This Journal features a broadly insightful and informative article reprint featuring the current intentions and directives of our government’s health agencies to end chronic diseases in America, starting with the chronic disease epidemic presently affecting American children.
In an article entitled The MAHA Commission’s Blueprint to End Childhood Disease, which was published on October 13, 2025, Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O. and his team explain the developments and plans to improve the health of Americans, starting with the health of America’s children. Here is a link to the original article.
The health of older Americans is lamentably burdened by a formidable host of chronic diseases. All of these conditions which beset our citizenry begin in the childhood of each and every one of us.
Approximately 60% of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic condition, such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, autoimmune conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, obesity, and a host of psychiatric disorders, to name the more common diseases afflicting our society. About 40% manage multiple chronic diseases as well as attendant polypharmacy regimens, which often present other problems. The prevalence of these conditions has been steadily increasing, particularly among older adults, and is expected to continue rising in the coming years if people are unable to change their health practices for the better. These conditions begin in one’s younger years; the foundation of which is one’s childhood health practices, or the lack thereof.
This article is reprinted in its entirety below, with thanks to Dr. Mercola for all of his daily insightful and informative health publications. In addition to other health related publications, I have read Mercola.com on a daily basis for years. This is a very reliable source of valuable and actionable health information.
In Dr. Mercola’s words, “A sweeping plan just released may change how health is shaped from the ground up. It’s not a quick fix, but a strategy that names what’s been ignored for decades and could shift the trajectory of chronic illness for an entire generation.”
I commend this article and all that it fosters. Please have a read.
Story at-a-glance
- Childhood chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, asthma, anxiety, and depression are rising sharply, with nearly one in five U.S. children obese and one in seven teens experiencing mental disorders
- On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14212 establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, chaired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to address children’s health
- The Commission identified four main drivers of childhood chronic disease — poor diet, toxic chemical exposures, lack of physical activity combined with chronic stress, and overmedicalization through unnecessary prescriptions
- The Commission’s strategy rests on four pillars — advancing research, realigning incentives and systems, increasing public awareness, and fostering private sector collaboration, creating a comprehensive plan to reverse the health crisis
- Key reforms include stricter food safety rules, updated infant nutrition standards, greater transparency in healthcare, expanded mental health support, and partnerships that put real food and prevention at the center of children’s lives
“Chronic disease is no longer something your child might face only in adulthood. Conditions like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, asthma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression are now appearing earlier and affecting more children than ever.1 For instance, nearly one in five U.S. children and adolescents is obese,2 more than one in 10 has ADHD,3 and recent surveys show close to one in seven teenagers reports symptoms of mental disorder.4
This surge is closely tied to the diet and lifestyle environment shaping the younger generation. To confront the problem, on February 13, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14212 titled “Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission.” The commission is chaired by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.5,6
The Commission was tasked to deliver a Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment and a Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy. Recently, it released a sweeping report to President Trump, presenting more than 120 recommendations outlining how the federal government should restructure its response to the childhood chronic disease crisis, ending harmful or ineffective practices and introducing solutions aimed at reversing the trend.7
4 Main Drivers of Childhood Chronic Disease
The MAHA Commission identified four key drivers that explain much of the rise in chronic disease among children. These drivers are measurable, affect nearly every household, and represent areas where significant progress can be made if they are addressed directly:8
•Poor diet — More than 60% of children’s calories now come from ultraprocessed foods, which are engineered to be shelf-stable and inexpensive but often lack the nutrients needed to support growth and long-term health. This means the fuel available for your child is more likely to promote disease than to protect against it.
•Chemical exposure — Your child is exposed to a wide range of synthetic chemicals from everyday products, foods, and environments. Some of these substances have been linked to developmental issues and chronic disease.
Current regulatory approaches often examine chemicals individually, yet children face combinations that may interact in harmful ways. The Commission called for continuous evaluation of these exposures and a stronger framework for protecting health from chemical risks.
•Lack of physical activity and chronic stress — American children spend more hours on screens, sleep fewer hours at night, and engage in less physical activity than previous generations. This shift has contributed not only to physical illness but also to growing mental health challenges.
