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National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa Provides Brief Overview Of How The AMA Tried To Completely Eliminate Chiropractic Profession.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker expresses gratitude that the profession he has chosen is alive and well and exposes the efforts made by the American Medical Association to completely eradicate the entire profession.

ROCKVILLE, MD. October 22, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new article on his website entitled “It’s Hard To Imagine A World Where Chiropractic Services Don’t Exist,” in which Dr. Rosa provides the judge’s summary and order in the case against the AMA.

Dr. Rosa states, “Today chiropractors enjoy the respect and success of a profession that was nearly brought to extinction by a group of people who had taken the Hippocratic Oath to “do no harm” to others.” He goes on to write, “As I continue my overview of the AMA, its history, and how it uses its power to keep people in awe of the mainstream medical profession to the exclusion of their own health and well-being, I come to a topic that highlights how the AMA attempted to eradicate the entire chiropractic profession, a profession that has proven to be instrumental in saving lives, eliminating and managing pain, and helping to maintain true health without prescription drugs or surgery.”

As Dr. Rosa notes, “Had chiropractors not joined together to prevent this, and the AMA had had its way, you could be living in a world without access to the wonders of chiropractic care today.” He emphasizes, “There was a vast, organized effort by the AMA – just like the effort embarked upon for the past decade to make everyone think that opioids are not addictive – to ruin chiropractors lives and livelihoods along with all those they served.”

“It all started back in the 1800’s,” Dr. Rosa explains, “when there were a variety of medical sects. There were Homeopaths, naturopaths, osteopaths, eclectics and regular medical practitioners. And to say they were a competitive lot is an understatement.” He goes on to add, “They were all vying for market share, which is why the “regular” orthodox medical practitioners organized the American Medical Association. Each of the groups mentioned had a stake in shaping the dominant health care paradigm here in the U.S. However,” he continues, “the AMA took the position that, “the other forms of medicine, including the newly discovered chiropractic profession, were unethical and “unscientific.” Many authors, however, have made the argument that the AMA’s intent was to decrease competition for financial reasons rather than to protect the public from unethical practitioners.” https://apnews.com/article/e4f9f342f302528cfbebb81e1e2224f2

Read the entire article at LINK HERE

About John P. Rosa

Leader in Chiropractic

Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.

Integrative Medicine Specialist:

Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center.
Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting.
Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain.
Executive Medical Director – Nu-Life Solutions – maker of a neuromodulation device to treat pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and withdrawals from opioid addiction.
Medical Advisor – Outreach Recovery – a group of expert clinicians and health care professionals who specialize in substance abuse and drug addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and psychiatric management. Largest addiction treatment group in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Opioid Crisis Expert:

White House Surrogate.
Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal).
State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces.
Corporate and professional organization consultant.
Currently co-producing PSA music and cinema projects with the Russo Brothers (directors/producers of the Marvel Avenger films).
Currently forming the Opioid Abuse Prevention Institute.

Community Leadership:

Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves.
Co-Producer of “BACKBONE” The story of proactive healthcare vs. reactive disease care that was focused on our active and retired military. A documentary by Wellbeing Films.
Co-Producer of “It’s Happening Right Here” The story of how sex trafficking has infiltrated our country with almost no public awareness.
Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction.
Board member – #Same Here Global Mental Health Movement – 501c3 dedicated to delivering resources and programing on better ways to treat mental health other than medication.

It’s Hard To Imagine A World Where Chiropractic Services Don’t Exist

Today chiropractors enjoy the respect and success of a profession that was nearly brought to extinction by a group of people who had taken the Hippocratic Oath to “do no harm” to others. As I continue my overview of the AMA, its history, and how it uses its power to keep people in awe of the mainstream medical profession to the exclusion of their own health and well-being, I come to a topic that highlights how the AMA attempted to eradicate the entire chiropractic profession, a profession that has proven to be instrumental in saving lives, eliminating and managing pain, and helping to maintain true health without prescription drugs or surgery.

Had chiropractors not joined together to prevent this, and the AMA had had its way, you could be living in a world without access to the wonders of chiropractic care today. There was a vast, organized effort by the AMA – just like the effort embarked upon for the past decade to make everyone think that opioids are not addictive – to ruin chiropractors lives and livelihoods along with all those they served.”

