Adverse Drug Reactions Are 4th Leading Cause of Death

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Adverse Drug Reactions Are 4th Leading Cause of Death

APISON, TN -- (INTERNET WIRE) -- 11/26/2001 -- The Journal of the American Medical Assoc* reported adverse drug reactions as “the 4th and 6th leading cause of death.” 4-15-98. This was in hospitals under monitored conditions and with “drugs that were properly prescribed and administered.” If we included all drugs prescribed by doctors for patients at home with no monitoring, and all drugs that people buy over-the-counter, [including nicotine, caffeine and alcohol], drugs would rival improper diet [causing heart disease and contributing to cancer] as a leading cause of death, says Richard Ruhling, MD.

Ruhling is board-certified in internal medicine and taught at Loma Linda University in 1974-78. He says physicians have forgotten that “physician” comes from the Greek word physis, meaning nature. Hippocrates said, “Let your food be your medicine,” but we are using chemicals, [drugs] and they all have a long list of adverse reactions listed in the Physicians Desk Reference at most libraries. Multiple drugs multiply the risk of these adverse reactions and death.

In addition to cholesterol, fat, sugar and salt, our foods contain chemicals [read the label!] that are an increasing source of problems. People become allergic to foods. Their symptoms can range from asthma, attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity and bed-wetting in children to arthritis, colitis, cramps, chronic fatigue, depression, dizziness, gas, gastritis, headaches, insomnia, muscle tension, nervous disorders, sinusitis, rashes, urinary frequency, and chronic symptoms for which medicine is soon part of the problem. Too busy to study what people eat, we often fail to find the cause, says Ruhling. If people eliminate suspect foods 100% [not just cut down], they often feel worse (like tobacco withdrawal) for 3-4 days, but are much better in 5-7 days.

Ruhling is president of Total Health, Inc, a non-profit organization promoting positive lifestyle. He cites TIME Magazine as showing that 10% have changed their health habits; 10% refuse to change, and 80% want to change, but don’t feel very successful. Total Health introduces a unique book as a help to motivating people to a better lifestyle—Health and Happiness.

Dr. Clive McCay, Professor of Nutrition at Cornell, reviewed the author, E.G. White, and summarized an eight-page review by saying she “was able to induce a substantial number of people to improve their diets…In spite of the fact that the works of Mrs. White were written long before the advent of modern scientific nutrition, no better over-all guide is available today.”

Dr. Ruhling says the book is a classic with concepts still ahead of us today. It emphasizes nutrition, natural remedies and positive mental attitudes. In the 70’s, the Jewish owner of Palm Springs [Calif] Hilton Riviera Hotel willed $10 million to Loma Linda University founded by the author for his appreciation of this Christian book that is neither preachy, nor denominational.

Total Health offers this $10 million book for a $10 donation as a way of introducing Dr. Ruhling’s new book to be announced December 1—both books as a bonus for your $10 check to Total Health, 10611 High Point Rd, Apison TN 37302. This could reduce your drug bills, and satisfaction is guaranteed.

For a faxed copy of JAMA* or Dr. McCay’s statement, or a complimentary book copy, contact: Richard Ruhling, MD Total Health, Inc. 10611 High Point Rd. Apison TN 37302 423-396-9910 www.choosinglife.net Ruhling2@juno.com PS: This release may be faxed to your most popular talk radio station. I’d be happy to discuss the information or answer questions on their program. Thank you for your interest in this topic.

Contact: Richard Ruhling, MD Company: Total Health, Inc. Phone: 423-396-9910 Email: Ruhling2@juno.com

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