Chronic stress, insufficient rest, and reduced movement have a direct impact on your child’s risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, while also fueling anxiety and depression. These trends reflect a broader cultural environment that no longer supports the daily activity and recovery children need to thrive.
•Overmedicalization — The Commission highlighted a troubling rise in prescriptions given to children. Medications for mental health conditions and behavioral diagnoses are often prescribed as a first response, despite concerns about long-term safety and effectiveness.
In many cases, unnecessary treatments are driven by conflicts of interest within research, regulation, and clinical practice. This has resulted in a generation of children exposed to pharmaceutical interventions that do not always serve their best interests and may increase long-term risks.
By identifying these drivers directly, the Commission outlined where action is most urgent. Instead of scattered or short-term fixes, it called for coordinated efforts that match the scale of the crisis. The framework is built on four pillars — advancing research, realigning incentives and systems, increasing public awareness, and fostering private sector collaboration. Together, these pillars form a comprehensive plan to protect children’s health.
Advancing Critical Research
The MAHA Commission emphasized that progress against childhood chronic disease depends on stronger scientific foundations. To achieve this, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and partner agencies were directed to expand research efforts that move beyond narrow outcomes and generate whole-person insights that guide prevention and care. The Commission’s plan highlights initiatives aimed at improving research quality, coordination, and relevance to children’s daily health environments.9
•A unifying Chronic Disease Initiative links diverse data sources — NIH will consolidate projects under a whole-person health approach that integrates nutrition, stress, environment, and lifestyle.
This will be supported by the Real World Data Platform (RWDP), a secure system that combines claims data, electronic health records, and wearable-device information. By bringing these sources together, researchers can track the causes and progression of disease with greater accuracy while maintaining strict privacy protections.
•Human-relevant models replace outdated testing methods — New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), such as organoids, computational simulations, and advanced data integration, will reduce reliance on animal testing and provide earlier, more accurate insights into chronic disease processes. The NIH, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have committed to expanding their use, improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
•Autism and vaccine injury research receives new attention — NIH and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will investigate autism’s root causes using the real-world data platform. HHS and NIH will also strengthen vaccine injury research by creating a dedicated NIH Clinical Center program, with the potential for regional expansion. These initiatives aim to ensure rigorous data collection, analysis, and response.
•Environmental exposures are studied with greater rigor — The NIH, EPA, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will collaborate on water and air quality research, including contaminants like fluoride, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics. The agencies will also examine exposures from textiles and synthetic materials. USDA will strengthen conservation research to protect water supplies, while NIH and EPA expand monitoring of air quality impacts on children.
•Mental health and prescribing patterns are reassessed — HHS will form a working group to evaluate prescribing of antidepressants, stimulants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers in children. The group will examine risks of overprescription, diagnostic thresholds, and community-based alternatives. Moreover, the FDA will update labels on older drugs, and NIH will expand long-term studies of medication effects.
•Nutrition research expands with precision focus — NIH, USDA, and FDA will coordinate rigorous trials on diet and health, including precision nutrition and gut microbiome studies. The NIH Office of Nutrition will lead clinical trials on food ingredients and metabolic health, while the USDA explores diet’s impact on long-term wellness. Gut microbiome will remain a priority for understanding chronic disease.
•Modern exposures prompt targeted reviews — Federal agencies will investigate health effects of electromagnetic radiation from new technologies. NIH will expand research on mental health, addiction, screen time, and adolescent exposures. Rural and tribal health research will also be strengthened to ensure inclusivity.
•Artificial intelligence is integrated into disease research — HHS, NIH, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy will pilot AI in early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and predictive interventions, starting with pediatric and young adult cancers. This approach is expected to serve as a model for other chronic conditions.
Together, these initiatives mark a shift in federal research on chronic disease, from fragmented outcomes to approaches grounded in the realities of children and families. This means research questions now reflect real exposures, data are better coordinated, and findings link more directly to prevention and care. The Commission’s focus on advancing research sets the stage for strategies that change the course of childhood health.
