Comments on: Victory! The Anti-Supplement FTC Expansion Provision is Defeated—At Least for Now http://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:09:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gemingahttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-9516 Geminga Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:14:38 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-9516 The real problem is the ability of Congressmen to pull these shadowy moves on the people with the express intent to deceive by hiding and using the legi-speak no one understands including other congressmen. Sliding deceptive wording into an irrelivant bill should be prohibited if the intent of congress is to honestly and fairly represent the people. It is clear to me that this is not the intent. Congress as a matter of norm votes in favor of the elite interests over citizen interests as routein. Waxman is a One World Government guy and not the peoples friend. I wish there was a way to " out" these guys so our government could become understandable , straight forward and greatly simplified. Complexity is the toy store of the mischeivous. The other important contingency is the active particitpation of the people!! Cudos to all who heeded the ANH call to action!!! The real problem is the ability of Congressmen to pull these shadowy moves on the people with the express intent to deceive by hiding and using the legi-speak no one understands including other congressmen. Sliding deceptive wording into an irrelivant bill should be prohibited if the intent of congress is to honestly and fairly represent the people. It is clear to me that this is not the intent. Congress as a matter of norm votes in favor of the elite interests over citizen interests as routein. Waxman is a One World Government guy and not the peoples friend. I wish there was a way to ” out” these guys so our government could become understandable , straight forward and greatly simplified. Complexity is the toy store of the mischeivous. The other important contingency is the active particitpation of the people!! Cudos to all who heeded the ANH call to action!!!

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]]> By: Dr, Deanna Rosshttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-8319 Dr, Deanna Ross Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:50:59 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-8319 I am in CO and would love to become more active in this area. Please contact me either through this or my email directly. At 21 years old, I suddenly had panic attacks. The cure was not the Valium prescribed by my well meaning MD. Although I would not take the valium, being quite keenly aware of their addictive nature, I kept them in my purse as an insurance policy based on fear. I began taking supplements, and went back for a check up a few months later...symptom free. Hurray for supplements. I have many true stories.on amazing positive changes physically through the healthy addition of natural substances found in food (AKA supplements)...but most importantly, thank you for your work, and thanks to all who care about their freedom to choose healthy alternatives, as well as the freedom for others to do the same. I am in CO and would love to become more active in this area. Please contact me either through this or my email directly. At 21 years old, I suddenly had panic attacks. The cure was not the Valium prescribed by my well meaning MD. Although I would not take the valium, being quite keenly aware of their addictive nature, I kept them in my purse as an insurance policy based on fear. I began taking supplements, and went back for a check up a few months later…symptom free. Hurray for supplements. I have many true stories.on amazing positive changes physically through the healthy addition of natural substances found in food (AKA supplements)…but most importantly, thank you for your work, and thanks to all who care about their freedom to choose healthy alternatives, as well as the freedom for others to do the same.

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]]> By: Barbara Van De Walkerhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-8301 Barbara Van De Walker Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:51 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-8301 My question is how do we focus in on the citizens of the 30th district who continue to vote him back into power? Let's attack the attacker; let's reveal who Waxman really is to those who need to know.....the people of California's 30th district. Would you also reveal all of the representatives who voted FOR Waxman's package?! My question is how do we focus in on the citizens of the 30th district who continue to vote him back into power? Let’s attack the attacker; let’s reveal who Waxman really is to those who need to know…..the people of California’s 30th district. Would you also reveal all of the representatives who voted FOR Waxman’s package?!

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]]> By: SANDIhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-8277 SANDI Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:13:15 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-8277 I GOT MY PHONE AND FAX BILL, TODAY. WHAT I SPENT TO CALL WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSMEN AND WOMEN TO VOTE DOWN THE ANTI FOOD SUPPLEMENT BILL IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. IT WAS GOOD TO STAY UP TO THE WEE HOURS WATCHING CONGRESS OF TV, AT BEST THEY ARE GOOD COMEDY. I AM HOPING THAT SUZANNE SOMERS AND THE FARRAH FAWCETT FOUNDATION AND KEVEN COSTNER ALL UNITE TO REALLY STAND UP AND EXPOSE HENRY WAXMAN FOR HIS COVERT SNEAKY ACTIONS.THE CURE FOR CANCER HAS BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS AND BACKED BY THE NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS FOR BIOCHEMISTRY....IT IS BIG PHARMA AND THE ARROGANCE OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS AND CONGRESS WHO DO NOT WANT THERE TO BE AN ANSWERS. SHAME ON THEM ALL! I GOT MY PHONE AND FAX BILL, TODAY. WHAT I SPENT TO CALL WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSMEN AND WOMEN TO VOTE DOWN THE ANTI FOOD SUPPLEMENT BILL IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. IT WAS GOOD TO STAY UP TO THE WEE HOURS WATCHING CONGRESS OF TV, AT BEST THEY ARE GOOD COMEDY.
I AM HOPING THAT SUZANNE SOMERS AND THE FARRAH FAWCETT FOUNDATION AND KEVEN COSTNER ALL UNITE TO REALLY STAND UP AND EXPOSE HENRY WAXMAN FOR HIS COVERT SNEAKY ACTIONS.

