Direct to consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical ads are only allowed in two countries across the world, the USA and New Zealand. In 2015, Big Pharma spent $5.4 billion in DTC ads. The major TV networks, CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox received most of this. At the top of the list was CBS with $511 million. So do the ads work? A 2011 Report by the Congressional Budget Office found that “Drugs with DTC ads had nine times more prescriptions than those that did not.” Yes, these ads are driving customers! But the adve...
Aug 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 43
What does "health conscious" mean? Does that make some people "health unconscious"? Why is it important to be health conscious? Can you further expand your health consciousness? These are just a few of the questions discussed in this episode. In addition, you'll hear about: The Deterministic Hangover, what this is and how it still effects us to this day Healing vs. Thriving Rock Bottom in your Health Journey What gets people to flip from health unconscious to health conscious? The difference bet...
Jul 28, 2020•21 min•Ep. 42
The official name of this scientific study was “Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male” which began in 1932. 600 black men were enrolled in Macon country, Alabama. 399 with syphilis and 201 without. The researchers told the men they were being treated for “bad blood” but no treatment was given beyond placebo, instead just observation of the disease running its course which included blindness, insanity and death. Wikipedia is heavily biased, especially against anything that is not...
Jul 21, 2020•19 min•Ep. 41
Is Fasting an Obsolete Technology? How Being Too Spiritual Can Stand In Your Way Top Three Detox Supplements The Best Heavy Metals Test to Take These Act as “Vacuums” for Your System and can create Night and Day Differences Why “I’ve Tried Everything” Is a Destructive Lie Is Aluminum in Clay a Problem? How to Properly Frame Detox to Fit Into Your Life to Thrive Josh Macin was the 2010 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion and the 2012 Pan-American champion. Suddenly, in October of 2013, he began to...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 40
Remdesivir is an intravenous anti-viral drug being used for the novel coronavirus. It is produced by Gilead Sciences. Hydroxychloroquine is an off-patent, very cheap drug which has been touted by President Trump. Let's look into the science and conflicts of interest between these two drugs. The answers might surprise you...
Jul 07, 2020•25 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, you’ll discover… Science on both sides (Random Controlled Trials vs. Plausible Mechanism vs. Epidemiology vs. Models) Logic on both sides (Internet memes investigated) Rationality on both sides (its easy to match your filter bubble and biases) Flip-Flopping Agencies and Government Officials Low Intervention, Low Risk but where is it all going? And more Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss any ...
Jul 01, 2020•29 min•Ep. 38
“[A] number of the previous studies have established that modern medicine is one of the major threats to the world health,” write Peer and Shabir in a review of iatrogenesis. Therefore strive as best as possible to avoid doctors, hospitals and pharmaceutical medicine for the good of your health! Here I detail 14 points on how to have the best health possible...while avoiding the need for Western Medicine as much as possible. “If we used medicines rationally, we would have much healthier populati...
Jun 23, 2020•20 min•Ep. 37
In this episode, you’ll discover… Lung tonic herbs and others found readily in nature. The science behind being out in nature helping in multiple ways for multiple systems in your body. A different way of looking at fitness than most people do. Meditation? Here are two advanced things to try... The missing component of research behind "Blue Zones" and how this applies to you. Holism vs. isolation. Which kind of medicine do you want? Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short revie...
Jun 17, 2020•56 min•Ep. 36
Medical Monopoly Musings #40 - Evil Lilly “One of the most evil pharma corporations in the world, Eli Lilly & Company. You may have heard of them. They’re evil. And I can say that because I was part of the evil.” - Dr. John Rengen Virapen who worked 35 years for Eli Lilly in many positions including as an executive. Should we believe a man who perpetrated such evil and later grew a conscious? Well, we don’t have to rely just on his words… Lilly has come under fire for their blockbuster drug,...