Realigning Incentives and Systems
In its report, the MAHA Commission acknowledged that the structures shaping children’s daily lives often reward unhealthy practices and make it harder to sustain well-being. To change this, the Commission calls for reforms in food policy, healthcare, regulation, and research oversight — steps designed to realign incentives so federal systems actively support prevention and health, rather than perpetuate chronic disease.10
•Food and nutrition policies take center stage — The Commission recommends banning petroleum-based food dyes in U.S. products, a move that would extend to school meals and federal nutrition programs. The USDA would promote natural, plant-based color alternatives, while the FDA would strengthen post-market review for additives and contaminants, including those labeled “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS).
Infant nutrition standards would also be raised, with updated formula requirements, stricter contaminant testing, and expanded support for breastfeeding and donor milk networks. Whole foods would be prioritized across the USDA’s 16 nutrition programs, and outdated fat restrictions would be removed to allow whole milk in schools.
•Healthcare and medical education reforms aim to rebalance priorities — One area of concern is the nation’s vaccine framework. The White House Domestic Policy Council and the HHS are directed to review the safety, transparency, and incentive structures surrounding vaccines, with attention to conflicts of interest and opportunities to modernize science. Oversight of direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising is also a priority.
Agencies, including the FDA, HHS, and the Federal Trade Commission, will enforce stricter rules against misleading campaigns, particularly on social media and through telehealth platforms. Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will be realigned to emphasize prevention, including nutrition coaching, physical fitness measures, and safeguards against the over-prescription of medications for children.
Medical education reform is part of this effort. Accrediting bodies will be opened to greater competition, which will allow new curricula that strengthen training in nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and chronic disease prevention.
•Transparency measures target conflicts of interest — The report calls for public databases that disclose financial relationships between researchers and industry, modeled after existing physician payment systems. Advisory committee members would be required to recuse themselves from decisions where conflicts exist, and grant reporting requirements would be strengthened to ensure clarity about outside funding sources.
Guardrails would also be put in place for the foundations that support the NIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and FDA, limiting the influence of food and pharmaceutical companies on federal research agendas. These measures are meant to ensure that health policies are guided by independent, trustworthy science.
•Streamlining regulation lowers barriers to healthy practices — For agriculture, this includes streamlining organic certification for small farms, expanding opportunities for local dairies, and removing restrictions that prevent mobile grocery units from serving communities with limited access to fresh food.
On the regulatory side, the FDA will modernize drug and device approval processes by reducing outdated testing requirements and better leveraging real-world data. The EPA will accelerate approvals for innovative agricultural tools and simplify permitting for small-scale meat processing, water management, and farm-to-school programs.
•New agency structures focus on accountability and innovation — Within HHS, a new body called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) will be created to lead the government’s response to chronic disease, ensuring accountability across programs and aligning prevention strategies under a single structure.
At the NIH, two new offices will be established. The Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application will advance and scale new research methods, while the Office of Research Innovations, Planning, and Analysis will improve disease portfolio planning, strengthen reproducibility, and identify gaps in chronic disease research.
Each of these reforms underscores how your child’s health is shaped not only by personal choices but by the systems that govern food, medicine, and information. Poorly regulated additives, unchecked advertising, and conflicted research create an environment where disease flourishes. By restructuring these systems, the Commission seeks to tip the balance toward prevention and long-term wellness.
Increasing Public Awareness and Knowledge
The MAHA Commission emphasized that research and policy reforms must be paired with efforts to educate families and communities. Clear, practical communication ensures that you have the information needed to make healthier choices for your children. The report directs federal agencies to coordinate campaigns that build trust, expand understanding, and provide actionable tools.11
•One of the first initiatives is the Make American Schools Healthy Again campaign — The USDA, HHS, Department of Education, and President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (PCSFN) will work with states and local schools to expand programs that promote better nutrition and daily activity. Schools will receive resources to help implement best practices, including improved meal options and opportunities for physical movement throughout the school day.
•Nutrition education will also be strengthened — A campaign tied to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans will promote “Food for Health” (nutrition as prevention), “Real Food First” (whole foods over processed), and “Healthy Foods and Healthy Families” (practical cooking and meal skills). These messages are designed to make dietary guidance more relevant to everyday life.
•Fitness programs are another focus — The Commission called for the reintroduction of the Presidential Fitness Test in schools, supported by partnerships with coaches, athletes, and community groups. A Presidential Fitness Award will also be developed to recognize and encourage active lifestyles. These programs are designed to remind your child that movement is an essential part of health and that physical activity should be a daily expectation, not an exception.
