Naturopathy comes up in 8 chapters across 6 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2018 to July 2026.
Medical Training and the Rockefeller Medicine System
Dr. Tom Cowan clarifies that while he is often labeled a naturopath, he was formally trained as a medical doctor at Michigan State and Duke University. The discussion touches on the "Rockefeller medicine system" and how Dr. Cowan's perspectives shifted toward the "New Biology" and the fourth phase of water.
Daniel Roydas, Humanly Podcast and Contagion Theory Skepticism
Guest Daniel Roydas, a former lecturer in human nutrition and host of the Humanly podcast, joins the program to discuss his shift in perspective regarding modern medicine. After years of teaching naturopathy, Roydas began questioning the foundations of germ theory and viruses. His research culminated in the book "Can You Catch a Cold?", which investigates historical human experiments and challenges the prevailing narrative of how seasonal illnesses spread.
Finding Health Guidance and Parental Concerns
The host expresses the difficulty of finding medical practitioners who align with terrain theory, especially when managing children's health and fevers. Roydas suggests that individuals can be their own best doctors by focusing on basic principles: clean water, fresh air, movement, and stress reduction. They discuss the shift from seeking "green pharmacists" to embracing self-reliance and natural processes like sweating out a cold.
Root Cause Healing and Critiquing the Pharmaceutical Industry
The guest shares personal stories of healing, including his wife Vanessa's recovery from rheumatoid arthritis through diet changes and ozone therapy. They critique the modern medical system for treating symptoms with drugs rather than addressing root causes, likening the public to "farm animals" managed for profit. The segment advocates for a return to raw foods and natural health practices to restore the nation's well-being.
Dr. Bear Lando Professional Background and AlphaVadic
Dr. Bear Lando is introduced as a physician, bioterrain specialist, and permaculture farmer with a diverse background in athletics and academics. His credentials include studies in social psychology, Stanford Medical School certification, and a doctorate in chiropractic. He currently oversees an off-grid medicinal herb farm and co-hosts the AlphaCast podcast while producing spagyric tinctures through AlphaVadic.
History of the AMA and Persecution of Naturopaths
Dr. Lando details the ruthless tactics used by the precursors of the American Medical Association to dismantle naturopathy in the early 1900s. He recounts stories of naturopathic libraries being burned in Philadelphia and practitioners being jailed or persecuted. The segment explains how legislative changes in 1871 and subsequent licensing restrictions forced alternative practitioners into fields like chiropractic to maintain legal status.
Eileen Day-McCusick Origin Story, Massage Therapy and Sound Discovery
Eileen Day-McCusick describes her journey from a struggling restaurant owner with chronic back pain and adrenal burnout to a sound therapy pioneer. After attending massage therapy school, she began experimenting with sound, color, and music, eventually focusing on tuning forks. She notes the initial social rejection of her "paranormal" methods in the 1990s compared to the growing mainstream acceptance of sound healing in 2019.
Rockefeller Medicine, Flexner Report and Allopathic Dominance
The conversation shifts to the historical co-opting of the American medical system by the Rockefeller family in the early 20th century. Brisson describes how the 1910 Flexner Report was used to marginalize naturopathic and homeopathic schools in favor of petroleum-based allopathic medicine. While acknowledging the value of conventional medicine for trauma and emergency care, he argues it has a poor track record for treating chronic degenerative diseases.
