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Show Notes: At a time when our nation is portrayed as increasingly polarized, media often ignore viewpoints and stories that are worthy of attention. American Thought Leaders, hosted by The Epoch Times Senior Editor Jan Jekielek, features in-depth discussions with some of America’s most influential thought leaders on pertinent issues facing our nation today. Click here.
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Wake-up Toolkit. Articles Organized by Topic in Chronological Order for Easy Reference & Sharing, by MARGARET ANNA ALICE: Read
🤯 ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE 🆕
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the capability of computational systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. It is a field of research in computer science that develops and studies methods and software that enable machines to perceive their environment and use learning and intelligence to take actions that maximize their chances of achieving defined goals. There is debate over whether artificial intelligence exhibits genuine intelligence or merely simulates it by imitating human-like behaviors. — Wikipedia
Surety bonds protect WE THE PEOPLE from fraud and malpractice. When a bondholder breaks a bond’s terms, the harmed party can make a claim on the bond to recover losses.): Read
Protect Your Privacy
Many companies — especially free email providers, search engines, and browsers — gather information about you and your activities; then they sell or share that information. Avoid, if you can: Hotmail, Gmail, AOL, Yahoo for email; Bing, Google, and DuckDuckGo for search; Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, DuckDuckGo and similar for browsing. Some recommendations (other options exist, but this list is a good start):
Browser: Use Brave browser: Reasons to Use Brave: Read
PC Magazine’s 2024 Guide to Private Browsers: Read
Search: Use the Startpage search engine, which gives better results and protects your privacy.
Open Payments: Read 🆕 ”Collects and publishes information about financial relationships between drug and medical device companies (referred to as "reporting entities") and certain health care providers (referred to as "covered recipients"). These relationships may involve payments to providers for things including but not limited to research, meals, travel, gifts or speaking fees.”
Idaho Insider — Legislator Snapshots. Everything you want to know about your lawmakers — including campaign contribution Sunshine reports — in a single place. Includes Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches!
Vote Idaho: Idaho Secretary of State (official site): Read
Idaho Voting Guide: This Substack’s Research into tools for voters, unofficial advice and opinions (updated as needed): Read
Idaho Government Efficiency Portal (DOGE) : Read 🆕
Transparent Idaho: Searchable Idaho government website that shows exactly how your tax dollars are being spent at the state, city, county, and local district level. Courtesy of the Idaho State Controller’s Office, this website provides trusted state and local financial data: Read | Related article Brian Almon 🆕
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Contact the President and White House (includes sample letters): Read 🆕
Contact Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): Read
Who is Dr. Robert Malone (Friday Funnies and Sunday Strip): Read
👍 HEALTH
DISCLAIMER: We are not doctors or pharmacists. We are NOT endorsing any source, supplement, miracle cure, or drug. This is for educational purposes and is not medical advice.
✅ General Resources
Autism
Age of Autism (Laura Hayes). Explores man made autism epidemic. Tackles controversial topics, champions free speech, and fosters open dialogue about autism’s causes, treatments, and lived experiences: Read 🆕[added 05/22/26].
Book Finder
Looking for a book? Try Book Finder 🆕 [added 06/14/26]
Breathing for Health
4-7-8 Breathing: Health Benefits & Demonstration. By Dr. Andrew Weil (video 08:16): Read / Watch | Substack Note 🆕
🔥ProPublica RX Inspector. Look Up Where Your Generic Prescription Drugs Were Made. ProPublica enables you to use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports, reports the FDA hides. Read 🆕
TrumpRx Discounted Drugs Website. Government website that helps people buy medications at the lowest cash prices: Read | Substack Note 🆕
GoodRx — Get major savings on medications you already take, get a new prescription: Read 🆕
Chlorine dioxide is a “complete spectrum” disinfectant, killing all forms of bacteria (aerobic, anaerobic, gram positive and negative), viruses, fungi and yeast, typically within a minute of contact (spores a little longer) — without damage to animal cells or tissue culture cells.