•The Commission also directed attention to screen time — The Surgeon General will launch a national initiative to raise awareness about the effects of excessive digital use on children. This effort will highlight actions taken by states to limit screen exposure during the school day and will provide families with strategies to set healthier boundaries at home. By addressing screen use directly, the initiative underscores its role in sleep loss, stress, and reduced activity among youth.
•Substance use was identified as a growing concern requiring strong public education — Federal agencies will coordinate campaigns on vaping, THC, opioids, and synthetic opioids like 7-hydroxymitragynine. The FDA and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives will step up enforcement against illegal vaping products and warn families about unapproved items targeting children.
The FDA will also update the labeling of OxyContin, a prescription opioid painkiller strongly linked to addiction and overdose, to clarify risks of chronic use. These steps are backed by public campaigns to raise awareness of the health threats linked to these substances.
•The Commission also called for increased communication around fluoride and pesticides — The CDC and the USDA will lead efforts to educate families about appropriate fluoride levels, the role of toothpaste in delivering topical benefits, and EPA’s responsibilities under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
The EPA will also work with agricultural partners to explain how pesticide regulation protects children’s health, reinforcing confidence in safety standards and continuous improvement in review processes.
•Expanding access to mental health support is another priority — The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, housed within the Health Resources and Services Administration, will be strengthened to ensure that families can reach qualified professionals.
The program will partner with the PCSFN to connect mental well-being with good nutrition and physical activity. These coordinated efforts acknowledge the rising rates of youth anxiety and depression and provide resources that address the issue comprehensively.
•Overdose preparedness extends to schools and libraries — The HHS will launch a national initiative to train staff at school-based health centers and public libraries on how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses. The program will also provide naloxone supplies to participating sites, ensuring that your community has the tools to act quickly in emergencies.
By directing agencies to expand public awareness, the Commission ensures families are not left to face these challenges alone. The outcome is a more informed public, better prepared to safeguard children’s health in daily life.
Fostering Private Sector Collaboration
The MAHA Commission recognized that progress against chronic disease cannot be achieved through government action alone. Many of the environments that shape your child’s health — schools, restaurants, farms, and community spaces — depend on private sector leadership. To meet this reality, the Commission outlined a set of initiatives that invite collaboration between federal agencies and private organizations.12
•The first area of focus is community-level initiatives — HHS will fund local projects that measurably reduce chronic disease in children. Examples include schools expanding opportunities for physical activity and pediatric care teams guiding families on nutrition and routines. Community health navigators will help families adopt lifestyle changes that improve daily well-being.
•Nutritious food access expands across federal programs — HHS, USDA, the Department of Education, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and Department of Defense (DoD) will increase whole, healthy food availability in government-supported meals. This includes school lunches, VA hospital services, and prison meals, ensuring that all federally funded nutrition programs promote health instead of disease.
•Restaurants and food industry align with dietary guidelines — Agencies will work with restaurants to encourage menus featuring healthier, age-appropriate options. By tying offerings to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, dining out will increasingly support long-term health for children and families.
•Fertility campaigns address chronic disease links — HHS will launch a national education campaign showing how lifestyle choices affect future fertility. The agency will also create a “Root Causes of Infertility Award Challenge” and establish an Infertility Training Center to guide Title X clinics. These initiatives aim to strengthen prevention and clinical care around reproductive health.
•Agriculture partnerships promote soil health and precision farming — USDA and EPA will partner with innovators to encourage voluntary adoption of conservation practices such as prescribed grazing, improved soil systems, and water management. Precision agriculture technologies, such as drones, robotic monitoring, and targeted spraying, will be supported to reduce pesticide use while maintaining yields. Families benefit from safer food and healthier environments.
•Innovation partnerships scale new solutions — Government resources and private expertise will be combined to expand tools like mobile planning apps for farmers, pollinator conservation programs, and food security initiatives. These efforts ensure that innovations in health, nutrition, and environmental management move beyond labs and into daily life.