Jun 10, 2020•17 min•Ep. 35
I am not happy to have written this. I wish, truly wish, that the WHO was a shining beacon of health practices and humankind coming together to support each other. Alas, that is not what I find when I look at the data. Many people choose to stick their head in the sand about such issues. I get that. It’s not fun to look at. It is tremendously disruptive to a calm, consensus worldview. Yet, I look for the truth...wherever it leads me. In my health journey, I saw 70 year old’s in amazing health as...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 34
Johnson & Johnson has paid out $4.2 billion in penalties paid out since 2000. While we see an example of them doing the right thing when people laced their Tylenol with cyanide we see many examples of them doing the opposite. Then Attorney General Eric Holder said they “recklessly put at risk the health of some of the most vulnerable members of our society -- including young children, the elderly and the disabled" for their marketing of the anti-psychotic Risperdal. Judge Balkman said J&...
May 26, 2020•14 min•Ep. 33
The coronavirus disrupted my routine, but back in the podcast game. In this episode: Models, Statistics and Lies Who is the World Health Organization? How Conflicts of Interest Can Ruin Everything Why Our Government Agencies are Failing Us Germ Theory vs. Terrain Theory Rooting in Routine And much more Get show notes at https://healthsovereign.com/32
May 20, 2020•27 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, you’ll discover: A weird technique that lets you reverse pain without surgery. (5:17) The emotion that keeps you in pain long after the injury has “healed”. (8:45) A Mary Kay lady’s goal setting trick that helps you be who you want. (10:48) Where your back pain might really come from (it’s NOT your spine…). (22:12) The most important mental skill you can use to defeat pain from past injuries. (25:02) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure to...
May 05, 2020•30 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: Why cardio exercise is NOT a natural way of exercising. (1:41) The “ideal workout” that makes you fit, lean and strong without working out 2 hours a day. (3:42) How weak hand muscles can shorten your life. (11:28) Forget barbells and machines, here’s how to get strong with nothing but a broomstick. (20:15) Why your way of breathing says more about your strength than your biceps. (24:29) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure...
May 05, 2020•28 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: How the world “programmed” you to become average. (1:40) The biggest lie “experts” tell you about weightlifting (they don’t want you to know how easy fitness is). (7:36) One hidden addiction that makes your workouts harder and your life miserable. (9:51) How to get the healthy, fit and lean body you want without working harder. (16:45) Learn this “language” and you’ll always know how hard to push on your workouts. (17:12) Why “beast mode” is mostly hanging out (...
Apr 07, 2020•28 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: 2 things all old school strongmen and “mind masters” internalize. (6:01) Why “mind over body” is not only wrong, but can ruin your health. (10:28) How to experience so many giant accomplishments they’ll feel like Deja-Vus. (17:17) How the secrets of the crazy Dutch “Ice Man” can make you feel invincible. (20:19) 2 unconventional things a world record holder used to get through the toughest time of his life (you have both of them in your house). (24:20) Did you e...
Mar 31, 2020•28 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: What pharmaceutical companies really sell you (Hint: it’s NOT better health). (2:25) One change you can make this afternoon that’ll make you happier for decades to come. (7:21) How you can change the world with your money and time, even if you have zero free time and no disposable income. (11:35) What you can learn from indigenous tribes about health, economics and happiness. (16:29) How to get an incredible “education” without going to a school. (17:44) Did you...
Mar 24, 2020•22 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: What’s conspiracy theory, what’s conspiracy fact? Here’s the behind-the-scenes truth. (1:51) How corporations legalize their crimes to profit more off of you. (8:50) One bad metric most people measure their health by—do this and you might not improve, but ruin your health. (13:47) How your taxes fuel the “death economy”. (23:04) Why the WHO and UN are “neutered”. (26:44) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure to hit that sub...
Mar 17, 2020•29 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: 3 effective ways to alleviate symptoms of depression and love yourself without taking pills. (5:45) How forcing things can transform your life and empower you with compassion for yourself and others. (11:33) One skill that lets you make better friends, improve your relationships and even boost your career. (17:38) How to expect positivity and attract better outcomes in your life–without ignoring the challenges. (22:15) Why even the most effective methods for hea...
Mar 10, 2020•36 min
In this show, you’ll find out: The “hidden side of health” that kills more people than Malaria, Hepatitis and terrorism. (4:18) How a simple list could save your life—even if you’re not depressed or suicidal. (10:40) How to evaporate shame like the sun does with mist in the morning. (16:16) One widespread illusion that causes depression, shame and even death.(17:55) How to make the first step out of depression when you feel like it’ll never be over. (20:03) The military breathing technique that ...
