Strategies in the Medical War?

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Hi All,

 

See the note, below, from Ihor Basko DVM (VBMA List).

 

I agree with Ihor that changing PUBLIC and POLITICAL opinion is

probably the best option in the fight for the survival of TCM in highly

regulated western nations.

 

Best regards,

Phil

 

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Background:

 

Phil wrote:

> 1000 subs at 500$ is peanuts in a project to validate TCM. It

> takes 200,000,000$ to develop a single drug!

replied:

> I am talking about 500,000$ to begin the task of raising funds for

> research, not 500,000 for the research. In fact, for 500,000, we

> can probably get a few research grants written and approved. that's

> where the cash will flow from. I don't think drug research is a

> fair cost comparison. All our R & D is already done.

 

Ihor wrote:

 

Hi Phil and members, This won't fly even if we do have the money.

If the system ie. the Matrix, is " programmed " against TCM herbs,

we will need political action. They need a credible body of

recognized " experts " that can overlook any studies, and that can

interface with the powers that be. Grass roots pressure is part of

the equation.

 

Regarding the comment: " herb/drug interaction " is a non-issue in

China after 50 years of combination therapy ... and that there are

very few risks and the issue is way overblown. Even if this is true, it

IS an issue here, especially with FDA, and it won't go away. It is

reasonable to say that this comment is false, with the discovery of

heavy metal contaminants in the products, substitutions that are

toxic, and low quality control standards in China, secret formulas,

and NEW drugs coming in all the time........it IS an issue that

needs to be addressed.

 

The study of one drug and one herb can be expensive to prove

safety and non-reactions. Once one studies what it will take to

prove the pharmacological and pharmakinetic effects of one drug vs

one herb and safety, one will realize that, yes in deed.....millions

will be needed and alot of time.

 

Sorry to sound so pessimistic, but I am currently working with the

NASC and FDA/CVM on this matter, as well as AAFCO. Good

" politics " and working relationships can have stronger positive

effects on TCM's future, than reasonable research. We cannot win

the war. They have more money and influence. We must try to

" infiltrate " and work with the " enemy " , and maybe, we have a

chance.

 

Ihor Basko DVM

 

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