PLEASE READ !!!
Most of you may have seen or heard of this book on TV, we've seen it dozens of times and we are finally going to order this. It's called "Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About." The brief information the author provides is scarey and interesting. From the FDA raiding buildings who are working on "natural cures" for diseases and ceasing all computers and property, to doctors prescribing drugs for things that they know will exacerbate the symtpoms only for people to need to keep buying the drug. He stated that 100% of drugs cause diseases and we are being lied to. I'm getting the book because it's definitely worth the read!

Here is a brief overview of the book:

"FROM THE PUBLISHER
Kevin Trudeau blows the lid off a nest of deception and double standards concerning general and individual health in this new book, Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want You To Know About. Kevin has risked government prosecution to bring you the full story of an intricate conspiracy.
From the retail supermarket outlets of huge, publicly traded corporations comes processed, manipulated, engineered "food products" produced by other wings of the same corporation. These artificial, toxic treats are then sold with the blessings of the Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration government organizations charged with safeguarding the public good laying the foundations for future disease and chronic ill-health for the consumer, and a guaranteed source of revenue for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Kevin reveals the shocking truth of how drugs which are being advertised directly to the consumer, pushing their use to an all-time high are actually the cause of illness and disease climbing to near epidemic levels.
And, though it sounds dire, Kevin offers a light in the darkness and directs the reader to scores and scores of alternative therapies, medical practices, philosophies and most importantly potential cures that help your body regain its natural state of health and vibrancy. So follow Kevin on an amazing journey through the behind-the-scenes world of corporate sponsored "nutrition" and "health," and learn about Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want You To Know About."

We receive mail on that topic at least a few times per year. I'm not sure if it's the same book or not. It'll be interesting to hear what you learn.

I hope you get some good info from this book, but just so you're aware...I saw an expose on this guy awhile back. Some of what he says is good, but some of it is a little dangerous. I'm all for natural remedies--just be careful! :-)

I agree, Mary, I also heard something negative about him, don't remember what though (obviously though it would be negative if he is trying to expose some wrongdoing?). I think we should all be eating natural foods and less junk food...this comment from the junk food junkie of them all. But I truly believe my health is suffering from a lifetime of mistreating it with the wrong type of food.

My neighbor always said....everything in moderation. Good advise I think.

With the start of the new year, maybe I should order the book also and see what he has to say!

Good reading, Sara. Let us know what you learn.

Jean

We want to order it mainly for my DH. Would never think of using Zac as a guinea pig! :shock: Although I do wonder about these drugs for acid reflux. His philosophy on the whole issue is quite interesting to say the least. I really want to see what he has to say...afterall drugs ARE being pushed at an all time high these days. I'm sure there's got to be other alternatives for most of the crap they sell drugs for!! But it's true...if everyone knew this the drug industry would go bankrupt and THAT is what the FDA does not want...and I do believe they would go to desperate levels to keep this from leaking. Anyhow...i'm curious is all. WIll let you know.

Sara--Do let us know! I agree, I wish there was a better way to treat the GERD and you're right, a lot of the drugs have awful SE's. I think both sides are trying to sell us something. The girl at my natural foods store is constantly pushing me to pull Bethy off her meds and my GI is pushing for more meds and less naturalistic stuff. *sigh* It just never ends, does it?

I agree with this man. I am a trained chemist and know that drugs can be bad, especially the new ones. I don't believe that testng is carried out properly and money helps wih dodgey results. I also fully believe that things are approved that shouldn't be and that chemicals used on our foods shouldn't, the list goes on. You say this though and people think you are looney. Don't get me wrong I believe in anything in moderation and would never let my baby or family be in pain and not medicate- but it is scary, Drs even get kickbacks for the medicine they prescribe- its wrong.

