The mainstream media loves to paint figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as “controversial” or “fringe.” But let’s be real—what is he actually saying that’s so outrageous? That our food system is poisoned by toxic chemicals? That chronic diseases are ravaging our population? Or that massive corporations control the regulatory bodies meant to protect us? These aren’t “woo-woo” conspiracies—they are stone-cold facts that have been deliberately swept under the rug for decades by the same forces profiting off our sickness. The truth is simple: America is being poisoned, and we’re being told it’s “just business.”
Let’s look at the numbers. The U.S. is the sickest developed nation in the world. We lead the way in obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health disorders. How did we get here? Through a corporate health system that prioritizes profits over people. We’ve been sold a false narrative: that sickness is normal, that processed foods are safe, and that the massive rise in chronic disease is some kind of unsolvable mystery.
The Elephant in the Room: Corporate Control Over Our Health
Kennedy’s critics—like The Atlantic’s recent hit piece—love to cast him and his allies as part of some “fringe health movement,” but nothing about this is fringe. This isn’t just about RFK Jr. This is about the systematic corruption of our health system by Big Pharma, Big Ag, and Big Food. They have captured our regulatory bodies, infiltrated our scientific institutions, and bought our politicians to keep the public in the dark. The result? A food supply filled with toxins, carcinogens, and chemicals that are wiping out the vitality of the youth, and a medical system that treats the symptoms without addressing the root cause.
Let’s start with Big Food. The U.S. is the only developed country that allows hundreds of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals in its food. In fact, many of the additives used in American products are outright banned in Europe, Canada, and Japan. Brominated vegetable oil (found in many sodas) is banned in the EU, yet perfectly legal in the U.S. Same with azodicarbonamide, a chemical used in bread production that’s banned in Europe due to its potential health risks. Then there’s rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone), injected into dairy cows to increase milk production—banned in over 30 countries, but not in the U.S. This isn’t science fiction—it’s corporate capture.
With the help of @RealDonaldTrump I will work with @calleymeans to end the mental health crisis in America. #MAHA https://t.co/bQjNDwZI6c
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 27, 2024
Chronic Disease: The Engine of Profit
Chronic diseases are the gift that keeps on giving for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. As Kennedy has pointed out, the business model is simple: Keep people sick, and keep them dependent on pharmaceuticals. We spend more on healthcare than any other country, yet we’re getting sicker. Why? Because our system isn’t designed to cure disease; it’s designed to manage it. The endless prescription cycle is worth billions to Big Pharma, who profits from keeping the public on a never-ending treadmill of drugs. For example, it’s well-documented that insulin prices in the U.S. are outrageously high compared to other countries, trapping diabetics in a cycle of financial ruin. And diabetes, by the way, is largely driven by metabolic dysfunction—a direct result of our poisoned food system in conjunction with the modern “comfort-culture” lifestyle.
In a searing response to the recent attacks on RFK Jr., Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer echoed the sentiments many in the health and wellness world have felt for years: “Your portrayal of individuals seeking alternative treatments, and the reduction of nuanced research to fringe ‘woo-woo’ practices, is both frustrating and disheartening. The evidence around ‘metabolic dysfunction’ is overwhelming and rooted in decades of science, which you summarily dismiss.” Palmer’s critique shines a light on how mainstream publications, under the influence of corporate interests, are quick to dismiss any health innovations that don’t come from Big Pharma.
My Stance: Health Over Politics and Critical Thinking Over Smear Campaigns
Let’s be clear—this isn’t about politics. I’m not here to endorse a candidate or push a political agenda. The focus of my blog has always been, and will always be, on helping people lead healthier lives and discern fact from fiction. In a world flooded with misinformation, it’s vital to approach health topics with critical thinking and an open mind. This is especially important when discussing the toxicity of modern food, products, and lifestyle choices, which mainstream health advice often downplays or outright ignores.
For years, I’ve written extensively about the dangers posed by our highly processed food system, chemical-laden products, and the disconnect between traditional healthcare advice and what actually leads to a healthy, vibrant life. Unfortunately, much of this advice coming from mainstream channels is designed to treat symptoms rather than address the root causes of illness—something holistic health professionals have known for decades. It’s disheartening to see figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who are finally pushing these issues into the spotlight, dismissed as peddlers of “woo-woo” or “fringe pseudoscience.”
This dismissive attitude, fueled by smear campaigns, works to stifle real conversations about the toxicity of modern living. Kennedy’s stance on corporate control over our health aligns with what countless holistic health practitioners have been saying for years. When you look at the toxins in our food, the overuse of prescription drugs, and the sheer number of chemicals in everyday products, it’s clear that there’s a health crisis rooted in the profit-driven motives of large corporations.
Yet, whenever these concerns are brought to light, the immediate reaction from the media is to paint those who question the status quo as “fringe.” That term, used so often, becomes a tool to discredit valid concerns without even addressing the evidence. This doesn’t just apply to RFK Jr.—it applies to anyone advocating for holistic health or alternative viewpoints on wellness. The idea that questioning the ingredients in our food, the over-prescription of medications, or the long-term effects of industrial farming practices is “pseudoscience” is absurd.
If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you know that my mission is to empower people to take control of their health by providing the information they need to make informed decisions. This involves looking at the ingredients in our food, the products we use, and the advice we follow. I’ve dedicated years to writing about the dangers of processed foods, harmful additives, and toxic products. These aren’t radical ideas. These are truths that people in the holistic health space have known for decades, backed by science and lived experience.
RFK Jr.’s Legacy: The Hudson River Cleanup
One of Kennedy’s proudest achievements is his work cleaning up the Hudson River, a monumental environmental victory that few people talk about today. In the 1980s, he served as the chief prosecuting attorney for the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association, which later became the Riverkeeper organization. RFK Jr. helped transform this group into an environmental watchdog that patrolled the river, identified polluters, and took them to court. Under his leadership, Riverkeeper became a global model for environmental defense, giving rise to the Waterkeeper Alliance, which now has over 350 groups in 48 countries.
Through his environmental advocacy, Kennedy led the closure of one of New York’s largest and most harmful landfills, which was contaminating the water supply. This victory protected New York City’s upstate reservoirs, saving billions in filtration costs while preserving tens of thousands of acres of buffer land around these reservoirs. His work with Waterkeeper Alliance not only revived the Hudson River but inspired a global movement dedicated to clean water. This was no small feat; it was a fight against corporate polluters who prioritized profits over the environment and public health.
Kennedy’s success with the Hudson River reveals something critical about his character: he is willing to take on the big players—whether they’re industrial polluters or pharmaceutical companies—no matter the odds. This brings us to his fight against Big Pharma and the medical-industrial complex.
Conclusion Wake Up, America
It’s time to wake up. The real quacks are not the people like RFK Jr. sounding the alarm; it’s the corporations that are profiting off of our sickness while poisoning our food and controlling our government. The evidence is everywhere: from the chemicals in our food to the skyrocketing rates of chronic disease to the corruption in our regulatory agencies. This isn’t a conspiracy—it’s a fact. And it’s time we start treating it like one.
Kennedy’s critics will continue to paint him as a fringe figure because it’s easier to dismiss someone than to engage with the uncomfortable truths they bring to light. But the more we allow ourselves to be distracted by labels like “woo-woo” or “controversial,” the more we play right into the hands of the very system that profits from our ignorance.
And remember, those who profit from sickness will always call those fighting for health “fringe.”