It all started back in the 1800’s when there were a variety of medical sects. There were Homeopaths, naturopaths, osteopaths, eclectics and regular medical practitioners. And to say they were a competitive lot is an understatement. They were all vying for market share, which is why the “regular” orthodox medical practitioners organized the American Medical Association. Each of the groups mentioned had a stake in shaping the dominant health care paradigm here in the U.S. However, the AMA took the position that, “the other forms of medicine, including the newly discovered chiropractic profession, were unethical and “unscientific.” Many authors, however, have made the argument that the AMA’s intent was to decrease competition for financial reasons rather than to protect the public from unethical practitioners.” https://apnews.com/article/e4f9f342f302528cfbebb81e1e2224f2

Ignorance Is Not Bliss

No matter how many times I hear the statement “Ignorance is bliss,” I want to scream. Ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance is ignorance. It keeps people in the dark. It makes people slaves to others who use and manipulate knowledge to power over those who choose to remain in ignorance. Please do not be fooled by the AMA, no matter how prestigious you perceive it to be.

Know This:
Summary Of Judge’s Opinion And Order

On August 27, 1987, Judge Susan Getzendanner, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, found the American Medical Association, The American College of Surgeons, and The American College of Radiology, guilty of having conspired to destroy the profession of chiropractic in the United States. In a 101-page opinion, Judge Getzendanner ruled that the American Medical Association and its co-conspirators had violated the Sherman Antitrust Laws of the United States. Judge Getzendanner ruled that they had done this by organizing a national boycott of Doctors of Chiropractic by medical physicians and hospitals using an ethics ban on interprofessional cooperation.

Evidence at the trial showed that the defendants took active steps, often covert, to undermine chiropractic educational institutions, conceal evidence of the usefulness of chiropractic care, undercut insurance programs for patients of chiropractors, subvert government inquiries into the efficacy of chiropractic, engage in a massive disinformation campaign to discredit and destabilize the chiropractic profession and engage in numerous other activities to maintain a medical physician monopoly over health care in this country.
https://chiro.org/Wilk/

An Excerpt From The Hippocratic Oath

Every medical doctor is required to recite the Hippocratic Oath. However, it may be more aptly called the “hypocritical oath.” I’m not posting the entirety of the oath, just a very small excerpt. Two points that could not be further from the truth of the practices of many mainstream doctors today.

I will use those dietary regimens which will benefit my patients according to my greatest ability and judgement, and I will do no harm or injustice to them.
I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/greek/greek_oath.html

The Chiropractic Oath

And, now for the Chiropractic Oath, which I took and which I strive to uphold and cultivate through the education of my patients and the society at large. I am proud to be a Chiropractor and so grateful that this healing profession was saved for the betterment of humanity.

“In accordance with the law of nature, that law which God has prescribed to all men; and in consequence of my dedication to getting the sick well by the application of that law, I promise and swear to keep, to the best of my ability and judgement, the following oath:

I will observe and practice every acknowledged rule of professional conduct in relation with my profession, my patient, my colleague, and myself.

I will keep an open mind regarding the progress of my profession, provided that these progressions shall be confined \within the boundaries of the chiropractic science, philosophy, and art.

I will serve my patient to the best of my ability, violating neither his confidences nor his or her dignity, and in my association with patients I shall not violate that which is moral and right.

I shall regard and refer to my fellow chiropractor with honor, giving credit where it is due.

I shall improve my knowledge and skill, firm in my resolution to justify the responsibility which the degree of Doctor of Chiropractor symbolizes and imposes.”

To all this, I pledge myself, knowing these ideals are prescribed by the dictates of reason alone.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa Shares Important Information About How Medical Research Is Conducted And By Whom.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker provides educational information that can help people understand how medical research is most often conducted and who the research most often benefits.

ROCKVILLE, MD. October 19, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new blog on his website entitled, “We Tend To Trust Medical Research Without Question And Often At Great Peril,” in which Dr. Rosa reveals that the general public is in between a rock and a hard place when it comes to trusting what is touted as “medical science.”.

Dr. Rosa writes, “In my ongoing research for educational material to share with my patients, those who follow me on social media and anyone who happens upon my articles and blogs, I recently came across some very interesting information to share with you.” He adds, “I truly hope it gives you pause and makes you think more deeply about how ‘scientific research’ is often conducted, by whom and what ultimately gets presented to the public.”