Chlorine Dioxide has been used for:
Water treatment (municipal, industrial, and potable water systems).
Food and beverage sanitation.
Medical disinfection and biofilm removal.
Studies and treatment experiences show chlorine dioxide:
is broadly antimicrobial against nearly all infectious pathogens
reduces inflammation
prevents scarring
aids in wound healing
is non-toxic when orally ingested (in appropriate concentrations)
reduces oral plaque
treats oral atrophic candidiasis
is a potent deodorizer
has in-vitro anti-cancer cell effects, stimulates an in-vivo anti-cancer cell immune response and is also effective when injected intra-tumorally, or via a combination of oral, enema, and IV administration.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), a byproduct of wood pulping (now lab-made and pure), is a powerful free radical scavenger and detoxifying agent that can pass through body tissue and individual cells in the body taking other medications with it. First isolated as a chemical compound by Russian chemist Alexander Saytzeff in 1866, DMSO proved to be a near-perfect solvent for decades until its medical treatment attributes became known to researchers and patients.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Trauma and Disease. By Stanley W. Jacob and Jack C. De La Torre. (2015, 231 pages): Download (PDF)
The DMSO Handbook for Doctors. By Archie H. Scott. (02/01/15, 464 large print pages): Download (PDF)
DMSO Nature's Healer - Source and Origin (Dr. Morton Walker). By Dr. William Makis MD (05/08/25). This article is a series of screenshots from the excerpt of Dr. Walker’s 1993 book about DMSO: Screenshots article | Amazon (352 pages on Kindle, Paperback; details include text version of excerpt; read reviews before you buy) 🆕
DMSO: Search [NOTE: AMD has written extensively about DMSO and adds new articles frequently. Check this Grok search or AMD’s website for updates. 🆕 Added 05/17/26]
How DMSO Cures Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Dental Disease. Many of those "incurable" conditions respond remarkably to DMSO (10/31/24): Read
The FDA's War Against DMSO and America (10/27/24): Read
1960s “Sixty Minutes” Video on DMSO (10/14/24, video 15:57): Read
The Remarkable History and Safety of DMSO. Please share your experiences with DMSO with the readers here! By A Midwestern Doctor (10/12/24): Read
DMSO is a Miraculous Therapy for Chronic Pain and Musculoskeletal Injuries. The decades of evidence DMSO revolutionizes the practice of medicine. By A Midwestern Doctor (09/29/24): Read
Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), discovered in 1834, is a natural antimicrobial produced by the immune system and replicated for medical, skincare, and disinfection uses.
HOCl, discussed in more than 10,000 scientific papers, is produced naturally by neutrophils in the immune system to fight pathogens. It is effective against bacteria, viruses, and prions. Over 100 clinical trials on clinicaltrials.gov support its use for wounds, allergies, sinusitis, and more.
Used historically in wars for wound care, HOCl is non-toxic and effective against pathogens. Despite FDA resistance during COVID-19, WHO recently listed it as an essential disinfectant.
HOCl has been used successfully for gangrene, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and infection control in hospitals. Stabilized versions are now available for use in combating antibiotic-resistant strains.
Source (recommended by Dr. Robert Malone): Curativa Bay Inc. (10% discount at Curativa Bay for first time orders. Code: MALONENEWS)
Others have found HOCl on Amazon and many people make their own.
THE MOLECULE YOUR BODY ALREADY TRUSTS. A plain-English guide to hypochlorous acid and why it might be the most important thing you put in your medicine cabinet and take with you during your travels. By Dr. Robert W. Malone (04/07/26) 🆕
✅ Zeta Aid 🆕
Zeta Aid is an electrolyte product recommended by A Midwestern Doctor and Sasha Latypova. We have found it helpful as well (we’re not recommending, just reporting our experiences; we are not affiliated with Zeta Aid in any way.)
