And fda says it is alright that 2 children have suffered strokes and 14 children have died from using this drug.

Canada cares about health of its children and does not want any deaths to happen in their country.

However, fda has a very different view.

This is fda statement posted on their website last week:

The fda says it “does not feel that any immediate changes are warranted in fda labeling or approved use of this drug based upon its preliminary understanding of Health Canada’s analysis of adverse event reports and fda’s own knowledge of reports received by agency.”

When will fda care about America’s children?

When will fda care about people of America?

Let’s review fda mission statement one more time.

“The fda is responsible for protecting public health by assuring safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products …, our Nations food supply …”

“The fda is also responsible for … helping public get accurate, science based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.”

I’m not sure when you’ll be asking yourself, “Is fda really looking out for my health?”

Sources: Associated Press “Canada orders drug for adhd off market”, February 14th, 2005.

Nutritional Health Alliance, Washington Update, February, 2005.

- Get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on your diet, and even contribute to weight gain.

- Exercise daily. Even 10 minutes of routine exercise can help your body maintain its peak fitness level.

Excessive consumption of alcohol can also wreak havoc on your diet. Alcohol inhibits body’s ability to absorb vital nutrients, such as calcium. In addition, alcohol in evening can interfere with your sleep cycle.

Other things you can do to improve you nutrition include incorporating lean proteins and fish into your diet. Fatty fishes including salmon provide key nutrients called “essential fatty acids” which help your brains abilityto function properly.

Nutrition is a choice. For you to be healthiest person you can be, it is vital that you make choices that are good for you and your well being. Adopting just a couple of strategies above will help you tremendously on your journey toward optimal health.