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, " Brian Carter " wrote:

> Sending out press releases is the quickest way I've

> found for myself to make some impact on the larger

> world. >>>

 

 

Brian et al:

 

Were you aware of any action by national or state organizations?

 

 

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Hi Brian,

That's a nice bit of work. It's good of you to direct it to gov. reps. They seem especially sensitive to those who live in their districts, so send your releases to the reps where you live, too. Include releases to our beloved federal senators as well.

Thanks,

Emmanuel Segmen

 

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Tuesday, May 27, 2003 11:00 AM

Ephedra

I followed the Suffolk NY experience prettyclosely, but found out about Illinois just a coupledays ago. I forwarded a copy of my Februarypress release about Ephedra, which was sent outto many major media, and which got me to talkingto ESPN magazine and Glamour magazine, butthat's it.

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  • 7 months later...

, " " @e...>

wrote:

> To All,

>

> Perhaps I'm behind the curve as I have been hibernating working on several

> projects and not paying much attention to the news and current events

> however, I just heard on the radio that the FDA has banned ephedra. The ban

> to take effect in 60 days!

 

 

I have a request in to crane herb for more info, but it appears the ban is

total, with no

exemption for us. and so it begins. However it will be blocked in court by

metabolife

for a little while, which will give us a window. I personally support an OTC

ban, but if

it comes down to complete ban or unregulated OTC, I'll have to side with the

libertarians on this one. The buyer will just have to beware if the feds are

too stupid

to manage this correctly. I can't see jeopardizing the health of my patients

because

of some idiot athletes, teenagers or a hoochie mama who needs to lose five

pounds.

 

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Word has it that Ephedra can be sold in the states, at the moment, as long as it is not for internal use. Unless, of course, you are buying from a TCM practitioner, of which there are many.

 

So as long as your supplier is not selling for internal use you should be able to purchase it from them. Educate them if need be.

 

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Hey Don :)

How true :) The only thing is, tho, that ephedra as it appears in

herbal teas and stuff is still legal. If I read the FDA (a-holes) web

site they say something to the effect of herbal teas and stuff aren't

affected by the ban...or could I be wrong? I *think* that what

they're trying to ban are the isolated alkaloids being used by

themselves in the stimulant formulae...but PLZ correct me if I'm

misinformed :)

 

Thank you :))

--Jen

 

herbal remedies , " Don Quai "

<mysticalherbalist> wrote:

> Well I guess that means that Ephedra will be banned unless someone

comes

> along and removes the ephedrine alkaloids. Then it will be pretty

much

> useless.

>

> Nice cerebral emission. I have been passing that one around for

quite some

> time. Takes a bit of work to disentangle oneself from the likes of

those who

> are!!!

>

> Don Quai

> -

> supervixen08

> herbal remedies

> Monday, January 05, 2004 10:12 PM

> [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

>

>

> And I may be confused here, but I think that " ephedra ban " is

sort of

> a misnomer, because if I'm correct (as someone posted recently

and I

> also confirmed with a visit to FDA's website) that *ephedrine

> alkaloids* are banned, but NOT ephedra as it appears in herbal

teas

> and traditional Chinese remedies, which are all, as of yet,

> classified as food and regulated as such. I hope I'm right??

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As for TCM herbals preparations and herbal teas, this is true. Right now they will not be banned. However, do look for this in the near future.

Right now they are only targeting supplements. Teas are considered a food but that can change with the stroke of a pen (or Russian Pencil) Hehehe

 

TCM practitioners may get a lucky break cause after all China is being really nice with their trade with us giving us all that nice ephedra and what not to the pharmatels. Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt, who knows.

 

Course the amount of Ephedra in an herbal tea bag is well, not a whole lot.

 

Don Quai

 

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supervixen08

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:11 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Hey Don :) How true :) The only thing is, tho, that ephedra as it appears in herbal teas and stuff is still legal. If I read the FDA (a-holes) web site they say something to the effect of herbal teas and stuff aren't affected by the ban...or could I be wrong? I *think* that what

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How much ephedra is safe to take? and is it okay to stack ephedra with aspirin & caffeine?

 

thanks,

patie

 

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Don Quai

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Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:59 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

As for TCM herbals preparations and herbal teas, this is true. Right now they will not be banned. However, do look for this in the near future.

