Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Today, meth ("crank") is made from ingredients found in over-the-counter cold medicines. While a meth epidemic sweeps America, destroying entire communities and even threatening some states (Hawaii in particular), drug companies insist their cold medicines should remain over the counter and not be classified as controlled substances. There is currently no legislative effort whatsoever to ban over-the-counter cold medicines containing the chemicals used to create meth. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  An official from the American Academy of Pediatrics has openly stated that the cold medicines don't work in children under six years old and may, in fact, be dangerous to their health.
Never tested on children
Here's an interesting fact to consider when determining the credibility of the FDA's safety record: None of the cold medicines that have been marketed to children for decades -- right under the noses of FDA officials -- were ever tested in children! |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  Warning about cough syrups for children: In 2007, in response to overwhelming evidence about harmful side-effects of cough syrups, the FDA banned the sale of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children. The ban applies to decongestant use in children under 2, and antihistamines in those younger than 6. The products include approximately 800 popular medicines that are sold in the U.S. under names like Toddler's Dimetapp, Triaminic Infant and Little Colds, according to a report in The New York Times. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts |  Anything that causes spasm of the blood vessels, such as nicotine, cold medicines, diet pills, and ephedra should be avoided. Certain herbal therapies, especially ginkgo, can also increase blood flow. Avoiding smoking is particularly important if you have Raynaud's disease.
Medication: Calcium channel blockers, usually nifedipine, are used to treat Raynaud's disease. Nitroglycerin, which causes the direct dilation of the blood vessels, has also been used topically. | | Some antidepressants, some blood pressure medications, and cold medicines can also lead to disturbed sleep.
Pharmaceutical sleeping aides: Medications can be used for a short period of time (a maximum of three weeks) to induce sleep. These will generally make you sluggish in the morning, and all are potentially addictive. Temazepam (Restoril®), Zolpidem (Ambien®), and zaleplon (Sonata®) are the most common sleeping aides prescribed.
Natural sleeping aides: These can be successful in treating insomnia. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | There is currently no legislative effort whatsoever to ban over-the-counter cold medicines containing the chemicals used to create meth.
Also related: Coca-Cola really did contain cocaine during its first few decades on the market (it also contained kola nut extract, hence the name). Cocaine was later removed from the formula and replaced with caffeine, a substance that is similarly addictive and serves much the same purpose. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Remember, too, that street meth is manufactured from drug company cold medicines sold over the counter to children.)
It all makes you wonder about the Partnership For a Drug-Free America, doesn't it? This is an organization funded in part by drug companies, which seems to have no problem whatsoever about the mass drugging of children with Ritalin amphetamines. The "Partnership," in my opinion, isn't about making America drug free, it's about making America addicted to Big Pharma's drugs while curbing use of the competition: street drugs. The Partnership says, "Ritalin is a valuable medicine. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | Never tested on children
Here's an interesting fact to consider when determining the credibility of the FDA's safety record: None of the cold medicines that have been marketed to children for decades -- right under the noses of FDA officials -- were ever tested in children!
You read that correctly: There has never been a single clinical trial showing these medicines to be either safe or effective for use in children. Not one.
So much for the "gold standard" of so-called "scientific medicine," huh? | | It's about time the world woke up and realized that these cold medicines are pure quackery. And someday, when enough sane scientists speak out, this whole system of pharmaceutical medicine will be demolished and replaced with something that actually works to enhance health (like drinking fresh juices from leafy green vegetables and citrus fruits). In the mean time, don't be suckered by over-the-counter medicines. Nearly all of them are laced with toxic chemical additives (such as coloring chemicals and chemical sweeteners), and virtually none of them do anything to actually help the body heal. | | For example, the FDA outlawed the selling of ephedra, a common herb in Chinese Medicine, yet the same active chemical is openly allowed to be purchased in over-the-counter cold medicines sold at virtually every corner pharmacy in America. Apparently, the FDA believes the herb is dangerous, but somehow the refined, highly-concentrated drug is far safer -- which is like saying crack is safer than coca leaf tea. The real reason for this double standard is that over-the-counter medicines are profitable for Big Pharma, and that's exactly why this drug remains on the market. | | Virtually the entire meth drug problem in the United States can be traced back to over-the-counter cold medicines manufactured by pharmaceutical companies. Does this bother the FDA? Not one bit. As long as the medications keep selling, Big Pharma is happy and the FDA keeps it all legal. The FDA, in this case, is a key enabler of the illegal meth drug trade. | | REPPED: Another example of outright quackery by pharmaceutical companies has finally gathered enough steam to achieve mainstream news coverage: cold medicines are useless, say pediatricians who petitioned the FDA to ban the marketing of such products to children. Last month, an FDA advisory panel partially agreed with the recommendation, and voted to declare that such medicines should not be used in children younger than six. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Meth" (methamphetamines) is manufactured from over-the-counter cold medicines like Sudafed, using a garage recipe that anybody can find on the Internet.
If you want examples of really dangerous medicine being sold to consumers, look no further than Big Pharma and FDA collusion. Compared to the harm that's taking place in the pharmaceutical industry, hoodia isn't even a blip on the radar.
The campaign to discredit all herbs
It doesn't mean hoodia won't find itself under fire by conventional medicine, of course. Remember ephedra? |
H. Winter Griffith, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
0
POSSIBLE
ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS
WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
• Decreased sex drive, diarrhea, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, cough or hoarseness, fever, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, tightness in chest or wheezing, constipation, insomnia.
