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− | In general, be VERY skeptical of claims that herbal or alternative therapies can replace insulin treatment in cats or dogs. Please note that many of the charlatans and scammers discussed in this article have ads appearing on the right of this page and can appear there in other pages on this wiki. At present, |
+ | In general, be VERY skeptical of claims that herbal or alternative therapies can replace insulin treatment in cats or dogs. Please note that many of the charlatans and scammers discussed in this article have ads appearing on the right of this page and can appear there in other pages on this wiki. At present, "Alternative Treatment #6", "Alternative Treatment #3" are among them. |
However, certain diseases have become *political* diseases, and no cure will be offered. These diseases include diabetes, cancer, and AIDS. In this cases, your only choice is alternative medicines. |
However, certain diseases have become *political* diseases, and no cure will be offered. These diseases include diabetes, cancer, and AIDS. In this cases, your only choice is alternative medicines. |
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Here are some examples: |
Here are some examples: |
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+ | *"Alternative Treatment" #1 "Alternative Treatment" #6 |
− | "Money-back" guarantee--none regarding the possible health damage. The "satisfied customers" are apparently not satisfied enough that one can contact them for their first-hand accounts regarding the product. There is a reference to a |
+ | "Money-back" guarantee--none regarding the possible health damage. The "satisfied customers" are apparently not satisfied enough that one can contact them for their first-hand accounts regarding the product. There is a reference to a "clinical test" and "scientific test" from an "independent lab" with absolutely no names mentioned or links to details of it. The company is based in Michigan, and a search of the [http://www.cis.state.mi.us/free/default.asp?profession=chiropractor Michigan State Professional Licensing Board]for the person mentioned in the websites' "About Us" pages reveal he is a human chiropractor-not a veterinarian or human endocrinologist. The upper left hand portion of every page on one website says "Natural Medicine from Real Veterinarians", the other, "All Natural Pet Health Products". |
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− | This is aimed at people with diabetes. The page states that the name of the product being pitched had to be changed because of US-FDA; its original name implied that it could help diabetics. FDA apparently saw no proof in that statement, thus the company was forced to either change the product's name or stop marketing it. (They chose to simply change the name and continue to market a product which does nothing for diabetes, whatever they may call it. If people will be naive enough to believe it might work and buy it, they will keep on selling it....until the next FDA warning letter.) The links for both product names pass you along [http://www.micronutra.com/diamaxol.html?kbid=1200 here], where the same 50 points off blood glucose levels or your money back is made as in "Alternative Treatment #1". |
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==Four products, one chiropractor== |
==Four products, one chiropractor== |
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'''''"Natural Medicine from Real Veterinarians"''''' |
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*"Help drop your pet's blood sugar levels. Guaranteed or it's free." |
*"Help drop your pet's blood sugar levels. Guaranteed or it's free." |
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*"More proof in XXXXXXX's ingredients." |
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'''''" All Natural Pet Health Products"''''' |
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+ | *"Alternative Treatment #6"-Pitch Page |
*"Help to support your pet's blood sugar levels. Guaranteed or it's free." |
*"Help to support your pet's blood sugar levels. Guaranteed or it's free." |
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'''''"The Perfect Balance of Science and Nature"''''' |
'''''"The Perfect Balance of Science and Nature"''''' |
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+ | *"Alternative Treatment #7" (No longer exisits) |
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− | *"We guarantee you'll be absolutely thrilled or we'll reverse your payment like it never happened." |
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− | *"Compared to everything you stand to lose if you don't make a change right now, $$$$ is just a drop in the bucket. What else can you do for $$$$ that will so greatly affect the quality of your pet's life and the family that loves your pet?" |
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− | *"Q: How soon after starting on XXXXXXX can I expect to see results? |
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'''''"Alternative Medicine from Real Doctors"''''' |
'''''"Alternative Medicine from Real Doctors"''''' |
