Make America Healthy Again Syndrome

About this episode

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Summary

In this episode, we discuss the MAHA Movement and its implications on public health, personal wellness, and the influence of misinformation in the wellness culture. We share personal anecdotes, debunk health myths, and explore the intersection of politics and health, emphasizing the need for community health initiatives and systemic changes. The conversation highlights the dangers of individualism in health narratives and the importance of historical context in understanding current health issues.

Keywords

Maha Movement, public health, personal wellness, misinformation, social media, community health, capitalism, holistic health, political ideologies, health narratives

References

Dr. Jessica Knurick - @drjessicaknurick

1. Fake ADHD Diet Study
2. MAHA Celebrates while Pubic Health Is Dismantled
3. Wellness vs Public Health
4. More dietary guidelines propaganda
5. Personal responsibility vs Systems
6. Why do so many need Medicaid + Snap

Dr. Mona - @pedsdoctalk 

1. Vaccine Ingredients Explained

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - https://fb.watch/Awf6BAzcx9/

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As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.