Tony Lance is a gay man who was diagnosed HIV-positive in 1996, even though he himself never engaged in the “fast-track lifestyle” that linked many gay men at the time to so-called “HIV infection”. Tony’s background as a journalist for several magazines in New York prompted him to question his diagnosis and begin a long journey investigating other possible causes of the syndrome we now call “AIDS”.

Tony believes the gut may be at the heart of what was called the “GRID” or “AIDS” epidemic that began in the 1980s. His theory was first documented by him on the HIV skeptic blog in 2008. His talk at RA 2009 is also on YouTube.

Tony’s theory centers around the idea that a healthy gut is crucial to overall good health. Yet, typical gay male sexual practices involve rectal washing or enemas, which deplete the natural bacterial flora in the intestine. He has also observed the use of anal lubricants and how their chemical structure can cause the intestinal walls to become more permeable. Another major factor, especially during the 70s and early 80s, was the widespread use of antibiotics among gay men, which might have prevented some STDs, but also devastated crucial intestinal flora.

Terry Michael and David Crowe discuss Tony’s intestinal dysbiosis theory with him for almost an hour.

We apologize for the low volume in some places, and promise to make the audio more consistent in future episodes.

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