When I first heard Rohan Pike speak on TV three years ago, I thought to myself, 'This guy really knows his stuff.' He sounded so convincing talking about the dangers of illicit tobacco products and how they were hurting our communities. But now that I'm learning more about these things, it turns out there's something he didn't mention.

Turns out Rohan has been advising organizations linked to the nicotine industry for years. And while he says his advice is purely educational, the fact that he was pushing so hard against illicit tobacco products without disclosing this information raises a lot of red flags in my mind.

I know some people will say, 'What difference does it make? He's still against smoking and vaping.' But I've learned over time to be wary when someone is too invested in an industry while also criticizing it. There are natural alternatives out there that aren't as heavily marketed or pushed by big pharma.

It makes me wonder, if Rohan had no ties to the nicotine business, would he still be so vocal about the harms of illicit tobacco products? Would his advice even be the same?

I want to share this information because I believe in being open and honest. And when it comes to our health, we should always question the sources behind the information.