Raw Milk Controversy

I just read an article that talks about raw milk being popular now though the FDA opposes the sale and consumption of raw milk. I'd not heard of this before so I kept reading.

Consumers of raw milk claim better health - less asthma, less allergies, less autism, and less digestive problems (as a person with asthma, allergies and digestive problems - especially with milk - I am definitely interested in finding out more about raw milk). Some people don't want pasteurized milk from cows subjected to hormones, chemicals, and drugs and are turning to raw milk instead either through raw milk sales where legal or cow shares.

Raw milk sales are legal in 28 out of 50 states as of this date (4/14/08).

So, the FDA thinks it is ok to drink milk from cloned cows but not raw milk? I don't want milk from a cloned cow!

I'm not sure what my stance is on raw milk. I am definitely going to be researching more. I know I don't trust the FDA 100% and don't get me started on the pharmaceutical companies (though I am not against medications - - I have to take several in order to live right now...hmmm...wonder if raw milk would cure my asthma and thyroid disease so I wouldn't need those medications anymore?) Perhaps that is why the government is so interested in stopping the sale of raw milk - - if it really does reverse some of these common health problems, the big guys (pharmaceutical company's and the politicians) are going to lose money.

Definitely something to think about! I know I will be.

If you're interested in finding out more:

Real Milk
Raw Milk Facts