Right now they are only targeting supplements. Teas are considered a food but that can change with the stroke of a pen (or Russian Pencil) Hehehe

 

TCM practitioners may get a lucky break cause after all China is being really nice with their trade with us giving us all that nice ephedra and what not to the pharmatels. Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt, who knows.

 

Course the amount of Ephedra in an herbal tea bag is well, not a whole lot.

 

Don Quai

 

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supervixen08

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:11 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Hey Don :) How true :) The only thing is, tho, that ephedra as it appears in herbal teas and stuff is still legal. If I read the FDA (a-holes) web site they say something to the effect of herbal teas and stuff aren't affected by the ban...or could I be wrong? I *think* that what

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Why do you want to take ephedra with aspirin and caffeine? For that matter, why do you even want to take aspirin?

 

I would recommend that you NUMBER 1: NEVER TAKE ASPIRIN

NUMBER 2: DON'T TAKE EPHEDRA WITH ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE

NUMBER 3: DON'T TAKE EPHEDRA WITH CAFFEINE

NUMBER 4: DON'T TAKE EPHEDRA WITH ASPIRIN

NUMBER 5: DON'T TAKE ASPIRIN WITH CAFFEINE

 

Aspirin is a toxic poison to the human body. It creates all kinds of digestive problems. It will literally eat away the lining of your stomach.

 

If you are going to take ephedra then I strongly suggest that you research this herb thoroughly. It is not an herb to play around with. It is an incredible herb but can be quite dangerous if used in the wrong way, like mixing it with aspirin and caffeine. Sure you'll get a real kick out it but at what cost?

 

Don Quai

 

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Patie Asturi

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Wednesday, January 07, 2004 9:13 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

How much ephedra is safe to take? and is it okay to stack ephedra with aspirin & caffeine?

 

thanks,

patie

 

 

 

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WHY would you want to take aspirin and caffeine? and why stack ephedra with it??? That is NOT smart...... And what are you taking it for?Patie Asturi <patie wrote:

 

How much ephedra is safe to take? and is it okay to stack ephedra with aspirin & caffeine?

 

thanks,

patie

 

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Don Quai

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:59 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

As for TCM herbals preparations and herbal teas, this is true. Right now they will not be banned. However, do look for this in the near future.

Right now they are only targeting supplements. Teas are considered a food but that can change with the stroke of a pen (or Russian Pencil) Hehehe

 

TCM practitioners may get a lucky break cause after all China is being really nice with their trade with us giving us all that nice ephedra and what not to the pharmatels. Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt, who knows.

 

Course the amount of Ephedra in an herbal tea bag is well, not a whole lot.

 

Don Quai

 

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supervixen08

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:11 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Hey Don :) How true :) The only thing is, tho, that ephedra as it appears in herbal teas and stuff is still legal. If I read the FDA (a-holes) web site they say something to the effect of herbal teas and stuff aren't affected by the ban...or could I be wrong? I *think* that what

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i have noticed in alot of the diet pills in question that those three ingredients are common and was only curious. i am not taking it personally, but know alot of people trying to lose weight who are and was just wondering if they only took a safe amount of ephedra would they still get the same results or is it the stack effect that only works.

 

thanks,

Patie

 

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Suzanne

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 3:24 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

WHY would you want to take aspirin and caffeine? and why stack ephedra with it??? That is NOT smart...... And what are you taking it for?Patie Asturi <patie wrote:

How much ephedra is safe to take? and is it okay to stack ephedra with aspirin & caffeine?

 

thanks,

patie

 

-

Don Quai

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:59 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

As for TCM herbals preparations and herbal teas, this is true. Right now they will not be banned. However, do look for this in the near future.

Right now they are only targeting supplements. Teas are considered a food but that can change with the stroke of a pen (or Russian Pencil) Hehehe

 

TCM practitioners may get a lucky break cause after all China is being really nice with their trade with us giving us all that nice ephedra and what not to the pharmatels. Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt, who knows.

 

Course the amount of Ephedra in an herbal tea bag is well, not a whole lot.

 

Don Quai

 

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supervixen08

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:11 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Hey Don :) How true :) The only thing is, tho, that ephedra as it appears in herbal teas and stuff is still legal. If I read the FDA (a-holes) web site they say something to the effect of herbal teas and stuff aren't affected by the ban...or could I be wrong? I *think* that what

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I don't do diet pills... they are not a safe bet.... And now that I know there is caffeine and aspirin mixed in with ephedra.... sheesh... no wonder there are problems... That is a bad combo..... Tell your friends to stay away from that.