According to Dr. Rosa, “The topic is about studies done to prove the effectiveness of pharmacological products versus alternative medical treatments. The article I am drawing from and referencing begins, “We’re often told that alternative medicine is unproven and pharmacological treatments are well validated. Is this true?” https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/can-we-trust-the-science

“What a great question,” Dr. Rosa states, adding, “and one that should be asked and researched frequently.”

Dr. Rosa writes, “I implore you to investigate further by reading the article in its entirety. You can access it here: https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/can-we-trust-the-science”

Dr. Rosa adds, “The author states, “We need to recognize that claims of pharmaceutical safety and effectiveness are often overblown, and the benefits of alternative therapies are often minimized. We need to ask, “What does the promoter or disparager of this treatment have to gain or lose?” In response to the author’s question Dr. Rosa states, “I would like to point out one on the most disturbing facts about research and especially research funded by those who benefit from positive results. The most important and never asked question in research “Where is the journal that prints all the failed or negative outcome studies?” “Sadly,” he adds, “this journal doesn’t exist, and if it did there would be only a handful of drugs that would ever make it to market.”

Read the entire blog at LINK HERE

About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises Accessible Beltway Clinics, which is comprised of 17 clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.

Leader in Chiropractic

Integrative Medicine Specialist:

Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center.
Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting.
Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain.

Opioid Crisis Expert:

White House Surrogate.
Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal).
State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces.
Corporate and professional organization consultant.
Best selling author.

Community Leadership:

Board member of the National Italian American Foundation.
Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit 501c which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves.
Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction.

We Tend To Trust Medical Research Without Question And Often At Great Peril

In my ongoing research for educational material to share with my patients, those who follow me on social media and anyone who happens upon my articles and blogs, I recently came across some very interesting information to share with you. I truly hope it gives you pause and makes you think more deeply about how ‘scientific research’ is often conducted, by whom and what ultimately gets presented to the public.

The topic is about studies done to prove the effectiveness of pharmacological products versus alternative medical treatments. The article I am drawing from and referencing begins, “We’re often told that alternative medicine is unproven and pharmacological treatments are well validated. Is this true?” https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/can-we-trust-the-science
What a great question and one that should be asked and researched frequently.

There has been a trend in the medical field to push for what is referred to as “Evidence-Based Medicine” (EBM), which means” integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research.” Since the early 1990’s there has been a push for this type of research. However, according to the article, “EBM sounds good in theory, but its application to medical decision-making has left much to be desired. A 2014 article in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice reported that EBM has failed to achieve its main objectives: to improve health care outcomes and reduce health care costs.” Critics of this method have noted that, “one issue of major concern is that most studies available in medical literature are funded by parties that have a financial interest in the outcome, such as pharmaceutical companies. These entities manipulate the outcome of the research by their choice of issues studied and by manipulating the study design to favor their desired results. When the study still does not turn out as they had hoped, they fail to publish it and bury the results.” These same critics concluded “that relying indiscriminately on industry-funded studies to make clinical decisions is like trusting politicians to count their own votes.”

I implore you to investigate further by reading the article in its entirety. You can access it here: https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/can-we-trust-the-science

The author states, “We need to recognize that claims of pharmaceutical safety and effectiveness are often overblown, and the benefits of alternative therapies are often minimized. We need to ask, “What does the promoter or disparager of this treatment have to gain or lose?”
Alternative therapies are much safer than pharmaceuticals and, if accessible and affordable, are worth trying first.”

I am in total agreement with the author of this informative article. And, in conclusion, I would like to point out one of the most disturbing facts about research, and especially research funded by those who benefit from positive results. The most important and never asked question is “Where is the journal that prints all the failed or negative outcome studies?” Sadly this journal doesn’t exist and if it did there would be only a handful of drugs that would ever make it to market.

Again please read the entire piece to get a more in-depth understanding of how medical research is done in this country.

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Shares More Information About The AMA Of Which Most People Are Unaware.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker shines the light on some of the questionable practices of the American Medical Association (AMA) in his quest to end widespread addiction, pain and suffering.

ROCKVILLE, MD. August 17, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new article on his website entitled “What The AMA Endorses People Believe In,” in which Dr. Rosa brings to light unholy information about a “hallowed” institution.

