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November 30, 2009
Preying on the Desperate, Miracle Cures Hold False Promise by Lourdes Salvador in the American Chronicle
Preying on the Desperate, Miracle Cures Hold False Promise by Lourdes Salvador in the American Chronicle
CFS has had its share of miracle cures. The recent discovery XMRV Retrovirus has led to the potential that this virus is the cause of CFS. Many CFS patients have been delighted with this news because it gives their illness long-awaited legitimacy. Still others are not so happy, believing that the drug companies may be behind this discovery with nothing more than intent to market a profitable new drug. Irregardless, in the face of emerging viral evidence, XMRV is now a newly emerged threat for purported cures.
Ten Warning Signs of a Scam
1. The Promise Of A Quick And Easy Cure
2. Presents Unproven Patient Testimonials & Emotional Appeals Instead Of Science
3. Claims To Cure Many Ailments Which Have No Cure In Medical Science
4. Its Not Sold In Stores
5. It Has Undisclosed Ingredients Or Content
6. You Have To Keep At It To Get Results
7. It Doesnt Work Because You Did It Wrong
8. Science Hasnt Even Bothered To Discredit It (No Threat To Pharmaceutical Sales)
9. The Seller Lacks A Medical Degree Or Similar Qualification
10.Its Too Good To Be True
1. The Promise Of A Quick And Easy Cure
2. Presents Unproven Patient Testimonials & Emotional Appeals Instead Of Science
3. Claims To Cure Many Ailments Which Have No Cure In Medical Science
4. Its Not Sold In Stores
5. It Has Undisclosed Ingredients Or Content
6. You Have To Keep At It To Get Results
7. It Doesnt Work Because You Did It Wrong
8. Science Hasnt Even Bothered To Discredit It (No Threat To Pharmaceutical Sales)
9. The Seller Lacks A Medical Degree Or Similar Qualification
10.Its Too Good To Be True