Weekly Roundup from the FLCCC: April 7, 2024
A call for *more* medical censorship, Elon Musk comes to a doctor’s rescue, Dr. Marik bares all, Jenna McCarthy strives for forgiveness, and more!
Welcome to this week's wrap up of insights, discussions, discoveries, and debates that have sparked curiosity and fostered understanding this week.
In this edition, a call for *more* medical censorship, Elon Musk comes to a Canadian doctor’s rescue, Dr. Marik bares all, Jenna McCarthy strives to forgive, and more!
Please, sir. May I have some more censorship?
Jesse Ehrenfeld, President of the American Medical Association (AMA), is advocating for stricter censorship of medical misinformation, praising Google/YouTube's stringent policies, and encouraging other platforms to adopt similar measures. He highlights the contentious collaboration between government officials and tech companies as crucial to combat misinformation, saying these efforts are vital for public health. He also suggests disciplinary actions for medical professionals who disseminate health-related misinformation. READ MORE
Elon’s largesse
Elon Musk is swooping in to support Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill, a Canadian immunologist and pediatrician who faced repercussions for her public opposition to COVID lockdowns and vaccination mandates. Her statements led to harassment by the media, censorship, and disciplinary actions by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, including cautions on her record. The ensuing legal battles drained her savings, leaving her owing $300,000. Upon learning about her situation, Elon Musk and X pledged to cover her crowdfunding campaign to settle this debt, emphasizing the importance of free speech and their commitment to defending it against any form of totalitarianism. SEE THE DISCUSSION
The American Diabetes Association gets schooled
A video by Stacey Krawczyk, the new Director of Nutrition & Wellness at the American Diabetes Association (ADA), suggesting how to portion a meal plate, went viral on Twitter with now over 2 million views. Krawczyk’s recommendation of filling half the plate with green vegetables, a quarter with lean proteins, and the remaining quarter with starchy foods like rice, pasta, and bread sparked close to 300 overwhelmingly negative reactions before the organization closed commenting on the post. Users criticized the recommendation of carb-rich foods for diabetics, underscoring the confusing and contradictory guidance patients are often given. One commenter mockingly suggested adding a Coke to the meal, for completeness. EXPLORE MORE
All about collagen
Collagen is all the rage! This supplement has long been a component of human diets and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. A new FLCCC post explores several frequently asked questions about collagen, aiming to shed light on its benefits and uses. Topics include the comparison between animal and plant collagen, the health benefits of taking collagen, the diseases it can help manage, its impact on clotting, recommendations for the best collagen supplements, the pros and cons of supplementation, its relationship with menopause, and its role in gut health. LEARN MORE
A look at “rigged medicine”
Dr. Paul Marik lays down some critical issues regarding the pharmaceutical industry, academic integrity, and the influence of Big Pharma on medical research during a recent sit-down with Peter Boghossian. Dr. Marik highlighted the challenges of academic publication norms, sharing his experience with accusations of self-plagiarism to illustrate the complexities of scientific discourse. The conversation delved into the pharmaceutical industry's practices, emphasizing the manipulation of research data and the problematic nature of the peer-review process. Dr. Marik underscored the impact of financial incentives and corporate control on scientific integrity and the role of regulatory bodies in perpetuating these issues. WATCH NOW
What Fauci’s failures cost us
A new article from the Brownstone Institute looks at the negative effects of COVID policies advocated by Dr. Anthony Fauci. It suggests these policies, including mask mandates and lockdowns, did not significantly alter the pandemic's outcome across countries. The article specifically highlights a report estimating that the average student will lose 5-6% of lifetime earnings due to pandemic-related school closures, projecting a $31 trillion loss for the U.S. economy. It criticizes the lack of accountability for these policy decisions and the permanent nature of the educational setbacks. READ THE ANALYSIS
Shedding light on mysterious symptoms
Dr. Jordan Vaughn spoke with Sharyl Atkinsson about his research on iliac vein injury after COVID and COVID vaccines, identifying it as a cause of mysterious symptoms. His work focuses on a subgroup of patients with venous issues, contributing to symptoms like lightheadedness and leg heaviness. Vaughn's approach, emphasizing collaboration and open-mindedness in medicine, is aimed at understanding and treating post-COVID conditions that affect the vasculature, particularly the iliac vein. This research is at the forefront of understanding long COVID and vaccine-related health issues. LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION
A candid interview with Dr. Marik
The photo above is Dr. Paul Marik in the late 1980s, in front of the JG Strijdom Hospital in Johannesburg. Want to learn more about Dr. Marik’s life and experiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic? This interview with Dom Herman highlights Marik’s disenchantment with the healthcare system, his emphasis on using repurposed drugs for treating COVID-19, and his legal battles with healthcare institutions over treatment protocols. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on his career, his transition to focusing on the FLCCC, and his criticism of the pharmaceutical industry's influence on medicine. Even those of us who know Dr. Marik’s life story could learn a thing or two from this candid conversation. READ MORE
Help! I need an exemption!
Over on the FLCCC public forum, a lively discussion erupted when a Mom asked for advice for her daughter, who is going to be starting clinical rounds soon and will require exemption forms. Participants shared their experiences, concerns, and insights on navigating exemptions, providing a perfect use-case for why we started the FLCCC community forums — to create a platform for shared learning and support. JOIN THE DISCUSSION
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… not many will know that the boy who played Oliver in Oliver Twist; gave up acting very early thereafter and became an Osteopath . He has/had a Practice in Swindon, England.
My comment is about the Substack article on the X Post by the American Diabetes Association representative. She recommended the Plate Method for diabetics. (I couldn't comment on the Substack, b/c not a subscriber) Maybe it was her presentation of the subject, but I wouldn't recommend throwing out the "Plate Method" totally. I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in 2018, and was also clinically obese at the time. My diabetes nurse practitioner recommended this "diet" to me. As a nurse, I had seen the results of untreated diabetes, so I was serious about changing my diet. I often made my "plate" 3/4 non-starchy vegetables, or when I did use that 1/4 for something starchy, it was oven roasted potatoes with the skins on, or whole wheat/grain bread, brown rice, or something similar. I slowly lost about 2-3 lbs every month, until I lost 60 pounds - and I have kept it off for 4 years, using the same lifestyle "diet." My weight only varies between 60-68 lbs (lost) in these 4 years. I was also encouraged to exercise, which I did once I lost enough for my back to stop spasming every time I tried to walk any distance. I now walk regularly. My A1C now varies between 5.4 and 5.7. I am no longer clinically obese, either. The plate method diet is the first diet I have used which has had been successful long-term. It IS low-carb, if used appropriately.