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Independent Medical Alliance
23 Sept, 20:31
From Public Health to Public Distrust: Disease Outbreaks, Agencies, and the Fragile Nature of TrustPublic health can protect communities—but when guidance becomes coercion, uncertainty is presented as certainty, and population policy overrides individual care, trust begins to fracture.IMA Senior Director of Communications & International Fellowship Program Lynne Kristensen's latest 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘵 250 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 article examines the lessons of COVID, mandates, vaccine injury, childhood vaccine policy, informed consent, and the critical role of the doctor-patient relationship—and asks what must change to restore trust in public health. Read now: https://imahealth.org/from-public-health-to-public-distrust/Help Put Trust Back at the Heart of Medicine: https://imahealth.org/donate/
Independent Medical Alliance
23 Sept, 16:33
LIVE TONIGHT: How Genomics Can Guide Clinical Care for Long COVID/Long VaxOn tonight’s show, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon will be joined by special guest Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen for a discussion on how genomic testing may help clinicians identify biological pathways contributing to symptoms of Long COVID and Long Vax—and how those insights may help inform more personalized approaches to care. Don't miss it! Wednesday, September 23rd at 7pm ET.Ways to watch: • Register to watch live on Zoom: https://geni.us/register-for-webinars • Livestream on X: https://x.com/Honest_Medicine • Livestream on Rumble: https://geni.us/IMA-Rumble-Sep23 • Livestream on YouTube: https://geni.us/IMA-YT-Sep23
Independent Medical Alliance
22 Sept, 18:27
NEW ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL OF INDEPENDENT MEDICINE: Independent Research. Global Perspectives. A Wide Range of Medicine.Journal of Independent Medicine Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joseph Varon gives an overview of the latest issue, featuring review articles and original research on autophagy, COVID-19, mRNA flu vaccines, spike protein and blood clots, integrative cancer care, melatonin and hair loss, and more. Watch now.Read IMA statement on new issue: https://imahealth.org/journal-of-independent-medicine-global-scientific-perspectives/Journal of Independent Medicine: https://JournalofIndependentMedicine.orgIndependent Medical Alliance
22 Sept, 14:38
Washington, D.C. (Sept 22, 2026) — The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) today announced the publication of Volume 2, No. 5 of the Journal of Independent Medicine (JIM), continuing the journal’s growing international reach and its mission to advance rigorous, conflict-free scientific inquiry through collaboration among physicians, researchers, and experts from around the world.This latest issue reflects an increasingly global scientific community examining health challenges that extend far beyond national borders. Its ten articles span metabolic health and fasting, cancer biology, COVID-19 public health policy, pharmacovigilance, vaccine regulatory science, cardiovascular pathology, dermatology, medical publishing, and freedom of scientific discourse.“Medicine has always advanced when physicians and scientists learn from one another, and today that conversation must be global,”Independent Medical AllianceJournal of Independent Medicine Features Global Scientific Perspectives in New IssueVolume 2, No. 5 brings together U.S. and international researchers to examine emerging questions in medicine, including a new reanalysis of FDA data co-authored by Dr. Peter McCulloughIndependent Medical Alliance
22 Sept, 14:38
Journal of Independent Medicine Features Global Scientific Perspectives in New IssueVolume 2, No. 5 brings together U.S. and international researchers to examine emerging questions in medicine, including a new reanalysis of FDA data co-authored by Dr. Peter McCullough 1/2
Independent Medical Alliance
22 Sept, 04:07
THIS WEEK: How Genomics Can Guide Clinical Care for Long COVID/Long VaxOn this week's show, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon will be joined by special guest Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen for a discussion on how genomic testing may help clinicians identify biological pathways contributing to symptoms of Long COVID and Long Vax—and how those insights may help inform more personalized approaches to care. Don't miss it! Wednesday, September 23rd at 7pm ET. Register now: https://geni.us/register-for-webinars
Independent Medical Alliance
19 Sept, 00:10
