There is hope that the current administration in Washington, DC will support expanding MSAs to all Americans. For those of you who do not currently qualify for a MSA, have your employer check out the riders for alternative care that can be added to your healthcare coverage policy. Click on what interests you, and you move directly to that section of our list of over 60 referral organizations. Note that whenever available we have created a hyperlink to an association's online referral page. The Codex proposals already exist as law in Norway and Germany where the entire health food industry has literally been taken over by the drug companies, according to one source.
Numerous supplements are no longer available or available only by prescription.
If the U.S. agrees to participate in these international harmonization efforts, we have to abide by them or risk sanctions. Become aware of what is developing and form your own opinions on this matter. Some people use holistic as a synonym for alternative medicine. Research on CAM systems and practices is increasing at a rate of 12 percent a year. Those of you who submitted input last summer toward their Five Year Strategic Plan can see the final version online.