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Great post, Robyn. Verrry helpful. NO apologies necessary! Thank you.

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Perhaps the nicotine "addiction" issue is accepted and broadly believed because the industry perpetuated the myth for many years (to shift focus away from their manufacturing practices)....until it was discovered that it is the 600+ additional chemical additives that the tobacco companies are including in the finished products that are causing the pronounced addiction (similar in many ways, but obviously more detrimental, than caffeine addiction in coffee drinkers - many of whom can't start their day without satisfying their cravings for it). Also, a Harvard study https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/25/4/444 (as well as testimony from several of the large tobacco company executives regarding the fact that nicotine itself is not addictive) stating that it is not addictive would suffice to satisfy a person's curiosity. It is not good practice (so I concur) to use synthetic/imitation substances when natural alternatives can be found. But it is interesting to note that patients in hospitals who were considered far gone with "Long COVID" (the magical "virus:" no one has ever isolated or proven exists), when a nicotine patch was added to their "treatment" protocols, recovered. The nicotine patch is one of several recommendations, and (as he points out) nicotine "warnings" about "addiction" are not provided with eggplant, tomatoes, cauliflower, or potatoes -- all of which contain respectable amounts of nicotine as well and make great alternatives, along with the herb Lobelia, which has a very similar "match" to the nicotine receptors on our cells (if there are receptors in our cells for it, why would we not advantage ourselves of using them? See https://thedrardisshow.com/ and scroll down to the 3 hour "The Other "N" Word)....He, Dr Ed Group, Dr Ealy & Dr Jana Schmidt have done a remarkable job with their "Healing for the A.G.E.S." conferences [https://www.healingfortheages.com/] and their fairly recent acquisition of the more powerful microscopic equipment (like Universities & Pharma companies use - much more informative for nano - micro sized viewing than even the darkfield/brightfield microscopist's findings have shown) in order to both observe and validate the efficacy of their recommendations/remedies (understanding they're trying as much as possible to source these from nature, herbs, etc.) is a welcome addition for laypersons to begin understanding how their bodies work and how traditional Rockefeller-based medicine is criminal and actually harmful to humankind. In fact they've used their own blood/urine, etc., to conduct many of the initial tests. This (kind of circular) antagonistic exchange between accomplished, respected professionals reminds me of the current back-and-forth between Dr Ana Mihalcea (MD & PHD) and Dr Robert Young over EDTA versus "MasterPeace" -- a clintophile/zeolite product with marine plasma, in terms of toxic metal/microplastic chelation methods (Dr Ana contends that zeolite is an ideal platform for perpetuation of nanostructures in the blood/urine versus an effective chelator and the arguments against EDTA are complex but involve the delicate balance of replenishing what the solution will chelate out, along with the possibility of the deposits traveling versus exiting the body). As with many other publicly-available (at least for now - why is it that most of the major nations are either discontinuing the distribution and thereby use of tobacco products or heavily taxing them to limit their access if they have no medicinal benefits?) sources of information -- the consumer should do their own investigation and decide what, if any of the many remedies for the toxic build up (from chem trails, polluted air, water, soil and GMO plants and animals as well as fluoride in the water supply, glyphosate on even organic crops that are "dried"/dessciated using it), etc.... Keep publishing your best practices, and consulting based on your known results and remedies -- the battle for the "turf" of helping people can use as many alternative practitioners as it can get on its side -- the synergies are to the benefit of we the erstwhile long-terms victims of industrial-strength propaganda, "vaccines", pharmaceutical poisons and unneccesary radiation, organ removal, cancer from use of sunscreen and other cosmetics loaded with toxins, etc. The positive voice and convincing way in which you present your solutions works well for you. Taking the offense is not always a great expenditure of time, at least, in public forums where it can do more harm than good..... Just a thought.

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This was beautifully written, and if anyone dedicated more time to fully listen to Dr. Ardis... he is extremely well-researched and I understand where he is coming from with what was readily available at the time for the purpose that it was proposed. Thank you for sharing about the lobelia, I saw that email about the plant and as a breast feeding busy mom, I didn’t have time to explore it but I really wanted to know, because I couldn’t take nicotine.

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So where is one to get natural nicotine?

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Dr. Jane Ruby has also said that Dr.Ardis is not a prescribing doctor and does not do any follow-up on all of these people trying nicotine.

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Just Look Into Nicotine and Other Receptors Before Taking Online Advice. From Advice online;-)))

Before Leaping or just Don’t. The Nicotinic receptors are not affected by junk or polluted tobacco nicotine.

This google explains: Aceytl Choline is one alternative - THC boosts depleted levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which, when diminished, contributes to the weakened mental function in Alzheimer's patients, etc.

The alpha-2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α2-nAChR) is a type of nicotinic receptor that's involved in central nervous system function. 

