490: Bird Flu Facts: Its History and Use as a Tool to Instill Fear with Jacob Diaz

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562: The Mental Health Crisis Is Not What We Think It Is With Laura Delano

There is DEFINITELY a mental health crisis in the U.S. right now. But it's not about a lack of access to treatment or meds. Nearly one in four adults is on psychiatric meds, and nearly one in ten children is, as well. The crisis has to do with med-induced harm, according to Laura ...  Show more

561: Examining The Harmful Effects Of Seed Oils With Steven Rofrano

You may have heard the buzz that seed oils are bad for you. But why are they so damaging, exactly? What do they do to the body? And what are the results of their effects? Steven Rofrano of Ancient Crunch goes over the specifics, along with sharing stories about his own health wak ...  Show more

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