In a recent Substack comment (edited slightly here), Dr. Molly Rutherford, an Independent physician, wrote: Direct primary care and direct specialty care (see Surgery Center of Oklahoma) expose the lie that care is expensive. Care is NOT expensive, but the insurance companies, PBMS, nonprofit hospital systems and other middlemen who profit from the current dysfunction NEED you to believe that it is expensive.
Pro tips: 1) Choose the cheapest premium with the highest deductible paired with an HSA (Health Savings Account). 2) Forgo traditional insurance completely and use a health sharing plan. 🆕 (posted 12/30/25)
Consider this list of organizations for independent medical information and provider resources. Many do not take insurance, but still could save you money and provide excellent care. Many specialize in vaccine injury.
In a recent Substack comment (edited slightly here), Dr. Molly Rutherford, an Independent physician, wrote: Direct primary care and direct specialty care (see Surgery Center of Oklahoma) expose the lie that care is expensive. Care is NOT expensive, but the insurance companies, PBMS, nonprofit hospital systems and other middlemen who profit from the current dysfunction NEED you to believe that it is expensive.
Pro tips: 1) Choose the cheapest premium with the highest deductible paired with an HSA (Health Savings Account). 2) Forgo traditional insurance completely and use a health sharing plan. 🆕 (posted 12/30/25)
All Day Chemist (India): Resource for medications including ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, and colchicine. DISCLAIMER: We are not doctors or pharmacists. We are NOT endorsing any source or drug. Always be cautious when ordering from overseas sources: Read 🆕
Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS Online): Read
Children’s Health Defense. Hospital Hostage Help. Host: Brian Hooker, PhD. Guest: Laura Bartlett (05/30/25, video 36:41 includes transcript): Substack Note & Links
Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) / Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC): Read
Find Healthcare Providers Who Put Patients First. The Trusted Referral Network connects you with healthcare practitioners committed to evidence-based, individualized care—without corporate interference or one-size-fits-all protocols. Read | Related Webinar 🆕
Protect the Pets. Dedicated to protecting pets by amending rabies laws to honor measuring circulating antibodies: namely, using blood titer as true indicator of immunity (includes a list of like-minded vets): Read 🆕
Remnant Health Care (Private Member Association): Read 🆕
RESOURCES: Assisting You In Search of an Alternative Medical Doctor
Resources, Cross-checks, and Credentials. Dr Margaret Aranda: Read 🆕
The Rojas Report by Dutch Rojas. For independent (or wannabe independent) doctors, hospital administrators, and medical insurance agents; federal, state and local legislators; and everyday citizens who are fed up with high medical care and insurance costs: Read 🆕
Taper Clinic. Dedicated to helping people taper off psychiatric medications safely.: Read 🆕
Vital Animal - The Natural Path for Pets (Dr. Will Falconer, DVM): Read
✅ Ivermectin 🆕
About Ivermectin
Ivermectin is a safe, effective, and inexpensive medication traditionally used to treat parasitic infections in humans and animals but now widely recognized by qualified medical professionals as also being effective for a variety of lifesaving applications from combating RNA and DNA viruses to treating cancer.
Ivermectin – a Nobel-Prize winning, natural medication discovered in the late 1970s by Japanese biochemist Satoshi Ōmura – has been on the World Health Organization list of Essential Medicines since 1987 due to its widespread applications, low cost, effectiveness, and safety. It was defamed during the COVID era even though early treatment with ivermectin – when it was not blocked from use – saved countless lives.
Used properly, ivermectin is safer than aspirin and acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol), which long have been available over the counter. Encourage your supplier to source from reputable American labs and ingredients.
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 37, Idaho Code, NEW SECTION 37-135, Idaho Code:
37-135. IVERMECTIN WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION OR CONSULTATION WITH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.
(1) As used in this section, "over-the-counter medication" means medication that may be legally sold and purchased without a prescription.
(2) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, ivermectin suitable for human use may be sold or purchased as an over-the-counter medication in this state without a prescription or consultation with a health care professional.