SuziPatie Asturi <patie wrote:

 

i have noticed in alot of the diet pills in question that those three ingredients are common and was only curious. i am not taking it personally, but know alot of people trying to lose weight who are and was just wondering if they only took a safe amount of ephedra would they still get the same results or is it the stack effect that only works.

 

thanks,

Patie

 

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Suzanne

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 3:24 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

WHY would you want to take aspirin and caffeine? and why stack ephedra with it??? That is NOT smart...... And what are you taking it for?Patie Asturi <patie wrote:

How much ephedra is safe to take? and is it okay to stack ephedra with aspirin & caffeine?

 

thanks,

patie

 

-

Don Quai

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:59 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

As for TCM herbals preparations and herbal teas, this is true. Right now they will not be banned. However, do look for this in the near future.

Right now they are only targeting supplements. Teas are considered a food but that can change with the stroke of a pen (or Russian Pencil) Hehehe

 

TCM practitioners may get a lucky break cause after all China is being really nice with their trade with us giving us all that nice ephedra and what not to the pharmatels. Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt, who knows.

 

Course the amount of Ephedra in an herbal tea bag is well, not a whole lot.

 

Don Quai

 

-

supervixen08

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:11 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Hey Don :) How true :) The only thing is, tho, that ephedra as it appears in herbal teas and stuff is still legal. If I read the FDA (a-holes) web site they say something to the effect of herbal teas and stuff aren't affected by the ban...or could I be wrong? I *think* that what

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to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

 

 

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okay, thanks.

 

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Suzanne

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Wednesday, January 07, 2004 3:37 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

I don't do diet pills... they are not a safe bet.... And now that I know there is caffeine and aspirin mixed in with ephedra.... sheesh... no wonder there are problems... That is a bad combo..... Tell your friends to stay away from that.

SuziPatie Asturi <patie wrote:

 

i have noticed in alot of the diet pills in question that those three ingredients are common and was only curious. i am not taking it personally, but know alot of people trying to lose weight who are and was just wondering if they only took a safe amount of ephedra would they still get the same results or is it the stack effect that only works.

 

thanks,

Patie

 

-

Suzanne

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 3:24 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

WHY would you want to take aspirin and caffeine? and why stack ephedra with it??? That is NOT smart...... And what are you taking it for?Patie Asturi <patie wrote:

How much ephedra is safe to take? and is it okay to stack ephedra with aspirin & caffeine?

 

thanks,

patie

 

-

Don Quai

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:59 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

As for TCM herbals preparations and herbal teas, this is true. Right now they will not be banned. However, do look for this in the near future.

Right now they are only targeting supplements. Teas are considered a food but that can change with the stroke of a pen (or Russian Pencil) Hehehe

 

TCM practitioners may get a lucky break cause after all China is being really nice with their trade with us giving us all that nice ephedra and what not to the pharmatels. Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt, who knows.

 

Course the amount of Ephedra in an herbal tea bag is well, not a whole lot.

 

Don Quai

 

-

supervixen08

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:11 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Hey Don :) How true :) The only thing is, tho, that ephedra as it appears in herbal teas and stuff is still legal. If I read the FDA (a-holes) web site they say something to the effect of herbal teas and stuff aren't affected by the ban...or could I be wrong? I *think* that what

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The ephadra and caffeine combination is a death sentence. Sure, you'll lose wieght, and have all kinds of energy, just before your heart expodes. (IMHO)

DONT EVEN GO THERE!

windflowerDon Quai <mysticalherbalist wrote:

 

Why do you want to take ephedra with aspirin and caffeine? For that matter, why do you even want to take aspirin?

 

I would recommend that you NUMBER 1: NEVER TAKE ASPIRIN

NUMBER 2: DON'T TAKE EPHEDRA WITH ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE

NUMBER 3: DON'T TAKE EPHEDRA WITH CAFFEINE

NUMBER 4: DON'T TAKE EPHEDRA WITH ASPIRIN

NUMBER 5: DON'T TAKE ASPIRIN WITH CAFFEINE

 

Aspirin is a toxic poison to the human body. It creates all kinds of digestive problems. It will literally eat away the lining of your stomach.

