"Natural Cures", Is this guy Dangerous???

[DawnCt1]

I am listening to Kevin Trudeau hawk his book, "Natural Cures", "the book the government doesn't want you to know about". ( too lazy to find the clicker and change the channel while doing laundry). His example; A woman diagnosed with breast cancer (lets assume by biopsy/lumpectomy). She didn't want to avail herself of the options her surgeon and oncologist suggested, chemo, radiation and surgery. She "followed the recommendation in the book and 30 days later she is cancer free". Well, there are three possibilities here;
1. He is lying.
2. The biopsy removed the detectable tumor and she is "cancer free" only grossly, which is the only detectable cancer.
3. She didn't have cancer in the first place
4. Or I guess perhaps she had a spontaneous "cure".

This guy is not a physician but a "reporter", but I think it goes beyond that. I think he is dangerous. He is offering people an opportunity to dump their anti hypertensive drugs, cholesterol drugs and diabetes drug.

He is using blanket statements that "every perscription and non perscription drug causes disease". While every drug has side effects, the statement leads the ignorant to believe that if they take drugs, they will get disease.

Also don't forget the conspiracy. The AMA and drug companies are silencing physicians. In the 30 years or so that DH has been involved in the medical profession, he hasn't had once instance of being silenced, nor have we heard this from anyone else. This has to be the biggest myth that exists among this group of people. Unbelievable!!

 

[hucifer]

You should read the book reviews on Amazon, which gives you an idea of how credible his book is. Most of the people who purchased the book said it was a waste of time.

 

[ilovepcot]

It amazes me how these people actually get air time!

 

[wdwmom2]

My DH bought his book. I haven't read it but have skimmed through it. We are keeping his book for the "entertainment value" . He makes occasional good points, but alot of his ideas I don't agree with or just are not practical at all. At least not for my family. The culprits that he say's that are involved in the "great lie" are: pharmaceutical companies, food companies, the Trade Associations (American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, etc. ALL of them), charities and foundations, lobbiests, government agencies. These examples are straight from his book. Sorry, but I think that he is one Bud Light shy of a six pack!!!!

 

[hucifer]

It amazes me how these people actually get air time!

I think it's a paid advertisement for his book, made to look like an interview.

 

[tiggersmom2]

Is this the same genius that said there was jet fuel in breast milk?

 

[DawnCt1]

Is this the same genius that said there was jet fuel in breast milk?

Now that explains the hyperactivity level of three out of my four DSs. I knew that there was a reason. Maybe I should read his book and find out how I can get jet fuel in my Diet Coke!

 

[DawnCt1]

I think it's a paid advertisement for his book, made to look like an interview.

While that's exactly what it was, it is sad that some companies will sell air time to snake oil peddlers.

 

[Free4Life11]

This guy is a fraud. His infomercials at night are so ridiculous. My favorite is when he says, "I NEVER get sick." Guess we should all be bowing down to him!

 

[MamaLema]

This was a segment on 20/20 on Friday.

Basically, all the experts think he's full of it. He has been banned many times-even from doing infomertials forever. Then he had a great idea of writing a book that no one can ban due to freedom of speech

 

[BabyTigger99]

I ran across his infomercial very early one morning this week. He was hawking a new book, about how to be prepared for the bird flu pandemic when it hits (because of course it will!!).

I think he has spent too much time with the wacky tobacky!!!

 

[TheOtherVillainess]

Is this the same genius that said there was jet fuel in breast milk?

If that is true, makes me kind of glad I formula fed DS!

But seriously, what a bloody crock.

TOV

 

[ericamanda01]

Didn't this guy get arrested for stealing bank information from his customers at the used car dealership he worked at a few years ago?

 

[Honu]

Kevin Trudeau is an ex-con who has found a legal way to continue his scamming.

Smoking Gun

 

[KristaTX]

Nearly every time I turn on my tv and flip channels, I come across this guy . Here's a link to the 20/20 site where you can watch John Stossel's story, "King Con":

http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=1527774

ETA: I think maybe that web version of the story is an edited version of what they showed on 20/20 Friday night. I saw most of it and think it was a longer segment on TV.

 

[mantysk8coach]

My sister in law is like his biggest fan and buys right in to all of his crap. She does all of that saliva testing or whatever to make sure her body's Ph Balance is right...talks about being "acidic" or "alkaline" or whatever.

I read quite a bit of the book while at her house this fall.. It appalled me. This guy almost seems paranoid. He says people should have filters on their shower, because regular city water, once it heats up and steams up the bathroom emits a toxic chemical. Whatever.