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− | Same stock copy on all four sites--only altered slightly to fit the group the pitch is aimed at. And all from the same Michigan Chiropractor. The |
+ | Same stock copy on all four sites--only altered slightly to fit the group the pitch is aimed at. And all from the same Michigan Chiropractor. The "Alternative Treatment #6" and "Alternative Treatment #7" show stock photos of a medication assembly line, along with the following copy, inferring that "Alternative Treatment #6" is produced under the aegis of the US Food And Drug Administration--"XXXXX manufactures every product that we sell in our own state of the art facility under the strict guidelines of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Good Manufacturing Practices, or G.M.P." The same inference is on the "Alternative Treatment #7" website--"Every product manufactured for ZZZZZZ is done so in an FDA approved facility under "Good Manufacturing Practices" guidelines. Regardless of what's claimed, it doesn't change the fact that this is an unapproved drug, just as the others produced by this pathetic man are. Changing names and labels are attempt to hide the truth and from the FDA. [http://www.vetionx.com/about_us.php This claim], "Our products are scientifically formulated and manufactured using the best practices available and meet with current FDA standards." conveniently omits that they are all unapproved drugs. |
− | "FDA Required Legal Disclaimer - These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease." is found at the bottom of |
+ | "FDA Required Legal Disclaimer - These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease." is found at the bottom of "Alternative Treatment #6's" page. But the page for the product claims to treat diabetes! |
==="Alternative Treatment #7"--The Only Truth Is They Want Your Money=== |
==="Alternative Treatment #7"--The Only Truth Is They Want Your Money=== |
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− | "I can't tell you how many times I have seen pet owners desperate attempts to alleviate their companions misery with harmful prescribed medications only to put their pet's health in greater jeopardy! |
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− | "Imagine never having to worry about your pet's diabetes again! Imagine how you would feel if you made the right decision to improve your pet's health without risking his quality of life with all of the negative side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. |
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− | You may not know it, but a lot of prescribed medications for diabetes carry potentially disastrous side effects. Your pet could experience inflammation of the colon (colitis), weakened immune system, vomiting, and liver failure!" |
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− | "You need to make sure your furry friend, no matter his age, has the most advanced and proven solution available. That's the only way he will live as long as possible. In turn, you will receive boundless enjoyment and unconditional love every step of the way no matter what his age! |
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− | The good news is, there is now a safe and clinically proven effective solution to your pet's diabetes!" |
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− | And this is true--with '''REAL''' veterinary care using treatments for diabetes which are accepted in both the traditional human and veterinary medical community. For most animals, it takes the form of treatment with insulin. |
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− | "Don't just take my word for it. We have scientific proof that [http://www.petfriendlyhealth.com/diaxol.html "Alternative Treatment #7"]really does work." |
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− | The '''"Scientific Proof"''' from their website: |
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− | "The most definitive support for chromium supplementation in type 2 diabetes was provided by a 1997 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in China by Anderson et al.7 One hundred and eighty subjects were randomized to placebo, 200 µg/chromium picolinate/day, or 1,000 µg chromium picolinate/day for 4 months. HbA1c significantly declined by 30% in both groups at 4 months compared to placebo 8.5% Fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels, 2-h oral glucose tolerance test, and insulin and cholesterol levels all decreased in the high-dose-supplement group at 4 months." |
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− | [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9356027&query_hl=4&itool=pubmed_docsum Abstract of the Cited Study--From PubMed] |
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− | "The beneficial effects of chromium in individuals with diabetes were observed at levels '''higher than the upper limit of the Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake."''' |
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− | [http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/134/8/2072S Canine and Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Nature or Nurture? Rand, et. al 2004] |
