Summary
A glance at this article seems to indicate the FDA is finally taking
action against the use of antidepressant drugs (like Prozac and Zoloft)
in children. But in reality, this is just smoke and mirrors to obscure
the FDA's stalling tactics designed to keep these highly-profitable
drugs on the market for as long as possible. Even after the FDA has
reviewed the clinical trials that
clearly show an increased risk
of suicides in children taking these SSRI drugs, the agency now wants a
second opinion. This "secondary review" will take another six months,
during which time these antidepressant drugs will continue to be widely
prescribed to children.
It's a clear case of bad medicine, and it's
made even worse by the reality that most of these mental and behavioral
problems in children aren't due to "chemical imbalances in the brain" in
the first place: they're caused by unhealthy dietary practices and the
excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates (like sugary breakfast
cereals) and processed, refined foods.
These kids don't need drugs,
they need good nutrition. They need proper supplementation of whole food
complexes and to avoid refined foods which are being increasingly linked
to mental and behavioral disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder,
mood swings, clinical depression and violent behavior.
Not everyone
agrees with this position, of course, but new evidence is showing
dramatic changes in the moods and behaviors of children who are fed a
low-carbohydrate diet and denied access to sugary foods, drinks (soft
drinks) and snacks. If we would feed our children right in the first
place, we wouldn't need antidepressant drugs, and these kids wouldn't
walk into their schools and start killing each other. These kids need
nutrition, not drugs.
Original source:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7008-2004Feb2.html
Details
Federal regulators said for the first time yesterday that clinical
trials of popular antidepressants such as Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft show
a greater risk of suicide among children taking the drugs compared with
those taking dummy pills.
Although only one of these drugs has been approved for the treatment
of children with depression, doctors are prescribing them to hundreds of
thousands of American children every year.
Regulators acknowledged the demands of the grieving families but said
a mistake in either direction in issuing new guidelines could have
terrible consequences: Most doctors believe the drugs, collectively
known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, save the
lives of many depressed children; top researchers have warned of dire
consequences if their use in children is banned.
About the author: Mike Adams is an award-winning journalist and holistic nutritionist with a passion for teaching people how to improve their health He has authored more than 1,800 articles and dozens of reports, guides and interviews on natural health topics, and he has published numerous courses on preparedness and survival, including financial preparedness, emergency food supplies, urban survival and tactical self-defense. Adams is a trusted, independent journalist who receives no money or promotional fees whatsoever to write about other companies' products. In 2010, Adams co-founded NaturalNews.com, a natural health video sharing site that has now grown in popularity. He also founded an environmentally-friendly online retailer called BetterLifeGoods.com that uses retail profits to help support consumer advocacy programs. He's also a successful software entrepreneur, having founded a well known email marketing software company whose technology currently powers the NaturalNews email newsletters. Adams is currently the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit, and pursues hobbies such as martial arts, Capoeira, nature macrophotography and organic gardening.
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