Welcome to Camel Milk USA

Until recently, it was a felony to sell camel milk in the U.S. In April 2009, Dr. Hinkle introduced a proposal to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Committee on Interstate Milk Shipments in Orlando, Florida. The proposal was to change the law to allow the "camelids" to be included in the dairy laws governing the sale of milk. Dr. Hinkle gave an impassioned speech before the committee:


The proposal was passed. Dr. Hinkle says that this will now open the door for the testing of camel samples so that it can meet the FDA standards and for camel dairies to be set up here in the U.S.

Camel Milk USA currently has many exciting things happening with camel milk. Dr. Hinkle's current efforts include:

• Working with camel owners here in the U.S. to get milk samples sent to labs for testing so that the long process of setting up camel dairies can begin. There are approximately 3,000 camels in the U.S. today, but very few are tame enough to be milked. Some camels will have to be imported to make this venture successful. Dr. Hinkle has contacts with dairies around the world and is aware of the latest research. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the demand for camel milk is so great that sales are predicted to reach $10 billion.
• Conducting a study with pastuerized vs. raw milk to determine dosage and viability with autistic children as well as diabetics. This study should be completed within the third quarter of 2009.
• Working in co-operation with a major U.S. university in neurobiology research. They want to research the effects of the camel milk on the neurotransmitter levels in the brain. This could be very important research because we know that the milk is relatively high in the amino acids that would naturally elevate the neurotransmitter levels in a person. This could be very important in Parkinson disease, depression and other neurological disorders that show low levels of neurotransmitters. Drinking camel milk could raise these levels if the research demonstrates this to be the case. The study is in the initial phase. There is a long way to go but this is just another exciting development in the medical value of the camel milk.
• Collaborating with camel owners throughout the U.S.to collect blood and urine samples from camels to be frozen and used in labatory studies in the coming year. Camel blood and the urine contains unique antibodies that are smaller in structure than those of mammals and have the ability to survive both acid and alkaline environments. Due to the small size of the antibodies, they are able to pass through the digestive tract and reach the bloodstream in a stable form, penetrating the crevices of cancerous tumors and destroying them. Studies done in Belgium with camel blood antibodies and colon cancer and in Saudi Arabia with the nano-particles from  camel urine with leukemia, lung, colon, pancreatic, stomach, brain and breast cancer have been exceptional. Another use of camel urine antibodies is for cardiovascular disease; it acts as a stimulate to strengthen the heart muscle. Camel milk also has been used in studies to lower cholesterol levels.
• Gathering and carding camel hair for textile design studies. The camel’s coat has the ability to reflect sunlight. Dr. Hinkle wants to look at working with textile products that can be worn by individuals who have sensitivity to the sun, such as patients with skin cancer, to keep the rays of the sun deflected away from the body. 
• Conducting a medical study with one of the top holistic veterinarians in the U.S. in the first domestic study on pets with cancer and the positive effects of camel milk. Things look promising for those people who really love their pets and will do anything to help them. The insulin in the camel milk helps with the diabetes in the animals and the antibodies from the camel have the ability to penetrate a cancerous tumor cell and destroy it. Dr. Hinkle is very excited to be conducting this study, and this will open up a whole new market here in the U.S. for the milk.

There is so much that is happening with camel research at the moment and Camel Milk USA is leading the way here in the U.S.

Efforts in Canada and Elsewhere in the World

Dr. Hinkle also is working with Canadian officials regarding the importation of camel milk into Canada. Dr. Hinkle has had so many heartbreaking emails and calls from Canadians seeking her help for their sick loved ones.

Additionally, Dr. Hinkle is working with foreign investors to set up a resort and healing spa in Thailand, where clients may go for therapy with camel milk. This has created much interest and will be staffed with U.S. doctors. She is excited about this future therapy opportunity for her clients and hopes to be up and running by late 2010.

How Can You Help?

Camel Milk USA is concentrating its efforts on regulations and importation of camel milk and medical research. You can help spread awareness of this unique therapy by buying one of our logo tee shirts or other products to help fund the cost of the getting the laws/regulations passed, consulting with other countries, medical studies, dairy set up, and importation information and resources.

Spring is here; new baby camels are being born and the milk is flowing. There are several groups of camel breeders across the U.S. who now have camel milk available. There are so many people who email and call daily begging for the milk but the camel milk test kits must be finished before the milk can be sold nationwide. Several states allow for the sale of the milk raw while many others do not. Therefore, test kits must be designed to test the milk for any pathogens so that the public is protected from tainted milk. All of the camel owners that are members of the American Camel Coalition already test their camel for diseases but the milk must also be tested.

Dr. Hinkle is asking for contributions to try and finish the test kits that are required by the FDA. The approximate cost is $15,000 to finish the test kits. Once the money has been raised then it should only be approximately 6 months before the milk will be available nationwide. 

About Dr. Hinkle

Millie Hinkle, ND, DH, HHP, has been in practice since 1987. Having received her training in the U.S., Germany, and France, she is board-certified by the American Naturopathic Medical Association. Other certifications include a Holistic Health Practitioner through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She also holds a nursing degree, has training in Radiology, and an associate degree of applied science in dental hygiene. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education. She has also held memberships in the National Health Federation, the American Preventative Medical Association, and the Coalition for Natural Health.

Dr. Hinkle is nationally known for her work and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. She has lectured across the U.S. and Canada. She has had articles published about her works in Healing Retreats and Spas, The American Massage Therapy Association's Massage Therapy Journal, The Olive Leaf extract by Dr. Morton Walker as well as numerous newspapers across the U.S. Dr. Hinkle is available for teaching and speaking engagements throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Here are some interesting medical facts about camel milk:

Camel milk can be easily digested by lactose-intolerant individuals.

The lactoferrin in camel's milk has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It also has anti-tumor properties (Ueda et al., 1957).

Camel milk has an apparent positive effect on breast cancer (Eiseler et al., 1998).

Camel milk has three times the amount of vitamin C than cow's milk.

Camel milk has been used for centuries to treat liver disease, and studies have been performed for hepatitis and liver cancer with promising results.

Camel milk is rich in B vitamins and iron.

The immunoglobulins in camel milk have been shown to protect against types of cancer (Fage et al., 2005).

Camel milk has been used to cure the following illnesses:

 Autism (Shabo and Yagil et al., 2005)

 Milk allergies (Shabo et al., 2005)

 Tuberculosis (Agarwal et al., 2005)

 Crohn's Disease (Shabo et al., 2005, 2006; Donechenko, 1975)