Through these collaborations, the Commission underscored the importance of shared responsibility. By engaging the private sector in ways that are transparent and practical, the federal government is seeking to build a healthier environment across every layer of your community.
Building a Healthier Future for Children
The MAHA Commission’s recommendations signal a long-overdue shift in how childhood health is understood. By naming poor diet, toxic exposures, chronic stress, and overmedicalization as the core drivers of disease, the Commission has confirmed what I have emphasized for years — chronic illness is not a fate written into your child’s genes.
It is manufactured by broken policies, powerful industries, and medical practices that profit from sickness. And it can be reversed when those systems are held to account.
I have spent years exposing how processed foods, synthetic chemicals, and reckless drug prescribing erode health while real food, daily movement, and prevention-focused care build true resilience. These recommendations echo that message, finally acknowledging what many of you already know — health is created when we return to the basics that nourish and protect life.
Chronic disease is a man-made epidemic. If the Commission’s proposals are acted on with integrity, they could help restore the health of an entire generation. But lasting change will not come from Washington alone. It depends on you — on your willingness to stay vigilant, question industry narratives, and demand accountability from those in power. Only then will we secure a future where children can grow up strong, vibrant, and free from preventable disease.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the MAHA Commission
Q: What is the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission?
A: The MAHA Commission, created by Executive Order 14212 on February 13, 2025, is chaired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It’s tasked to deliver two major documents — the Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment and the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy.
Together, these outlined how the federal government should restructure its response, end harmful or ineffective practices, and chart a course for reversing the rise in chronic disease among children.
Q: What did the Commission identify as the main drivers of chronic disease in children?
A: The Commission found that four main factors are driving the rise in chronic disease among children — poor diet dominated by processed foods, toxic exposures from chemicals in food and the environment, lack of physical activity combined with chronic stress from modern lifestyles, and overmedicalization through the growing use of prescription drugs in kids without enough long-term safety data.
Q: What are the four pillars of the MAHA Strategy?
A: The Commission’s plan rests on four pillars. First is advancing research into the real-world causes of disease. Second is realigning food, healthcare, and regulatory systems to support prevention. Third is increasing public awareness through campaigns and education. Fourth is fostering private sector collaboration with schools, farms, and businesses to create healthier environments for children.
Q: What policy changes are recommended for food and healthcare systems?
A: The Commission urged bans on petroleum-based food dyes, stricter reviews of additives, reforms to infant formula standards, and the return of whole milk to schools. In healthcare, reforms include revisiting the vaccine framework, limiting misleading prescription drug ads, strengthening nutrition and prevention in medical education, and addressing conflicts of interest in research.
Q: What steps will be taken to increase public awareness?
A: Campaigns will be launched to promote healthier school meals and fitness programs, raise awareness about the risks of excessive screen time, educate families on fluoride and pesticide exposures, expand access to pediatric mental health resources, and train schools and libraries to respond to opioid overdoses.
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- 6 Malone News, September 10, 2025
Crestone and Beyond
I whole heartedly commend the efforts of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the agencies which he leads with the help of the head of the FDA, Marty Makary, M.D., the head of the NIH, Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., the head of the CMS, Mehmet Oz, M.D. and head of CDC who is currently Jim O’Neill.
Being a child of physician parents and being the father of a practicing physician, and having practiced surgery and medicine for 50 years, I have a pretty good gauge and developed perspective on how American health has deteriorated in the post WWII period. Color me biased with insight and experiential awareness. I still research and follow the medical news. I usually refer to sources outside of the mainstream which are often richer and more accurate in content.
Unfortunately there is widespread resistance and push back to all policies of the current administration, and this includes the very important and judicious policies featured in the article above. It is hard to digest the fact that there are many Americans who deny and resist the benefits to accrue in children’s health from this administration whose ongoing evolution and implementation of solid beneficial health practices will eventually change all of the negative health trends currently at play in America.
Some people act like they hate the current government more than they love America. Maybe they just hate people because they hate themselves. They are projecting their own mental and emotional maladies. These fearful ones want to see the Trump administration fail even if it means good social programs must also fail.
