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20250924 - Podcast with Dr Robert Lufkin

LiesITaughtInMedicalSchoolA medical school professor reveals why he walked away from traditional medicine after discovering the shocking truth about chronic disease. 

Dr. Robert Lufkin, author of "Lies I Taught in Medical School," shares his dramatic transformation from establishment physician to metabolic health advocate. After spending years at major medical schools with millions in research grants, Lufkin became disillusioned with Western medicine's "symptom-pill" approach to chronic diseases that now consume 80% of healthcare resources.

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The turning point came when Lufkin was diagnosed with four chronic conditions and told he'd need lifelong medications. Refusing to accept this fate, he discovered through his own research that all his conditions were actually manifestations of one underlying issue: metabolic disease. He successfully reversed his conditions through lifestyle changes alone.

The conversation reveals alarming trends: one-third of American children are now pre-diabetic, and heart attacks among young athletes are rising post-COVID. Lufkin argues that while Western medicine excels at acute care, it fails miserably at addressing the root causes of chronic diseases affecting increasingly younger populations.

The discussion exposes how financial incentives corrupt healthcare - doctors get reimbursed for managing diabetic patients with medications but not for preventing diabetes through lifestyle interventions. Both doctors and patients prefer the convenience of pills over difficult lifestyle changes, despite diabetes being a progressive disease leading to amputations, blindness, and kidney failure.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Four seemingly separate chronic diseases actually had one root cause** - metabolic disease - which could be addressed through lifestyle changes rather than multiple medications, contradicting what he was initially told by colleagues.
  • Western medicine's approach may keep patients dependent on the system - doctors can make people "less sick" with medications, but only individuals can achieve true health through lifestyle modifications, suggesting a fundamental limitation in the medical model.
  • Chronic diseases now consume 80% of healthcare resources - indicating a massive shift from acute care to managing lifestyle-related conditions, highlighting the urgent need for prevention-focused approaches rather than symptom management.
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20250926 - Brian Thomas

Discussion of Tylenol, Vaccines, and other "Safe" Drugs

Brian, Keith and George dive deep into controversial medical topics, starting with the potential risks of Tylenol during pregnancy, the Florida initiative to remove all vaccine mandates, and the side effects of commonly prescribed drugs.

#YouOwnYourHealth

Key Takeaways:

  • Tylenol during pregnancy may be linked to developmental disorders
    • Several studies suggest connections between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and increased risks of ADHD and autism in children.
    • Most medications lack clinical trials on pregnant women.
  • Statins have extensive side effects with little to no effect on life expectancy.
  • Vaccines need further study and opt-out options.
    • The fact that Amish communities are extremely healthy with no cases of autism or any of the other chronic diseases of the general population in spite of the near total lack of "medicine".
  • Bottom line:  Wellness is maximized through diet and exercise, not a lifetime of pills to treat symptoms.
   
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20250917 - Keith and George discuss HHS report and self-motivation

Make our children (and ourselves) healthy again!

George and Keith dive deep into the HHS "Make Our Children Healthy Again" report, revealing how America's health crisis stems from processed foods, environmental toxins, sedentary lifestyles, and over-medicalization. They expose how industrial wheat, high-fructose corn syrup, and chemical additives are undermining our children's health and learning capacity.

The conversation shifts from systemic problems to practical solutions: getting involved in school boards, replacing sugary drinks (but not with diet sodas), implementing more activity like standing desks, and prioritizing grass-fed meat and natural whole foods. They discuss vaccine mandates, heavy metal detox using cilantro and broccoli sprouts, and how pharmaceutical dependence is weakening America.

Real breakthrough in personal wellness comes from demanding personal responsibility through self-care. We often avoid focusing on self-love because of low self-worth and an outward focus on pleasing other people. Keith shares his transformative mirror ritual where he commits to healthy habits despite discomfort, explaining how initial workout dopamine evolves into sustained wellbeing that radiates to family. The discussion offers hope that transformation can begin at any age.

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Key Takeaways:

  • HHS report "Make Our Children Healthy Again" confirms a children’s health crisis driven by diet, toxins, screens and over‑medicalization.

  • These are systemic issues tied to schools, screens and convenience.

  • America's future hinges on children's nutrition, processed, chemical-laden foods and profit-driven additives like vegetable oil and high-fructose corn syrup undermine health and learning.

  • Practical advice: do a soul-search, adopt new habits, and prioritize personal health first. 
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20250821 - Brian Thomas Discussion

The Improtance of Hydration and the Dangers of mRNA

It's fascinating how many of us confuse thirst with hunger, leading to irritability and fatigue. This often-overlooked connection can deeply impact our daily performance and well-being.  Keith and George share some valueable insights on hydration as well as some background on the issue of mRNA vaccines in this conversation with Brian Thomas.

#YouOwnYourHealth

Key Takeaways:

  • Hydration influences not just physical health but also emotional well-being, with a direct link to irritability.
  • Natural salts like Celtic Sea Salt can significantly enhance hydration efficiency
  • Bottled water can contain microplastics, raising concerns about water quality, particularly when eating out.
  • Also discusses the the contentious topic of mRNA vaccines - why are they different and how can you limit the long term side-effects.
  • The keys to long term health:  hydration, nutrition, sleep, exercise and good relationships

#YouOwnYourHealth

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20250626 - Brian Thomas Discussion

Managing Stress and Sleep: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

In this compelling discussion on the 55KRC Morning Show, Keith and George join Brian Thomas to take a dive into the intricate connections between stress, sleep, and overall wellness.  In past appearances they have stressed the importance of nutrition and fitness as the primary drivers of health but stress and sleep can also have dramatic effects to improve or degrade your wellness.

#StressIsPoison #SleepHeals

Key Takeaways:

  • Cognitive stress, particularly from social issues, can have a profound and often overlooked impact on mental well-being.

  • Proactive stress management techniques like nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness are essential for maintaining both mental and physical health.

  • Improving sleep quality is a crucial but sometimes underestimated factor in achieving overall wellness.

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