Jenna McCarthy: Here’s a Thought... The Protein Craze Has a Lot of Merit (But It’s Not an Excuse to Eat “Protein Brownies” for Breakfast)Protein matters—especially as we age and work to preserve muscle. But adding whey or pea protein to cookies, brownies, and other ultra-processed foods doesn’t automatically make them healthy. In her latest 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘢 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵, author Jenna McCarthy takes on the protein craze and argues that nutrient-dense foods are still one of the best ways to get it. Read now: https://imahealth.substack.com/p/heres-a-thought-the-protein-craze
Independent Medical Alliance
18 Sept, 23:36
$120,000 Raised. Help Us Close the Gap.Thanks to our incredible community, we’ve raised $120,000 toward our $250,000 IMA Academy campaign goal. Every gift is currently matched dollar for dollar by Nick and Dee Adams—meaning $250,000 raised becomes $500,000 for independent medical education.Your support helps IMA Academy create new courses, expand accredited education for clinicians, and keep courses free to watch for patients, caregivers, and families.Double your impact for independent medical education today: https://imahealth.org/support-IMA-academy/
Independent Medical Alliance
18 Sept, 19:22
NEXT WEEK: The AAPS 83rd Annual MeetingThe Association of American Physicians and Surgeons will hold its 83rd Annual Meeting September 24–26, 2026 in Alpharetta, GA. The event will bring together physicians and medical professionals for three days of discussion on medicine, ethics, policy, and patient care.IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Kirk Milhoan will be a featured speaker, presenting on Science, Ethics, and Immunization Guidelines. Learn more about the meeting: https://geni.us/AAPS-2026
Independent Medical Alliance
18 Sept, 04:27
'From A to Zinc, Part 2: Beyond the Basics'On this week's show, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs and host Dr. Ryan Cole was joined by IMA Senior Fellow, Nutritional and Holistic Health Dr. Kristina Carman for Part 2 of 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘈 𝘵𝘰 𝘡𝘪𝘯𝘤—an important discussion on how dose, delivery, timing, medications, and nutrient interactions can affect supplement absorption and effectiveness. Watch now: https://imahealth.org/from-a-to-zinc-part-2-beyond-the-basics/'From A to Zinc: The IMA Nutrient Guide' - Download the full guide here: https://geni.us/A-to-ZincWatch 'From A to Zinc, Part 1: What Your Body is Really Missing' here: https://imahealth.org/from-a-to-zinc-what-your-body-is-really-missing/
Independent Medical Alliance
17 Sept, 18:48
Vaccine-Injured Canadians Finally Got a Hearing. Health Canada Was Absent.For four days on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, roughly 50 witnesses—including injured Canadians, bereaved families, physicians, and researchers—gave sworn testimony during the Allison Inquiry about COVID-19 vaccine injuries and the questions they say remain unanswered. Mainstream media coverage was limited, few MPs attended, and Health Canada did not testify.Read more and watch testimony from the witnesses, including IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Jessica Rose, here: https://imahealth.org/vaccine-injured-canadians-got-a-hearing-health-canada-was-absent/
Independent Medical Alliance
16 Sept, 19:31
Vitamin D: What to Know Before Cold & Flu SeasonAs the days get shorter, vitamin D levels can drop—but how do you know if yours is too low? This morning, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole joined host Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk to discuss vitamin D’s role in immune health, who may be most at risk of deficiency, the importance of testing your levels, and ways to support your health heading into cold and flu season. Watch now.Independent Medical Alliance
16 Sept, 15:39
LIVE TONIGHT! From A to Zinc, Part 2: Beyond the BasicsWhen it comes to supplements, what you take is only part of the picture. On tonight's show, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs and host Dr. Ryan Cole will be joined by IMA Senior Fellow, Nutritional and Holistic Health Dr. Kristina Carman for Part 2 of 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘈 𝘵𝘰 𝘡𝘪𝘯𝘤—an important discussion on how dose, delivery, timing, medications, and nutrient interactions can affect supplement absorption and effectiveness. Wednesday, September 16th at 7pm ET.Ways to watch: • Register to watch live on Zoom: https://geni.us/register-for-webinars • Livestream on X: https://x.com/Honest_Medicine • Livestream on Rumble: https://geni.us/IMA-Rumble-Sep16 • Livestream on YouTube: https://geni.us/IMA-YT-Sep16
Independent Medical Alliance