 

If you are going to take ephedra then I strongly suggest that you research this herb thoroughly. It is not an herb to play around with. It is an incredible herb but can be quite dangerous if used in the wrong way, like mixing it with aspirin and caffeine. Sure you'll get a real kick out it but at what cost?

 

Don Quai

 

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Patie Asturi

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 9:13 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

How much ephedra is safe to take? and is it okay to stack ephedra with aspirin & caffeine?

 

thanks,

patie

 

 

 

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are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

 

 

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using ephedra for weight loss is abusing ephedra, and asking for trouble.

This is the reason it was banned!

windflowerPatie Asturi <patie wrote:

 

i have noticed in alot of the diet pills in question that those three ingredients are common and was only curious. i am not taking it personally, but know alot of people trying to lose weight who are and was just wondering if they only took a safe amount of ephedra would they still get the same results or is it the stack effect that only works.

 

thanks,

Patie

 

-

Suzanne

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 3:24 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

WHY would you want to take aspirin and caffeine? and why stack ephedra with it??? That is NOT smart...... And what are you taking it for?Patie Asturi <patie wrote:

How much ephedra is safe to take? and is it okay to stack ephedra with aspirin & caffeine?

 

thanks,

patie

 

-

Don Quai

herbal remedies

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:59 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

As for TCM herbals preparations and herbal teas, this is true. Right now they will not be banned. However, do look for this in the near future.

Right now they are only targeting supplements. Teas are considered a food but that can change with the stroke of a pen (or Russian Pencil) Hehehe

 

TCM practitioners may get a lucky break cause after all China is being really nice with their trade with us giving us all that nice ephedra and what not to the pharmatels. Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt, who knows.

 

Course the amount of Ephedra in an herbal tea bag is well, not a whole lot.

 

Don Quai

 

-

supervixen08

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:11 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Hey Don :) How true :) The only thing is, tho, that ephedra as it appears in herbal teas and stuff is still legal. If I read the FDA (a-holes) web site they say something to the effect of herbal teas and stuff aren't affected by the ban...or could I be wrong? I *think* that what

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Hi Patie,

 

Ephedra is not and never was a diet aid. This is only a modern day action attributed to this herb. This is not a good way to try and lose weight. Why? Because it doesn't work. In order to lose weight one must exercise regularly and eat sensibly. If someone really wants to lose weight and keep it off they need to look to their diet not some magical bullet that does not exist.

 

Ephedra by itself is thermogenesis. You don't need to add caffeine and certainly a poison to make it work better because it won't. All that will happen is you will quickly exhaust your adrenals (over caffeine stimulation), congest your liver and create problems with your digestive system (aspirin) and then be using ephedra on a daily basis, which is was never meant to be used for.

 

Ephedra has many many uses but dieting is not one of them and never has been for the thousands of years that Ephedra has been around.

 

Don Quai

 

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Patie Asturi

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Wednesday, January 07, 2004 9:34 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

i have noticed in alot of the diet pills in question that those three ingredients are common and was only curious. i am not taking it personally, but know alot of people trying to lose weight who are and was just wondering if they only took a safe amount of ephedra would they still get the same results or is it the stack effect that only works.

 

thanks,

Patie

 

 

 

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When the words leave my mouth, so to speak, they no longer belong to me. They belong to the universe and anyone is welcome to them. It isn't like I was publishing those statements. LOL

 

Yes, feel free to let them read it. Maybe those words will make a small change in someones thought patterns and eventually they might come to understand some truth or see some light or something.

 

The main reason, from my opinion, that diet aids don't work is because we have polluted bodies. Too many toxins in there. Clean out your body, change your diet and you will no longer have a weight problem because your bowels will be clean and healthy, your kidneys will funciton properly and so will your liver. You will lose weight and keep it off as long as you stick to keeping yourself cleansed and eating healthy.

 

Don Quai

 

You can also let them know that diet aids never work. Sure someone might lose some weight cause they are so hyper they don't eat. What about the crash that ensues when you come off of them? What about the loss of energy cause your adrenals aren't working properly anymore because you over stimulated your body? Best way to lose weight is to change your diet to a raw food diet of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Sprouted grains, nuts and seeds. Lots of healthy exercise, fresh air and sunshine. Body cleansings, fasting, juice cleansings all will help you lose weight and help you keep it off.

