When I first heard about the CDC's new mandate requiring annual booster shots for a tropical disease that hardly anyone in the United States has ever even heard of, let alone contracted, I was stunned. It feels like another step towards Big Pharma controlling our lives through fear.

Three years ago when I started looking into natural health options after being prescribed multiple medications, I quickly realized how little we really know about what's best for us and the potential conflicts of interest driving medical advice.

The disease in question has only 50 confirmed cases across the entire country over the past ten years. So why is this sudden push from the CDC to vaccinate everyone annually?

I started digging into who stands to profit from these mandates and discovered a web of pharmaceutical companies funding research, lobbying for regulations, and partnering with health agencies.

It's disheartening to see such a mandate when there are natural ways to boost your immune system that don't involve weekly shots or side effects. Essential oils like oregano oil and frankincense have anti-viral properties that could be part of the solution without any harmful chemicals.

I'm not saying vaccines should never be used, but we need more transparency about when they're truly necessary versus just another way to keep profits rolling in.

Take a few minutes to read up on this and decide for yourself. Share if you think it's time we asked some hard questions of our health authorities.