What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ

For over 30 years, the What Doctors Don’t Tell You team has reported on cutting-edge holistic practitioners of every persuasion who are curing the so-called ‘incurable.’ A few years ago we had a big idea: what if we gathered these pioneers together i

Dr Damien Downing, a specialist in allergy, environment and nutrition, is current president of the British Society for Ecological Medicine, on the editorial board of Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, Chief Medical Advisor of cancer charity Yes to

Lynne McTaggart & Bryan Hubbard Joanna Evans TTM&R: 07923 361303 and Luke Shaddock Emilie Croisier Rick Greer Dr Rohini Sathish Charlotte Watts Suvi Mahonen Cate Montana Amal Alaoui Celeste McGovern Lissa Rankin Vani Hari Sarah Myhill Bruce Sawford +

I was interested to read the glutathione cover story in your Oct/Nov 2020 issue. I practice nutrition, because it is safer and more effective than the alternatives, if used carefully. But there are pitfalls. Glutathione is oxidized in the process of

Healthy Nordic diet. Higher content of plant foods, fish, eggs and vegetable fat, and lower content of meat products, dairy products, sweets, desserts and alcoholic beverages. High-fruit and vegetable diet. Increased consumption of fruit and vegetab

•Three eggs a day • Other protein sources, such as meat, fish, pork and poultry • Low-glycemic index sources of carbohydrates, including leafy greens, non-starchy vegetables and some fruits • Unprocessed high-fiber grains, with little or no added sug

People taking a multivitamin and high doses of zinc and vitamin C are healthier and recover from illness far more quickly, a new research study has discovered. Their immune markers are higher, and they have more white blood cells that kill invading v

Drug giant Pfizer could earn over $15 billion from its Covid-19 vaccine. It’s set a price of $19.50 per shot, and this is expected to be the industry standard for all pharmaceutical companies to follow. The US government has placed a $1.95 billion or

US health agencies are testing different marketing messages to convince the maximum number of people to have a Covid-19 vaccination when it becomes available. A research team from Yale University has recruited 4,000 volunteers who will be given a ran

Vaping isn’t a safe alternative to smoking. Teenagers who vape suffer heart damage and hypertension (raised blood pressure)—and these increase the risk of a heart attack. The products damage the lining of the blood vessels, making them stiffer and le

Sitting around too much could have a big impact on cancer survival. The most sedentary among us have an 82 percent increased risk of dying from their cancer, say researchers from the University of Texas. Just getting up off your chair and doing somet

There’s a link between inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s, and dementia. IBD sufferers are at least twice as likely to develop the problem, new research suggests. It’s further evidence that many diseases of the central nervous system

Eating all your meals in a short window of four or six hours is an effective way to lose weight. Either works well—provided you just drink water the rest of the time and don’t snack. People who followed the time-restricted diet lost around 3 percen

It could be the wonder protein that determines our longevity and health. Levels of humanin G (HNG) have already been linked to age-related problems such as failing eyesight and Alzheimer’s, and new research suggests it also influences how long we liv

Eating chocolate at least once a week is good for your heart. It helps keep the arteries healthy and reduces the chances of a heart attack. The effect isn’t dramatic—it reduces your risk of developing cardiovascular disease by just 8 percent—but ther

Morning sickness isn’t just for the morning—women in the first phase of pregnancy can suffer feelings of nausea at any time in the day. Although the morning is the most common time when women feel sick, nearly 20 percent suffer attacks of nausea and

Taking antibiotics too early in life could affect the brain and social interactions, such as seen in children with ADHD. The drugs affect the growing brain’s signaling abilities that influence social behavior and the way pain is felt. It’s not though

1 J Clin Epidemiol, 2020; doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.08.005; theconversation.com, Sep 2, 2020 2 The Truth about the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do about It (Random House, 2005) 3 “What Conclusions Has Clinical Evidence Drawn a

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If “bad” LDL cholesterol and trans fats aren’t causing heart disease, what is? Here are a few of the theories that have been put forward in recent years: It’s inflammation: Adding natural antiinflammatories to the diet—such as tomatoes, spinach and

Not in a million years did I ever think freedoms so hard won over the last century would be lost in a matter of months. Even more odd is that the trigger is a viral pathogen that for the vast majority of people causes few if any symptoms. That’s not

Dementia doesn’t have to be an inevitable consequence of aging. Making 12 key lifestyle changes reduces your chances of developing this condition, which has recently become one of the biggest killers in theWest. The “dementia dozen” are collectively

A review of 396 studies discovered 10 factors with strong evidence linking them to dementia. Nine are possible causes: Poor education Obesity, high body mass index (BMI) Hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of homocysteine, an amino acid) Depression S

In Daniel Amen’s study of 30 retired football players with brain damage and cognitive impairment from repeated head injuries on the field and substance abuse, the players were encouraged to lose weight and take nutritional supplements for six months.

