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Old 07-13-2007, 05:22 PM   #19 (permalink)
infinitethoughts
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When looking at social issues that are drummed into us, it's always good to keep an open mind and research them.
That said.
This is from a Doctor who was named the National Health Federation's "Doctor of the Year".
He has left the US, and now lives in Panama City, because he found the FDA was not for the consumer, but is controlled by lobbyists for the Pharmaceutical Cartels.
Amazon.com: The Health Benefits of Tobacco: A Smoker's Paradox: Books: Dr. William Douglass

Also I'm sure a number of you would be surprised to find out nicotine actually forms new blood vessels.
nicotine vascular growth factor - Google Scholar

Then you have a Angiogenix which is derived from the tobacco plant for heart cell regeneration.

Look into Quackwatch.com. Their whole agenda is under the guise of being "helpful" for your health, but anything that is "alternative health" gets attacked.
Dr. Stephen Barrett of Quackwatch Exposed In Court Cases.

Do cigarettes cause problems?
Yes, modern ones do, with all their additives and chemicals.
But natural tobacco, smoked in moderation, is a different story.
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