TMHS 424: Breathe Again: From Miasmatic Disease To Modern Day Misconceptions

What do we actually know about virus transmissibility, the efficacy of face masks, and the implications of wearing a face covering? It turns out, it takes a lot of work to get to the bottom of what the data truly says. Articles circulating on social media are often misleading—omitting critical pieces of information to sway your opinion one way or another.  That’s why I decided to dig deep into the studies, examine the data with an open mind, and share my findings with you. In my new documentary, Mask Facts: The Science and History of Masks in Medicine, I looked through the science in order to get a clearer picture of how viruses and masks actually interact in the real world.  And on today’s show, you’re going to hear even more of the clinical evidence on mask efficacy. You’ll learn about how popular studies ignore real-world conditions and provide inadequate data, how to eliminate any self-serving biases when looking at the facts, and how to approach the COVID-19 pandemic with logic and reason. I hope this episode encourages you to be proactive and unbiased when presented with new information. Enjoy!   In this episode you’ll discover: The history of wearing masks.  What the miasmatic theory of disease is.  How viruses actually operate. What percentage of the human genome is comprised of viruses.  How small a virus actually is.  The efficacy of surgical masks vs. cloth masks.  How a face mask can create a false sense of security.  Why studies can often be misleading and assumptive.  The true efficacy of an N95 respirator mask.   What the data shows about wearing masks during pregnancy.  The link between wearing a face mask and headaches.  Why we should question the mandates set forth for the school year.  The truth behind why surgeons wear masks.  How to overcome a self-serving bias and cherry-picking data.  What the World Health Organization actually says about mask efficacy.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Themodelhealthshow.com/maskfacts -- Watch the documentary! Themodelhealthshow.com/breatheagain   The Meaning Behind Skyrocketing COVID-19 Cases with Dr. Alan Preston – Episode 423 Why the World Is Facing Challenges Right Now with Dr. Michael Beckwith – Episode 415 * Download Transcript Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation