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August 17, 2023 97 mins

Calley Means discusses the influence of big pharma and food companies on the healthcare industry, emphasizing the financial incentives that drive the industry and impact the quality of care and research. Calley highlights the interconnectedness of health issues like obesity, mental health, and chronic diseases, influenced by factors such as processed food and pharmaceutical drugs. He criticizes the lack of curiosity and media coverage on these issues and calls for a shift in focus towards preventive measures and addressing root causes. 

Discover the intricate links between obesity, diabetes, and mental health—shaped by processed foods and pharmaceuticals. Calley critiques the media's apathy, advocating for preventive, root-cause-focused shifts. Explore the links between cancer and seed oils, the ozempic epidemic, America’s obesity problem, and the lifestyle choices that lead to depression and other illnesses in this eye-opening episode.


Key Takeaways:

  • The healthcare industry is driven by financial incentives, which prioritize profit over patient health.

  • Pharmaceutical companies heavily influence medical research and guidelines through funding.

  • Nutrition research is influenced by food companies, which spend significantly more on research than the NIH.

  • Obesity is a representation of underlying metabolic dysfunction.

  • The current approach to healthcare focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing root causes.

Hashtags

#health #medicine #homeopathic #vaccines #fitness #bigpharma #cocacola #cancer #carcinogens #seedoils #foodpyramid #diabetes #obesity #ozempic #functionalmedicine #lifestyle #glutenfree #depression #antidepressant #ssri


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