Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra - Putting this in perspective.

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Putting this in perspective.

 

155 deaths in 30 years across the USA with an average per annum population during this time period of 300,000,000??? That would average out to 15 and a half deaths per year from "suspected abuse" of Ephedra.

 

That's approximately .0000000015% per annum per capita. Over 100,000 Americans die each year from colds and the flu and other "common" illnesses. Over a million die each year from heart disease alone. Over 100,000 die from old age.

 

On the other hand, (A) The number of medical physicians (MD's) in the U.S. is 700,000. (B) (Iatrogenic) Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year are 120,000. © Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171% of the population.

(Statistics courtesy of U.S. Dept. of Health Human Services).

 

Conclusion: Ephedra does not kill people. Medical Doctors DO!!!

 

Best,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-447-5282Doc

 

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Sherry

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Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:47 PM

RE: Herbal Remedies - Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

 

Okay I am new here and have to ask why this is good news, if it has been linked to 155 deaths?

Thanks,

Sherry

 

Dr. Ian Shillington [DocShillington]Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:42 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

Wellllllllllll, I'll be.

Great news Rob.

Best,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-447-5282Doc

 

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Rob Combis

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Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:25 PM

Herbal Remedies - Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra

WOW-This looks like some good news!!!http://news./news?tmpl=story & u=/ap/20050414/ap_on_he_me/ephedra_suit_8Judge Strikes Down FDA Ban on Ephedra18 minutes ago Health - APBy MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press WriterSALT LAKE CITY - A federal judge Thursday struck down the FDA ban onephedra, the once-popular weight-loss aid that was yanked from the marketafter it was linked to dozens of deaths.The judge ruled in favor of a Utah company that challenged the Food and DrugAdministration's ban. Utah-based Nutraceutical claimed in its lawsuit thatephedra "has been safely consumed" for hundreds of years.Supplements that included ephedra have been widely used for weight loss andbodybuilding, but have linked to 155 deaths, including that of BaltimoreOrioles pitching prospect Steve Bechler. The FDA ordered the substance offthe market in April 2004.Judge Tena Campbell's ruling sends the matter back to the FDA "for furtherrulemaking consistent with the court's opinion" and keeps the agency fromenforcement action against the companies.FDA officials did not immediately return a call seeking comment.Company president Bruce Hough said the decision is about "protecting thepublic's access to safe and effective dietary supplements."Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up 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 Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up 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