At a time when millions of Americans rely on dietary supplements to support their health and wellness, Congress should be focused on policies that protect consumer access, choice and innovation. Unfortunately, Sen. Dick Durbin’s reintroduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act misses the mark. Why this bill is wrong for consumers While the bill is promoted as a commonsense measure…
Exhibit A – Proposed Amicus Memorandum
It is with great sadness that Citizens for Health announces the death of James J. Gormley, our President and Senior Policy Advisor, and principal of Gormley NPI Consulting. He was a talented and articulate voice for natural health options; a leader, a father, and a mentor and friend to many. He died unexpectedly on August 14, 2024 in Delray Beach,…
2023 was not a sweet year for the artificial sweetener industry. In May the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that artificial sweeteners (what it calls non-sugar sweeteners, or NSS) do not “confer any long-term benefit” in weight loss. Even more alarming, the WHO says that using NSS over time may produce “undesirable effects” such as upping the risk of type…
Though reasons vary by state, we can expect food shortages and higher prices this year. It is more important than ever to consider new food habits. Here are some possibilities. Don’t throw away food.that is still edible. The US has been wasting about 40% of the food it produces. If food is on the verge of going bad, you can…
For those interested in preventive steps that may decrease the chance of becoming infected with COVID-19, please see the I Mask + protocols below, courtesy of the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance. A note on vaccinations and side effects: One of the side effects observed after COVID-19 vaccinations has been thickening of the blood. This can lead to clots….
Pollution is on the forefront of many people’s minds as worries over environmental health increase and spring haze is upon us. Warmer weather can often serve as a catalyst for dangerous chemical reactions and for pollutants to be released into the atmosphere. Certain kinds of pollution are especially dangerous for human and animal health. What is particle pollution? Particle pollution…
A Lesson from the Past Reminds Us How the Facts Are What Really Matter By LINDA and BILL BONVIE It was a bit like a case of déjà vu, only with a new dimension. That was our reaction upon hearing the news that a Terminix employee had been indicted for illegally applying the highly toxic fumigation gas methyl bromide inside…