THE CURE FOR CANCER HAS BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS AND BACKED BY THE NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS FOR BIOCHEMISTRY….IT IS BIG PHARMA AND THE ARROGANCE OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS AND CONGRESS WHO DO NOT WANT THERE TO BE AN ANSWERS.
SHAME ON THEM ALL!

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]]> By: R Prasadhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-8136 R Prasad Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:25:40 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-8136 Who is Congressman Henry Waxman actually working for? For people of America? or Corporates and multi nationals? Shame. Who is Congressman Henry Waxman actually working for? For people of America? or Corporates and multi nationals? Shame.

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]]> By: Thomashttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-8086 Thomas Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:54:21 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-8086 Sandi, kudos on your efforts! I hope Waxman is on the last leg of his political career; he's a prime (& abhorrent) example of someone elected into public office, then makes covert attempts to pass legislation he KNOWS the public is against... We simply must vote him out, ending such a disgraceful abuse of his position. And no one need worry if this snake in the grass is out of a job -- no doubt he's received plenty of *incentive* to pull these stunts -- my guess, from Big Pharma. Sandi, kudos on your efforts! I hope Waxman is on the last leg of his political career; he’s a prime (& abhorrent) example of someone elected into public office, then makes covert attempts to pass legislation he KNOWS the public is against… We simply must vote him out, ending such a disgraceful abuse of his position. And no one need worry if this snake in the grass is out of a job — no doubt he’s received plenty of *incentive* to pull these stunts — my guess, from Big Pharma.

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]]> By: SANDIhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-8056 SANDI Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:56:11 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-8056 HURRAY! SOME OF YOU MAY KNOW THAT THE FARRAH FAWCETT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE FOUNDATION KICKED OFF ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER DEATH.....I ASKED THEM TO NOT LET HENRY WAXMAN FROM HOLLYWOOD GET AWAY WITH HIS COVERT SNEAKY ACTION FOR THE ANTI FOOD SUPPLEMENT BILL IN THE WALL STREET REFORM....I ASKED THEM UNIT AND NOT RE ELECT HIM TO OFFICE. THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL THE HARD WORK.....I HATE TO SEE MY PHONE BILL. I CALLED EVERYONE ON THE COMMITTEE AND LED THE WAY WITH MY WEBSITE. WELLNESS ANSWERS.ORG (GOOGLE) TAKE CARE AND WE CAN ENJOY THE WEEK END. SANDI HURRAY!
SOME OF YOU MAY KNOW THAT THE FARRAH FAWCETT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE FOUNDATION KICKED OFF ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER DEATH…..I ASKED THEM TO NOT LET HENRY WAXMAN FROM HOLLYWOOD GET AWAY WITH HIS COVERT SNEAKY ACTION FOR THE ANTI FOOD SUPPLEMENT BILL IN THE WALL STREET REFORM….I ASKED THEM UNIT AND NOT RE ELECT HIM TO OFFICE.
THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL THE HARD WORK…..I HATE TO SEE MY PHONE BILL. I CALLED EVERYONE ON THE COMMITTEE AND LED THE WAY WITH MY WEBSITE.
WELLNESS ANSWERS.ORG (GOOGLE)
TAKE CARE AND WE CAN ENJOY THE WEEK END.
SANDI

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]]> By: Timothy Humphreyhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-8053 Timothy Humphrey Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:01:00 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-8053 Awesome! Great work guys! Congressional representatives need to be constantly reminded they're in Washington to look out for the interests of their constituents, not corporations. Corporations have lobbyists, people have representatives. Awesome! Great work guys! Congressional representatives need to be constantly reminded they’re in Washington to look out for the interests of their constituents, not corporations. Corporations have lobbyists, people have representatives.

