A recent class-action lawsuit against Mountain Valley Spring Water (Nadel v. Primo Water Corporation, et al.) alleges the presence of contaminants, including arsenic, uranium, and bromoform, despite what the complaint terms “promises of exceptional purity.” Some bottled spring waters contain small amounts of arsenic and uranium because these minerals occur naturally in rocks and dissolve […]
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.
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 […]
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 family friend will be delivering in the coming months and they’re thinking about getting it. As always, thank you for your time!
ANSWER: Prophylactic vitamin K administration is founded on the premise that…
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 some sleep disturbances after eating white potatoes, and after learning more about nightshade vegetables, she decided to eliminate them. Interestingly, she also used to eat tomatoes daily and experienced occasional back itching, which has since disappeared after cutting them out. Do you recommend removing or reducing nightshade foods in general, particularly for those who have sensitive skin?
2) Fasting
During a 48 hour water fast, what would you recommend to take to help boost mineral intake, without breaking the full benefits of the fast? I usually have some ginger/lemon in warm spring/mineral water and a little bit of Himalayan or Celtic salt throughout the day if I feel I need it.
3) Breaking the Fast
What foods or approach would you recommend for breaking a 48-hour water fast? It’d be great to know if there are specific nutrients or sequences you suggest prioritizing when breaking a fast.
4) Vitamin B12 Sources
I’ve learned that the source of B12 found in many supplements, cyanocobalamin, is synthetic. Would you recommend to take this for B12? If not, what form of B12 would you personally recommend as a more natural and plant-based source?
Warm regards,
XXX [name redacted]
ANSWER: 1) Many plants, including those from the Solanaceae family, posses
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 […]
