry, of money.. good for you Canada.. ..

Katie

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galeso — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:20:09 GMT

That is why Dr. Joseph Mercola has to put the disclaimer (see below) on his web pages.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.

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galeso — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:17:02 GMT

It looks like the Canucks are trying to duplicate the USA system.

Here it is OK to sell food or supplements until you tell your customers without FDA approval that your product is good for any specific health problem. Then they drag your butt to jail and take all your money. It does not matter if Harvard Medical School agrees with you.

If you are not selling anything, you can say any nonsense and they just leave you alone.

OK that is a little over simplified, but close enough.

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SpiderWoman — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:10:00 GMT

There are some seriously misleading comments being made by those who focus solely on whether supplements are good or bad. That is not the point.

The point is that our freedom to do as we choose for our health is being attacked in a strenuous, organized, and terrifying manner. Yes, real food is the best source of nutrition. Of course it is. But that isn't the issue here. The issue is whether we are about to lose the right to access supplements - and, indeed, even foods that have had health claims made for them.

The FDA is currently taking on the authority - without being granted it by law - to regulate anything and everything they choose to define as having health claims made about them. That includes even soup, as was described on their own website.

C-51 is the same thing. If it passes, within the next couple of years, freedom to choose supplements or even food will be a thing of the past.

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Mr. X — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:56:50 GMT

We need "Anonymous" on our side.

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TWS500 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:11:45 GMT

Commies on the left of me.....Natzies on the right..... Leftists and terrorists circling for the kill.....

Big government..... Big Pharma..... Big Corporate.....

All closing in.............

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NutrientDenseFoodie — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:07:23 GMT

I was raised on the Standard American Diet and lots and lots of vitamins. Then I switched to an organic only vegan diet wherein i DO NOT cook my food (which destroys ALL the vitamins, enzymes and most importanly, LIFE FORCE) and I add superfoods added such as spirulina and bee pollen. Now I am MUCH healthier, take no vitamins, lost a lot of weight, got rid of cellulite and wrinkles, all my health complaints have disappeared and I look about 15 years younger than my chronological age. Without animal products, I get about 80-100 grams of protein each day ... so we have been brainwashed by the animal protein cartels to think we need it. If you want to increase your life span to easily be well over 100 years ... feeling GREAT ... then switch you diet to RAW LIVE VEGAN foods and yes, get busy in that backyard and start GROWING it.

The system is COUNTING on you to be too LAZY to actually grow and juice and chop your own organic fruits and veggies. They are COUNTING on you to stay addicted to eating grains at every meal ... which have 19 different opiates .... causing a sedative reaction in your brain .... they are COUNTING on you to stay so lazy that you will eat chips and granola that are DEAD and then pop a vitamin and call yourself healthy.

Until you are getting 80-100% of your food unsprayed and unheated .... until you are OFF dairy (which is for baby cows, period) ... until you realize that the human body is not designed to eat meat ... it putrefies in our guts ... and until you dedicate yourself to a deep cleanse that will allow each cell of your body to SHINE in radiant health ....

You are all kidding yourselves that vitamins are the "answer". They are a band-aid to cover our addiction to cooked foods.

As Morpheous said to Neo ... Wanna take the red pill? Want to see how addicted you are? Can you handle the truth?

Check out juice feasting .... I have seen AMAZING things happen in my body since I began letting all the old toxins out.