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− | "Results demonstrated that the incorporation of chromium tripicolinate at 300 and 600 parts per billion in the ration of healthy cats produced '''small but significant''' improvements in glucose tolerance as measured by glucose half-life, area under the glucose curve, and absolute glucose concentrations." |
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− | "Based on the understanding that chromium is an essential nutrient and not a therapeutic drug, only individuals with suboptimal chromium nutrition would be expected to respond to chromium supplementation." |
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− | "Because of its trend to improve glucose tolerance, cats most likely to benefit from chromium supplementation are those with glucose intolerance and insulin resistance from lack of exercise, obesity, and old age; cats with underlying low insulin sensitivity; or cats that are genetically at risk of diabetes (e.g., Burmese cats)." |
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− | Drs. Rand and Fleeman make no suggestions that traditional diabetes medications should be abandoned in favor of chromium supplements in cats, most of whom have Type-2 diabetes, nor that chromium supplements cure diabetes. |
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− | While this studies also discusses canine diabetes, there's no mention of chromium being beneficial for dogs there, as most of them are Type-1 diabetics. |
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− | [http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=&A=627&SourceID=52 Controlling Diabetes Mellitus Without Insulin-Veterinary Partner] |
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− | This product is a mineral supplement that can be found in many vitamin stores. '''In normal dogs, it seems to potentiate the effects of insulin (i.e., the insulin becomes stronger). This effect has not been found in diabetic dogs, however."''' |
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− | Keep in mind that the study from PubMed and quoted "cherry-picking" style on the "Alternative Treatment #7" website refers to human beings with Type-2 diabetes whose pancreases produce some, but not enough insulin for their body's needs, or their bodies are unable to properly use the insulin they produce<ref>[http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes.jsp Type-2 Diabetes-American Diabetes Association]</ref><ref>[http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/treatment-conditions.jsp American Diabetes Association-Type-2 Diabetes Treatments]</ref>. |
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− | Diabetics with Type-1 diabetes have beta cell dysfunction; this means they cannot produce insulin in response to any medicines because their pancreas is no longer able to do so. Regardless of what's said or promised, the only way Type-1 diabetics can produce their own insulin again is through pancreas or cell transplants, giving them new beta cells to do so with. Type-1 diabetics of all species must replace the insulin their bodies no longer produce<ref>[http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes.jsp Type-1Diabetes-American Diabetes Association]</ref>. This can only be done with [http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/main.aspx?cat=1&id=404 insulin shots]<ref>[http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/treatment-conditions.jsp American Diabetes Association-Type-1 Diabetes Treatments]</ref>. |
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− | Neither the difference between the two major types of diabetes mellitus nor the fact that many noted medical researchers are still searching for a cure for diabetes fazes [http://www.petfriendlyhealth.com/diaxol.html "Alternative Treatment #7], though. |
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− | "Animal Diabetes is caused by a variety of factors. "Alternative Treatment #7" is the ONLY natural solution that reverses animal diabetes quickly and completely, ONCE AND FOR ALL!" |
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==="Alternative Treatment #1", "Alternative Treatment #6", "Alternative Treatment #7" & "Alternative Treatment #2"--Who's Behind Them All?=== |
==="Alternative Treatment #1", "Alternative Treatment #6", "Alternative Treatment #7" & "Alternative Treatment #2"--Who's Behind Them All?=== |
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+ | The answer is the same name revealed in the "Alternative Treatment #1" website--the [http://www.cis.state.mi.us/free/publicinfo.asp?rb_name=ON&rb_facility=&l_person_id=123880&l_profession_id=23&l_license_id=124555&Last_Name=HALLIDAY&First_Name=MICHAEL&License_number=&Facility_Name=&DBA_Name=&profession=23&offset=0 human chiropractor]. |
− | Doing a Google search on the substance's name when sold for human use as |
+ | Doing a Google search on the substance's name when sold for human use as "Alternative Treatment #2", eventually turns up a website hawking it which gives the name of its producer. |
