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CONSPIRACY-PSEUDOSCIENCE

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History

The Fleming-Method website is associated with Dr. Richard M. Fleming, who holds multiple degrees (PhD, MD, JD). The website primarily focuses on health-related topics, with a strong emphasis on COVID-19, its treatment, and related vaccine analysis. It includes sections on the use of the Fleming Method for studying COVID-19 infection severity and treatment responses, as well as investigations into the effects of various COVID-19 vaccines​​​.

The Food & Drug Administration in 2009 barred Dr. Richard Fleming from working with anyone seeking FDA approval of a drug or medicine, citing his conviction on federal fraud charges: Doctor Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Scheme.

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Funded by / Ownership

Dr. Fleming owns the website. Revenue is generated through the self-promotion of his method.

Analysis / Bias

The Fleming Method is a technique developed by Dr. Richard M. Fleming for measuring changes in tissue to identify infection and inflammation/blood clotting, particularly in the context of COVID-19. This method involves the analysis of metabolic and regional blood flow differences (RBFDs) in tissue. Dr. Fleming has used it to study over 1800 people infected with SARS-CoV-2, claiming to assess the severity of their COVID-19 disease and their responses to various treatments, including controversial ones like hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin​.

The Fleming-Method website exhibits a clear bias towards unconventional and scientifically unsupported views on COVID-19 and vaccines. For example:

• COVID-19 Treatment Claims: The site claims to use the Fleming Method to study COVID-19 treatment responses, including controversial treatments like hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, and reports varying degrees of success​. Randomized controlled trials — the highest standard of evidence — have found that hydroxychloroquine isn’t beneficial in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
• Bioweapon Theory: The website entertains the possibility of COVID-19 being a bioweapon and suggests that Dr. Fleming possesses evidence to support this theory, which is a claim not supported by mainstream scientific consensus​. 
• Vaccine Analysis: The site conducts its own investigation into the Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen vaccines, claiming to find harmful effects on human blood and even suggests the presence of substances like graphene oxide, which is a claim not corroborated by any significant scientific research or regulatory body​.

In general, the Fleming-Method website promotes disinformation related to COVID-19 and its associated vaccines. Furthermore, as of 2023, Dr. Fleming is still barred from working with anyone associated with the FDA: Richard M. Fleming; Denial of Hearing on Application for Termination of Debarment.

Failed Fact Checks

• Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine attacks human blood and causes dangerous clots. – False
• See above in analysis/bias.

Overall, we rate the Fleming-Method as a very low factual conspiracy and pseudoscience website based on a range of controversial, scientifically dubious claims about COVID-19 and vaccines, which are not supported by the consensus of science or regulatory authorities. (D. Van Zandt 11/26/2023) Updated (11/04/2025)

Source: https://www.flemingmethod.com/

Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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