Dr. Rosa states, “As I continue to share information about the American Medical Association (AMA) as reported in a very lengthy and thorough article on MotherJones.com, I want to reiterate that what most people think of as an institution concerned with the well-being of the American public could not be further from the truth.” He continues, “The AMA was the biggest supporter of the tobacco industry knowing for 30 years prior to the surgeon general’s warning, that smoking was a health hazard and addictive, all the way up until it became absolutely impossible for them to maintain that stance. Then they supported big pharma knowing how addictive and deadly opioids are when misused and abused until once again, it was morally impossible for them to support the industry.”

“As a chiropractor with a desire to end addiction and help ease pain and suffering through working with the body’s incredible healing potential,” Dr. Rosa writes, “I will continue my research into the various organizations that hold sway over politicians and the American public.” He emphasizes, “Especially those organizations and the industries they support that create and promote products that are harmful to our health.”

The Greatest Marketing Gimmick: The AMA “Seal Of Acceptance”

Rosa indicates that he considers the AMA “Seal of Acceptance” “the greatest marketing gimmick.” His explanation by way of MotherJones.com. “In its earliest days after its founding in 1847, the AMA reportedly “had just a few thousand members and a paltry budget for its first half-century of existence.” Rosa continues adding, “But that changed once the organization concocted a campaign offering their “Seal of Acceptance” to drugs, foods, and other items that met certain purity and transparency standards.” According to the MotherJones.com article, “Critics argued that the approval wasn’t based on particularly rigorous standards, but companies boasted about the AMA’s approval in JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association)
advertisements and in their promotion more broadly.” Apparently back in the early 1930’s, Land O’Lakes was granted the “Seal of Acceptance” even while they were facing federal charges “for selling adulterated butter and eggs.” But that seal cured their “paltry budget.” By1948, JAMA subscriptions and advertising were bringing in $4.9 million in revenue.

Resource:
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/08/purdue-pharma-american-medical-association-relationship-opioid-crisis-public-health/

Read the entire article at LINK HERE

About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises ABC Management, which is comprised of 21 integrative health clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.
Leader in Chiropractic
Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.
Integrative Medicine Specialist:

Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health
Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center
Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting
Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain
Executive Medical Director – Nu-Life Solutions – maker of a neuromodulation device to treat pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and withdrawals from opioid addiction
Medical Advisor – Outreach Recovery – a group of expert clinicians and health care professionals who specialize in substance abuse and drug addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and psychiatric management. Largest addiction treatment group in the Mid-Atlantic region

Opioid Crisis Expert:

White House Surrogate
Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal)
State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces
Corporate and professional organization consultant
Currently co-producing PSA music and cinema projects with the Russo Brothers (directors/producers of the Marvel Avenger films)
Currently forming the Opioid Abuse Prevention Institute

Community Leadership:

Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves
Co-Producer of “BACKBONE” The story of proactive healthcare vs. reactive disease care that was focused on our active and retired military. A documentary by Wellbeing Films
Co-Producer of “It’s Happening Right Here” The story of how sex trafficking has infiltrated our country with almost no public awareness
Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction
Board member – #Same Here Global Mental Health Movement – 501c3 dedicated to delivering resources and programing on better ways to treat mental health other than medication

What The AMA Endorses People Believe In

As I continue to share information about the American Medical Association (AMA) as reported in a very lengthy and thorough article on MotherJones.com, I want to reiterate that what most people think of as an institution concerned with the well-being of the American public could not be further from the truth. The AMA was the biggest supporter of the tobacco industry knowing for 30 years prior to the surgeon general’s warning, that smoking was a health hazard and addictive, all the way up until it became absolutely impossible for them to maintain that stance. Then they supported big pharma knowing how addictive and deadly opioids are when misused and abused until once again, it was morally impossible for them to do so.

As a chiropractor with a desire to end addiction and help ease pain and suffering through working with the body’s incredible healing potential, I will continue my research into the various organizations that hold sway over politicians and the American public. Especially those organizations and the industries they support that create and promote products that are harmful to our health.

The Greatest Marketing Gimmick: The AMA “Seal Of Acceptance”

In its earliest days after its founding in 1847, the AMA reportedly “had just a few thousand members and a paltry budget for its first half-century of existence.” But that changed once the organization concocted a campaign offering their “Seal of Acceptance” to drugs, foods, and other items that met certain purity and transparency standards.” According to the MotherJones.com article, “Critics argued that the approval wasn’t based on particularly rigorous standards, but companies boasted about the AMA’s approval in JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) advertisements and in their promotion more broadly.” Apparently back in the early 1930’s, Land O’Lakes was granted the “Seal of Acceptance” even while they were facing federal charges “for selling adulterated butter and eggs.” But that seal cured their “paltry budget.” By1948, JAMA subscriptions and advertising were bringing in $4.9 million in revenue.

