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Oct 17, 2024
Delve into the historical impact of the Flexner Report and how it shaped modern healthcare beliefs. Explore the dark underbelly of the health industry, especially in the shadow of COVID-19, and challenge conventional food programs. Rethink healthcare with a focus on lifestyle changes instead of just symptoms. Critique the traditional diabetes and childbirth models that prioritize efficiency over quality care. Unpack political incentives behind health policies and debate intriguing topics, including the truth about UFOs. It's an engaging blend of health, politics, and curiosity!
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Modern Medicine's Origins
- Modern medicine's current standards were set in 1909 by the Flexner Report.
- This report, written by John D. Rockefeller's lawyer, prioritized pharmaceutical interventions over holistic health and nutrition.
Food Stamps and WIC
- Thorne shares her experience with WIC and food stamps, highlighting their complexities.
- She critiques the lack of nutritional guidance provided, especially given that soda is frequently purchased with food stamps.
Nutritional Education
- A lack of nutritional education contributes to poor food choices among those using food assistance programs.
- Even a brief educational intervention could lead to better health outcomes.