Over-the-Counter Drugs

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hypothyroidism
May 17, 2023
Is there any relationship between my low ferritin level and my hypothyroidism?; I need to get my mom's prescription renewed, can I do that here?; To add some salt seasoning to food, is organic tamari sauce good to use?; What do you think of apple cider vinegar in the prevention of atherosclerosis?; What organization can I join to show opposition to the bill that could stop the use of medications off-label?; Can I use Flava Naturals in my smoothie even though I have GERD?; Can bioidentical hormone replacement therapy thicken the uterine lining? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: China’s Inroads Into Our Drug and Supplement Marketplace, Part 1
May 16, 2023
Rosemary Gibson, a health policy expert and investigative journalist, blows the lid off China’s inroads into our drug and supplement marketplace in her book, "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine." 90% of the raw materials that go into our medications are sourced from China; many supplement ingredients also come from there. Generic drugs especially are prone to adulteration and contamination. There are well-documented episodes of harm from improperly formulated China-sourced medications. Inspection of Chinese manufacturing facilities is challenging, and many cut corners and falsify documentation. China’s domination of the worldwide drug market is a deliberate policy underwritten by Chinese central planners. It’s a national security issue because it places enormous leverage over Americans. There’s deliberate stealing of US intellectual property with regard to drug development. Gibson discusses strategies for disengaging from Chinese hegemony over our medication. We also touch on her books, "Wall of Silence: The Untold Story of the Medical Mistakes That Kill and Injure Millions of Americans" in which she exposes the pervasiveness of medical errors, and "The Treatment Trap: How the Overuse of Medical Care Is Wrecking Your Health and What You Can Do to Prevent It" which reveals rampant over-testing and over-treatment, to the detriment of patients. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: China’s Inroads Into Our Drug and Supplement Marketplace, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Rosemary Gibson, a health policy expert and investigative journalist, and author of "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: All Those Chemical Additives in Your Over-the-Counter Medications, Part 1
May 4, 2023
Sometimes you need to reach for a pain-killer, a cold remedy, an antihistamine, or a cough syrup. Have you ever wondered about all those chemical additives in your over-the-counter (OTC) medications? Max Spielberg is a concerned Dad with sensitivities to certain ingredients who wanted a clean alternative for himself and his family. He co-founded Genexa.com which seeks to provide unadulterated, additive-free versions of common remedies. Of particular concern are artificial colorings and flavorings in kids’ medications which have been implicated in attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity. His products use non-GMO vehicles and natural flavorings and colorings. He chronicles the challenges that developing these products entailed; he enlisted a team of medical professionals, formulators, and pharmacists to create a line of safe remedies, then wrangled with the FDA and retailers to meet their exacting specifications. The result is an array of clean alternatives to commonly-used OTC medications for a variety of conditions, appealing to health-conscious consumers. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: All Those Chemical Additives in Your Over-the-Counter Medications, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Max Spielberg, co-founder of Genexa.com which seeks to provide unadulterated, additive-free versions of common remedies. Click HERE for part 1.