Mar 03, 2020•28 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: How being stuck in a corrupted system can corrupt you—and how to break free from the cycle (5:27) Why worrying about health, medicine and pharmaceuticals is not enough–and what else to look at if you want to become truly sovereign. (9:10) The “medical deep state” that controls your health without you knowing it. (11:11) Why the biggest company almost never has your best interest in mind. (14:58) One question to ask yourself when looking at the health industry. (...
Feb 25, 2020•24 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: Why not to put your phone in your pant pockets and keep on speaker phone at all times. (3:58) Not all electromagnetic fields are bad–and how to spot, reduce and eliminate the harmful ones. (12:13) The only three things the universe is made of—and how they affect your health. (16:05) Why blocking yourself off from all energy is NOT the answer to electromagnetic pollution. (22:27) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure to hit ...
Feb 18, 2020•29 min
In this show, you’ll find out: How the invention of the radio might’ve ruined people’s immune systems forever. (5:14) What common kitchen appliance used to be military technology—and how that might harm you. (9:22) How technology companies use “ the next level of marketing” to undermine health concerns for their own profit. (13:03) The scary reason children are at bigger risk for tumors now. (17:36) If you’re busy, feel hot often or suffer from memory loss… this might by why. (22:20) Did you enj...
Feb 11, 2020•26 min
In this episode, you’ll find out: How one PR firm corrupted science and made the public believe smoking is healthy–and how the same thing could happen today. (5:46) Can you trust university research? Here’s how to figure out if you should trust their advice or run the other way. (7:38) The government’s role in public health deception and how easily they can be influenced. (13:30) Why you should be skeptical about “grassroots organizations” trying to inform you about health. (23:35) Did you enjoy...
Feb 04, 2020•26 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: Why being healthy and not being sick aren’t the same thing. (13:17) What a gigantic Mercedes truck from World War II has to do with your health and how you’ll improve by acting like it. (14:30) How lower health markers can mean you’ll perform better. (18:05) Why being aware of your stress can make you more stressed. (24:20) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss any future episo...
Jan 28, 2020•28 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: Advice for anyone eating the standard American diet–and how it could reduce type 2 diabetes. (3:25) The biggest problem with not exercising (this has almost nothing to do with calories). (9:48) The 100% free “diet” you can use to improve your health (you won’t hear much of this because big corporations can’t make money off of it…). (20:35) A simple method that outperforms calorie-restrictions and high-protein diets. (25:38) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know...
Jan 21, 2020•32 min
In this episode, you’ll find out: The easy rule for what’s poisonous and what’s not (this might sound almost too simple…). (4:10) How the “tobacco playbook” infests science and destroys the lives of millions of people. (11:18) How medical totalitarianism empowers nefarious people and systems to ruin people’s health. (17:35) Why even medical interventions aren’t always safe. (22:39) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do...
Jan 14, 2020•27 min
In this episode, you’ll find out: How “science” often makes things worse—and how this endangers your health. (5:42) Why the next health breakthrough might come from farmers—and why scientists need to listen to them for the next discoveries. (12:07) How “skin in the game” causes most errors in the health system. (18:28) What to do if you’re disillusioned with the conventions of the health system. (19:46) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure to hit that subs...
Jan 07, 2020•28 min
In this episode, you’ll find out… The simple question that could fix disease, aging and more forever (if you can answer this, you’re eligible for a $10M prize). (1:58) How a “renegade scientist” figured out how to repair damaged chromosomes with radiation. (9:45) Why your immune system makes your body a well-guarded fortress. (16:49) How watching TV, drinking and smoking can hurt your kids—even if you’ve quit long before you had them. (21:34) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a s...
Dec 31, 2019•28 min
In this episode, you’ll discover: How materialism is ruining our health system and keeps us from seeing what really impacts our health. (6:30) The “systems view” approach to the environment—and how it influences your health directly. (13:19) The pharma industry’s two ways of tricking you into taking harmful drugs. (18:19) How to find out if you should be taking a drug by asking yourself one simple question. (25:06) Did you enjoy the podcast? Let me know by leaving a short review and be sure to h...
Dec 24, 2019•30 min
