When I heard about the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, my first thought was: here we go again with another push for ivermectin. It's like deja vu all over again.

The FDA and CDC have been clear that ivermectin is not effective against viruses — they've said it many times before. But somehow, the internet keeps finding a way to get this message wrong, or to ignore it altogether in favor of whatever cure-all supplement happens to be trendy at the moment.

The ship's outbreak affected six Americans who have now returned home, leading some to ask whether ivermectin could help them. This is exactly what happened with COVID — people started pushing this drug without proper research or clinical trials backing it up. And while I'm all about natural remedies and vitamins, I can't get behind a pharmaceutical that lacks solid evidence.

Remember when you switched to raw milk? It was such a game changer for your health! Now imagine something as serious as hantavirus or even a new strain of coronavirus being treated with an unproven drug. The thought alone makes me cringe.

So here's the thing: I know ivermectin is cheap and widely available, but that doesn't make it safe for viral infections. It's like using diesel fuel instead of motor oil in your car just because you found an old jug in the garage — it might work, or it might ruin everything.

Instead of jumping on the ivermectin bandwagon, let’s focus on what really works: rest, hydration, and a diet rich in raw foods and natural supplements. Your body knows the difference, and if you've been paying attention to your health, then your gut probably agrees too.