In case you missed the latest sardonic insights from Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, DFA, the other night he offered some important medicinal tips on obesity and restless leg syndrome. As always, the segment is sponsored by Prescott Pharmaceuticals, which made the eye drops that caused justice to go blind.
In an effort to lower costs for expensive lap band surgery, Prescott is launching the Vacsa band, which is the world's first external diet collar. Wrap it around your neck, pull very tight and constrict your esophagus so that eating becomes, well, nearly impossible. Weight loss made easy, yes? Side effects include facial bluing.
And for those concerned with the uptick in restless leg syndrome, Colbert points out that new research indicates restless hand syndrome can provide a salve. And so Prescott is marketing a pair of prostethic arms that frees you up "to go about your business while," he says, "you go about your business." As the slogan goes, you're in good hands with Prescott.
Unfortunately for Prescott, Colbert notes the drugmaker is being sued by the homeopathic conglomerate Vaxa International for unauthorized use of a trademark. And so Prescott will now market its products under the Vacsa name and, as Colbert notes, any similarity is purely axidental.
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thanks, I needed a good laugh
Indeed, the Colbert story was funny. What I think isn't so funny and relates to other comments about RLS, is the fact that Big Pharma has made billions inventing new diseases, and looking at the size of the DSM, alone, re mental diseases, makes it clear how many new diseases there have been since the DSM was a small manual in the mid-50's.
RSL is a new disease. And my favorite one, which I've mentioned before, is erectile dysfunction on which big Pharma has made bundles. Remember the days when almost every male had a problem at one time or other w/erections, the reasons usually stemming from some kind of difficulty in their work lives, their marriages (of course it never happened OUTSIDE of a marriage), or whatever. Now it's a disease, not a temporary dysfunction, making the poor guy feel even more inadequate.
Colbert is a comic genius.
To add to Betsy's comment: I recently heard that Night Eating (Google it)is considered a signal to a variety of mental disorders by some. The danger being an increase in obesity and diabetes.
The treatment? The likes of Zoloft and Paxil - which - unless I am mistaken - contribute to obesity and diabetes.
Drop the popcorn!
Zoloft & Paxil are generally more associated with reduced appetite. Not sure, though, what about these specific drugs as opposed to others in the same class would make them more effective for this disorder, such as it is.
Of course, simply turning off the TV, putting the chips away & going to bed might also be beneficial.