Dr. Mercola August 20 2003 2,654 views
"Dateline" went looking for some answers and has the results of a year-long investigation into what may be one of the biggest medical deceptions in history. Most people don't know that doctors can legally prescribe any drug to any patient for any condition.
Drug companies then take advantage of this fact and bypass the FDA restrictions by paying doctors to promote "off-label" and frequently inappropriate and non-tested uses of these medications.
MSNBC July 11, 2003
The bottom line here is that if you are relying on prescription drugs to keep you healthy, you are likely headed for some problems sooner or later. Drug side effects are often worse than the condition it was prescribed for, and as the above article says, your doctor may be prescribing drugs based on drug-company marketing rather than the patient’s best interest.
It sure seems more logical to boost your health naturally by cleaning up your diet, exercising and reducing stress. You will be amazed at how much difference following the nutrition plan and The No-Grain Diet can make in your energy levels, weight and overall sense of well-being. But you don’t have to just take my word for it, check out the nutrition plan and try it for yourself.
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