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]]> By: freedomlinehttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-8034 freedomline Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:56:50 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-8034 I am happy that you were a big factor in the bill not passing. However, I am very concerned about your headline of this article, "for now." If Americans have to keep this up year after year we will surely lose the battle. There are so many lobbyist directing congree to pass bills that we are constantly being distracted. And with the Democratic house and senate consisting of mostly lawyers, creating and passing bills is their life. As it currently stands, we are losing control.Americans have tolerated enough of this nonsense. Talk to your congreeman and tell him your concerns in this matter. Otherwise, they will continue to pass bill after bill at an amazing pace until we become captive to the ones that work for us.Remember Nancy Pelosi's statement? "We have to pass this bill to know whats in it" I am happy that you were a big factor in the bill not passing. However, I am very concerned about your headline of this article, “for now.” If Americans have to keep this up year after year we will surely lose the battle. There are so many lobbyist directing congree to pass bills that we are constantly being distracted. And with the Democratic house and senate consisting of mostly lawyers, creating and passing bills is their life. As it currently stands, we are losing control.

Americans have tolerated enough of this nonsense. Talk to your congreeman and tell him your concerns in this matter. Otherwise, they will continue to pass bill after bill at an amazing pace until we become captive to the ones that work for us.

Remember Nancy Pelosi’s statement? “We have to pass this bill to know whats in it”

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]]> By: Thomashttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7954 Thomas Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:11:22 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7954 I applaud ANH & it's good works to protect consumers & their freedoms. Albeit mass citizen / voter emails, letters & phone calls are extremely influential -- many of us are made aware of these supplement industry issues & how we can help, via your reports -- compiled from extensive research, diligence, networking & hard work. You've then organized grass roots campaigns, & have stream-lined the process for us to take action; as well as keep us updated along the way. The lobbying you do is also duly noted, & further / greatly, advances this important cause.Our collective voice wouldn't be nearly as strong or united without the valuable information, & efficient ways for us to be heard on it, ANH makes available. Uncovering sneaky attempts by Waxman & his ilk, we may never have known otherwise! So ANH, I just wanted to let you know your efforts are very much appreciated! A huge & heartfelt THANKS. I applaud ANH & it’s good works to protect consumers & their freedoms. Albeit mass citizen / voter emails, letters & phone calls are extremely influential — many of us are made aware of these supplement industry issues & how we can help, via your reports — compiled from extensive research, diligence, networking & hard work. You’ve then organized grass roots campaigns, & have stream-lined the process for us to take action; as well as keep us updated along the way. The lobbying you do is also duly noted, & further / greatly, advances this important cause.

Our collective voice wouldn’t be nearly as strong or united without the valuable information, & efficient ways for us to be heard on it, ANH makes available. Uncovering sneaky attempts by Waxman & his ilk, we may never have known otherwise! So ANH, I just wanted to let you know your efforts are very much appreciated! A huge & heartfelt THANKS.

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]]> By: Marguerite Kinghttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7953 Marguerite King Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:04:28 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7953 Thank you for this effort to defeat the Waxman amendment to the Wall Street Reform Bill. It means so much to so many people. It means the world to me. Thank you for this effort to defeat the Waxman amendment to the Wall Street Reform Bill. It means so much to so many people. It means the world to me.

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]]> By: Edo Lastirihttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7949 Edo Lastiri Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:46:23 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7949 When trying to post the Victory! article on Face Book the link changes to a generic Welcome to ANH. I don't get it! When trying to post the Victory! article on Face Book the link changes to a generic Welcome to ANH.
I don’t get it!

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]]> By: MARVIN BAKERhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7934 MARVIN BAKER Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:12:22 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7934 THANK VOU ALL FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR HEALTH FREEDOMS KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON HENRY WAXMAN HE IS VERY VERY SLICK HE WILL TRY AGAIN AND AGIAN TO GET THAT SAME PROVISION PASSED LOOK FOR ANOTHER COVERT SCHEME BUT THIS TIME HE WIILL PUT IT INTO SOMETHING THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HEALTH SOMETHING YOU WOULD NOT BE LOOKING FOR SO YOU ALL HAVE TO BE COVERT TO,SO YOU CAN STAY AHEAD OF HIS GAME ALWAYS KNOW WHAT HE UP TO AN WATCH OUT FOR PEOPLE HE WORK WITH CAUSE WHILE YOU ARE LOOKING AT WAXMAN HIS PEOPLE COULD SLIPPIN IN THE BACK DOOR THANK VOU ALL FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR HEALTH FREEDOMS KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON HENRY WAXMAN HE IS VERY VERY SLICK HE WILL TRY AGAIN AND AGIAN TO GET THAT SAME PROVISION PASSED LOOK FOR ANOTHER COVERT SCHEME BUT THIS TIME HE WIILL PUT IT INTO SOMETHING THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HEALTH SOMETHING YOU WOULD NOT BE LOOKING FOR SO YOU ALL HAVE TO BE COVERT TO,SO YOU CAN STAY AHEAD OF HIS GAME ALWAYS KNOW WHAT HE UP TO AN WATCH OUT FOR PEOPLE HE WORK WITH CAUSE WHILE YOU ARE LOOKING AT WAXMAN HIS PEOPLE COULD SLIPPIN IN THE BACK DOOR

