Innholdsfortegnelse for June/July 2024 i What Doctors Don't Tell You Australia/NZ

We do it every day without thinking-in, out, on average 7.5 million times a year. And we think that if we just get the air into our lungs, it doesn’t matter which way it comes in. But new evidence suggests we’re doing it all wrong. If we’re to achieve optimum health, we need to take in far more oxygen than we ordinarily do, and we need to make sure that it gets into places it’s just not reaching. The main reason we’ve got an oxygen deficiency has to do with the very way we breathe. With all the stresses of modern life and hours spent hunched over computers or phones, our breathing has become too quick and too shallow. But as Celeste McGovern reports in our cover story this month…

The late Dr Patrick Kingsley, a WDDTY columnist, successfully treated more than 5,000 cancer patients, many at stage 4. Here is a summary of his anti-cancer protocol. Step 1: Change your diet Avoid Alcohol All animal milks and animal-milk products (oat, rice and cashew-nut milks are excellent alternatives) All forms of added sugar, but natural sugar in fruit is okay Red meats, refined carbohydrates, tea and coffee and their decaffeinated forms, all food additives and anything in a packet or a tin All “yeasty” foods, like store-bought bread, mushrooms and vinegars Include Olive and coconut oils Quality water (filtered and bottled in glass), herbal teas and decaffeinated green tea Fresh fruit juices Turmeric as often as possible Step 2: Take supplements The basics Wobenzym N, up to 12 tablets divided…

Here is one of Carl Stough’s breathing exercises, according to James Nestor: 1 Sit or lie down comfortably. 2 Take a deep, full breath in through the nose, gently filling up first the abdomen, so the ribs expand outward, then the chest, and then finally the neck. 3 At the top of the inhale, begin counting from one to 10 aloud repeatedly as you exhale, until you’re completely out of breath. 4 When you can no longer say the numbers, whisper them. 5 When you can no longer whisper the numbers, continue mouthing them. 6 Repeat this soft exhalation exercise for a minimum of three minutes. The benefits are noticeable but don’t kick in until after a few weeks of practice, says Nestor. He also reviews some chest- and lungexpanding…

Forty-three-year-old father of one Anthony was happily married and doing a job he enjoyed when he began experiencing panic attacks “out of nowhere.” They could happen anywhere—in the supermarket, on the train to work, even in the garden at home—day or night. He had seen a psychotherapist, but it hadn’t helped. “She was really nice, but we couldn’t find anything that I was seriously unhappy or anxious about,” he said. Then Anthony tried cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It had certainly helped him to manage the overwhelming anxiety that gripped him on these occasions, anxiety that seemed to not be about anything in particular. The CBT psychologist had taught Anthony some breathing and “self-talk” techniques that helped him calm down somewhat through these episodes and to sense when a panic attack…

We are a sad species. According to the World Health Organization, major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most common of all psychiatric disorders, affecting nearly 322 million people globally. It’s a chronic condition that is usually episodic—coming and going over the course of a lifetime, with episodes lasting from two weeks to several months or more at a time. Stressful events such as the death of a loved one, divorce, a traumatic event such as a sexual attack or a sudden loss of income can cause both temporary and ongoing clinical depression. But childhood abuse has been highlighted as clearly related to the development of major depressive episodes later in life. Changes in brain chemistry, such as a decrease in neurotransmitter production; a drop in serotonin, dopamine, endorphins or oxytocin…

FAMILY HEALTH Because clinical depression is such a sensitive diagnosis, no patients were willing to talk directly to WDDTY about their TMS treatments. However, BrainsWay has numerous patient testimonials on its website (brainsway.com/knowledge-center/video-gallery). And Dr Ian Cook has lots of stories to tell. Early on he worked with a graduate student in her early 30s diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 2, meaning she had periods of full-blown depression but without experiencing full-blown mania. In her manic phase, she would sleep less and be more active, but nothing over the top. “She came to us after she had tried a long list of medications for a number of years,” says Cook. “At the recommendation of her primary psychiatrist, who had worked with her for a number of years, we initially tried…

The ketogenic diet has seen a tremendous increase in popularity in recent years, but it’s also received some bad reviews, especially for women. This is largely because many women haven’t been taught how to cycle their lowcarbohydrate diets with their hormones. I believe the ketogenic diet can be a gamechanger for women—especially menopausal women with symptoms like weight gain, low energy and erratic moods. However, it needs to be done differently. Here’s how to get the amazing benefits of going keto while boosting your gut microbiome and balancing your hormones. Step 1: Count carbs, not calories So many women are starving themselves by eating only chemical-laden, low-fat foods and trying to burn off those foods with long hours at the gym. Not only is this approach to weight loss hard…

