Comments on: How Life Healthcare Coped with the Terror of an ASA Investigation. http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html Experiments and Thoughts on Quackery, Health Beliefs and Pseudoscience Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:47:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Tracy james http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-17066 Tracy james Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:29:33 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-17066 Hi everyone I have received this leaflet through the post and I nearly did order also as I have been suffering with normal readings at the doctors even though in the past I have been overactive - so glad I stumbled on this website - many thanks for everyone's info. Just an update - the postal address is now in the Netherlands! Hi everyone I have received this leaflet through the post and I nearly did order also as I have been suffering with normal readings at the doctors even though in the past I have been overactive – so glad I stumbled on this website – many thanks for everyone’s info. Just an update – the postal address is now in the Netherlands!

]]> By: Pete d http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-14246 Pete d Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:01:43 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-14246 Hey guys get on Solgar site and see for yourself, great oils and fish can help as does Kelp, far cheaper too, and a good and safe company. Grow and control your life at your own speed, take care. PD. Hey guys get on Solgar site and see for yourself, great oils and fish can help as does Kelp, far cheaper too, and a good and safe company. Grow and control your life at your own speed, take care. PD.

]]> By: Gill Sumner http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-14055 Gill Sumner Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:16:04 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-14055 I wish I had found this website before ordering from Life Healthcare. Because their site did not have a padlock security sign, I send a cheque and awaited the arrival of the Thyrosine. The cheque cleared my account on 30.11.2010, but I have not received my order. I have left a message on their website, but am now wondering if I have lost my money. Frankly, I no longer want to try the product if they are so untrustworthy. GS I wish I had found this website before ordering from Life Healthcare. Because their site did not have a padlock security sign, I send a cheque and awaited the arrival of the Thyrosine. The cheque cleared my account on 30.11.2010, but I have not received my order. I have left a message on their website, but am now wondering if I have lost my money. Frankly, I no longer want to try the product if they are so untrustworthy. GS

]]> By: Zander Nyrond http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-12628 Zander Nyrond Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:40:50 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-12628 So how have you got on? So how have you got on?

]]> By: Zander Nyrond http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-12627 Zander Nyrond Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:39:58 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-12627 My wife has just shown me this leaflet, which is still (as of October 2010) being distributed unaltered. She does have an underactive thyroid, because it was zapped by the doctors for being overactive (and the levothyroxine to pump it up is cheaper for them than the carbimazole to hold it down; interesting that) and we're fairly sure her dose of levothyroxine is too low but have not had any success in persuading the doctor to up it). She can tick all those boxes on the leaflet. Interesting that some people commenting here have experienced an improvement taking the supplement, but on the whole I think we'll pass. And--just another thought--I wonder what proportion of the populace, underactive thyroid or no, would say if asked that they were experiencing some or all of those symptoms? Quite a large one in my view... My wife has just shown me this leaflet, which is still (as of October 2010) being distributed unaltered. She does have an underactive thyroid, because it was zapped by the doctors for being overactive (and the levothyroxine to pump it up is cheaper for them than the carbimazole to hold it down; interesting that) and we’re fairly sure her dose of levothyroxine is too low but have not had any success in persuading the doctor to up it). She can tick all those boxes on the leaflet.

Interesting that some people commenting here have experienced an improvement taking the supplement, but on the whole I think we’ll pass. And–just another thought–I wonder what proportion of the populace, underactive thyroid or no, would say if asked that they were experiencing some or all of those symptoms? Quite a large one in my view…

]]> By: Marlene http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-12436 Marlene Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:18:55 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-12436 mmm, wish I'd found this website earlier, suffering from really bad back a leaflet from Revitlise for tablets and cream with money back guarantee promised results. I ordered them, they never arrived,I e mailed them and they didn't reply, mailed again still no reply, cancelled order. A fortnight later some cream arrived, not the advertised cream and unfortunately I was out and couldn't refuse delivery, I then noticed my card had been debited a week after I cancelled. The card company can't withold payment as some goods have arrived and advised me to contact them again, like that will work, but the whole thing is obviously one big scam. mmm, wish I’d found this website earlier, suffering from really bad back a leaflet from Revitlise for tablets and cream with money back guarantee promised results. I ordered them, they never arrived,I e mailed them and they didn’t reply, mailed again still no reply, cancelled order. A fortnight later some cream arrived, not the advertised cream and unfortunately I was out and couldn’t refuse delivery, I then noticed my card had been debited a week after I cancelled. The card company can’t withold payment as some goods have arrived and advised me to contact them again, like that will work, but the whole thing is obviously one big scam.