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]]> By: David S. Clarkhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7931 David S. Clark Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:01:21 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7931 I've been around for awhile and it is no news to me that Waxman is anti-supplement. In the fight to get the Dietary Supplement Act back in the '90s Waxman was to my recollection one of the lead dogs in the effort to get governmental control of supplements. Please let our people know what type of guy he is with whatever you can did up, he is not to be trusted, if for nothing else, his record of being anti-supplement. This dude will not give up, here we are 20 years later and he is still at it, we need to squash him with some bad press. Put the word out! I’ve been around for awhile and it is no news to me that Waxman is anti-supplement. In the fight to get the Dietary Supplement Act back in the ’90s Waxman was to my recollection one of the lead dogs in the effort to get governmental control of supplements. Please let our people know what type of guy he is with whatever you can did up, he is not to be trusted, if for nothing else, his record of being anti-supplement. This dude will not give up, here we are 20 years later and he is still at it, we need to squash him with some bad press. Put the word out!

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]]> By: Gail Kinneyhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7929 Gail Kinney Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:53:35 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7929 Thank You for the information on this attack on our rights for good health, and for fighting for those rights. We do appreciate your efforts! Please keep me informed! We sell natural supplements, so I know first hand, what the FDA and FTC are capable of. They will literally stop at nothing, to protect the pharmaceutical companies. In the last 3 years, between the FTC, and the recession, we've lost more than half of our business. We are hanging by our fingernails, but we are still hangin' in there. Thanks again !l Thank You for the information on this attack on our rights for good health, and for fighting for
those rights. We do appreciate your efforts! Please keep me informed! We sell natural
supplements, so I know first hand, what the FDA and FTC are capable of. They will
literally stop at nothing, to protect the pharmaceutical companies. In the last 3 years,
between the FTC, and the recession, we’ve lost more than half of our business. We are
hanging by our fingernails, but we are still hangin’ in there. Thanks again !l

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]]> By: J.L. Torralva Pharm Dhttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7927 J.L. Torralva Pharm D Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:43:59 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7927 My only question is who supported Waxman financially in persuing the stand against the dietary supplement industry? I would not be at all surprise if Waxman and Frank were backed by the Big Pharma Industry! Big Pharma Industry would love to have the same control over the diestary supplement industry as exist in Europe. I hope to never see the possibilty of a similar legislation give the FTC's expansion of their powers. It would be a sad day indeed if that should ever happen!!! My only question is who supported Waxman financially in persuing the stand against the dietary supplement industry? I would not be at all surprise if Waxman and Frank were backed by the Big Pharma Industry! Big Pharma Industry would love to have the same control over the diestary supplement industry as exist in Europe. I hope to never see the possibilty of a similar legislation give the FTC’s expansion of their powers. It would be a sad day indeed if that should ever happen!!!

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]]> By: Dr. Pamella Corvellihttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7919 Dr. Pamella Corvelli Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:12:10 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7919 WONDERFUL-WONDERFUL! In 1992, I was the CO State Chair for Citizens for Health! The key is the knowledge of what these people are up to, and grass root support as you are doing. Keep up the GOOD work. Like cockroaches these people, funded probably by pharmaceuticals, will be back! WONDERFUL-WONDERFUL! In 1992, I was the CO State Chair for Citizens for Health! The key is the knowledge of what these people are up to, and grass root support as you are doing. Keep up the GOOD work. Like cockroaches these people, funded probably by pharmaceuticals, will be back!

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]]> By: Ron Matthewshttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7906 Ron Matthews Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:01:33 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7906 Is there any way that we could take up a collection and get Waxman sent to Cuba or North Korea where his political ideologies would be more in keeping with the despotic nature of those governments? Is there any way that we could take up a collection and get Waxman sent to Cuba or North Korea where his political ideologies would be more in keeping with the despotic nature of those governments?

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]]> By: Debbiehttp://www.anh-usa.org/victory-the-anti-supplement-ftc-expansion-provision-is-defeated%e2%80%94at-least-for-now/comment-page-1/#comment-7903 Debbie Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:59:19 +0000 http://www.anh-usa.org/?p=4208#comment-7903 Yipee! Thank you so much for all that you do! As a brain injury survvivor, supplements are very important to me and will be for the rest of my life. They HAVE to continue to be unregulated! Much gratitude for your efforts! Yipee! Thank you so much for all that you do! As a brain injury survvivor, supplements are very important to me and will be for the rest of my life. They HAVE to continue to be unregulated! Much gratitude for your efforts!

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