At 49 years old, Cathy was at the height of her menopause symptoms. Night sweats, anxiety, memory loss, hair loss, chronic fatigue, rising cholesterol levels and unexplained weight gain became her new normal. As a high-achieving athlete, she was used to exercising her way out of any symptom. But for the first time in her life, exercise was not the cure. When I first started working with Cathy, she was a six-meals-per-day, carb-loading kind of gal. Many of the tools I recommended seemed counterintuitive to what she had been taught about health her whole life. But her old tricks didn’t work. I started by moving Cathy’s breakfast back an hour. She quickly got the hang of it, and within weeks, she intermittently fasted every day. With this first step alone, she…

This is a simple way to make a tincture using fresh plant material that doesn’t require precise measuring. I recommend using 95 percent alcohol if possible due to the high water content of fresh plants. For most home apothecaries, vodka and brandy are the alcohols of choice. 1 Fill a glass container to an inch below the rim with chopped fresh flowers or leaves. For fresh roots, barks and seeds, chop well and fill jar half full of alcohol. 2 Cover the herb with alcohol. 3 If a blender is available, transfer the herb/ alcohol mixture to a blender and blend until all plant material is saturated with alcohol. 4 If a blender is not available, use a chopstick or similar implement to release air bubbles trapped in the alcohol.…

1 Drink a morning green juice (see recipe, right). The nutrients in a green juice that includes spinach, kale, broccoli, tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots and beets are absolutely perfect for supporting blood sugar and insulin balance while also healing and soothing the pancreas. It’s the perfect elixir for preventing T2D. 2 Add cinnamon and coconut oil to your breakfast oats (see recipe, bottom right). Not only is having oats at breakfast great for fiber and beta-glucans (a polysaccharide that can support cholesterol management, the immune system and blood sugar regulation) but by adding coconut oil and cinnamon, you take it to another level. Cinnamon and the medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut oils are known to lower fasting blood sugar levels and improve uptake of glucose into cells. 3 Squat after…

Oxygen is arguably the most critical element on Earth. Essential in so many capacities, from the air we breathe to the water we drink, this odorless, colorless, gaseous molecule plays a major role in countless life-sustaining functions. Every single cell in our bodies relies on this nourishing “nutrient” every hour of every day for every task. And while you can go without food for two weeks and water for two days, you can’t survive for more than two minutes without oxygen. Here’s what you need to know about 02 and how to harness its healing power for better health. The ins and outs of O2 Oxygen is carried throughout the body via red blood cells. For our bodies to function normally, oxygen saturation needs to remain between 96 and 100…

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 Life (www.yestolife.org.uk), and author of numerous books including The Vitamin Cure for Allergies. Dr Michel Odent, a French-trained surgeon and obstetrician, is a pioneer of the natural birth movement, emphasizing home and water birth. Founder of the Primal Health Research Centre in the UK, he has written some 50 scientific papers and 11 books. Dr Sarah Myhill has worked in the UK National Health Service and in private practice since 1981. Honorary Secretary of the British Society for Ecological Medicine for 17 years, she is a frequent lecturer and author of Sustainable Medicine…

UPFRONT Covid jab victims start £80 million legal battle Thirty-five people who suffered life-changing reactions to AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine are suing the company in what has been described as one of the biggest legal cases of its kind. Another 40 claims are expected to follow. The claims already amount to around £80 million ($100.7 million) in damages, and the figure is expected to rise dramatically. The claimants describe the Vaxzevria vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, as “defective” in claims lodged with the UK’s High Court. This case follows two test cases launched last year. The 35 complainants say they have suffered a rare side effect that was only recently recognized. The reaction— VITT, or vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis—causes life-threatening blood clots and is fatal in…

It’s not supposed to happen, at least according to the airline industry, but there’s a growing acceptance by the World Health Organization and even the US Congress that toxic fumes can seep into airplane cabins, causing anything from nausea to long-term neurological problems in the crew and passengers. Admittedly, the phenomenon— known as a fume event—is relatively rare, but some pessimistic estimates reckon it happens on at least 1 percent of flights. If that’s true, of the 100,000 flights taking off every day around the globe, a fume event is happening on a thousand of them. Although fume events have been a feature of air travel since jet engines were refigured in the mid-1950s to draw cabin air from the engine, the airline industry has consistently denied they happen—and, if…