Don’t Interfere With Doctors

Later on, as the AMA was working to preserve its relationship with Big Tobacco, (read about it in this month’s blog The AMA Hiding Behind The Smoke) “it was also laying the groundwork for a much more lucrative future, one that would reap profits from across the medical world—from private practice physicians to large hospital systems to the federal government.”

The AMA has historically been opposed to any form of national health insurance. It has been reported that, back in the 1930s, the “AMA opposed all health insurance on the grounds that “no third party must be permitted to come between the patient and his physician in any medical relation.” They even opposed Medicare, warning of “socialized medicine.” And, back in the 1980’s Congress tried to “reign in spiraling Medicare costs.” The AMA’s CEO at that time issued a warning suggesting that doctors “are really worried that they’re not going to be allowed to practice medicine as they know it…based on their own judgment.” We have seen how well that works out for hundreds of thousands of patients who were prescribed unwarranted amounts of opioids. Placing all of your trust in a doctor’s “own judgment” can be detrimental to your health.

So, let’s take a look at what the AMA has strongly supported and what they have opposed. They staunchly and strongly supported tobacco companies and opioid manufacturers. They put their seal of acceptance on questionable products. Yet they vehemently oppose medical care for all. And while it’s a fact that the AMA eventually supported the Affordable Care Act, they continue to oppose a single-payer option.

Resource:
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/08/purdue-pharma-american-medical-association-relationship-opioid-crisis-public-health/

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Shows How The AMA First Supported Then, Under Pressure Turned On The Tobacco industry.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker continues to delve into the history of the AMA revealing their intimate relationship with the tobacco industry prior to their relationship with the opioid industry.

Dr. Rosa states, “This month, as I continue to reveal the darker side of the AMA, I’m going to travel back in history to show how intimately involved they were with the tobacco industry. So,” he adds, “keep in mind the recently revealed cozy relationship with the pharmaceutical industry (see last month’s blog The American Medical Association Is Not What You Think It is) as we choke on the facts from the past, regarding the so called “unified voice” of America’s doctors who claim to be “dedicated to the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.” Dr. Rosa continues emphasizing, “Smoking is the #1 addiction in the world and as I research the AMA, FDA, Government and corporate pay-to-play relationships it goes back much longer than the opioid crisis.” He adds, “Pharmaceutical companies are just the next cash cow to join the influence parade.

“A half century ago,” writes Dr. Rosa, “way back in 1964, the surgeon general issued a landmark report concluding that smoking causes cancer. The Federal Trade Commission immediately called for warning labels to be put on cigarette packages.” He emphasizes, “But there was strong opposition from – you guessed it, the holiest of holies, the American Medical Association! The AMA opposed the label despite the thousands of tests, doctors and individual medical societies in favor of it.”

As Dr. Rosa points out, “The AMA’s position on smoking was, “There is no further need for educational statements to the youth.” Which was the exact stance of the tobacco industry.” He continues, “The AMA boasted about the fact that their journal, JAMA, stopped running cigarette ads in the 1950’s even though their collaboration with the tobacco industry continued for decades. In fact, the AMA launched a massive research partnership with six tobacco companies in an attempt to disprove the surgeon general’s warning. These six companies gave $18 million dollars to the AMA (1964 mind you!) over the next decade for this research.”

Read the entire blog at LINK HERE

About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises Accessible Beltway Clinics, which is comprised of 17 clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.

Leader in Chiropractic
Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.

Integrative Medicine Specialist:

Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health
Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center
Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting
Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain

Opioid Crisis Expert:

White House Surrogate
Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal)
State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces
Corporate and professional organization consultant
Best selling author

Community Leadership:

Board member of the National Italian American Foundation
Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit 501c which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves
Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction

The AMA Hiding Behind The Smoke

This month, as I continue to reveal the darker side of the AMA, I’m going to travel back in history to show how intimately involved they were with the tobacco industry. So keep in mind the recently revealed cozy relationship with the pharmaceutical industry (see last month’s blog The American Medical Association Is Not What You Think It is) as we choke on the facts from the past, regarding the so called “unified voice” of America’s doctors who claim to be “dedicated to the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. Smoking is the #1 addiction in the world and as I research the AMA, FDA, Government and corporate pay-to-play relationships it goes back much longer than the opioid crisis. Pharmaceutical companies are just the next cash cow to join the influence parade.

