Author: Akin Olokun
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Perils and Pitfalls of Mainstream Veganism
Mainstream veganism promulgates practices that are often at odds with health. Below are several examples: Despite these deficiencies, mainstream veganism is still a net positive, I contend, owing to its staunch stand for animal rights and rejection of animal exploitation. — read more
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Pervasive Protein Fortification of Packaged Foods
Large-scale food firms and family-run producers alike are now plastering protein powders into practically every product. They procure these powders — often contaminated with harmful heavy metals and impurities — from the cheapest vendors they can find without a second thought for consumer welfare. Brainwashed by the relentless “protein propaganda” propagated by health influencers on — read more
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Vitamin K Injections for Newborns
QUESTION: Good evening Akin, I hope all has been well! My question is what is your opinion on the Vitamin K shot in newborn babies? I kind of know what you will say but what do you think some of the pros and some of the cons of the injection in newborns are? As a… — read more
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Nightshades, Fasting, & Vitamin B12
QUESTION: Hi Akin, I hope this message finds you well. I’ve really been enjoying your content and appreciate the knowledge and insight you share—it’s been both inspiring and empowering on my wellness journey. I have some more questions I was hoping to get your thoughts on: 1) Nightshade Foods & Inflammation My sister recently noticed… — read more
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Population, Procreation, and the Perils to People and Planet
As a health advocate, my primary purpose in suggesting a (voluntary) reduction in reproduction is to promote the wellbeing of present and prospective generations, rather than merely preserving the perpetuation of our species (though the two are intrinsically positively correlated). Humanity’s greatest predicament is primarily propelled by overconsumption, to which emotionally and spiritually uncultivated people — read more
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55 Questions People Recently Diagnosed with Cancer Should Ask Themselves
Related post: A Concoction Containing Potent Anti-Cancer Compounds — read more
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Health Is Not an End
I write about health regularly. However, contrary to common assumption, my mind is not endlessly tethered to “health.” In fact, beyond the few hours I spend each day speaking with clients, assisting members, studying/researching, and writing/sharing, it seldom lingers in my consciousness. Health is not the final destination. Rather, it is a vital vessel—a bridge — read more
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Slowing Down
In order to get back on track (or the right path), you ought to slow down. Imagine a race car driving 230 miles per hour. The car starts to spin. A critical thing the driver must do to avert further destabilization is to ease off the throttle. Only then can the wheels reestablish their grip, — read more
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I Voted
I went to get groceries. I picked up some fruits and vegetables (all organic) from local farmers, then stopped by a few health-focused grocery stores to buy what I couldn’t find at the farmers market. There were no processed foods in my bags—just whole, organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds; precisely the kind of food — read more
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Excessive Hair Shedding
QUESTION: “I worked with a genetic consultant for just a few weeks that had suspicion I am experiencing Telogen Effluvium after an extensive phone call assessment. The shedding is happening in the crown area of my scalp and has been for at least 5 years. I’m becoming insecure about the overall thinness of my hair… — read more