Not exercising is a major risk factor for memory loss in large part because physical activity helps keep blood vessels healthy, and blood circulation is key to brain health, according to psychiatrist Daniel Amen. “Exercise helps to boost a chemical c

For each risk factor, the number in red indicates the fold-change in risk it carries, e.g. 1.3 = 30 percent increased risk, 3.0 = 300 percent increased risk • History of stroke 5.0 • History of cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease

Add up the total number of risk factors you have plus the number of relative risk factors in bold Total Number of Risk Factors Relative Risk Factors TOTAL SCORE Interpretation: 0 to 6: Low risk of developing dementia • Have a check-up with a heal

1 AMA Neurol, 2020: e202831 2 LSE Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, Projections of older people with dementia and costs of dementia care in the United Kingdom, 2019–2040. November, 2019 3 Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Austra

The left column lists the body’s natural defenses against infection—from the visible physical barriers of organs and tissues to the microscopic white blood cell types in the immune system and the even smaller chemical messengers that help them target

EAT THE PK DIET, high in fats and fibers, low in carbs. Eat probiotic foods like kefir and sauerkraut. No dairy or grains. Eat twice a day, and no snacking. TAKE VITAMINS. These include multivitamins, multiminerals and vitamin D. VITAMIN C. Take 5

Dr David Brownstein, a Michigan family practitioner, and colleagues have successfully treated more than 100 patients with COVID, some with serious symptoms and almost all in the “vulnerable” category with pre-existing conditions. Here are his recomme

Vegetables: Swiss chard, collard greens, spinach Nuts and Seeds: almonds, cashews, hemp, pistachio, pumpkin, sunflower Legumes: black beans, chickpeas, lentils, mushrooms, spinach, soybeans, tofu, tempeh Grains: amaranth, brown rice, oats, quin

When I first started my journey to health, I thought I would have to map a program to make sure I got all the appropriate nutrients my body needed. Then I realized I was getting everything I wanted without even thinking about it. Almost all fruits an

Athletes are always looking for an edge on the competition. But instead of reaching for those ubiquitous tubs of protein powder, look to beets. Researchers found that men and women ran a faster 5k after eating whole, baked beets than after they consu

Makes 2 servings Those with heartier appetites may want to serve this on a bed of cooked brown rice or other grain (or pseudo-grain like amaranth, quinoa or buckwheat). For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of sweet chili sauce, hot sauce or smoked balsa

Makes 3 servings Ready-to-use polenta is available in vacuum-sealed tubes, making it easy to cut into thin slices. Made with on-hand ingredients, this dinner can be assembled in minutes but looks (and tastes) great. 18 oz (510 g) package precooked

Here’s a list of some common foods and drinks and what to look for when doing your shopping. Generally, look for organic products and those without artificial additives. •Not organic •Not grass-fed •Certified organic •100% grass-fed • Not organic • A

These are the most important ingredients to avoid, as they’re associated with negative health issues. Acesulfame potassium Artificial flavors Aspartame (NutraSweet) Autolyzed yeast extract Azodicarbonamide BHA and BHT Bleached flour Bl

Ischemic strokes happen when arterial blood flow to the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot. About 87 percent of all strokes are ischemic. Transient ischemic attack or TIA, often called a “mini stroke,” is caused by a temporary blood clot. TIAs are

Signs of stroke are the same in women and men: • A sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Sudden mental confusion • Trouble speaking or trouble understanding others’ speech • Sudden difficulty se

In Ayurvedic medicine, the five elements—ether, air, fire, water and earth—manifest as three very different types of energies that give rise to our individual physiological and psychological/emotional constitutions called doshas. Most people’s bodies

“Cynthia” was in her early 60s and overweight when she went for an Ayurvedic consultation and panchakarma with Dr Ed Danaher, the panchakarma director at the Ayurveda Institute in New Mexico. She complained of symptoms of joint pain and inflammation

I’ve had tinnitus—a low-level whirring noise—for about six months now, and it’s driving me crazy. Can you suggest any effective treatments? S.W., via e mail Tinnitus—experiencing ringing, buzzing, whirring or hissing noises in one or both ears—aff

Glaucoma patients typically have a weak antioxidant defense system,8 so boosting it with antioxidant supplements may be able to help. In fact, studies show the following can be beneficial: Vitamin C. Taking vitamin C to bowel tolerance (gradually inc

My mother has been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma, and I’d like to know if there are any natural treatments that can help. Are there any particular supplements she should be taking for example? T.R., via email Glaucoma is the second leading cau

I’ve just been diagnosed with vitiligo and am looking for natural remedies or holistic options to improve it or stop it getting worse. The white patches are on my knees and feet, and I’ve stopped wearing skirts and dresses as I hate how it looks. My

17 fl oz (500 mL) comfreyinfused sunflower oil (see recipe below) ¾ oz (20 g) high-quality beeswax 15 drops lavender essential oil 1 Heat the oil in a large glass bowl over a bainmarie or double boiler until warm. 2 Grate or chop the beeswax and ad

Heart not in the COVID-avoidance fun? How about a few insults to get you in the mood for the pending vaccine, or the forcible injection of a psychoactive drug such as LSD to make you more of a socially responsible mask wearer? The virus is nasty, for

“Fake news” and “anti-vax” are attack terms reserved for those who question the official medical line, especially in these Covid-crazy days. But there’s only one way we will ultimately know whether something is fake or true—and that’s with the passin