Any parent who has seen their child endure a chronic condition or illness knows the deep desire a parent can feel for a magic solution that would solve their child's problems &mdas... moreAny parent who has seen their child endure a chronic condition or illness knows the deep desire a parent can feel for a magic solution that would solve their child's problems — but one group of parents may be taking things a little far. Recently, an ABC News and Eyewitness News investigation discovered that several parents in Southern California are now turning to bleach in an attempt to cure their children's autism. Unfortunately for their patients, however, bleach does not cure autism — and ingesting it can be incredibly dangerous.
The Genesis II Church of Health and Healing peddles its "miracle cure" for autism by calling it the "Master Mineral Solution," or MMS, a concoction made up of chlorine dioxide, sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate (also known as the ingredients that make up bleach). Kerri Rivera, who does consultations with parents who want to give their children MMS, told Complex that she believes autism is caused by parasites, which are then killed of... less
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"He was a bad guy -- really bad guy. But you know what? He did well? He killed terrorists. He did that so good. They didn't read them the rights. They didn't talk. They were terrorists. Over. Today, Iraq is Harvard for terrorism," Trump said.