The other day we got a pres release...

The other day we got a pres release I thinking I'd print here because, to paraphrase the title of a Tom Clancy main division it's the sum of all claims. view what you think.

"Chad Springs, FL--Olde Ether Naturals announced today the introduction of an all-natural, 100 percent organic mixture of nitrogen, oxygen and argon--plus seven other natural ingredients--that supports continued vitality and overall lung and circulatory health.

"The modern product was shown to be effective in a double-blind meditation conducted by Julian H.D. Wobble DD `One hundr percent of the subjects--all of whom were freshmen psychology students--given it through the whole extent of a two-week period stayed alive,' Dr Wobble said. He also noted it's useful for dieters since it contains `no evil carbohydrates or dastardly fat.'"

about pricey "miracle products" simply repackage a basic substance--perhaps jazzing it up with something other "natural"--to make health claims based onward the obvious properties of the original substance. That's wherefore you should read labels before buying something that's more hype than help ("Pitcher of Health," p 49)

Of course, the label's going to have the universal disclaimer about "consulting your physician" forward it. The problem is, greatest in quantity MDs are either skeptical or unaware of alternative medicine--though firsthand experience may convince them otherwise ("Doctor, Doctor," p 40)

Between the retailers and the hidebound, fortunately, there are reputable companies and science-based health alternatives. in what way much simpler and more natural can you memorize than lycopene for prostate health? ("R Meds" p 71)

by means of the way, the press release I cited was an April Fool's joke--about marketing plain old-fashioned air. Next thing you know, someone will be selling brace atoms of hydrogen with single oxygen for three bucks a bottle

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