IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)

by the IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)

The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients.
For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org.

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Thursday · 1 hr 9 min
#267 (Sep. 23, 2026) 'How Genomics can Guide Clinical Care for Long COVID/Long Vax' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ign up for weekly webinars: Weekly Webinars - Independent Medical Alliance What role does genetics play in how our bodies respond to complex illness? IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon was joined by Harvard-trained physician Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen to explore how genetics may help explain why patients experience different symptoms and respond differently to illness. They discussed: • How genomic differences may influence symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, POTS, mast cell activation, heart rhythm changes, and abnormal clotting • How genomic testing can help identify biological pathways that may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms • How these insights may help clinicians develop more personalized approaches to care • The discussion was geared primarily toward clinicians caring for patients with Long COVID and post-vaccine symptoms, while also offering useful information for patients interested in this emerging area of care. The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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September 17 · 1 hr 13 min
#266 (Sep. 16, 2026) 'From A to Zinc, Part 2: Beyond the Basics' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ Does it matter when you take a supplement, what you take it with, or which form you use? Dr. Ryan Cole was joined by Dr. Kristina Carman, IMA Senior Fellow in Nutritional and Holistic Health, for From A to Zinc, Part 2: Beyond the Basics. Together, they explored the details that can influence how the body absorbs and uses nutrients, including: • Supplement dose, form, and timing • Medication-related nutrient depletion • Nutrients that work together or compete • Iron absorption and the hepcidin cycle • How to evaluate multivitamins, blends, and complexes • Practical ways to build a more effective supplement routine Watch Part 1, From A to Zinc: What Your Body Is Really Missing: https://imahealth.org/from-a-to-zinc-what-your-body-is-really-missing/ The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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September 10 · 1 hr 4 min
#265 (Sep. 09, 2026) 'Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ What happens when the immune cells meant to protect you start overreacting? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Cole, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs, was joined by Dr. Keith Berkowitz, IMA founding member and founder and medical director of the Center for Balanced Health, to discuss mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). The conversation covered: • What mast cells do and how MCAS differs from allergies. • Common symptoms, triggers, and the diagnostic process. • Possible mast-cell involvement in long COVID and persistent post-vaccination symptoms. • Treatment options, diet, and the evidence and safety considerations behind complementary approaches. Watch the full episode. The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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September 10 · 1 hr 5 min
#264 (Sep. 02, 2026) 'Oral Medicine: The Missing Link in Whole-Body Health' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ Your mouth may be telling you more about your overall health than you realize. Dr. Ryan Cole was joined by Dr. Jennifer Hibberd for a closer look at why oral health should be viewed as an essential part of whole-body health—not as a separate branch of medicine. Dr. Hibberd walked through the biology connecting the mouth to the rest of the body before sitting down with Dr. Cole to discuss what these connections may mean for patients and the future of integrative healthcare. In this episode: • Why the mouth can offer early clues about overall health • The roles of saliva and the oral microbiome • Connections between oral inflammation and systemic health • Periodontal disease as a model for oral-systemic relationships • How dentistry is moving toward more biological, preventive, and personalized care Watch the full episode. The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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August 27 · 1 hr 4 min
#263 (Aug. 26, 2026) 'From the Asia Pacific Symposium: A Global Vision for Patient-Centered Care' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ Some of medicine’s most important lessons come from looking beyond our own healthcare system. Dr. Joseph Varon took us inside the 30th Asia Pacific Symposium on Critical Care and Emergency Medicine in Bali, sharing conversations with physicians and experts from around the world. Joined by Dr. Ryan Cole, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs, he explored what these global perspectives can teach us about better, more patient-centered care. In this episode: • Global lessons from critical care and the pandemic • AI, telemedicine, and emerging medical technology • Innovation in emergency and toxinology care • Transparency, scientific integrity, and patient-centered medicine Watch the full episode. The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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August 20 · 1 hr 2 min
Sleep, Anxiety & #262 (Aug. 19, 2026) 'Sleep, Anxiety & Benzodiazepines: When Medications Help—and When They Harm' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ Benzodiazepines can provide fast relief from anxiety and insomnia. But when short-term use becomes long-term use, questions about tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and sleep quality become increasingly important. Dr. Joseph Varon is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, IMA Senior Fellow in Psychiatry, former FDA Medical Officer, and CEO and Medical Director of TaperClinic. They discuss: • The difference between addiction, tolerance, and physical dependence • Whether benzodiazepines improve healthy sleep or primarily produce sedation • Rebound insomnia, anxiety, and withdrawal • The risks of combining benzodiazepines with alcohol, opioids, and other sedating drugs The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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August 13 · 1 hr 12 min