Methylene Blue works wonders BUT research reports like this would make me not cheerlead for it:

Methylene Blue Inhibits the Function of α7-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors. CNS Neurol Disord - Drug Targets 2012; 11: 791–800.

Function: 

The α2-nAChR subunit is found in inhibitory interneurons that influence cognitive and emotional memory formation, motor control, and other functions.

The α2-nAChR subunit is expressed in discrete populations of inhibitory interneurons.

Other nicotinic receptor subtypes:

The alpha-4 beta-2 nicotinic receptor (α4β2) is the most abundant nicotinic receptor in the brain. It's involved in learning, mood, cognition, and reward. 

The α7, α4, α6, and α3-containing nAChR subtypes are involved in human disorders like Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, nicotine dependence, mood, and stress disorders. 

Nicotinic receptors in general: 

Nicotinic receptors are ionotropic, ligand-gated ion channels.

They are activated by nicotine, an alkaloid found in tobacco plants.

They are also receptors for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh).

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Thank you, Robyn! My husband and I heard the incredible teaching Dr. Ardis did on a show. And because my husband is still dealing with taste and smell loss, after having his nose swabbed once to visit his aged dad (that being the only thing we did different during the Plandemic) we purchased the whole vitamin protocol from Dr. Ardis and nicotine, on line. Faithfully followed the protocol (I did it with him, just because, although I had no symptoms) with great anticipation because of the testimony on his wife being similar to my husband. No results. My husband stayed on it longer, stopped a short season, returned back to finish all our supplements. Nothing. We wrote to Dr. Ardis, the Well of Life Company, Facebook page, etc. explaining our situation and lack of results, looking for a solution or to see what we were doing "wrong". Nothing. No response from anyone. We felt SO duped and deceived. (as duped and deceived as many who got the jab and now see what a lie it all was, feel... but in the alternative sense 😭) 💖

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Nothing has worked for me either. However there is a Facebook group not at all associated with Ardis and there are testimonies on there... but it's mixed, with some seeing temporary to no benefit.

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Nicotine is an amazing drug both an agonist and antagonist. Dosage is critical when looking at effects personal genetics likely also important. As far as addiction I also believe the chemicals added to tobacco are the culprits not the nicotine its self. That said maybe nicotine IS helpful against certain classes of toxin BUTonly the natural stuff and not the synthesized drug.

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Ok so... do have any alternative solutions for antidotes to snakevenom? He did recently suggest an alternative plant but I didn’t check out what plant it was.... did anyone else look in to this? Also - what if it’s just used as an emergency?

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Found it - lobelia, the gentleman above had it in his comment, thank you. I still have some nicotine for emergency purposes. I believed Jana Schmidt also recommended bee pollen, and I think it was Dr. Ealy(?) vitamin K2 for plasmids... I didn’t get time to fully listen.

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I think your assessment is fair, particularly how human beings tend to overuse things that have been marked him as miracle drugs. And Just like everything synthetic drug in this world, nicotine use in individualistic moderation and short-term spurts can be helpful,imho. But rarely,if ever, any synthetic substance is good forever/long-term. my conclusion is that the truth is somewhere in the middle of what you’re saying and what the nicotine sycophants are saying. It’s definitely addictive, but I personally never had a huge problem getting off of it(nicotine gum for me). All said, I think your assessment here of a cautionary tale with it is very valid and people should consider how they use nicotine and it isn’t a miracle cure for anything, but in certain situations with certain people’s biochemistry that it can be helpful. Everything has a cost and a benefit.

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Missed the point of the actions that nicotine, not tobacco, has on the body.

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And I scroll down to find this. They certainly have us living in chaos.

https://substack.com/@drloveariyana/note/c-88462614?r=2hkcf2&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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Thank you Robyn for all your research into this. I jumped on it and wasted my money on a couple of products. I tried some gum but felt sick afterwards so didn’t use it again.

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Well... our clothes are made from petrochemicals. . I don't think we're going to give them up yet :).... and if you drink decaf, solvents are used.... so it's a risk/ benefit thing. If one can get their taste/ smell back it's worth a try.

But it is certainly addictive regardless what Ardis says, and all on its own without additives. A family member was addicted to cigarettes and said it was hardest thing to give up. Thought he would try the new zyn pouches and regretted it cuz it was so hard to get off. Another guy listened to ardis and started the pouches only to find he can't give them up. Ardis should try going off his and see what happens. It's a testosterone reducer as well.

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Great article! Thanks for your diligent research. I would love to know more about the health benefits of pure tobacco.

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Thanks for this report Robin. Glad I never considered using the nicotonic patches, gum, sprays, e-cigarettes. etc in an attempt to fight against anything. I didn't know that Dr. Ardis was promoting petrochemical products. I thought were made from non-gmo, chemical free tobacco leaves. Certainly good to do our own research instead of blindly following anyone's advice about what goes in or on the body.

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