Accreditation of a school indicates that a regulatory agency considers its teachings sound. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Sugar is a major cause of hyperactivity and other childhood behavioral problems. No special training is legally required to offer counseling to the public. Taking antioxidant vitamins has been proved to protect against heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
Homeopathic remedies are a safe and effective alternative to many drugs that doctors prescribe.
Taking large daily doses of vitamin C can cut the incidence of colds in half. People over age 21 should have their blood cholesterol level checked every year. The Postal Service screens many ads for mail-order health products before they are published. The American Medical Association can revoke the license of a doctor who is practicing improperly. Recent government reports indicate that the best person to consult for back pain is a chiropractor.