#261 (Aug. 12, 2026) 'mRNA Flu Shots, the Childhood Vaccine Schedule & the Fauci Files' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ From mRNA flu shots to new executive order news reshaping the vaccine conversation, public health policy is once again front and center. Dr. Ryan Cole sits down with Dr. Lynn Fynn and Dr. Kat Lindley to unpack the latest developments, examine the questions they raise, and discuss what patients and families should know. They cover: • mRNA flu shots and the questions surrounding their use • The childhood vaccine schedule and current concerns • The Fauci files and what they may reveal about past public health decisions • The importance of informed consent and patient choice • Why independent scientific discussion remains essential From emerging vaccine technology to long-standing questions about public health policy, this is a conversation packed with the issues patients and families deserve to hear discussed openly. The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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August 6 · 1 hr 3 min
#260 (Aug. 05, 2026) 'How to Buy Better Healthcare for Less' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ Healthcare may be one of the only major purchases people are expected to make without knowing the price first. Dr. Kat Lindley was joined by Dr. Mollie James and healthcare plan expert Christine Price for a practical discussion about how patients, physicians, and employers can buy better healthcare for less. Together, they examined why insurance does not always protect families from high costs, how employers may have more control over their health plans than they realize, and why buying care directly can sometimes lead to better service at a more transparent price. The conversation explored: • Hospital billing and inflated medical prices • Employer-sponsored plans and reference-based pricing • Direct primary care, concierge medicine, and cash-pay services • Practical ways to buy better care for less The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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July 30 · 1 hr 7 min
#259 (July 29, 2026) 'The Hidden Drivers of Inflammatory Bowel Disease' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Learn more: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ What if Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are caused by more than genetics alone? Dr. Yusuf “JP” Saleeby, IMA Senior Fellow in Functional and Integrative Medicine, was joined by gut health specialist Josh Dech for a closer look at what may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD. The two recently co-authored a new paper published in the Journal of Independent Medicine. They discussed: • Why the usual explanation of IBD may not tell the whole story • How food, environment, and gut bacteria may affect inflammation • Why having a certain gene does not always mean someone will develop IBD • Why IBD rates can rise when families move to a new country • Whether the immune system may be reacting to something in the gut • New research on ultra-processed foods and IBD risk The conversation explored how genetics, diet, gut health, and the environment may work together to affect Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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July 23 · 1 hr 15 min
#258 (July 22, 2026) 'Why The Healthcare System Resists Change' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ HWhy is meaningful healthcare reform so difficult, even when patients, physicians, and employers agree that the current system is too expensive and confusing? IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Kat Lindley joins Harvard-trained epidemiologist and former White House health policy advisor Dr. Katy Talento for a remote conversation examining the incentives and structural barriers that protect the healthcare status quo. Topics include: • Inflated healthcare prices and hospital consolidation • Limited transparency and misaligned financial incentives • A payment system that often rewards services and procedures over prevention • The financial impact of chronic illness • Informed consent and better communication of risks and benefits • The role of independent physicians and facilities • Practical reforms that could lower costs and increase patient control The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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July 16 · 1 hr 12 min
#257 (July 15, 2026) 'Raising Healthy Kids: Food, Mood & Health Solutions' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ How can parents help their children build healthier bodies, steadier moods, and stronger daily habits? IMA Senior Fellow and pediatrician Dr. Liz Mumper is joined by pediatric holistic nurse Maureen McDonnell for a thoughtful, solutions-focused discussion about supporting the whole child. They explore how nutrition, blood-sugar balance, digestive health, sleep, screens, movement, stress, and family routines may influence a child’s physical and emotional well-being—and how parents can make meaningful changes without guilt, fear, or chasing perfection. Topics include: • Protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals • Selective eating and possible underlying concerns • Blood-sugar regulation, digestive health, and the gut-brain connection • Anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional regulation • Sleep, screen boundaries, movement, and outdoor play • Building healthy family routines without pursuing perfection • The free Children’s Health Solutions Series The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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July 9 · 1 hr 4 min