Twenty-eight-year-old working mom Lisa was so worn out when she came to see me, she couldn’t get out of bed. Just driving to my practice took everything she had. I listened to her story and recommended we test her adrenal glands. The results revealed severe adrenal imbalance and low levels of an important hormone called DHEA. DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a natural steroid and precursor hormone produced by the adrenals. It’s also available at health food stores and online as an over-the-counter supplement. Manufacturers hype it as a magic cure-all for many things: muscle loss, weight gain, osteoporosis, depression— even menopause. A few years ago, headlines linked DHEA to athletes “doping” with steroids, leading to a lot of confusion about DHEA, its role in the body, and how it should…

Persistent depressive disorder is depression that lasts for at least two years. Treatment-resistant depression affects as many as 30 percent of patients with MDD and is classified as lingering depression symptoms even after taking multiple antidepressants or antidepressant classes as directed. About one in three women and one in five men in the United States develop MDD at some point in their lives.1 In the UK, clinical depression affects an average of one in six adults (16 percent, a rise of about 10 percent since before the Covid pandemic).2 There are several subtypes of MDD, such as panic attacks, substance use disorder (SUD) and social anxiety disorder. As well, depression is frequently accompanied by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is characterized by uncontrollable (usually negative) thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Anxiety is…

I recommend a “ketobiotic diet” for menopausal women, a keto diet that includes plenty of plant foods to fuel your microbiome. Very strict keto diets (20 g carbs or less per day) don’t allow for enough foods to feed your microbiome, which is crucial for balancing your hormones. There are three categories of food that your good microbes like to eat: polyphenol, probiotic and prebiotic. Polyphenol and prebiotic foods help you grow the good bacteria you already have, while probiotic-rich foods add good bacteria to your gut. You need a balance of the three categories daily.…

If you’re looking to begin a home herbal apothecary, these multipurpose plants are a great place to start. An essential part of my own herbal practice, these hardy herbs grow well in a range of conditions and climates, and they are safe and reliable with a huge range of applications. Calendula Calendula officinalis Common names: marigold, pot marigold, golds Part used: flower Indispensable in any herb garden, calendula is one of the easiest plants to grow from seed. Supply plenty of sunshine and good drainage, and this plant will regale you with a multitude of radiant yellow flowers for three seasons. The characteristic medicinal resin is found at the base of the flowers as well as in the stems. Uses Best known as a wound healer, calendula is especially good…

ALTERNATIVES Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects millions of people worldwide. In the US alone, over 38 million people have a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and it’s estimated that a further 97 million people have prediabetes.1 Unmanaged, it can have devastating consequences, including kidney failure, vision loss, amputations, nerve damage and even ultimately death. It’s one of the most common “foundational diseases” that dramatically increases the risk of a host of other serious conditions. Several studies have shown that following a T2D diagnosis, all-cause mortality risk increases by up to 3.4 times, and atherosclerosis and cancer are far more likely. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, eye damage and mental health can all worsen with T2D. But T2D is completely reversible with diet and lifestyle changes. When you follow…

Alkaline detox green juice Ingredients 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves 2 large handfuls kale (any variety) 1 handful parsley leaves and stems ½ bunch coriander (cilantro) 1 large cucumber 2 sticks celery 1-in. piece fresh ginger 1 medium lemon Filtered water or coconut water, to taste Method Simply pass all the ingredients through your juicer and top up with water to get your desired consistency. You can also add other alkaline-forming vegetables and fruit, like broccoli, tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots and beets. Simple alkaline oats Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup filtered water 1 Tbsp chia seeds Coconut or unsweetened almond milk, to taste 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 tsp cinnamon Coconut yogurt 1 handful mixed nuts/seeds Berries of your choice (optional) Method 1 In a small pan over medium heat, bring the oats and water to a simmer and then add the chia…

HEALING CANCER If you have access to HBOT and CVAC, you should certainly consider these modalities as frontline treatments for harnessing the healing power of oxygen. That said, there are a few simple steps you can take daily to boost your 02 intake and saturation. Get moving Regular exercise is one of the easiest ways to increase your oxygen level. As you strengthen your muscles, you also bolster your cardiovascular and pulmonary function. Regular physical activity improves circulation and helps increase oxygen flow and delivery throughout the body, resulting in improved oxygen levels overall. Practice breathing exercises According to the American Lung Association, two specific breathing exercises can help increase oxygen levels, strengthen the lungs and diaphragm, and rid the body of old, stale air.1 Pursed-lips breathing Simply breathe in…