− | Doing a WhoIs for the domain, one sees that the true owner has seen fit to hide his/her name by using a proxy domain service. "Alternative Treatment #6's" domain is registered to a shill in Grand Rapids, MI--not the person shown |
+ | Doing a WhoIs for the domain, one sees that the true owner has seen fit to hide his/her name by using a proxy domain service. "Alternative Treatment #6's" domain is registered to a shill in Grand Rapids, MI--not the person shown here. The name of the person the "Alternative Treatment #6" domain is registered to is shown [http://web.archive.org/web/20060502050239/techmedica.com/about_us.html here], in an internet archived page as [http://www.techmedica.com/press.html the company's] [http://who.godaddy.com/WhoIs.aspx?domain=vetionx.com&prog_id=godaddy Director for International Sales]. A check of the registrations of [http://who.godaddy.com/WhoIs.aspx?domain=vetcures.com&prog_id=godaddy "Alternative Treatment #1"],[http://who.godaddy.com/WhoIs.aspx?domain=petfriendlyhealth.com&prog_id=godaddy "Alternative Treatment #7"], and the [http://who.godaddy.com/WhoIs.aspx?domain=techmedica.com&prog_id=godaddy main business site] of the chiropractor show that all but "Alternative Treatment #6" have their "owners" hidden by a proxy service. |
Going to the domain's home page [http://www.techmedica.com/company.html] and having a look around produces some interesting results. A [http://www.techmedica.com/press.html press release], dated May 26, 2006 regarding a company lawsuit, turns up the CEO's name--the same one as shown on the [http://www.vetcures.com/about_us.html "Alternative Treatment #1"] website. |
Going to the domain's home page [http://www.techmedica.com/company.html] and having a look around produces some interesting results. A [http://www.techmedica.com/press.html press release], dated May 26, 2006 regarding a company lawsuit, turns up the CEO's name--the same one as shown on the [http://www.vetcures.com/about_us.html "Alternative Treatment #1"] website. |
Revision as of 19:32, 3 October 2008
In general, be VERY skeptical of claims that herbal or alternative therapies can replace insulin treatment in cats or dogs. Please note that many of the charlatans and scammers discussed in this article have ads appearing on the right of this page and can appear there in other pages on this wiki. At present, "Alternative Treatment #6", "Alternative Treatment #3" are among them.
However, certain diseases have become *political* diseases, and no cure will be offered. These diseases include diabetes, cancer, and AIDS. In this cases, your only choice is alternative medicines.
In dogs
Diabetic dogs, in particular, tend to be Type-1 diabetics and must have insulin:
These links will take you to the section of this page where the "Treatment" is discussed.
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There is no medically recognized treatment for canine diabetes mellitus other than insulin injections. Type-1 diabetes, which is the form it takes in the majority of dogs, is the same as Type-1 diabetes in humans. Type-1 diabetics of all species must replace the insulin their bodies no longer produce[1]. This can only be done with insulin shots[2]. Oral medications are designed to stimulate the pancreas into producing more insulin. This is successful with some Type-2 humans with diabetes because their pancreases produce some, but not enough insulin for their body's needs, or their bodies are unable to properly use the insulin they produce[3][4]. Diabetics with Type-1 diabetes have beta cell dysfunction; this means they cannot produce insulin in response to any medicines because their pancreas is no longer able to do so. Regardless of what's said or promised, the only way Type-1 diabetics can produce their own insulin again is through pancreas or cell transplants, giving them new beta cells to do so with. While legitimate diet changes and supplemental medications can be of help in controlling diabetes, none of them can be the total answer in Type-1 diabetes. The only recognized oral medications for control of diabetes are prescription drugs, approved in the US by FDA, in Canada by Health Canada, in the EU by EMEA, and by other legitimate medication regulatory bodies throughout the world. None of these medications have been recognized as being able to control Type-1 diabetes, but are for some cases of Type-2. The only recognized continuing medical treatment for diabetes mellitus Type-1 is one of the many forms of insulin therapy-for anyone suffering from it. The amount of money and resources of pharmaceutical companies would not be directed at finding alternate, non-injectable insulin delivery methods such as Exubera (inhaled insulin) if insulin was outmoded. |
In cats
Also note that although Type-2 diabetic cats sometimes can go into remission from diet and a short course of insulin, this is not accomplished in general by herbal medications, and seldom by oral medication alone. Foods and herbal medications, even those that work well in humans, may be ineffective or even poisonous in cats: |
These links will take you directly to the sections of this page dealing with them.
