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7 Natural Remedies Big Pharma is Hiding (These Prescription Meds Were Never Meant to Cure You)

Oct 16, 2025

Explore the hidden truths of the pharmaceutical industry as common drugs are revealed to be more about profit than cure. Discover how the 1938 law redefined what a 'drug' is, allowing natural remedies to be overlooked. Learn about seven powerful herbs that outperform prescription medications, including St. John's Wort for depression and black cohosh for menopausal symptoms. Delve into how the FDA's regulations stifle natural alternatives and why most drugs are rooted in nature. Get practical tips on nutrient needs and the importance of addressing root causes over symptoms.

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1938 Law Reclassified Natural Remedies

The 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act redefined “drug” to include foods and natural remedies that treat disease. This change effectively gave pharmaceutical companies monopoly-like protections over treatments derived from nature.

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Disease Definitions Have Ballooned

The number of recognized diseases expanded massively from under 200 in 1900 to over 17,000 today, increasing markets for treatment. This expansion lets pharmaceutical and medical systems create and monetize many risk-states and conditions.

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FDA Functions As Industry Gatekeeper

The FDA enforces patent-like protections and policing that favor drug companies and restrict competitors. That regulatory role shields pharmaceutical profits and limits natural remedy commercialization.

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Pharma meds were never designed to “fix” you. In this video, we’ll discuss some of the pharmaceutical industry’s secrets, the truth about prescription drugs, and the money-making scheme known as the US healthcare system. In 1938, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act redefined the word “drug,” giving Big Pharma a monopoly over your body. By this new definition, any natural remedy, such as a plant, herb, or food that helps an ailment in some way, can now be classified as a drug.

In 1900, there were fewer than 200 diseases. There are now over 17,000! This has allowed disease to become a huge, profitable business.

Drug patents are protected and policed by the FDA. This means you can not sell or profit from a natural remedy, even if it’s backed by legitimate research, without FDA approval.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.