• Hot flashes with mild sweating.
Continue. Call doctor when convenient. | | Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS: None expected. WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison center 1-800-222-1222 or hospital emergency room for instructions. | | Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Rapid pulse, shortness of breath, wheezing, fainting, coma. WHAT TO DO:
* Dial 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help or poison center 1-800-222-1222. Then give first aid immediately.
* See emergency information on last 3 pages of this book. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicines.
Orlistat (Xenical) is unique among current obesity drugs in that it does not act directly on the central nervous system. Orlistat inhibits an enzyme (pancreatic lipase) essential to fat digestion. In 2 years of clinical trials, orlistat has produced sustained weight loss similar to that of other single agents.
The most common side effects are intestinal symptoms, including cramping, gas, and diarrhea, particularly in patients who eat high-fat foods against the advice of their physician. |
H. Winter Griffith, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.
0
POSSIBLE
ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS
WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
Unconsciousness.
Seek emergency treatment immediately.
Common:
Nausea.
Continue. Call doctor when convenient.
Infrequent:
Lightheadedness, breathing difficulty, skin rash.
Discontinue. Call doctor right away.
Rare:
None expected. | | Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Black, tarry stools; fainting; seizures. WHAT TO DO:
* Dial 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help or poison center 1-800-222-1222. Then give first aid immediately.
* See emergency information on last 3 pages of this book.
0
POSSIBLE
ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS
WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
In case of overdose, see previous column. |
Stephen Cummings and Dana Ullman
See book keywords and concepts |  Stimulants, of course, often are to blame; remember that some soft drinks, over-the-counter cold medicines, and pain relievers contain caffeine. Decongestants and asthma medications also are common offenders. Alcohol may make you feel drowsy and even help you fall asleep, but it can disrupt your sleep cycle, causing early or frequent waking during the night.
When sleeplessness strikes, don't fight it—trying to get to sleep only makes the problem worse. After about twenty or thirty minutes, you should get out of bed and read, listen to music, iron, or do other repetitive chores. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
See book keywords and concepts | | Other drugs that can interfere with melatonin production in the brain include the benzodiazepines such as Valium and Xanax, caffeine, alcohol, cold medicines, diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, stimulants such as diet pills, and corticosteroids such as prednisone.
If you're in the habit of having a midnight snack, some of the foods that can boost the production of melatonin include oatmeal, corn, barley, bananas, and rice. A hot bath before bed can also raise melatonin levels. |
H. Winter Griffith, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | The generic ingredients of cough and cold medicines fall into several drug classes:
Antihistamines control allergy symptoms. Antihistamines may cause drowsiness, decreased reflexes and decreased ability to concentrate. Therefore, don't drive vehicles or pilot aircraft until you learn how this medicine affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb ladders or work in high places. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
See book keywords and concepts | | Other drugs that can interfere with melatonin production in the brain include the benzodiazepines such as Valium and Xanax, caffeine, alcohol, cold medicines, diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, stimulants such as diet pills, and corticosteroids such as prednisone.
Even the smallest amount of light at night can inhibit the production of melatonin. After sundown, keep artificial lighting gende. Once it's time to sleep, be sure your bedroom is completely dark, with drapes or blinds drawn to block out streetlights and passing headlights if necessary. | | Allergy and cold medicines may contain synthetic variations of ephedrine, such as pseudo-ephedrine (Sudafed), which can keep you awake. The asthma drug theophylline (Bronkaid and Primatene tablets, Tedral and others) is a stimulant that can make sleeping difficult.
The cortisones, such as prednisone, can also cause sleeplessness. The heart drugs propranolol, furosemide, and lovastatin may cause insomnia, as can too high a dose of thyroid medication such as Synthroid. Ironically, many of the antidepressants cause insomnia, which can cause depression due to lack of sleep! |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  For instance, it is an ingredient in many different food products, mouthwashes, and over-the-counter cold medicines. Ironically, beverages marketed as "nonalcoholic" wines and beers very often do contain some alcohol, so it is best simply to avoid these. The only way to know is to read labels or, in the case of foods served in restaurants or in the homes of other people, to ask your chef, waiter, or host.
¦ If you are not already a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), join. | | However, cold medicines can cause side effects, and they do little to strengthen the immune system or address the underlying reason for the cold. Some commonly used ingredients in cold medications can cause restlessness, insomnia, drowsiness, or headaches. And there is nothing in these products that can actually cure the cold. |
American Medical Publishing
See book keywords and concepts | | Patients also should be aware that stimulants should not be mixed with over-the-counter cold medicines that contain decongestants, as this combination may cause blood pressure to become dangerously high or lead to irregular heart rhythms.
Conclusions
In the case of prescription drug abuse, you may think the patient is more to blame than the drug maker, or the doctor that handed the pills out, month after month. But the truth is, in this case, all three take some blame. |
Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  That means staying away from caffeinated coffee, tea, and colas; chocolate and cocoa; and certain over-the-counter sinus and cold medicines (check the label). For the caffeine content of foods, see the table on page 45.
If you have nontropical sprue and an intolerance to gluten (a protein present in wheat, rye, oats, and barley), you may not be able to conceive until you follow a gluten-free diet (see page 311 for a list of foods to avoid).
Infertility used to be blamed solely on women. History is full of accounts of monarchs who abandoned their wives because they failed to "produce" a son. |
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