You may not realize this, but “modern medicine” really isn’t “modern” at all.

In fact, it was incepted by Standard Oil magnate John D. Rockefeller in the early 1900s to expand his revenues by creating pharmaceutical drugs out of petroleum by-products (petrochemicals).

At that time, medicine was primarily focused on helping the body to heal and restoring its normal functioning using plants, herbs, natural homeopathic remedies and nutrition.

Rockefeller knew he had his work cut out for him to create (and dominate) his market. 

So in 1910 he formed the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research and after appointing Dr. Simon Flexner to head up the institute, his brother Abraham Flexner (who did NOT have a medical degree and instead had founded a prep school in Louisville, KY) was commissioned to write a report on the medical education system in the US.

Make no mistake, the (real) goal here was not to improve medical education or anyone’s health, but to increase profits for Standard Oil.

The now-famous Flexner Report downright damned all use of natural remedies and techniques as pure quackery and presented oil-derived pharmaceuticals as the ONLY reputable form of treatment.

Never mind that these oil by-products didn’t “cure” a thing—all they did was manage/mask symptoms and keep people dependent on the drugs to create false health.

Following the release of this report, half of all US medical schools closed, several physicians were forced out of business, and our modern-day system of a “pill for every ill” was born.

But Rockefeller didn’t stop there.

He proceeded to take over the AMA and emboldened it as the holy grail of scientific thought and witch-hunter of alternative medical practices. He also seized control of the FDA to dictate the approval process for new drugs and even founded the American Cancer Society in 1913!

Fast forward to 2025

So where are we now, about 115 years after the Flexner Report?

We are now at a point in our existence where we are the sickest we have ever been in our history, that’s where!

Three out of four of us are overweight or obese, seven out of ten of us take at least one prescription medication each day, 75 percent of us have at least one chronic condition (as do over half of our children), and for the first time ever, the life expectancy of our kids is expected to be lower than their parents.

Oh, and by the way, the Rockefeller family still owns shares in Bristol-Myers Squibb, Procter and Gamble, Roche, and Hoechst (Sanofi-Aventis) and they thank you very much for your continued patronage.

Time to go back to Nature!

If this isn’t a wake-up call for us to get back to Nature, I don’t know what is.

And an excellent example of a gem provided by Nature that can help safely and naturally enhance health in numerous ways is the spice turmeric!

The health benefits of turmeric are seemingly endless and include the following:

1- Beautiful, healthy skin

Turmeric is a highly effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. As such, studies are suggesting that it can help prevent cell damage, curb acne breakouts, support healthy collagen (thereby counteracting aging of your skin) and enhance wound healing.

In addition, turmeric has been shown to help treat other skin issues including psoriasis.

2- Eases joint pain

Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties are a superstar here too and can help ease the pain associated with inflammatory conditions like arthritis.

In fact, some studies have shown it to be MORE effective at reducing joint swelling and tenderness than diclofenac sodium—an NSAID that is a common arthritis medication!

3- Helps improve mood

A review of six studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association found that turmeric was effective at reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety within just four to eight weeks!

And one study found that at the six-week mark it was found to be equally effective as Prozac—without all the dangerous side effects.

Although this is impressive, it’s no mystery. Current studies show that inflammation and depression are closely linked. Since turmeric helps reduce inflammation, it can help with mental health too.

4- Weight loss

Turmeric has been shown in studies to help boost fat-burning!

In addition, in an animal study conducted at York University, turmeric was shown to help limit weight gain and the growth of fat tissue in rats.

5- Fights autoimmune inflammation

Turmeric can help relieve inflammation by blocking the activity of several enzymes involved in the immune system’s inflammatory process.

This is especially important to people with autoimmune conditions such as Crohn’s, colitis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and MS.

6- Blood sugar control

Research shows that turmeric can help maintain proper blood sugar levels by increasing insulin secretion by the pancreas and supporting the absorption of glucose out of the bloodstream into the cells. 

One study found turmeric to be comparable to the diabetes drug metformin in terms of lowering blood sugar!

7- Supports healthy cholesterol levels

This is yet another area where turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties shine.

Contrary to the old, debunked hypothesis that saturated fat gums up your arteries and raises your cholesterol, the real force behind atherosclerosis and high cholesterol is inflammation (most times from a diet high in sugar, refined carbs and processed vegetable oils).

Turmeric eases inflammation and in turn can encourage healthy cholesterol levels.

8- Helps with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease

Turmeric is a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agent, and is said to promote improved cognitive function, potentially helping people with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

9- Aids with your liver’s detox efforts

It’s the job of your liver (with the help of the kidneys) to pull chemicals and toxins out of circulation and put them in your urine and feces to be eliminated.

Unfortunately, when faced with a chemical onslaught day in and day out (especially from processed foods, soda, pesticides, herbicides, toxic cleaning and personal care products and even medications), your poor liver may be waiving the white flag of defeat.

But turmeric can help support your liver in efficiently detoxifying your body and fighting off the effects of these chemicals.

10- Fights H. pylori 

The antibacterial properties of turmeric are nothing short of impressive as well, as it has been shown to be effective against gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer, which are all caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria.

11- Protects against most other diseases too!

Most diseases have their roots in inflammation, so instead of waiting for health problems to appear and then merely controlling symptoms with medication, it’s much better to get a handle on inflammation to help prevent sickness and disease from popping up in the first place!

Turmeric’s superstar anti-inflammatory action can help you work toward this important, possibly life-saving goal.

Unleash the power of turmeric!

If you want to unleash the impressive power of turmeric to support your health goals, look no farther than our Optimal Turmeric Blend.

It provides a soothing 750 mg of pure turmeric, plus black pepper fruit extract, which enhances absorption of the turmeric.

I personally take Optimal Turmeric Blend to help ease inflammation from my running and martial arts activities. In fact, I just earned my black belt in mixed martial arts this past Saturday (after a grueling 8-hour test) and Optimal Turmeric Blend was a significant factor in my quick recovery!

Why not give it a try and see what it can do for you?

To your health,

Sherry Brescia