News travels slowly in the world of cancer therapy. Twelve years have passed since researchers demonstrated that chemotherapy promotes cancer growth and spread by invading healthy cells that surround the cancerous area. Five years later, other researchers showed that the drugs repair a mechanism that allows cancer cells to come back stronger. Oncologists have seen the same effects of chemotherapy every day in the clinic, but they still administer it, even to apparently healthy patients. Women with breast cancer who have been given the all-clear after surgery— which is now the preferred first-line therapy for cancer that hasn’t spread (metastasized)—are often given a course of chemotherapy. Breast cancers that have anything greater than a 10 percent risk of recurring or spreading within five years are routinely treated with chemotherapy after…

Flavonoids of all types are found in a wide variety of foods. Here are the main sources: Berries contain lots of flavanols, but blackberries have the highest levels of all the flavonoids. Blueberries, cherries and raspberries run a close second and also contain the entire flavonoid family. Strawberries have only moderate amounts of one variety, anthocyanidins. Red cabbage is one of the richest sources of anthocyanidins, which protect against cancer, heart disease and, of course, age-related cognitive decline. Onions are a rich source of flavanols with special qualities that protect against prostate cancer. Red onions have the most. Kale is another great source of various flavanols. Parsley contains over 130 mg of flavanols per gram. Tea is one of the easiest ways to top off your flavonoid levels, and the…

Here’s one simple Buteyko breathing exercise that may help you clear your nose: 1 Check your nasal congestion. Hold your phone screen flat just below your nose. Close your mouth and exhale gently onto the surface of the phone. Look at the halo pattern on the phone to see which side of your nose is breathing more freely. 2 Take a normal breath. 3 After the exhale, gently pinch your nostrils to hold your breath. 4 Gently wiggle your hand up and down on the spot where your breath is obstructed, pinching your nose until you feel a moderate to strong air hunger. 5 Stop and breathe in through your nose for about a minute to normalize your breathing.…

Cook’s last story is about a college student with a genetic predisposition to depression. A handful of relatives had committed suicide, and the boy had been struggling with depression since he was age 12 or so. His family quickly got him into traditional talk therapy and onto prescription antidepressants. But nothing truly worked. “We did a so-called accelerated TMS where we did more than one treatment a day,” says Cook. “At that time, we didn’t have access to the Stanford targeting algorithms, so we used a more traditional way to set the focal targets for treatment. “But after a few days, he said, ‘I feel different. I feel hopeful.’ His family was reporting at the same time that he seemed to be brighter and that he was making jokes for…

Eating certain foods can help to build two important hormones for women— estrogen and progesterone. Include estrogen-building foods on days 12–14 of your cycle and progesterone-building foods on days 21–28. Estrogen-building foods Flaxseeds Sesame seeds Soybeans/ edamame Garlic Dried apricots Dates Prunes Peaches Berries Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts) Progesteronebuilding foods Beans Potatoes Squashes Quinoa Tropical fruits Citrus fruits…

This is a quick method to make an oil using fresh plant material. 1 Harvest plants after the dew has evaporated, preferably following a couple of sunny days. Let the plant material wilt for a day or two to expire excess fluid. 2 Place the plant material in a slow cooker or double boiler. 3 Cover the plant material with oil. 4 Heat the oil and plant material gently for 48 hours; this allows water to evaporate from the plant tissues. Oil should not be heated at temperatures higher than 110°F. Another option is to use a yogurt maker, leaving the heat on for a week (yogurt maker temperature is 110°F). 5 Press fresh plant material through a cheesecloth or strainer. 6 Allow the oil to sit in a closed…

A core part of living alkaline is eating more greens—five to seven servings of green foods daily. If you do just this one action, you’ll see an incredible benefit to your health and energy. The sheer volume of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, such as magnesium, iron, potassium, omega-3s, sulforaphane, chlorophyll, antioxidants and antiinflammatories, will make an enormous difference in your life. Here are five ideas you can use to get your greens consumption up. 1 Have a daily green juice or smoothie (3–5 servings) 2 Include a simple side salad with every meal (2–4 servings) 3 Wilt greens like spinach into sauces, curries and stews (1–2 servings) 4 Add shaved broccoli to dishes (1 serving) 5 Blend greens into soups and sauces (1–2 servings)…