In the first half, pharmacist Ben Fuchs discussed natural health remedies and the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals that our bodies need to maintain good health. He highlighted the role of nutrition in preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and autoimmune disorders, arguing that many health challenges stem from "nutritional deficiencies and our digestive system." He also addressed common health issues, such as skin conditions, noting, "Skin is the body's largest organ," and it's dependent on nutrition, particularly fatty nutrients like EFA and vitamins D, E, A, and K. He warned against the dangers of ultra-processed foods and the impact of consuming charred meats, as well how certain grains and vegetables contain "plant defense molecules" known as lectins, which can cause digestive issues.
He encouraged listeners to keep a food diary, emphasizing that this simple practice can empower them to identify how specific foods affect their health. "Even so-called good food can be problematic," he cautioned. For a caller concerned about his daughter's hyperthyroidism, Fuchs suggested that this could be an autoimmune disorder, linked to a leaky gut and intestinal health. He recommended supplements like probiotics and digestive enzymes for digestive support, including conditions like SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). For more information, he directed listeners to his YouTube channel, Skin Matters.
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Author and paranormal investigator Nicole Strickland started a podcast called the Afterlife Chronicles and is the founder of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society. In the latter half, she discussed her exploration of ghosts, hauntings, and the afterlife, as well as the importance of both scientific methodology and metaphysical techniques in paranormal investigations. "There's a difference between thrill-seeking and more legitimate paranormal research," she pointed out, adding that she believes there should be standardized methodologies to enhance the credibility of paranormal investigations. Strickland described hauntings aboard the Queen Mary, particularly mentioning the spirit of a young girl named Jackie. "I've seen her myself," she declared. "She almost looks very similar to...Shirley Temple," around six or seven years old, and likes to play and sing nursery rhymes and songs.
Strickland had concluded that there is solid evidence for the continuation of the soul after death, especially from the research of near-death experiences. She shared some of her own poignant experiences, including dream visitations from her late cat, Kayli. "I've had about 25 dream visitations... I'll feel her footsteps," she explained, detailing a vivid moment where she witnessed her cat interacting with a mysterious orb, and going through it like a portal. As for advice on conducting paranormal investigations, she noted the importance of always having permission to be on the property and providing an unbiased investigation. She starts out trying to understand the claims and experiences that people are reporting, and using her human senses rather than bringing a lot of equipment onto a site, though an infrared camera and multiple audio recorders can be helpful.
News segment guests: John M. Curtis, Catherine Austin Fitts