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"Robert A. Fink, M. D." wrote:
>
> Date sent:              Wed, 29 Nov 2000 23:15:19 -0600
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> From:                   Raymond Strand <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject:                Re: Weakness in PD  /  HGH
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> > has any one heard of using Human Growth Hormone for body building.
> >
> > there is a book--
> >     Grow Young with HGH
> >       by Ronald Klatz
>
> No, no, no!  This is part of the anti-aging stuff that is all over the 'Net
> and elsewhere.  There is no evidence that growth hormone has *any*
> value except in patients, usually children, who lack same for some
> medical condition (certain brain tumors and endocrine disturbances).

thats what i thought

thanks for the response--
i have well meaning friends
that think naturopathy has potential
to make things better

in some ways yes--in some ways no

>
> The doctor who authored the above book is the one who, when I
> challenged his credentials (he is an osteopath and not an M. D.),
> threatened to sue me.
>
> Watch your wallet!
>
> Best,
>
> Bob
>
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--------on the edge of the prairie abyss---------

Ray Strand

48/dx PD 2 yrs/40? onset/retired

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