SECTION 2. An emergency existing therefor, which emergency is hereby declared to exist, this act shall be in full force and effect on and after its passage and approval.
🔥💊Ivermectin Update — Why Aren’t All Idaho Pharmacies Selling Ivermectin Over the Counter? 🆕
Update 06/17/25: S1211 gets curiouser and curiouser.
Update 05/30/25: We wrote a follow-up letter to legislators with additional information that we gathered regarding difficulties buying ivermectin over the counter in Idaho. Download it below:
🔥💊Ivermectin Update — Why aren’t Idaho Pharmacies Selling Ivermectin Over the Counter?
Idahoans have expressed frustration regarding their failed attempts to purchase over-the-counter ivermectin. They wonder why so few have been able to buy this drug OTC, despite passage of S1211 - Ivermectin, Consumer Purchase: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1211 → A few of us decided to dig deeper. Our inquiries revealed additional information that should help Idaho legislators understand why OTC ivermectin has been as scarce as hen's teeth and fix the situation as soon as possible. 📖
Excerpt from Ryan Spoon, who spoke to pharmacist at Portico Pharmacy…in Idaho, pharmacists have "prescribing authority," so they didn't need a doctor's permission to write a "prescription." If a customer asks for ivermectin, they will write a "prescription" for it, prepare an order of 90 capsules, and sell it to anyone that asks…no reason is needed, limit 90 capsules at a time per customer…they don't prevent anyone from coming back frequently to fill repeated orders
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Update 12/12/25: A reliable friend visited Portico pharmacy and provided a form the pharmacy is using now (see image below). The form asks basic questions, including weight, so Portico can calculate weight-based strength appropriate for the patient. Strengths likely are 6, 12, 14, 16 mg per capsule (friend wasn’t 100% sure; call pharmacy for details). Pricing per the form as of 12/11/25
Pricing is same for any strength.
$75 for 30 capsules ($2.50 per capsule)
$120 for 60 capsules($2.00 per capsule)
$180 for 90 capsules ($2.00 per capsule)
Portico Compounding Pharmacy Form
Please post comments on this page if you’ve found ivermectin OTC in Idaho pharmacies other than locations listed above. We’ll add those locations as we learn of them. When posting, please:
→ Offer first-hand knowledge only (not social media hearsay);
→ Include a website link and/or name, address, and phone for the pharmacy.
We hope the 2026 Idaho legislature will remedy this issue so Idaho pharmacies can fully implement S1211.
Update 05/27/25: We've been trying to find out why no one can find ivermectin for sale over the counter in Idaho, despite passage of S1211 - Ivermectin, Consumer Purchase. Signed by Governor on 04/14/25, Effective: 04/14/2025
We inquired locally and was told the Pharmacy Board would not allow ivermectin to be packaged and sold over the counter. We then contacted Customedica Compounding pharmacy in Eagle, Idaho, which provided a more detailed and helpful explanation, slightly edited below.
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Q: Dear Customedica. Do you sell OTC Ivermectin, with no prescription required? If so, what sizes and at what price?
A: Hello, We do not. This legislation was passed without any comment period from the board of pharmacy, pharmacists, or physicians. The legislation does not provide a legal mechanism to sell the product.
We can't compound it, because you need a prescription to compound. We can't sell the Rx product because it is federally labeled as a prescription.
The legislature will need to reconvene next year to fix this legislation to provide a legal means for which this product can be obtained and resold as an OТС.
We've heard that some pharmacists do not understand the new Ivermectin Law (S1211), which allows ivermectin sales over the counter, without pharmacist consultation. We've put together a one-page handout to help your pharmacist or store manager.