 

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Patie Asturi

herbal remedies

Thursday, January 08, 2004 2:40 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Dear Don,

 

thank you, I will tell my friends and let them read your email if that is okay with you. I have basically told them that diet pills are not the answer, but they have seen the weight loss and don't think it's true. maybe after they read your email they will at least think twice about it.

 

have a pleasant day,

Patie

 

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Don Quai

herbal remedies

Thursday, January 08, 2004 2:31 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: Ephedra

 

Hi Patie,

 

Ephedra is not and never was a diet aid. This is only a modern day action attributed to this herb. This is not a good way to try and lose weight. Why? Because it doesn't work. In order to lose weight one must exercise regularly and eat sensibly. If someone really wants to lose weight and keep it off they need to look to their diet not some magical bullet that does not exist.

 

Ephedra by itself is thermogenesis. You don't need to add caffeine and certainly a poison to make it work better because it won't. All that will happen is you will quickly exhaust your adrenals (over caffeine stimulation), congest your liver and create problems with your digestive system (aspirin) and then be using ephedra on a daily basis, which is was never meant to be used for.

 

Ephedra has many many uses but dieting is not one of them and never has been for the thousands of years that Ephedra has been around.

 

Don Quai

 

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> Mercy Yule <mercyyule

> Wed Jan 21, 2004 7:36:21 PM US/Pacific

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> Re: Ephedra

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> Thank you

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> --- Mercy Yule <mercyyule wrote:

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> Hi Todd

> I posted the item that I sent to you regarding the

> FDA process on

> ephedra yet I don't see it appearing on the CHA. How

> long is the delay?

> Given that the topic is being discussed, it might be

> useful. (It is

> attached) The point is that the FDA has already

> completed their review

> and come up with the rule. The time for comments was

> last year.

> Correctly you observe that they cannot regulate

> medical practice as that

> is a state function. That is why the exemption is

> for chinese medicine

> and not for practitioners. I think we have potential

> to be pleased with

> the ruling but we will not really know until it is

> published. It may be

> quite specific about levels of ephedrine allowable

> in our prepared

> products. I would love to talk to you about this at

> your convenience. I

> will be at my office tomorrow after 10:00 AM PST

> 425.641.6861, or you

> could leave me a message at 206.498.5306 and let me

> know when is a good

> time to call you.

> Best regards,

> Mercy Yule

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> Mercy Yule <mercyyule

> Thu Jan 22, 2004 8:13:02 PM US/Pacific

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> Re: Ephedra

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> 16 January  2004                    from Mercy Yule, L.Ac.

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> At the time of this writing it is too soon for anyone to say for sure

> how the new FDA rule on ephedra will impact the acupuncture community

> because the rule has not been released yet. What we know from the FDA

> website is the following:

> “The rule does not pertain to traditional Chinese herbal remedies. It

> generally doesn't apply to products like herbal teas that are

> regulated as conventional foods.”

> This is a good thing. The message is that the safety of using ma huang

> in small doses, combined with other herbs in a formula, as recommended

> by a practitioner trained in its use has been recognized by the Food

> and Drug Administration. In the opinion of many advocates in our

> field, this is very good news indeed for our profession.

> The FDA entertains comments on an issue well before the ruling is

> issued. The comments period for ephedra closed in April 2003. At that

> time, many acupuncture organizations, herb associations, and some

> individuals requested exemption from an ephedra ban for trained,

> licensed practitioners, based on our long history of safe use, and it

> looks as though we were heard. The FDA probably exempted the herbs and

> not the practitioner because states regulate  healthcare professions.

> There is a sixty day congressional review period after the rule is

> published, which will probably be within a week or two, but the rule

> on ephedra is essentially complete, and acupuncturists will probably

> like it the way it is.

> You can still contact your legislator and tell them your views on this

> and other issues. Find their email address, and tell them how

> important it is that trained, licensed acupuncturists retain access to

> herbs. Tell them about our record of safety and our important

> contribution to healthcare. And let them know that you would

> appreciate their support for S 1538 which would provide research

> monies for herbs through the NIH. Or HR 1477, which provides eligible

> patients access to acupuncture through Medicare and Federal Employee

> Health Benefits programs. Let’s keep the good news coming.

> To find your legislator: 

> http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/

>

 

 

 

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