Natural Remedies / Financial Horrors

In the first half, pharmacist Ben Fuchs discussed natural health remedies and the vitamins, nutrients and minerals our bodies need to maintain good health. He highlighted the role of calorie intake, intermittent fasting and gut health in preventing diseases such as cancer, heart disease and autoimmune disorders. “Calorie intake is the single most controllable and modifiable lifestyle factor we can use to feel better, live longer, and treat 100% of all chronic degenerative diseases by including cancer,” he noted, adding that fasting can be powerful and. free strategy to combat health issues. We only need about 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day, but most of us are consuming double that, he noted.

All chronic health challenges are related to the gut, the bacteria in the gut and what’s called leaky gut, he asserted. And by working on gut health, which starts with healthy eating, you can begin to address these issues, Fuchs said. He talked about the condition known as SIBO– small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in which bacteria leak into the small intestine and cause problems. Regarding the recent popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, he cautioned against them, as a user can lose lean muscle mass and connective tissue along with unwanted fat. For more, check out the Critical Health News YouTube channel, where Ben appears on live shows like Pharmacist Fridays.

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In the second half, attorney Ann-Margaret Carrozza shared advice on estate planning and asset protection, as well as money horror stories, including lottery winners whose lives were ruined by their windfalls, and co-artists who befriended rich people and absorbed their properties. dry. We live in a very litigious society, but “what people don’t realize is that they are more likely to be in court with an ex-girlfriend than with a stranger. So we need to learn about legal protections for keep yourself safe “- she commented. For people who own their home, she suggested not putting it in their name, but thinking about putting it in an LLC, limited liability partnership, S corporation or trust as a way to protect yourself from legal obligations. .

She detailed the unfortunate story of a retired judge who put his home in his daughter’s name so she could avoid having to probate his will and as a way to protect the property from his potential estate. in the future in the nursing home. But in an unforeseen tragic twist, the girl, in her early 30s, died in a car accident and ownership of the house went to her husband, who eventually kicked the judge out of the house. With lottery winners, she has observed that they often blow their money within two years, buying expensive toys and then giving the funds to friends, family and hangers-on. “So my rule of thumb is,” Carozza said, “whether you have an extra $200 coming your way, or $200 million, the advice is the same: put a little in savings, use a little to pay down debt, save a little for taxes, and give part of it to a reputable charity, because it will do some good in this world.”

News segment guests: John M. Curtis, Catherine Austin Fitts