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See also Substack Note here: https://tinyurl.com/3s64rkcu
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IMA Health: The Remarkable Story of Ivermectin (includes history, dosing, and more): Read
Inside China’s Stranglehold on the Global Medicine Supply Chain: Rosemary Gibson (04/10/25, podcast 57 min): Read
Here's A Thought... We May Be Finally Winning the War on Ivermectin
From Nobel Prize-winner to 'horse paste' and back again: the tale of a miracle drug that could (and does!). Independent Medical Alliance and Jenna McCarthy (05/06/25): Read 🆕
Idaho Ivermectin Bill S1211 - Will Your Pharmacy Cooperate? Read 🆕
Tips 🆕
Human consumption: The Idaho law applies to ivermectin for human consumption only. Package inserts should contain dosing and other instructions.
Sales not compelled: The law does not COMPEL pharmacies to sell ivermectin. It only says they may do so.
Encourage and be kind: Encourage your local stores and pharmacies to sell ivermectin, just as they sell aspirin, Tylenol, or Tums. Please be kind and patient.
Patience needed: Store managers and pharmacists may need some time to become comfortable with the idea. The process likely will be gradual given all the misinformation and scary warnings surrounding ivermectin during the COVID years.
American sourcing: Ask pharmacists and store managers to source ingredients from American labs (if possible), so customers will have more confidence buying ivermectin from them.
Local, local, local: Work locally with your store managers and pharmacists, in person.
Educate: Use the one page handout above (tinyurl.com/34ctpuvz). NOTE: The handout/share is for Idaho but could be adapted for other states.
Ask questions: If store managers and pharmacists aren’t offering ivermectin in states where it is legal OTC, respectfully ask them why and help them understand that its availability is important to you as a customer.
Ivermectin dosing: Ivermectin Dosages & Recipe.🪱Paste, Liquid, Pills Ivermectin 1.87% paste, 1% liquid injectable, and tablets (3mg, 6mg, 12mg) with accurate, weight-based dosing in kg & lbs. ⚖️ Adjusted by body weight 🔬 For informational purposes only. Chart image on X | Cited Source: https://pharmacyonuniversal.com/ NOTE: We have not vetted this source and have no financial interest. Just sharing info that might be helpful. 🆕
Campaign Finance in Idaho. The search tools are astoundingly good!
https://sunshine.sos.idaho.gov/ (Campaigns & PACs, Contests, Donors & Donations, Vendors & Spending, Reports): Detailed search for candidate information with many filters
Data Republican (powerful “DOGE-adjacent” tool for discovering how money flows through government grants, charities, and NGOs) 🆕
Open Payments Data:https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ (from CMS: Financial relationships between drug and medical device companies and certain health care providers) 🆕
Open Secrets (merged with Follow the Money):https://www.opensecrets.org/ (Federal campaign finance data that is current) 🆕
USA Spending:https://www.usaspending.gov/ (Official open data source of federal spending information, including information about federal awards such as contracts, grants, and loans. Offers many search and filter options.) 🆕
Violation Tracker (Good Jobs First). https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/ Discover which corporations are the biggest regulatory violators and lawbreakers throughout the United States.
Main GOOD JOBS FIRST website offers many more tools that expose wasteful subsidies, reveal corporate misconduct, and empower communities including these Databases: Violation Tracker, Subsidy Tracker, Tax Break Tracker, Amazon Tracker, Violation Tracker Global, and Violation Tracker UK 🆕
15 Tips for Friends and Family by Corey Lynn (02/26/24): Save money, protect your assets, access more affordable healthcare, find sources of fresh food, gather financial tips, purchase USA-made products, and more.
Winter Vehicle Emergency Safety Kit Comedy article. By Boise County Sheriff Deputy Gomez. Published in Idaho World (Wednesday, January 10, 2024, page 8). Reprinted with permission.
Interesting re ivermectin. I also ran into that pharmaceutical position when I looked into why I didn't see it OTC after the law was passed. The situation reminds me of how it was before Differin and Monostat became OTC--as if someone would choose to use too much of either...
An excellent article. Many thanks to the author!
Interesting re ivermectin. I also ran into that pharmaceutical position when I looked into why I didn't see it OTC after the law was passed. The situation reminds me of how it was before Differin and Monostat became OTC--as if someone would choose to use too much of either...