In the first half, pharmacist Ben Fuchs shared his insights on health, nutrition, and the critical role of self-empowerment and supplements in managing our well-being. He highlighted the alarming statistic that over 60% of American adults suffer from chronic degenerative diseases. "It's absolutely absurd... our bodies are designed to be healthy," he remarked, urging individuals to take control of their health rather than relying solely on medical authorities.
Addressing skincare, Fuchs critiqued the use of beef tallow, a popular trend. "All the toxins that an animal eats go into the fat," he pointed out, noting that true skin health comes from within, driven by nutrition and hydration. The best topical products for the skin contain vitamins, especially vitamin C and vitamin A, he added. Fuchs also discussed the benefits of glucosamine, stating, "It's a miracle ingredient for anybody who's got arthritis or inflammatory issues."
Fuchs discussed the underlying causes of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis (MS), and highlighted the significance of gut health in managing these conditions. Autoimmune diseases are caused by dirty blood, he stated, explaining that toxins enter the bloodstream through a leaky gut, often triggered by poor dietary choices. He referenced Dr. Terry Wahls, who successfully managed her MS through nutritional changes and intermittent fasting. On the topic of cancer, Fuchs reiterated that the focus should be on improving digestive health and eliminating rancid fats from the diet.
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In the latter half, author and lover of the strange, Varla Ventura, discussed her latest works, which delve into the mystical and paranormal, as well as her exploration of botanical folklore. She shared the intriguing story of Emily Grant Hutchings, who, in the early 20th century, claimed to channel Mark Twain through a Ouija board. She detailed how Hutchings, along with medium Lola V. Hays, produced a novel called "Jap Herron," that was purportedly dictated by Twain himself. "At one point, they painted characters onto the Ouija board with India ink, such as parentheses, semicolons, and em dashes," like a keyboard shortcut in order to expedite the transcription process, Ventura explained.
Despite being published by a notable New York publisher, the book sparked a lawsuit from Twain's family, who argued that the author did not consent to this posthumous work. Ventura noted that Hutchings was a successful writer in her own right, challenging the notion that she sought publicity through the controversial claim. "I don't know if she really made contact with the ghost of Twain," she admitted, "but I do believe she sat down and used a Ouija board every day for a better part of a year and made contact with something." She also shared that Hutchings was friends with Pearl Curran, who achieved acclaim for her channeled "Patience Worth" books.
Speaking of her study of enchanted plants, Ventura mentioned that there's a surprising number of fairy tales about cabbages. Wild cabbage can grow really tall, and according to Celtic lore, its stalks are said to have magical properties and have been used as wands and as a means to commune with fairies. She also touched on mermaids, whom she considers to be "psychopomps," a kind of supernatural creature that guides people from the world of the living to the world of the dead.
News segment guests: John M. Curtis, John Truman Wolfe