Collapse of Trust in American Medicine

Oct 6, 2026

https://substack.com/@stopthoseshots/note/c-349330255?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=o554c

https://substack.com/@stopthoseshots/note/c-349330255?r=o554c

In 2019, 71% of Americans reported high trust in doctors and hospitals. By 2024, that number fell to 40%.

At Sen. Ron Johnson’s roundtable on COVID hospital protocols, Dr. Pierre Kory pointed to one of the lasting consequences of the pandemic: the collapse of trust in American medicine.

“They failed us. The entire system
failed us.”

He believes healthcare professionals themselves were subjected to an extraordinary campaign of messaging and too many stopped doing the very thing science requires: questioning
“Science… literally should be
founded on skepticism.”

Oct 5, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Rest in God’s Word, in Nothing But Bible
* EW Kenyon Sermons w/ Insights

EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk alt’g w/ incline plus rocking stair stepper indoors 45 minutes
* MONDAY resistance routine

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* oatmeal w/ fresh pomegranate, beet powder, amla powder, thin sliced almonds, date syrup, almond milk & banana
* quinoa-infused tomato sauce, organic pasta, steamed kale & broccoli-slaw, sauerkraut
* few salt-free pistachios, 3 dark choco baby pretzels, few plain baby pretzels

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

EASY SMASHED FALAFEL WRAP 🔥 Vegan, Oil Free & Amazing for Weight Loss!!

Ingredients (makes 6 wraps):
🫘 2 cups chickpeas
🧅 ¼ onion
🧄 2 garlic cloves
🌿 ½ cup parsley
🌱 1 tbsp cumin powder
🌱 1 tbsp coriander powder
🧂 1 tsp salt
🥄 1 tsp baking powder
🌯 Oil-free wraps

Extras:
🍅 Tomato
🥒 Cucumber
🥬 Lettuce
🌱 Sauerkraut

Tahini Sauce:
🥣 2 tbsp unsweetened vegan yoghurt
🥜 1 tbsp tahini
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🧄 ½ tsp garlic powder
🧂 Pinch of salt

Method:
1️⃣ Add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt and baking powder to a food processor. Blitz until combined.
2️⃣ Spread a few tablespoons of the falafel mixture over each wrap.
3️⃣ Place the wraps falafel-side down in a preheated non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
4️⃣ Cook for 3–5 minutes until the falafel is golden and crispy.
5️⃣ Mix the vegan yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt to make your creamy sauce.
6️⃣ Add your favourite fresh veggies, sauerkraut and tahini sauce, then wrap everything up and ENJOY! 🌯✨
I used homemade beetroot oat wraps for that gorgeous pink colour, but any oil-free wraps will work!

Crispy, fresh, creamy and packed with plant-based goodness — such an easy meal for volume eating!

Oct 4, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* EW Kenyon Sermons w/ Insights
* Rest in God’s Word, in Nothing But Bible

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
* SUNDAY resistance routine
* Walk around the lake

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* banana & fresh almonds
* gorilla salad, half a grilled potato, dairyfree ice cream cone, crafted light beverage
* bowl of black beans, rice, cabbage, avocado, salsa, onion, cilantro

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Daily Muscle-Building Workout Plan

(This workout is Wrist-Friendly, as I am nearly completely recovered from injured wrist!)

Monday: Upper Body
Warm-up:
* 5-10 minutes light cardio (walking or treadmill)

* TRX Rows – 3 sets of 10-15 reps (keep wrists neutral)
* Total Gym Chest Press – 3 sets of 12-15 reps (adjust resistance for comfort)
* Dumbbell Bench or Floor Press (light weight) – 3 sets of 10-12 reps (keep wrist neutral)
* Dumbbell Lateral Raises (light weight) – 3 sets of 12-15 reps (slow, controlled)
*Body Blade Shoulder Stability – 2 sets of 30 seconds
* Cool-down: gentle stretching focusing on shoulders and arms

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Tuesday: Lower Body & Core
Warm-up:
* 5-10 minutes light cardio

*Goblet Squats with Kettlebell – 3 sets of 12-15 reps (hold weight close to chest)
* Kettlebell Deadlifts – 3 sets of 10-12 reps (focus on hip hinge, avoid wrist strain)
* Step-Ups on Box or Bench (bodyweight or light dumbbells) – 3 sets of 10-12 reps each leg
* Pilates Ring Core Exercises – 3 sets of 10-15 reps (controlled breathing)
* Ab Coaster – 2-3 sets of 10-25 reps
* Cool-down: stretching focusing on legs and core

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Wednesday: Full Body & Mobility
Warm-up:
* 5-10 minutes light cardio

* Total Gym Lat Pulldown (or replace w/ resistance band rows) – 3 sets of 10-15 reps
* Total Gym Leg Press – 3 sets of 12-15 reps
* Dumbbell Shoulder Press (light weight) – 3 sets of 10-12 reps
* 6-Second-Abs Core Activation – 2 sets of 30 seconds
* Gentle stretching and mobility exercises (10-15 minutes)
* Cool-down: Ab Coaster – 2-3 sets of 10-25 reps

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Thursday: Upper Body (Wrist-Safe)
Warm-up:
* 5-10 minutes light cardio

* TRX Rows – 3 sets of 10-15 reps
* Total Gym Chest Press – 3 sets of 12-15 reps
* Dumbbell Bench or Floor Press (light weight) – 3 sets of 10-12 reps
* Dumbbell Lateral Raises – 3 sets of 12-15 reps
* Body Blade Shoulder Stability – 2 sets of 30 seconds
* Cool-down: stretching focusing on shoulders and arms

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Friday: Lower Body & Core
Warm-up:
* 5-10 minutes light cardio

* Goblet Squats with Kettlebell – 3 sets of 12-15 reps
* Kettlebell Deadlifts – 3 sets of 10-12 reps
* Step-Ups on Box or Bench – 3 sets of 10-12 reps each leg
* Pilates Ring Core Exercises – 3 sets of 10-15 reps
* Ab Coaster – 2-3 sets of 10-25 reps
* Cool-down: stretching focusing on legs and core

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Saturday: Full Body & Conditioning
Warm-up:
* 5-10 minutes light cardio

* Total Gym Lat Pulldown – 3 sets of 10-15 reps
* Total Gym Leg Press – 3 sets of 12-15 reps
* Dumbbell Shoulder Press – 3 sets of 10-12 reps
* 6-Second-Abs Core Activation – 2 sets of 30 seconds
* Light treadmill walking or jogging (20-30 minutes)
* Cool-down: stretching and relaxation

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Sunday: Active Recovery or Rest
* Light walking or gentle yoga/stretching
* Focus on mobility and relaxation

 

Oct 3, 2026 if Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* EW Kenyon Sermons w/ Insights

EXERCISE:
* SATURDAY resistance routine
*General walk-about

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* oatmeal w/ fresh pomegranate, beet powder, amla powder, thin sliced almonds, sprinkle of palm sugar, almond milk
* smash airfried tacos w/ corn tortillas, oilfree hummus, black beans, brown rice, tomato, chopped cruciferous salad w/ peanut powder/rice vinegar dressing, salsa, crafted beverage

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed