The "Drug" industry

It is no secret that I am not a fan of pharmaceuticals. Although, I do believe that they have a part to play in our overall health, I believe that other the last few years, the industry has gotten out of hand. Medicine used to be used to improve the health of mankind, but now the industry is corrupt.

Think of it like this;

If the CEO of a pharmaceutical company is meeting with two young scientists. The first one enters his office and he requires $10 million dollars to develop his cure for cancer. The second comes in and requires $10 million to develop a drug that will manage the symptoms of cancer indefinitely. Where do you think he will put the money?

Remember that the CEO serves the company and the shareholders. Therefore, he MUST make the decision that is best for the COMPANY! Not for mankind. So, he gives the money to the second scientist and the "cure" is never developed.

It is a sad reality in this world, but it is reality.

There are so many natural products that can drastically improve our health, but no one wants to invest money to "prove" it. Since the products are not patentable, there is no way for a company to secure it's investment. Therefore, they continue to develop drugs and in order to stay competitive, they continue to imply that natural remedies are ineffective.

The bottom line is that we must be careful when we look at the drugs that are available to us. Always keep in mind that someone is making money from the decision to bring that drug to the marketplace and as long as the drug passes certain "short term" criteria, then it is allowed on the market... Until it is recalled that is.

I will guarantee that no one will ever "recall" an apple!