#256 (July 08, 2026) 'Inside the VAERS Data' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ What happens when the system designed to detect vaccine safety signals may be missing them? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Cole sits down with Dr. David Wiseman, PhD, for an update following Sen. Ron Johnson’s recent hearing on COVID-19 vaccine safety signal detection. VAERS, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, is a national early warning system that collects reports of health events after vaccination and helps identify potential safety signals that deserve further investigation. Dr. Wiseman explains how VAERS data is analyzed, how safety signals may be missed or obscured, and why transparent pharmacovigilance matters for patients, physicians, informed consent, and public trust. They discuss: • What VAERS is and why it matters • What was revealed during the recent Senate hearing • How statistical methods can influence safety signal detection • Why Dr. Wiseman’s work matters for transparency and accountability • What this means for informed consent and restoring trust This conversation is about asking better questions, strengthening accountability, and using honest data to better protect patients. The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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July 2 · 1 hr 5 min
#255 (July 01, 2026) 'Medicine at 250 Years: Restoring the Roots of American Medicine' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ As America marks 250 years, we’re asking a deeper question: what happened to American medicine, and what will it take to restore it? In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, host Dr. Ryan Cole was joined by Dr. Joseph Varon, Dr. Kat Lindley, and Dr. Lynn Fynn for a timely Independence Day week conversation on the past, present, and future of American medicine. The panel looked back at the breakthroughs, principles, and patient-centered roots that shaped American medicine while asking what the next era must reclaim: trust, informed consent, physician independence, prevention, and the sacred doctor-patient relationship. They also discussed: • Why America’s 250th anniversary is a powerful moment to reflect on the past, present, and future of American medicine • What medicine once understood about individualized care, trust, and the doctor-patient relationship • The progress medicine has made over the last 250 years • Where modern systems have become too institutional, too centralized, or disconnected from patients • Why the next era of medicine must restore trust, informed consent, physician independence, prevention, and patient-centered care • Recent developments involving Dr. Anthony Fauci • Reported concerns around rising deaths among younger individuals • A broader postmortem on the health freedom movement The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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June 25 · 1 hr 8 min
#254 (Jun 24, 2026) 'Cancer Care Is Evolving: What Patients Need to Know' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ What should patients know as cancer care continues to evolve? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Cole is joined by Dr. Paul Marik for a discussion on how cancer care is evolving through smarter, more affordable interventions that patients can discuss with their medical team. Their conversation looks at how cancer care is expanding beyond the tumor itself, with a focus on the questions patients can bring to their medical team as they navigate treatment, surgery, and long-term support. This episode covers: • What Dr. Marik is seeing in the latest cancer research • How vitamin D fits into the broader cancer care conversation • Why the perioperative window before, during, and after surgery deserves more attention • How to think about repurposed drugs and supportive strategies safely The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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June 18 · 1 hr 6 min
#253 (Jun 17, 2026) 'From A to Zinc: What Your Body Is Really Missing' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ Are you tired even when you’re sleeping, told your labs are “normal” but still feel off, or wondering what your body may actually be missing? In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole is joined by Dr. Kristina Carman for “From A to Zinc: What Your Body Is Really Missing.” Built around Dr. Carman’s updated From A to Zinc guide, this conversation explores how conventional and functional medicine can work together to better understand nutrient deficiencies, supplement quality, medication-related depletion, and practical steps patients can take to support better health. This episode covers: • Why “normal” lab ranges may miss subclinical nutrient deficiencies • The supplement forms that matter, from magnesium to B vitamins • Common medications that may deplete key nutrients • Foundational supplements like vitamin D3 with K2, magnesium, and omega-3 • The gut-mood-nutrient connection, longevity nutrients, and how to supplement smarter The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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June 11 · 1 hr 22 min
#252 (Jun 10, 2026) ' Ivermectin: The Good, The Bad, and the Emerging Science' IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ What should patients, physicians, and families understand about ivermectin beyond the headlines? In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole is joined by Dr. Joseph Varon for “Ivermectin: The Good, The Bad, and the Emerging Science.” Dr. Varon begins with a presentation on ivermectin’s discovery, history, global use as an antiparasitic medication, and the broader mechanisms now being studied in medical research. Dr. Cole and Dr. Varon then continue the conversation with a practical discussion about clinical judgment, safety, controversy, and where the emerging science may be headed. This episode covers: • Ivermectin’s history and established medical uses • Antiparasitic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-related mechanisms • COVID-era controversy and what physicians saw clinically • Human formulations, dosing, safety, and drug interactions • Emerging research on cancer, post-vaccination syndrome, and parasite-related concerns The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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June 4 · 1 hr 9 min
