By: Anita Rendulić |
Pharmaceutical companies – the biggest criminals? |
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Two years ago, an American pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline was fined more than $3 billion.
It was the biggest fraud in the health care system in U.S. history.
The charges were related to the marketing of illegal drugs and withholding information about side effects of a drug for diabetes called Avandia, which each year killed more people than the Vietnam War.
But this is not the only case. Nearly 20% of economic crime is committed by pharmaceutical companies.
Some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies were caught in the preparation of forged papers and concealing serious health side effects of their drugs.
In addition, they are also guilty for bribery and illegal activities, and were caught in the vicious tactics of intimidation.
Organisations such as the Institute for Investigative Journalism began investigating and publishing offenses that pharmaceutical companies had committed for decades with impunity.
A recently published study showed that most of the commercially available drugs on the market are misleading or misinforming the customers.
Also, there is evidence that most pharmaceutical companies made criminal offenses.
Dangerous drugs for sale
Newspaper articles were published suggesting that large pharmaceutical companies are operating as mafia organisations.
"The characteristics of organised crime and racketeering, including extortion, fraud, bribery, obstruction of justice, obstruction of law enforcement, tampering with witnesses, and political corruption."
Advertisements are misleading
Analysis of advertisements for drugs in the U.S. market has shown that most of them are misleading potential customers by offering them false information or half-truths.
Research published in the journal Psychological Science showed that customers after a while ignore warnings on drugs and pay attention only to the advantages of the product.
While it is true that fines against pharmaceutical companies are very high, it is nothing compared to their earnings. Such corrupt companies pay fines without many problems and still continue with their activities.
How to stay healthy
If a drug or treatment was obtained via the scientific method, that is still not a guarantee that it is safe and efficient.
On the contrary - if a natural remedy has not been tested or a study has not been published in a well-known medical journal, it does not mean that it is unsafe or ineffective.
For example, most natural remedies are designated as "dangerous" for pregnant and lactating women, just because they have not been tested on pregnant women!
It is necessary to decide what is best to do in a certain situation on the basis of common sense, professional advice or experience.
Regardless of any advice, you must understand that you are responsible for your health and the health of your family.
Pharmaceutical companies have their commercials and they are trying to sell their products and convince us that they have the best (and safe!) solutions.
What you need to do is to think about your choices and decide which way you want to go.
Basic settings for optimal health
When it comes to health, prevention is very important. You need to strive to achieve and maintain a healthy body and mind.
Proper selection of food
- choose complete, organic and unprocessed food
- make sure that the majority of food you consume is in raw form
- avoid excessive intake of sugar and carbohydrates
- avoid fast food and refined oils
- drink plenty of pure or purified water
Regular Exercise
- very effective for health
- high intensity workout boosts the production of human growth hormone (HGH), which is essential for optimal health, strength and vitality
- HGH also helps in weight loss
- it is recommended to have two high intensity workouts a week; use peak fitness exercises that raise your heart rate.
Stress reduction
- your emotional state plays an important role in almost every physical disease (from heart disease to arthritis and cancer)
- meditation, prayer and emotional support are options that can help you maintain mental and emotional balance
Intestinal health
- about 80 percent of the immune system is located in the intestines
- research shows that probiotics (beneficial bacteria) affect our health in a myriad of ways
Levels of vitamin D
- studies have shown that increasing levels of vitamin D may reduce the risk of death regardless of the cause
- to improve the production of vitamin D, it is desirable to use natural sunlight
Toxins
- avoid exposure to toxins from food and water
- use only natural cosmetics and cleaning products
Quality sleep
- lack of sleep can hinder metabolism and hormone production
- chronic sleep deprivation can worsen or accelerate the development of many diseases - such as diabetes and heart disease.
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