Where There’s Smoke There’s Deception

A half century ago, way back in 1964, the surgeon general issued a landmark report concluding that smoking causes cancer. The Federal Trade Commission immediately called for warning labels to be put on cigarette packages. But there was strong opposition from – you guessed it, the holiest of holies, the American Medical Association! The AMA opposed the label despite the thousands of tests, doctors and individual medical societies in favor of it.

The AMA’s position on smoking was, “There is no further need for educational statements to the youth.” Which was the exact stance of the tobacco industry. The AMA boasted about the fact that their journal, JAMA, stopped running cigarette ads in the 1950’s even though their collaboration with the tobacco industry continued for decades. In fact, the AMA launched a massive research partnership with six tobacco companies in an attempt to disprove the surgeon general’s warning. These six companies gave $18 million dollars to the AMA (1964 mind you!) over the next decade for this research. Fortunately for the public, less fortunate for the tobacco industry, the research concluded that the surgeon general’s report was correct.

Impossible To Maintain Their Supportive Stance The AMA Turned On Tobacco

The AMA continued its support of the tobacco industry until it was absolutely impossible for them to do so when lawsuits started flying in the mid-1990’s. Sounds just like what recently happened with Purdue Pharma. Both the AMA and the tobacco industry knew that tobacco was addictive 30 years prior to the surgeon general’s warning. And when the AMA turned on tobacco, they took absolutely no responsibility for their support, and instead put all the blame on the industry.

To say that the AMA’s finger-pointing seemed hollow is an understatement, but as I have been pointing out, the majority of Americans continue to hold this organization in high esteem despite the fact that they act as a trade organization for the industry that gives them the most money at any given time, rather than benefit the betterment of public health.

Next month join me as I elaborate on how the AMA conspired to destroy the entire chiropractic profession. Fortunately – spoiler alert – they failed.

Resource: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/08/purdue-pharma-american-medical-association-relationship-opioid-crisis-public-health/

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Writes About The Healthy Benefits Of Sun Exposure Especially For Those Addicted To Opioids And Encourages Regular Exposure To Sunshine.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker shares current research about death tolls from vitamin D deficiency, new CDC understanding about the sun and the use of sunscreen and how boosting levels of vitamin D from sun exposure could eliminate opioid addiction.

ROCKVILLE, MD. August 20, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new article on his website entitled “Consider The Sun A Good Friend And Spend A Little Time With It Regularly.” Dr. Rosa covers a lot of information and shares valuable research in his latest article

Dr. Rosa acknowledges, “I don’t know if the numbers of deaths as a result of insufficient Vitamin D levels include those who died of drug overdoses or not, but either way the numbers are pretty shocking. “Studies in the past decade indicate that insufficient sun exposure may be responsible for 340,000 deaths in the United States and 480,000 deaths in Europe per year, and an increased incidence of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, asthma, type 1 diabetes and myopia.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400257/

As Dr. Rosa notes, “More recently scientists and researchers are studying the effects of Vitamin D on addiction with interesting and hopeful conclusions.” He shares some research conclusions, “After analyzing human data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the researchers found that those with insufficient vitamin D levels (less than 20 ng/ml) were more likely to use opioid painkillers and more likely to be diagnosed with an opioid use disorder than those with sufficient vitamin D levels.” https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/vitamin-d-deficiency-increases-risk-of-opioid-addiction-and-worsens-withdrawal-symptoms

“Could it possibly be that a daily dose of sunshine could decrease the daily desire or need for opioids?” Dr. Rosa asks. He follows up with another question. “And, if that is the case, is it possible to convince those who are currently dependent on opioids to expose themselves to the sun on a daily basis?” He continues adding, “I understand the difficulty this poses with the elderly who are bedridden, however, the younger, still functioning population are the more likely targets for this type of therapy.”

