Are we being misled by the modern healthcare system? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Joe Jacko—author of Bamboozled, Duped & Hoodwinked—reveals the hidden truths behind modern medicine, pharmaceutical influence, and why chronic disease care often misses the root cause. 

🎧 Discover:  

✅ Why doctors are handcuffed by the system  
✅ How pharmaceutical companies shape medical practices  
✅ The truth about statins, blood pressure meds & chronic disease  
✅ Practical steps to take control of your health 

Dr. Jacko shares his journey from sports medicine to preventive health, showing how lifestyle changes—nutrition, movement, stress management—can outperform medications for long-term wellness. 

📚 Get the book: ⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Bamboozled-Duped-Hoodwinked-Deceptions-Half-Truths/dp/1636804012 or 
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bamboozled-duped-and-hoodwinked-joseph-g-jacko/1147458865 

About Dr. Joe Jacko
Dr. Joe Jacko is a physician specializing in internal medicine, sports and regenerative medicine, preventive medicine, and longevity science. He is the author of Bamboozled, Duped, and Hoodwinked: Keys to Escaping the Tricks, Deceptions, and Half-Truths of the Medical Industry, a guide that empowers readers to navigate corruption and misinformation in healthcare. With expertise in sports injuries, hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy and functional health strategies, Dr. Jacko helps individuals achieve optimal health and vitality beyond the limits of conventional medicine. 

A published medical author and respected speaker, Dr. Jacko has contributed chapters to the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic: Sports Medicine Book and lectures on hormonal health, aging, exercise, and nutrition. He earned his BA in Biology from Wittenberg University and his MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic. 

Connect with Dr. Joe Jacko
Website: https://jackomd180.com/

Facebook: http://facebook.com/jackomd180⁠

Twitter: https://x.com/drjoejacko 

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoejacko 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoejacko/ 

Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DrJoeJacko 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoeJacko 

Takeaways 

• The book reflects 35 years of frustration with medicine.

• Many physicians have good intentions but are controlled by the system. 

• Pharmaceutical companies often prioritise profit over patient health. 

• Medicalisation leads to more people being prescribed medications. 

• Patients often receive only half-truths about their health. 

• Heart disease is largely preventable through lifestyle changes. 

• The healthcare system often treats symptoms rather than root causes. 

• Patients should be empowered to do their own research. 

• A partnership between doctor and patient is essential for effective care. 

• Alternative healthcare options are available beyond traditional medicine. 

About me&my health up & Anthony Hartcher
me&my health up seeks to enhance and enlighten the well-being of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food as medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor’s degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering.  

Chapters 
00:00 Introduction to Holistic Health and Longevity 
01:52 Exploring 'Bamboozled, Duped, and Hoodwinked' 
02:38 Frustrations with the Medical System 
04:24 The Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Perspectives 
05:05 The Role of Pharmaceuticals in Healthcare 
07:56 Medicalisation and Its Consequences 
09:39 Understanding Heart Disease Causes 
11:42 The Shift from Health Optimisation to Sick Care 
13:21 Empowering Patients in Their Health Journey 
16:00 The Future of Healthcare and Patient Relationships