Think about it
Hucksters and charlatans like these have told their lies and made their claims long before modern treatment for pet diabetes. They did so to the human sufferers of diabetes, Type-1 and Type-2; those who believed them were fortunate if they escaped with at least part of their health intact--some were not so lucky.
The smoke and mirrors are still going on for persons with diabetes. These are large and active Google newsgroups for persons with diabetes:
Take a few minutes to read the threads and see for yourself how many scams are posted there. And be sure to read the many, many responses of the various members to these posters--that this is not true, these are scams, and the poster should get lost.
Lurk for a while if you doubt it. Then post and ask long-time newsgroup members how many scams they've seen on the newsgroup. I guarantee you will have plenty of responses.
The scam and sham artists don't care one bit about you, about your pet, or about anyone who has diabetes--they only care about your money and how they can relieve you of it. They are in the "pet diabetes business" only because it appears profitable, just as they were and continue to be in the "human diabetes business".
Your intelligence should tell you there's a reason why what they're selling isn't approved by any legitimate medical regulation agency in this world--because it doesn't work and may also harm you or your pet.
Major pharmaceutical companies who produce insulins and oral diabetes medications would be happy to acquire rights or licenses to these products and sell them--at the same price or more than their current products. Because if they really did what their promoters say they do, they would be considered what pharmaceutical firms call "blockbuster" drugs/treatments, which would mean huge profits to them. Even with the staggering costs of having a new drug FDA-approved, something genuine of this nature would be very profitable. |
And because this is true--if the substance truly and safely met all claims, why is it being sold on hole-in-the-wall websites? Why not on websites like these examples:
If what the scamsters are pitching worked, they'd have enough money to have websites like Levemir, Apidra and Vetsulin.
Here are some examples:
"Money-back" guarantee--none regarding the possible health damage. The "satisfied customers" are apparently not satisfied enough that one can contact them for their first-hand accounts regarding the product. There is a reference to a "clinical test" and "scientific test" from an "independent lab" with absolutely no names mentioned or links to details of it. The company is based in Michigan, and a search of the Michigan State Professional Licensing Boardfor the person mentioned in the websites' "About Us" pages reveal he is a human chiropractor-not a veterinarian or human endocrinologist. The upper left hand portion of every page on one website says "Natural Medicine from Real Veterinarians", the other, "All Natural Pet Health Products".
Four products, one chiropractor
The chiropractor is doing well enough to be a member of the Michigan Chiropractic Society's Century Club. Listed under "H" on P26. Page 34 at the link says Century Club membership was $1,200.00 in 2005. Page 17 of their pdf outlines the Society's ethics. Of interest is this:
On pages 14 & 15 of the same pdf are State of Michigan Ethics and Professional Statutes which are applicable to all health care professionals.
"Alternative Treatment #1", "Alternative Treatment #6", and "Alternative Treatment #7" vs "Alternative Treatment #2"Same story, possibly same stuff--just geared to different "markets".
