Greetings!
We're celebrating Easter this weekend, already! Time goes by so fast, even while I attempt to slow down some. Rhonda and the rest of the Merrill family have been such a help up here, I'm so thankful, especially for everybody's patience as we adapt to this transition in farmstand leadership. It's been such a pleasure lately to work on these newsletters, the cookbook and devotional, and best of all, I love visiting with all of you on Farmstand Fridays! Rhonda does a great job handling all the behind the scenes duties that took up the majority of my time. So last week Jim Matthews and I finally went back into production of our "Organic Produce Update" on
www.havasuvideonews.com check it out! You never know what will happen next, eh?
This is Part III in my series on the Natural Products Expo Experience (newsletters are now archived on our website in case you missed anything). One of my favorite nutrition books is The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. so when I saw his name on the agenda, this book went in my bag and I found a good seat! He autographed it for me as we talked afterward. He wrote, "Live with a passion!!" Amen! Live!
Years ago, one of my parents told me, "Bec, you can't save the world!" Well I may die trying, but it's a passion to share wellness. Here's a recap of what Dr. Murray shared...
He wrote another book, "What the Drug Companies Won't Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn't Know" He stated that what's causing the national health care crisis is disease management vs. true health care. Creating profits vs. better meds with questionable research and marketing practices, the U.S drug industry is the most profitable sector in the business world. Did you know that the avg. 55 yr. old receives 34.4 prescriptions per year?
Over 90% of research is done by biased, hired clinical research organizations. The Journal of American Medical Association reported that 95% of studies are falsely documented. Murray went on to cite many lawsuits and drugs that went awry.
Drug companies spent over $20M/yr marketing to doctors (appr. 50K/yr/Dr.) and over $10 billion/yr. on direct marketing to customer ads.
A couple thousand years ago Hippocrates said, "Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food." What happened???
In conclusion, Dr. Murray gave us the following
5 Keys to a Life Worth Living:
1. It's important to make a spiritual connection.
2. Take personal responsibility for your health, life, and emotions.
3. Develop a positive mental attitude. Look for the good in all.
4. Find your passion and engage in activities
5. Create a vehicle in your life that makes a difference in others.
Stay tuned for more upcoming EXPO updates...
