Conspirituality 289: Big Wellness’s Nicotine Gambit [feat Mallory DeMille]
12 snips
Jan 1, 2026 
Mallory DeMille, a wellness journalist, returns to delve into the latest buzz around nicotine as a wellness trend. She explores how influencers are promoting nicotine for energy and even health benefits, despite serious health risks. The discussion touches on the origins of this craze, including chiropractor Brian Artis's controversial claims, and examines the boundary between potential uses and addiction. The conversation also highlights alarming trends, such as using nicotine for autism treatment, raising critical concerns about safety and misinformation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Chiropractor Driving The Nicotine Narrative
- Brian Artis, a chiropractor, is a central source promoting nicotine as a cure-all.
- His claims link nicotine to reversing glioblastoma and many other serious conditions without clinical support.
Scientific Consensus Contradicts Claims
- Experts disagree with the claim nicotine is non-addictive or a universal cure.
- The FDA only approves nicotine for smoking cessation and some studies suggest cancer-promoting effects.
Harm Reduction Evidence From Sweden
- Clean smokeless nicotine (e.g., Swedish snus) reduced smoking and related cancers in Sweden.
- That evidence shows lower harm than smoking but not endorsement as a universal wellness therapy.