]]> By: Shirley http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-12046 Shirley Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:06:12 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-12046 When I moved house, my new doctor said all these thyroid blood tests were unnecessary even though my old doctor was about to put me on thyroxine...I knew I had a problem.. The Thyrosine did help..They did take weeks to come and I have since switched to some other Thyroid support capsules which come within 2 days. However, I was horrified last week when I had a 'phone call from Jersey...He was putting pressure on me to buy more Thyrosine and even offered to do me a cheap deal on them...Eventually I put the 'phone down on him.... Should any health product company 'phone people at random and put pressure on them to buy "medication"...After all, he's never met me,knows nothing about me or my medical history...I am over 65 and some people my age might have been persuaded.... I have been waiting several weeks for blood sugar capsules from them and doubt whether I will receive them ! When I moved house, my new doctor said all these thyroid blood tests were unnecessary even though my old doctor was about to put me on thyroxine…I knew I had a problem..
The Thyrosine did help..They did take weeks to come and I have since switched to some other Thyroid support capsules which come within 2 days.
However, I was horrified last week when I had a ‘phone call from Jersey…He was putting pressure on me to buy more Thyrosine and even offered to do me a cheap deal on them…Eventually I put the ‘phone down on him….
Should any health product company ‘phone people at random and put pressure on them to buy “medication”…After all, he’s never met me,knows nothing about me or my medical history…I am over 65 and some people my age might have been persuaded….
I have been waiting several weeks for blood sugar capsules from them and doubt whether I will receive them !

]]> By: zenabertha http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-11674 zenabertha Sun, 02 May 2010 12:22:32 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-11674 Hi everyone! Have read with interest all the comments about thyroid support formulas. I recently ordered 2x 60 tablets of Thyrosine Support Formula from Life. They arrived within 10 days and I have just begun taking them this morning. I suffer from most of the symptoms they list and decided to give them a go. I have made notes of my weight and symptoms and will chart progress. I have a sensitive stomach and depression so will let you all know how I get on. It will be very interesting!I too have had blood tests and been told that my levels of thyroxine are "within normal levels". Hi everyone! Have read with interest all the comments about thyroid support formulas. I recently ordered 2x 60 tablets of Thyrosine Support Formula from Life. They arrived within 10 days and I have just begun taking them this morning. I suffer from most of the symptoms they list and decided to give them a go. I have made notes of my weight and symptoms and will chart progress. I have a sensitive stomach and depression so will let you all know how I get on. It will be very interesting!I too have had blood tests and been told that my levels of thyroxine are “within normal levels”.

]]> By: Barbara http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-10394 Barbara Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:02:41 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-10394 I stupidly ordered these tablets on 18th February thinking anything was worth a try, since I suffer from most of the symptoms listed on the leaflet and have been told that my thyroid is 'normal' by my GP. Needless to say my order has not arrived. It was only after trying to contact them by e-mail and my message being returned undelivered that I became suspicious and found your web-site. Thank goodness I only sent for the minimum quantity! I stupidly ordered these tablets on 18th February thinking anything was worth a try, since I suffer from most of the symptoms listed on the leaflet and have been told that my thyroid is ‘normal’ by my GP. Needless to say my order has not arrived. It was only after trying to contact them by e-mail and my message being returned undelivered that I became suspicious and found your web-site. Thank goodness I only sent for the minimum quantity!

]]> By: Le Canard Noir http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-terror.html#comment-9359 Le Canard Noir Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:43:27 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2008/05/how-life-healthcare-coped-with-the-terror-of-an-asa-investigation.html#comment-9359 I have 'got informed' thanks. And its quackery. I have 'got informed' thanks. And its quackery.

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