In a message dated 4/21/2003 10:28:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

> Recently, my two partners returned from the CLC training put on by Elise Blair, and say that we should stop using lanolin completely. The rationale is that lanolin is not FDA approved, and we don't know what harm it cando.  They also said that the Montgomery gland function is blocked by the use of lanolin. ALso, apparently JCAHO is cracking down on the use of non approved substances. >>

Oh, good--does this mean JCAHO intends to crack down on the indiscriminate use of artificial formula, which is not FDA approved either and we even know some of the harm it can do?

I'd like to see the citations/evidence Blair refers to re: lanolin and effects on Montgomery gland function.

Karen

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