Topic: Weston A Price Foundation

Dr. Tom Cowan, a medical doctor and author, is introduced as a leading figure in holistic health and the "New Biology." His background includes serving as a founding board member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and authoring books such as "Human Heart Cosmic Heart" and "The Truth About Contagion." He currently operates the New Biology Clinic and an online store featuring organic products.

Data from the Weston A. Price Foundation indicates that there have been zero reported cases of foodborne illness from uninspected custom-processed beef in the U.S. since 1968. This evidence supports the safety of small-scale, relational marketing between neighbors. The Prime Act aims to empower states to allow these transactions, potentially leading to the opening of thousands of neighborhood abattoirs.

The Mayo Clinic originally utilized high-quality raw milk for its curative effects, contrasting it with the poor-quality milk found in cities. Research from the Weston A. Price Foundation suggests that the decline of diseases like cholera and dysentery was primarily due to the work of plumbers and indoor plumbing rather than medical interventions. Modern dairy regulations are criticized for being stuck in a mindset formed between 1870 and 1925.

Sally Fallon Morrell, author of Nourishing Traditions and founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, joins the program to discuss traditional foodways. The foundation focuses on education and research to provide scientific validation for ancestral diets while challenging mainstream nutritional guidelines. Morrell has authored several books, including works on animal fats and child care co-authored with Dr. Thomas Cowan.

The Weston A. Price Foundation advocates for the consumption of raw, unpasteurized milk from pastured cows, referring to it as "real milk." Morrell argues that pasteurization destroys vital nutrients and enzymes, contributing to allergies and widespread infertility. The foundation's "Real Milk" campaign has successfully expanded the legal availability of raw dairy across 43 U.S. states, reaching an estimated 10 million consumers.