vacation in China.. be careful with what you buy!

This is a true story. I met my friend VC last week; we were going to the wedding of a friend's son, having not seen him for almost 2 years after our vacation to Philippines together. I was shocked at his condition! He was pale and weak and had lost some weight, more than 5 kilos. When we expressed our concern, he showed us his legs, which were still reddish as if covered with angry rash, and told us that he is almost fully recovered. He had suffered from Hyper sensitivity Vasculitis..for more than 3 months, and had spent 10 days in HUK (Hospital UK in Cheras), What brought on this disease, we asked. He had gone for a tour of Beijing, China with his wife, and in one of those 'mandatory' visits to a pharmaceutical company in Beijing, he was "diagnosed" by a very slick 'doctor' who had correctly guessed that he has been having cholesterol and blood pressure problems since he was in his 30's (he is 60 now) and warned him not to take 'too much' medication. The 'doctor' suggested some health supplements which he eagerly bought, together with his wife, who was also told they were great for Arthritis too.. Cost RM10K. One week after taking those health supplements, the symptoms started.. When the inflammation on his legs did not subside, and he almost could not walk because of the pain and the inflammation, he admitted himself to HUK, and that was when he discovered that the "health supplements" almost cost him his life.. The toxic stuff are filling up a landfill now..

Please be forewarned and trust your own doctors, even though sometimes they behave like vultures