If it's the book I am thinking of all the profits are being donated to charity for the book- so you could hardly say he is profiteering.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Trudeau (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Trudeau)

I agree w/ Jean--everything in moderation. :)

I worked for several years in the medical field doing diagnostic testing/therapy at a major hospital. I know very well how the drug companies try to push their drugs and how doctors are given kickbacks and perks for pushing certain brands. I was bombarded constantly. I know that many drugs have awful SEs and some are found to cause/exacerbate certain conditions long after they have left a person's system. I also know that not all "natural cures" are safe/effective, either, and that some who push their natural cure-alls are dishonest, just like some drug companies and their reps. I would never tell a fellow mother how to treat her child; however, if I have information that might be helpful, I do pass it on.

All of us on IRD are watching our children suffer and many of us are desperate for anything that will make our children feel better. We're easy targets for both drug companies and any person peddling a cure-in-a-jar (which is why spammers and soulless marketers are constantly posing as parents on this site!).
:) I think it's great that you are researching every avenue, Sara, and I encourage you to read the book and let us know if you find anything to be helpful. Lots of moms have found relief in diet changes and natural remedies. As a friend, I just want you to be armed with as much info as possible.

:oops: Oh, dear...I totally did NOT mean that to sound like a lecture! *hides face and walks away from the computer* I am really a square, huh? :happy11:

Thanks for the link. Very interesting.

Again: This book is not intended for Zac persay. DH and myself are interested in it...but if I find possible solutions for Zac (and lately its looking as if I may not even need them) I'm game for searching other avenues

Interesting article!

Again: This book is not intended for Zac persay. DH and myself are interested in it...but if I find possible solutions for Zac (and lately its looking as if I may not even need them) I'm game for searching other avenues

Oh, yeah--I totally understand. (Even if it WERE intended for Zac, I say go for whatever works!) I just happened to have some extra info about the author and wanted to pass it along. :oops: I apologize profusely if I overstepped my bounds.

Will have to research this when I have more time. I have sort of heard of the book and a bit of the controversy. I have lots of books on natural medicines, etc. as well as conventional as I like to cover all the bases, too.

I agree with Mary that we try anything we can sometimes. Hence, our current trial of multiple food elimination here for the household, minus Iain. We do what we feel is safe based on the information we have.

Also, I do think drugs are being pushed out far too fast these days. I am sure that the trial times now are very short as they want them out and on the market. We can only go by the information we have.

So, are you going to buy the book, Sara?

still debating, leigh

DH says "where there's money, there's corruption and the drug industry is the biggest ****ing money making industry in the world"...he's got a point.

Sara... I have the book and would recommend that you do get it. I hadn't heard of the author or the book before buying it, I was simply looking for a book of natural cures and came across this one. Since I've bought it, I've heard many more that have done the same thing. I recently walked into our local natural store to buy a colon and Candida cleanse and they were sold out. Therefore, I'm assuming the book has had an impression on most.

I didn't buy it to cure Lauren of her reflux either. Instead, I was looking for weight loss. He's has written a chapter on losing weight and keeping it off. I'm trying to follow his steps now. Since doing so for two weeks, I haven't had to take any pain relievers for headaches. I swore I had migraines before, I was taking 3 Advil liquid gels 3 x day before, and I haven't had to recently. I cut the pop, potato chips, and most sweets from my diet.

Here is a bit of info for Acid reflux though:
Main causes: Candida, parasites, nonprescription and prescription drugs, eating food that has been over processed with no living enzymes, mental and emotional stress
Natural cures: raw organic apple cider vinegar with mother, drink 2-4 tablespoons before eachmeal; digestive enzymes, specifically with betatine hydrochloric acid; probiotics, specifically acidophilus bifidus; Candida cleanse; parasite cleanse; colon cleanse; eat more raw organic fruits and vegetables.

Since reading the book, I have looked into a pediatric naturalist to help Lauren. However, she's two hours from us.

THanks for that info, Sandy! My DH tried the vinegar shot when he gets reflux and he says w/in minutes it helps! Funny that this guy is probably on to somethign when he says that the acid reflux is a way of your body saying that there's not "ENOUGH" acid production and when you take meds to decrease the acid production it only tells your body that it needs to produce MORE acid, hense the reason we need to keep popping drugs. He says to treat acid reflux w/more acid and you get immediate relief. DH says he does, but it does irritate his throat. What gives?