Ep 68-The Church of Bleach

Send us Fan MailA “miracle cure” gets whispered about at an autism conference, and the rabbit hole opens fast. We follow the bizarre rise of Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS), a two-part chemical kit that produces chlorine dioxide, and how it’s been promoted as a treatment for everything from malaria to autism to COVID-19. The shocking part is not just the claim, it’s how normal it can look at first: concerned parents trading tips, meticulous logs, Facebook groups filled with testimonials, and a community that feels supportive and almost scientific on the surface.Subscribe or follow, share this episode with someone who needs a reality check on “miracle cures,” and leave a rating and review. What do you think makes certainty so persuasive when the evidence is thin?Resources & Further Reading• FDA Warning on Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS)https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-warns-consumers-about-dangerous-and-potentially-life-threatening-side-effects-miracle-mineral• U.S. Department of Justice: Genesis II Church Casehttps://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/leaders-genesis-ii-church-health-and-healing-who-sold-toxic-bleach-fake-miracle-cure• DOJ Criminal Charges Against Mark Grenon and Familyhttps://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/doj-press-releases-involving-fda-oci/father-and-sons-charged-miami-federal-court-selling-toxic-bleach-fake-miracle-cure-covid-19-and• Federal Court Case: United States v. Genesis II Church of Health and Healinghttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-dis-crt-sd-flo/2080926.html• Ars Technica: "Church of Bleach" Sentencing Coveragehttps://arstechnica.com/health/2023/10/florida-men-sentenced-to-years-in-prison-for-selling-bleach-as-miracle-cure/• ABC News: Florida Family Sentenced for Selling Fake COVID-19 Curehttps://abcnews.com/US/florida-family-sentenced-fake-covid-19-cure/story?id=103792447• FDA Consumer Information on MMS and Chlorine Dioxidehttps://www.drugs.com/fda-consumer/miracle-treatment-turns-into-potent-bleach-157.html• Background: Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mineral_Supplement Support the showDon't miss a (heart) beat! Check out our Instagram @doctoringthetruthpodcast and email us your Medical Mishaps at [email protected]. Join us on Facebook at Doctoring the Truth, and TikTok @doctoring the truth. Don't forget to download, rate, and review so we can keep bringing you more exciting content each week!Stay safe, and stay suspicious...trust, after all, is a delicate thing!Don't forget to check out these fantastic discounts using promo code STAYSUSPICIOUS from our sponsors at:*thecuminclub.com for 30% off*https://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/STAYSUSPICIOUS for 20% off*www.handful.com for 30% off *www.standshoes.com for 15% off*www.oldglory.com for 15% off*www.getcheeky.com for 30% off*https://mollybz.com for 10% off *www.RSRVCollective.com for 30% off *klearprotein.com for 20% off*www.torrain.org for 15% off*www.cozyearth.com for 21% off* www.yarokhair.com for 15% off  *www.loveindus.com for 21% off ...