Dr. Rosa reminds readers, “We have turned into a society who shuns the sun. We’ve become terrified of the life-giving properties of the sun. We’re more afraid of skin cancer than we need to be.” He elaborates, “Recent research is showing that using sunscreen is not preventing melanoma, but it is depriving those who use it of making Vitamin D. He shares, “For the past 50 years, in the name of skin cancer prevention, the CDC has advised the American public to avoid sun exposure and to apply sunscreen daily even on cloudy days. During that time, the incidence of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has increased by 300%, indicating that the CDC’s understanding of the relationship between skin cancer and sun exposure is incorrect. Scientific discoveries in the 21st Century have shown that insufficient sun exposure has become the nation’s second largest public health problem after cigarette smoking.”
https://www.sunshinehealthfoundation.org/post/manage-your-blog-from-your-live-site

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About John P. Rosa

Leader in Chiropractic
Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.
Integrative Medicine Specialist:

Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health
Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center
Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting
Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain
Executive Medical Director – Nu-Life Solutions – maker of a neuromodulation device to treat pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and withdrawals from opioid addiction
Medical Advisor – Outreach Recovery – a group of expert clinicians and health care professionals who specialize in substance abuse and drug addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and psychiatric management. Largest addiction treatment group in the Mid-Atlantic region

Opioid Crisis Expert:

White House Surrogate
Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal)
State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces
Corporate and professional organization consultant
Currently co-producing PSA music and cinema projects with the Russo Brothers (directors/producers of the Marvel Avenger films)
Currently forming the Opioid Abuse Prevention Institute

Community Leadership:

Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves
Co-Producer of “BACKBONE” The story of proactive healthcare vs. reactive disease care that was focused on our active and retired military. A documentary by Wellbeing Films
Co-Producer of “It’s Happening Right Here” The story of how sex trafficking has infiltrated our country with almost no public awareness
Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction
Board member – #Same Here Global Mental Health Movement – 501c3 dedicated to delivering resources and programing on better ways to treat mental health other than medication

National Opioid Crisis Expert, Dynamic Speaker And Author, Dr. John Rosa
Reveals That The Hallowed American Medical Association (AMA) May Not Be What Most People Think It Is.

Dr. John P. Rosa, opioid crisis expert, author and dynamic speaker delves into the history of the AMA and its most recent cozy relationship with big pharma and Purdue Pharma specifically and promises more cozy relationships dating back to its earliest days.

ROCKVILLE, MD. August 18, 2021: Dr. John Rosa, dynamic speaker, national opioid crises expert, and co-author of The Recipe for Success with Jack Canfield, posted a new blog on his website entitled, “The American Medical Association Is Not What You Think It is.” Dr. Rosa shares information that sheds new light on the AMA.

Dr. Rosa states, “I think it is a fairly common belief among most people that the American Medical Association (AMA) is an organization that is meant to have the best interest of the healthcare concerns of the public at large in mind.” He goes on to say, “The AMA bills themselves as “the “unified voice” of America’s doctors dedicated to “the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.” “However,” he continues, “when you look closely you will see that the AMA functions more like a trade organization, which is defined as: a voluntary association of business firms organized on a geographic or industrial basis to promote and develop commercial and industrial opportunities within its sphere of operation, to voice publicly the views of members on matters of common interest, or in some cases to exercise some measure of control over prices, output, and channels of distribution.”
https://www.britannica.com/topic/trade-association

According to Dr. Rosa, “Developing commercial opportunities, controlling prices and channels of distribution can be so clearly seen in the relationship between Purdue Pharma and the AMA particularly between 2002 and 2018 when the AMA’s philanthropic arm, the AMA Foundation received more than $3 million from Purdue Pharma. In case you don’t remember, “ he explains, “Purdue Pharma developed Oxycontin and spent millions of dollars telling the world that opioids aren’t addictive.”

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About John P. Rosa

Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises Accessible Beltway Clinics, which is comprised of 17 clinics in Maryland and Virginia that sees over 60,000 patient visits per year. ABC Clinics combine medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating athletes in several universities, NBA, MLB, NHL and USA Olympic Basketball. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.

Leader in Chiropractic

Integrative Medicine Specialist:

Current Vice Chair of the Board to Maryland University of Integrative Health
Consultant on Integrative Medicine to hospital cancer center
Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting
Expert/Speaker – Educating medical community on the Integrative Medicine approach to treating pain

Opioid Crisis Expert:

White House Surrogate
Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal)
State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces
Corporate and professional organization consultant
Best selling author

Community Leadership:

Board member of the National Italian American Foundation
Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit 501c which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves
Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center – a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction