# 70 - The RFK Jr Rift: Is He Causing More Harm Than Good?
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In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Coach Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Russo take a deep dive into the controversial views of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is now serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services. We dissect RFK Jr.'s support for terrain theory — an outdated belief rooted in Antoine Béchamp's “host theory” that argues disease comes from within the body, not from external pathogens.
We contrast this with Louis Pasteur's germ theory, which forms the backbone of modern medicine. From questioning vaccines and antibiotics to promoting natural immunity and detox culture, RFK's ideology has the potential to disrupt decades of public health progress.
We also analyze the ripple effects of his policies at HHS, including massive staff layoffs, restructuring of CDC and NIH programs, and his polarizing vaccine messaging campaign.
Is RFK Jr. a visionary... or a risk to public health? We'll break down the science, the pseudoscience, and why this debate is far more than academic — it's about the future of medicine and public trust.
Whether you're a science-minded skeptic or a curious critic of mainstream medicine, this episode is your go-to resource for understanding the RFK Jr. controversy through a balanced, evidence-based lens.
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