14 Sept, 22:16edited
THIS WEEK! From A to Zinc, Part 2: Beyond the BasicsWhen it comes to supplements, what you take is only part of the picture. On this week's show, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs and host Dr. Ryan Cole will be joined by IMA Senior Fellow, Nutritional and Holistic Health Dr. Kristina Carman for Part 2 of 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘈 𝘵𝘰 𝘡𝘪𝘯𝘤—an important discussion on how dose, delivery, timing, medications, and nutrient interactions can affect supplement absorption and effectiveness. Wednesday at 7pm ET. Register now: https://geni.us/register-for-webinars'From A to Zinc: What Your Body Is Really Missing' - Watch part one here: https://imahealth.org/from-a-to-zinc-what-your-body-is-really-missing/'From A to Zinc: The IMA Nutrient Guide' - Download the guide here: https://imahealth.org/tools-and-guides/from-a-to-zinc-the-flccc-nutrient-guide/
Independent Medical Alliance
14 Sept, 17:13
What Are We Losing When Medicine Moves Away From the Bedside?In his latest Brownstone Institute article, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon examines what medicine risks losing when screens, tests, and technology begin to replace bedside observation, physical examination, and human connection. Read now: https://brownstone.org/articles/medicine-has-forgotten-how-to-touch-the-patient/
Independent Medical Alliance
11 Sept, 18:14
Happening Now! The Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs 2026 Functional & Translational Medicine ConferenceIMA Senior Fellow Dr. Elizabeth Mumper will join an incredible lineup of speakers at this year's 2026 MAPS Conference in Philadelphia, PA.Learn more about the event and speakers: https://conference.medmaps.org/c/9953b701-0174-4664-b455-b1ca6d9aa7f8
Independent Medical Alliance
11 Sept, 03:35
'Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)'This week, host and IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole was joined by Dr. Keith Berkowitz—a founding member of FLCCC (now IMA) and founder and medical director of the Center for Balanced Health—for an important discussion on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), including common symptoms, potential triggers, diagnosis, and approaches to managing the condition. Watch now: https://imahealth.org/understanding-mast-cell-activation-syndrome-mcas/
Independent Medical Alliance
10 Sept, 17:55
From Treatment Guides to Medical EducationOver the past six years, millions have turned to IMA’s trusted treatment guides for COVID, long COVID, “long vax,” cancer, and so much more. Now, IMA Academy is bringing the medicine behind these guides into the classroom—with accredited courses that educate clinicians and are open access for patients, caregivers, and families.And we’re just getting started. A new 10-part Integrative Cancer Care Series is already in production. Right now, every gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $250,000. Help us build the future of independent medical education today: https://imahealth.org/support-IMA-academy/IMA Academy - Learn more: https://academy.imahealth.org/Find IMA’s free treatment guides: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/
Independent Medical Alliance
9 Sept, 15:49
LIVE TONIGHT! Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)On tonight's show, host and IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole will be joined by Dr. Keith Berkowitz—founding member of FLCCC (now IMA) and founder and medical director of the Center for Balanced Health—for a discussion on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), including common symptoms, potential triggers, diagnosis, and approaches to managing the condition. Don’t miss it! Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm ET.Ways to watch: • Register to watch live on Zoom: https://geni.us/register-for-webinars • Livestream on X: https://x.com/Honest_Medicine • Livestream on Rumble: https://geni.us/IMA-Rumble-Sep9 • Livestream on YouTube: https://geni.us/IMA-YT-Sep9
Independent Medical Alliance
7 Sept, 17:32
LIVE THIS WEEK: Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)This week, host and IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole will be joined by Dr. Keith Berkowitz—a founding member of FLCCC (now IMA) and founder and medical director of the Center for Balanced Health—for a discussion on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), including common symptoms, potential triggers, diagnosis, and approaches to managing the condition. Don’t miss it! Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm ET. Register now: https://geni.us/register-for-webinars
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