Informed Dissent

The intersection of healthcare and politics. Useful, credible information about your health and alternative methods to keep your body and mind healthy.

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The cost of treating symptoms instead of people

May 18, 2026

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke – Trust is collapsing. Medical journals take industry money. Newsrooms rely on advertisers. When a physician speaks up, the response can be suppression instead of debate. That is not the mark of a healthy profession. Free inquiry is not optional. It is how we find better treatments and how patients make informed choices...

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How soursop may support cardiovascular health

May 11, 2026

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke – Dr. Jeff Barke speaks with Agravitae founder Ken Owen about soursop, cardiovascular wellness, inflammation, circulation, stress, and root-cause health. They explore how careful sourcing, gentle preparation, minerals, and plant-based compounds support better blood pressure, recovery, long-term wellness, and cellular repair benefits...

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The missing link between food, fuel, and performance

May 4, 2026

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – A clinician exposes the hidden link between food, brain signaling, and metabolic health. Dr. Ann de Wees Allen highlights how processed foods, artificial sweeteners, and misguided nutrition reshape genes and hormones. She calls for smarter food design that aligns with human biology, restores balance, and protects future generations from chronic disease...

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Overcoming Tourette’s syndrome to help others with their mind, body, and spiritual walk

April 27, 2026

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – A coach overcomes Tourette’s syndrome and challenges quick-fix medicine by emphasizing disciplined habits, personalized nutrition, breathwork, and cold exposure. Through holistic lifestyle coaching, he guides others to strengthen mind, body, and faith, building resilience, improving health, and choosing long-term transformation over temporary relief...

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AI in healthcare needs curiosity and judgment

April 20, 2026

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Curiosity reshapes how people use AI in health and daily life, unlocking faster insights and new possibilities. Yet judgment, community, and human connection remain essential. This piece explores the balance between innovation and presence, showing how thoughtful use of emerging tools can enhance care, strengthen relationships, and guide meaningful, responsible progress...

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