Who do you trust less: Big Pharma or Big Brother?
Tough call, I know…so you really better watch your back now, because the two have joined forces in a make-believe war against drug dealers.
You know who’s going to be caught in that crossfire, right? You.
The drug dealers are after common over-the-counter cold meds with pseudoephedrine, which they can convert into an illegal street drug called methamphetamine. The kids call it "meth" for short. It’s a huge problem — so big that Oregon turned these meds back into prescription-only drugs, and several other states are considering doing the same at this very moment.
That’s the common-sense answer…but you know Big Pharma won’t take that lying down. These meds are huge moneymakers, and the key to that success lies in easy access.
So instead of putting these meds back behind the counter where they belong, Big Pharma and Big Brother are working together to create advanced tracking systems…some of which are already in place.
Every time you’re forced to show ID to buy a simple cold med, you can kiss your privacy goodbye. Now, you’re in their database. They know what you’re buying…when you bought it…where you bought it…and how often you buy it.
Tracking drug dealers? Forget it — that’s small potatoes. They can do anything they want with that data now. Don’t believe for a second that cold meds are the only thing on your receipt they’re keeping watch over.
You can — and should — fight back by simply refusing to show your ID. Of course, you won’t get your cold meds — but you’re better off swallowing your own viral-infected post- nasal drip than taking those dangerous drugs anyway.
The fact that junkies love this stuff so much should tell you all you need to know. These meds can cause side effects far worse than any cold, and include everything from dizziness and sleeplessness to hallucinations and psychosis.
And that’s before they’re cooked into street drugs!
The best way to beat the sniffles is to keep your immune system strong by eating right and making sure you’re getting all your nutrients. If you get bit by the bug anyway, load up on vitamin C. Add some Echinacea and zinc to the mix. Also work in vitamins A and D, the amino acid NAC and adaptogens such as eleutherococcus, schisandra and codonopsis.
Then get yourself some rest — one of the best all-around cures there is.
With no need for speed — or cold meds,