even more on FDA Rule banning Ephedra

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this post is a strongly worded call to action. it also provides more

ammunition to the position I have expressed on this issue.

 

 

 

> ACUDOC11

> Sat Mar 13, 2004 7:19:28 AM US/Pacific

> info, Drjohnchen, ,

> vyonnelau

> URGENT INFO - FDA Rule banning Ephedra

>

> 3/13/04

>  

> Dear Colleagues & Friends:

>  

> While many in and around the AP/OM profession have been running around

> like chickens with heads cut-off.....we (AOMNC) have been saying

> exactly what Dr. John Chen has so easily and astutely arrived at. Once

> the FDA rule and it's 263 pages of rhetorical rationalization were

> available for analysis the overall intent was blatantly clear.

>  

> What was published in an AP/OM journal is inexcusable. There is NO

> exemption for herbs...Asian or otherwise. I wonder about where

> the levels of journalism exist today. It is one thing to publish

> individual organization's opinions but quite another to openly take a

> journalistic position of some of those opinions AS THE TRUTH without

> checking out the facts. It costs very little to do the research

> verificaion.

>  

> Just prior to the FDAs rule, AOMNC's lobbyist (Bob Marcus of Marcus &

> Associates) phone called Robert Moore (FDA) and we were shocked at his

> candor especially when he responded to certain pointed questions

> regarding acupuncturists use of herbs in general.

>  

> Folks.....don't be fooled. The 'powers that be' clearly appear

> to be seeking to eliminate all herbal use by acupuncturists and any

> other healthcare providers since right now the FDA states that herbs

> fall into the category of illegal drugs for various reasons one of

> which is how we use them.

>  

> What to do about this?

>  

> Experience of recent years has shown how to use the legal system

> especially within the executive branch called Administrative Law. I

> know a good case when I see one. After BEATING the Florida Dept of

> Health late last year (pro se).....some Admin lawyers have initially

> evaluated this FDA rule along with me and we believe it can be

> challenged and if not repealed/thrown out - a challenge certainly has

> the potential to greatly modify the language so as to give herbs a

> REAL exemption or close the door on allopathy's biased attack on

> chinese medicine. More importantly we NEED to TRY because 'hoping' is

> not a correct attitude.

>  

> Recently I have personally 'taken-on' the health

> insurance/reimbursement domain by filing a Federal

> Anti-Trust/Racketeering lawsuit on February 24th, 2004 against the

> major carriers. It will probably take years to resolve but it's

> FINALLY STARTED. At no time in the history of our profession has this

> been done. Why did I need to do this when there are plenty of national

> organizations out there and for many many years and who have quite

> capable lawyers on staff? (A rhetorical question). More on this as

> soon as my lawyers release a PR statement.

>  

> I am not crazy enough to additionaly take on the FDA personally

> although I considered it......BUT I will strongly suggest one such

> individual/firm who is very capable of challenging the FDA

> rule. Ultimately this will entail someone hiring this law firm or any

> other of your choosing.

>  

> You'all need to get on this project ASAP and decide your strategy

> (collectively) as the rule becomes effective April 12th, 2004. An

> Administrative Challenge would toll the rule start date.

>  

> At least TALK to these knowledgeable lawyers and see your options.

> Sitting around waiting for the sky to fall.....or thinking you can

> lobby Congress is useless at this point.

>  

> This FDA rule needs to be STOPPED - even if only on technicalities.

> Some of us strongly believe it can be accomplished.

>  

> I am sure there are other interested and effected parties but these

> e-mail addresses were the only ones I had access to today. Some of you

> know me personally and others only in passing. I may have a big

> activist mouth but I stand behind what I say.

>  

> Contact me if any or all wish to proceed with this one contact or if I

> can help in any other way.

>  

> Your move!!! The future of AP/OM is in your hands.

>  

> Regards,

> Richard A. Freiberg, OMD, NMD

> 954-709-8850

>

 

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