Such derangement has its foundation in peoples’ unresolved adverse childhood events, which is a most important aspect of children’s health which should be explored and assisted all the way into and throughout adulthood. We always project onto others the unresolved judgment, anger, and hatred which we carry inside. We see the world with our clouded lenses and filters. Our lenses and filters can be cleaned. This becomes a spiritual issue of how to heal an individual identity crisis, and a deepening social crisis.
These lenses and filters can be washed clean through forgiveness, a supreme spiritual quality. Forgiveness is the only way we heal. It requires practicing and embracing some self love to evolve this life practice. Without it, we project our self loathing into the field of humanity around us.
I’ll close this Journal with the words Dr. Mercola used to close his article:
“Chronic disease is a man-made epidemic. If the Commission’s proposals are acted on with integrity, they could help restore the health of an entire generation. But lasting change will not come from Washington alone. It depends on you — on your willingness to stay vigilant, question industry narratives, and demand accountability from those in power. Only then will we secure a future where children can grow up strong, vibrant, and free from preventable disease.”
Signing off from Crestone and Beyond
Additional Reading
- Health Officials Slash the Number of Vaccines Recommended for All Kids…posted here on 2-20-26. This is a favorable development and will help improve the lives of everyone. Here are the main points of this article: “Federal health officials reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children and reorganized the schedule to align more closely with other developed nations, giving parents clearer decision points…The updated framework separates vaccines into universal, high-risk, and shared clinical decision-making categories, increasing your role in evaluating what fits your child’s specific situation…The U.S. moved away from being a global outlier in the number of childhood vaccines recommended for all children, signaling a shift toward a more focused national approach…Officials committed to stronger research standards, including placebo-controlled trials and longer-term safety monitoring, signaling a push for more transparent evidence…The revised structure encourages you to weigh risks and benefits more carefully while strengthening your child’s immune resilience through foundational health habits.”
- A Call to Congress–Advancing the MAHA Legislative Agenda…posted here on 11-25-25. “President Trump’s Executive Order 14212 established the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the nation’s escalating childhood chronic disease crisis…The MAHA Commission identified four key drivers of illness — poor diet, chemical exposure, chronic stress, and overmedicalization. It also introduced a coordinated national strategy built on research, systems reform, public awareness, and accountability…In a recent report by Dr. Robert Malone, one of RFK Jr.’s appointed vaccine advisers, he explains that Congress must turn MAHA’s executive directives into law to ensure the reforms become lasting national policy…Malone categorized the MAHA legislative agenda into five areas of reform — addressing food standards, medical accountability, agricultural freedom, agency coordination, and government transparency…To show your support, call or write your representatives directly, because real reform starts when your voice reaches the people writing the laws that shape your family’s future.”
- The Revolution Starts Once You Gain the Power to Say ‘No’…posted here on 11-23-25. Propaganda tactics are explained here. Main points include: “Mainstream media and authorities use labels like “crazy” to discredit dissenters, transforming psychiatry from healing into a control tool that silences opposition throughout history…The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has expanded to classify normal behaviors as disorders, with 69% of its authors having financial ties to pharmaceutical companies, promoting medication over addressing root causes…Psychopaths disproportionately rise to leadership positions in politics and corporations, reshaping institutions to reflect their lack of empathy, creating what’s called a “pathocracy” or sick system…The experiments of Stanley Milgram, Ph.D., showed that witnessing one person’s defiance dramatically reduces obedience to authority, proving that individual courage can trigger collective resistance and systemic change…Research reveals single fake news stories rarely change behavior, but repeated exposure creates “illusory truth”.”
- The MAHA Commission’s Blueprint to End Childhood Chronic Disease…posted here on 11-17-25. “Childhood chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, asthma, anxiety, and depression are rising sharply, with nearly one in five U.S. children obese and one in seven teens experiencing mental disorders…On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14212 establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, chaired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to address children’s health…The Commission identified four main drivers of childhood chronic disease — poor diet, toxic chemical exposures, lack of physical activity combined with chronic stress, and overmedicalization through unnecessary prescriptions…The Commission’s strategy rests on four pillars — advancing research, realigning incentives and systems, increasing public awareness, and fostering private sector collaboration, creating a comprehensive plan to reverse the health crisis…Key reforms include stricter food safety rules, updated infant nutrition standards, greater transparency in healthcare, expanded mental health support, and partnerships that put real food and prevention at the center of children’s lives.”