Same stock copy on all four sites--only altered slightly to fit the group the pitch is aimed at. And all from the same Michigan Chiropractor. The "Alternative Treatment #6" and "Alternative Treatment #7" show stock photos of a medication assembly line, along with the following copy, inferring that "Alternative Treatment #6" is produced under the aegis of the US Food And Drug Administration--"XXXXX manufactures every product that we sell in our own state of the art facility under the strict guidelines of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Good Manufacturing Practices, or G.M.P." The same inference is on the "Alternative Treatment #7" website--"Every product manufactured for ZZZZZZ is done so in an FDA approved facility under "Good Manufacturing Practices" guidelines. Regardless of what's claimed, it doesn't change the fact that this is an unapproved drug, just as the others produced by this pathetic man are. Changing names and labels are attempt to hide the truth and from the FDA. This claim, "Our products are scientifically formulated and manufactured using the best practices available and meet with current FDA standards." conveniently omits that they are all unapproved drugs. "FDA Required Legal Disclaimer - These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease." is found at the bottom of "Alternative Treatment #6's" page. But the page for the product claims to treat diabetes! "Alternative Treatment #7"--The Only Truth Is They Want Your Money"Alternative Treatment #7's" website no longer exists "Alternative Treatment #1", "Alternative Treatment #6", "Alternative Treatment #7" & "Alternative Treatment #2"--Who's Behind Them All?
The company has had many different addresses in a little more than a year:
From MI To NV--With Identical BuildingsLooking at the "company" page for this business, their address has once again been changed--this time it's moved to Las Vegas, NV. But the stock photo of the building shown is the identical one as when the company claimed to be headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI! It hasn't been sold--the CEO shown here is still the same, and as you can see, he is practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Buildings don't move from MI to NV and the odds of identical buildings in two different states are astronomical. The lies just keep changing--to sell products which are not approved nor effective. It appears that the "change of address" from MI to NV would be to that of a mail drop or mail forwarding service--to keep trying to cover up where the CEO, formulator, and producer of these products really is. This is the current Yellow Pages listing for the company. The NV address and telephone number on the website are a ruse; Yellow Pages shows ZERO for this company in NV. The website of "Alternative Treatment #6" was inviting people to a pet expo in Grand Rapids, along with the claim that it is your "online veterinarian and pet health resource." Quite a claim from a human chiropractor[7] who has nerve enough to have a diabetes help page with links to the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists on his "Alternative Treatment #6" website, and uses "No False Promises. Just Results" as his new motto. Why not start here, at the "About Us" page for "Alternative Treatment #7" where he again tries to make people believe he is a veterinarian-"ZZZZZ was founded by a group of veterinarians and Scientific Formulators who had a vision." You can see his MI license as a human chiropractor here and his rating as one at this link. You also see that the telephone number given on the "Alternative Treatment #7" website matches that of his main company which has somehow "flown" to NV. You can also see, with a visit to "Alternative Treatment #7's" website that the product is a "New Breakthrough in Veterinarian Science" (it's Veterinary Medicine, folks) and that "Animal Trainers", who are not to be treating animals any more than are human chiropractors, find it the "New Golden Standard"--Gold Standard is the proper term. And now you can also see there are more ways to hide. Visiting the "About Us" page for "Alternative Treatment #7, one is offered a link to this new company name, where the address is an exact match to the new one for the chiropractor's main business.
From here [4], "professionals" can enter into an agreement to sell the products in their "practices". This link [5] is for retailers, and the reason why one sees the product under its human name sold on Amazon.com, on eBay, and countless "get rich quick" hole in the wall websites. This "retailer", AKA "Alternative Treatment #2" of the human product received an FDA Warning Letter October 19,2006, regarding the lack of safety and efficacy of the substance as well as the website claims made about it. Same person behind all products, same stock claims as shown above--pitching three to pet owners and another to persons with diabetes. The "Alternative Treatment #7" website purports to offer free telephone consultations with "a health specialist" for all of its "products". "Alternative Treatment #1", "Alternative Treatment #6","Alternative Treatment #7", "Arthritis Treatment #1, #2, #3 & "Skin Disorder Treatment #1,#2, #3"--How Can the Same Product "Cure" All Three Problems?
