Had to chime in...The first Fen in FenPhen is the problem. They yanked it off of the shelf in a big panic. Phentermin is the second Phen and is still available. It can give you a real rush. The guidelines to the LDS members in the Word of Wisdom touch on in this case are to stay away from all stimulants. ---------- > From: Steve Anderson <sanderson@net999.com> > To: HANDCART-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [HANDCART-L] Re: Mormon (Ephedra) Tea Discussion > Date: Thursday, June 18, 1998 12:22 PM > > Caution! > > I have been told Mormon prohibitions against alcohol, tobacco, cola, > etc. are simply aimed at preserving one's good health. > > Ephedra is one of the ingredients in "Fen Phen", recently a popular > weight loss/weight control dietary supplement. It has fallen out of > popularity, because it is potentially dangerous. I am not not not a > medical doctor. But check on this stuff, before considering any use > of the substance. > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Regards, > Steve Anderson, Huntington Beach, CA > sanderson@net999.com > > >