- TrumpRx Prescription Website to Launch in 2026…posted here on 11-11-25. A step to end corruption and help Americans with their pharmaceutical needs. Main points of this article are here: “Prescription drugs in the U.S. cost nearly three times more than in other developed countries, driving financial strain for millions of Americans and fueling demand for reform…TrumpRx, a new government-run website set to launch in 2026, will let Americans buy discounted medications directly from drug manufacturers, bypassing insurers and pharmacy benefit managers…Pfizer is the first major pharmaceutical partner, pledging to sell many drugs at up to 50% off list prices, match global “Most Favored Nation” pricing, and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing…The TrumpRx initiative stems from President Trump’s May 2025 executive order reinstating “Most Favored Nation” pricing, which requires drugmakers to charge Americans no more than patients in other wealthy nations…TrumpRx also includes plans to cut U.S. prescription spending by half, reinvest $500 billion into domestic production, and give financially struggling Americans direct access to low-cost or even free medications.”
- The Growing Burden of Chronic Diseases…this article is from the NIH, on April 3, 2025.
- Global Death Rates from Chronic Disease Decline While US Progress Stalls…posted here on 10-20-25. The main points registered in this Mercola article are: “Global death rates from chronic diseases dropped in four out of five countries between 2010 and 2019, but the U.S. experienced the weakest improvement among wealthy nations…Heart disease and stroke accounted for the largest share of progress worldwide, showing how treating circulatory problems saves lives…Rising deaths from pancreatic and liver cancers, along with neuropsychiatric conditions, are slowing overall progress and leaving millions more at risk…Everyday exposures like seed oils, plastics, and hormone-disrupting chemicals overload your cells, raising inflammation and driving disease…You can lower your risk by removing seed oils, improving gut health, limiting EMF exposure, clearing toxins from your food and home, and supporting energy with sunlight, movement, sleep, and niacinamide.”
- The Paradox of “Trump Derangement Syndrome”…In my opinion, TDS is a very unfortunate mass formation psychosis. See the next reference.
- Understanding Mass Formation Psychosis: Causes and Consequences…a nice review of this problem. The authors of this writing explain themselves thusly: “We are a community of dedicated patriots committed to liberty, wellness, and the strength of our nation. We stand against lawlessness, divisive education, media bias, and any ideology that threatens American values.”
- Insurrection Anyone?…James Howard Kunstler, author of The Long Emergency and many other works, posts this Substack writing on the eve of tomorrow’s (10-18-25) “No King’s Day” protests. This is JHK’s opinion about the mind set and intentions of those who want to continue destructive trends.
- How Vaccine Brain Injuries Were Rebranded and Erased From Memory…posted here on 10-20-25. A Midwestern Doctor writes on his Substack page The Forgotten Side of Medicine another eye opening article about pharmaceutical malfeasance; one of the very things that RFK, Jr. and his people will be trying to correct. This author offers the best writings on the subject of how health care and medicine in America have gone off track and have become only a semblance of what they could be and should be and would be if everyone pitched in from their own level. The most foundational thing for everyone to do is to learn how to take care of oneself.
- Why Does Tylenol Cause Chronic Illnesses Like Autism?…posted here on 10-24-25. Tylenol toxicity is well covered in this Mercola posting.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Defends His Health Policies to the US Senate…posted here on 10-28-25. RFK is soldiering on in his efforts to Make America Healthy Again. The main points of this article are as follows: “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reported that 76.4% of Americans now have chronic diseases compared to just 11% during JFK’s presidency, calling it a national security threat…Kennedy defended removing all 17 CDC advisory committee members, arguing the agency failed during the COVID-19 pandemic and needs transparent, evidence-based leadership to restore public trust…The One Big Beautiful Bill provides $50 billion over five years to rural hospitals, representing a 50% funding increase to prevent closures…The U.S. Health and Human Services is working on requiring TV drug commercials to display prices and securing commitments from Pharmacy Benefit Managers for pricing transparency…Kennedy announced a major investigation into transplant system failures, including allegations of “line-skipping” and unethical organ procurement practices from contractors.”