Let's put these three products to a comparison-
Another Case of Pets & People
"Alternative Treatment #3" vs FDA Warning Letter-9/27/05"Alternative Treatment #3" This one is now aimed at cats and dogs with diabetes. Here the "Clinical Trials" page is full of links, all of them sourced through the product website and all dealing with various possibilities for human, not feline or canine diabetes. There are many "studies" which purport to show why this product works, but not one of them deals directly with diabetes in cats and dogs--yet you are expected to believe what's said here and hurry to order. Note here that everyone's willing to tell you where to send your check if you choose not to use your credit card. So now we have a company name & address. Doing a Google Search on the company name and state it does business in turns up this most interesting reference from US-FDA:
As you can see, the website is hawking the same product for canine and feline diabetes as it was to people with diabetes in 2005, when the FDA Warning Letter was written. "The therapeutic claims on your web site establish that the products are drugs because they are intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevension of disease. The marketing of these products violates the Act". (Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act) So you see that according to US law, anything claiming to do these sorts of things, no matter what disease and what species, is considered a drug. "Your website contains disease claims in the form of testimonials, including:" All three of the "Alternative Treatment" websites linked here do the same. "In addition, the name of your product suggests that it is intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevension of diabetes, a disease." "In addition, the name of your product suggests that it is intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevension of neuropathy, a disease." The names of "Alternative Treatments" #1 & #3 linked here do the same; you see the admission at "Alternative Treatment" #2's website that their product name had to be changed because of FDA. "Alternative Treatment" #2 did receive a warning letter August 16, 2005-Pages 1 & 2 very much like this one, prompting a change in the name--nothing changed about the treatment not helping diabetes. "Furthermore, your products are not generally recognized as being safe and effective for the above referenced conditions and therefore, the products are also "new drugs" under section 201(p) of the Act (Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act-21 U. S. C. 321(p)). New drugs may not be legally marketed in the US without prior approval from FDA as described in section 505(a)of the Act (Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act-21 U. S. C. 355(a)). FDA approves a new drug on the basis of scientific data submitted by a drug sponsor to demonstrate that the drug is safe and effective." "Alternative Treatment #4" vs "Alternative Treatment #3" and FDA Warning Letter-9/27/05
Let's Compare "Alternative Treatment #4" with "Alternative Treatment #3" and the FDA Warning Letter from 2005:
"Clinical Trials" Page for "Alternative Treatment #4" "Clinical Trials" Page for "Alternative Treatment #3" The links on both pages are identical; the only difference is in their URLs, where one is geared to take advantage of those treating feline diabetes and the other is geared to take advantage of those treating canine diabetes. The product being sold here-
As the FDA Warning Letter points out, the product was not proven to be safe and effective in treating diabetes--not in people--not in cats--and not in dogs. As suggested above, making a comparison of these two web links along with an open window with the FDA Warning Letter September 27, 2005 should convince you that something's not right about this product. More Players--"Alternative Treatment #5" & "Alternative Treatment #8"
"Alternative Treatment #5" vs "Alternative treatment #8"
Here are some real gems from the IP page:
None of the above impressed FDA, as they sent the company a FDA Warning Letter-October 12, 2006, with regard to IP and other products. FDA's objections to this product are the same as to those mentioned above--they are not proven to be safe and effective and are classified as unapproved drugs. What you can do to helpThese are all "double pronged" scams where the pitches are made for both people and pets with diabetes. You can help to stop things like this for only a few moments of your time: As you see, there's an online form and you do NOT need to provide your name or contact information unless you want a reply. Reports can also be made via plain e-mail, using webcomplaints@ora.fda.gov. Report anything like this you see, and keep reporting it until something is done about the website; the more reports received on a particular website, the faster something will be done about it. Thomas Tusser[8]once said that a fool and his money are soon parted; it's bad enough when this happens to someone, but absolutely without conscience when they also lose health or life itself--theirs or that of a loved one. If you are reading this, you are smarter than the con artists! UpdateUS-FDA Warning Letter October 19, 2006 Diabetes.Blog.com-November 6, 2006 More Scammers Who Should Rot... Further Reading
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