#251 (Jun 03, 2026) 'The Fertility Crisis: Causes, Clues, and Hope: IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ Fertility is more than a reproductive issue. It can be a window into whole-body health. More couples are struggling to conceive, birth rates are falling, and many families are left wondering why. The answers are rarely simple, but they are worth looking for. In this episode, Dr. Kat Lindley is joined by Dr. Kimberly Biss for a practical conversation on infertility, declining birth rates, and the many factors that can influence reproductive health in both women and men. Dr. Biss discusses ovarian reserve, ovulatory dysfunction, sperm count and motility, hormone balance, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid and adrenal health, metabolic factors, lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, stress, environmental exposures, and emerging research related to fertility, pregnancy, and infant outcomes. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why declining birth rates matter • How infertility is commonly defined and evaluated • Female and male factors that can affect fertility • Why hormones, metabolism, thyroid function, and inflammation matter • How lifestyle and environmental exposures may play a role • What emerging research is examining about fertility and pregnancy outcomes • Practical ways to support reproductive health For anyone walking through fertility questions, this conversation offers a grounded place to begin with better questions, a wider lens, and renewed hope for healing. The Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below: • Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: Weekly Webinars - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: Treatment Protocols - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/
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May 28 · 1 hr 9 min
#250 (May 27, 2026) 'Beyond Lyme: Tick-Borne Illness, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, And Prevention': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
Could one tick bite change the way your body reacts to food? Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ This week on IMA’s weekly webinar, Dr. Ryan Cole is joined by Dr. Kat Lindley and Dr. Lynn Fynn for a practical conversation on Alpha-Gal Syndrome and tick-borne illness beyond Lyme disease. The discussion will begin with Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a tick-associated condition currently receiving more attention, then broaden into engineered insects, public concern, and what patients should know about tick-borne illness beyond Lyme. The doctors will also cover what to do after a tick bite, symptoms to watch for, prevention strategies, and practical questions families may face at home or while traveling. Topics include: • Alpha-Gal Syndrome and delayed allergic reactions • Tick-borne illness beyond Lyme disease • Engineered insects and public concern • Public health transparency and patient questions • What to do after a tick bite • Prevention without panic • Children, families, pets, and travel considerations First aired 13th May 2026 Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org
May 21 · 1 hr 13 min
#249 (May 20, 2026) 'The Price of Medical Courage': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
What happened to the doctors who refused to stay silent about early COVID treatments? Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs, sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, IMA Senior Fellow, and Dr. Ron Elfenbein for a powerful conversation on medical courage, physician autonomy, informed consent, and the price many doctors have paid for speaking publicly over the past several years. In this conversation, they discuss: What happened to physicians who questioned official COVID policy or spoke publicly about treatment options Why clinical judgment and physician autonomy are essential to patient care How fear, bureaucracy, and legal pressure can interfere with the doctor-patient relationship Dr. Bowden’s work with the Coalition for Health Freedom and the fight for informed consent Dr. Elfenbein’s experience providing COVID testing, treatment, and monoclonal antibody therapy The questions his pending federal case raises about due process, billing complexity, and independent medical practice What patients can do to support doctors who are willing to speak and practice independently First aired 20th May 2026 Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org
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May 14 · 57 min
#248 (May 13, 2026) 'A New Review of Autism Risk Factors': IMA (formerly FLCCC) Weekly Update
What if autism research has been asking too narrow a question? Sign up for weekly webinars: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/ Autism now affects an estimated 1 in 31 children in the United States, and families deserve honest answers about what may be driving that rise. In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Joseph Varon sits down with Dr. Peter McCullough and Nicolas Hulscher for a discussion about a new review in the Journal of Independent Medicine examining the many factors that may contribute to autism spectrum disorder. The paper, “Determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder,” looks beyond any single proposed cause and reviews potential contributors through a broad, multifactorial framework, including genetics, parental age, prematurity, maternal immune activation, environmental toxicants, gut-brain disruption, in utero drug exposures, developmental regression, and the cumulative pediatric vaccine schedule. The conversation covers: • Why autism research must account for timing, cumulative exposure, and biologic vulnerability • Why developmental regression is an important area for further study • What limitations the authors see in existing autism and vaccine-related research • Why the authors argue the full pediatric vaccine schedule has not been adequately studied • What a more rigorous future study would need to include • How physicians, parents, and policymakers can think more clearly about modifiable risk factors Dr. Joseph Varon is President and Chief Medical Officer of the Independent Medical Alliance. Dr. Peter McCullough is President of the McCullough Foundation. Nicolas Hulscher is an epidemiologist and administrator at the McCullough Foundation. This is a complex and emotional topic, but families deserve honest discussion, better data, and serious research. Watch now to hear the full discussion. First aired 13th May 2026 Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

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