In the first half, pharmacist Ben Fuchs discussed natural health remedies and supplements that our bodies need to maintain good health. He emphasized that "health is about lifestyle" rather than solely relying on medical interventions. Simple lifestyle modifications can significantly improve health outcomes, he said, including nutritional supplements, disciplined diets, and emotional well-being as essential components of a healthy life. Fuchs, who specializes in dermatology, addressed the importance of digestive health in skincare, asserting, "The missing link in beauty, as it turns out, is healing." He noted that many skin conditions, including psoriasis and dry skin, can be improved through dietary changes and proper nutrition.
Fuchs criticized the medical model, stating, "Medicine is...inherently fraught with danger," and highlighted the alarming side effects of prescription drugs. He noted that many health conditions, particularly obesity and diabetes, are exacerbated by poor diets, rich in processed sugars. "Diabetes is a food disease," he stated, explaining that excessive sugar intake can lead to severe complications. "If you want to live a long, beautiful life," he continued, "one of the most important things you could do is restrict your calories and lower the amount of fast-burning processed sugars." He also touched on the supplement theanine, found naturally in green tea, which can be beneficial for both relaxation and energy balance.
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In the latter half, author and paranormal investigator Richard Estep shared fascinating reports of ghosts, hauntings, and anomalies, some of which are featured in his new book Dark Spirits. One of the haunted locations in his book is the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, known for its disturbing history and high suicide rate. "It has gotten a reputation for being a dark place... supposedly haunted by negative forces," he remarked, adding that in recent years, the hotel has gotten notoriety for the bizarre mystery of tourist Elisa Lam, who went missing there and was eventually found in a water tank on the roof. He also shared chilling tales from the Denver Botanic Gardens, built over an old cemetery, where staff have reported hearing disembodied laughter and footsteps. The conversation touched upon the London Underground, often cited as haunted due to its tragic past, including civilian casualties during WWII.
Estep detailed the eerie atmosphere of England's Highgate Cemetery, where rumors of a vampire have sparked public fascination since the 1970s. He delved into the unsettling phenomenon of "Black Eyed Kids," reported in the US, the UK, and elsewhere. The eerie, dark-eyed children "have the behavior of something that is not at all human" and usually seek to be invited into a car or home. He also explored the bizarre tale of the "Van Meter Visitor," a creature resembling a pterodactyl that terrorized an Iowa town in 1903. "Why would an entire town make something up?" he mused, highlighting the mystery of the winged monster that still remains unsolved. Other topics included the Bermuda Triangle, the Beast of Bodmin, Shadow People, doppelgangers, and the Hopkinsville goblins.
News segment guests: John M. Curtis, John Truman Wolfe