For at least the last thirty five years, I've heard that echinacea (sp) was absolutely effective in preventing colds. Being the complete Phillistine that I am, I never bought it....however, MANY bought it on my behalf and INSISTED I take it. Now I wonder if THEIR faith that it would work, helped the process. I'll never know of course, 'cuz my colds all got better. A month ago I read that all the scientific studies say that Echinacea simply doesn't do ANYTHING. So....whaddya do? I'm fully willing to believe that the medical establishment is corrupt and profit driven....but so what? So's everything else, including the 'faith-healing biz'. Certainly the "Alternative Health industry" is 'profit-driven' as well. Those little bottles in the Health store can cost a bundle.

Off topic but absolutely neccessary to remind folks: Clinton...IS an alien....as am I. Nanoo.