And DSIL tries to push her beliefs on us...she has no children of her own, but was appalled that I formula fed, vaccinated, give my DD the occasional happy meal, let her go swimming in heaven forbid...chlorinated pools!!!

I love her to death, but when she gets going on her health kicks...it just makes me glad that she lives 6 hours away!

Glad to know that other people think he is a fraud...

 

[wdwmom2]

Not sure how I have made it to 40 years old. I answered yes to almost all of them. If you are "highly toxic", order his book NOW!!!!! Like I said, the book is quite interesting.

See how you do

Let's do a little test. Let me give you a questionnaire so that you can see just how toxic you are. Answer each question yes or no. If you answer yes to over 20 questions, you are highly toxic.

1. I have taken antibiotics in my life.
2. I have gotten vaccines.
3. I have taken in my life aspirin, or Tylenol, or ibuprofen, or other over-the-counter pain medication.
4. I shower and/or bath in regular tap water.
5. I drink water out of the tap.
6. I have been in a swimming pool where chlorine was used.
7. I use a cellular telephone without any electromagnetic chaos protection.
8. I use a laptop computer with a wireless device.
9. I watch TV.
10. I own a watch a high-definition television.
11. I use a wireless telephone in my house.
12. I use a remote control for my television or other electronic appliances.
13. I have a satellite television.
14. I drive a care every day.
15. I drive in heavy traffic.
16. I use hair dyes.
17. I use fingernail polish.
18. I use makeup and cosmetics.
19. I use moisturizers, body lotions, and sunscreens on my skin.
20. I use air fresheners in my house.
21. I use bug spray in my house.
22. I use standard cleaning products in my house.
23. I use standard soap and detergent for my skin and my clothes.
24. I use toothpaste with fluoride.
25. I eat in fast-food restaurants at least once a month.
26. I eat in restaurants once a month.
27. I eat products produced by large publicly tradded corporations.
28. I buy brand-name food products that are heavily advertised on TV.
29. I eat food that is not certified 100-percent organic.
30. I eat beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and dairy products that are not certified 100-percnet organic.
31. I eat pork and shellfish.
32. I use artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet or Splenda.
33. I drink sodas at least several times a week.
34. I drink diet sodas at least several times a week.
35. I have less than two large bowel movements everyday.
36. I have taken over-the-counter nonprescription drugs that I purchased at a drug store in my life.
37. I have taken prescription drugs in the last five years.
38. I use nonstick pans to cook with.
39. I use deodorant and antiperspirant.
40. I do not drink eight glasses or purified water every day.
41. I have never had a colonic or enema.
42. I live near high tension power lines.
43. I live within 100 miles of an agricultural area where produce is grown.
44. I live within a few miles of a manufacturing plant of some kind.
45. I live within 100 miles or ranches where livestock, cattle, chickens, or other animals are raised.

 

[Brianne]

Not sure how I have made it to 40 years old. I answered yes to almost all of them. If you are "highly toxic", order his book NOW!!!!! Like I said, the book is quite interesting.

See how you do

Let's do a little test. Let me give you a questionnaire so that you can see just how toxic you are. Answer each question yes or no. If you answer yes to over 20 questions, you are highly toxic.

1. I have taken antibiotics in my life.
2. I have gotten vaccines.
3. I have taken in my life aspirin, or Tylenol, or ibuprofen, or other over-the-counter pain medication.
4. I shower and/or bath in regular tap water.
5. I drink water out of the tap.
6. I have been in a swimming pool where chlorine was used.
7. I use a cellular telephone without any electromagnetic chaos protection.
8. I use a laptop computer with a wireless device.
9. I watch TV.
10. I own a watch a high-definition television.
11. I use a wireless telephone in my house.
12. I use a remote control for my television or other electronic appliances.
13. I have a satellite television.
14. I drive a care every day.
15. I drive in heavy traffic.
16. I use hair dyes.
17. I use fingernail polish.
18. I use makeup and cosmetics.
19. I use moisturizers, body lotions, and sunscreens on my skin.
20. I use air fresheners in my house.
21. I use bug spray in my house.
22. I use standard cleaning products in my house.
23. I use standard soap and detergent for my skin and my clothes.
24. I use toothpaste with fluoride.
25. I eat in fast-food restaurants at least once a month.
26. I eat in restaurants once a month.
27. I eat products produced by large publicly tradded corporations.
28. I buy brand-name food products that are heavily advertised on TV.
29. I eat food that is not certified 100-percent organic.
30. I eat beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and dairy products that are not certified 100-percnet organic.
31. I eat pork and shellfish.
32. I use artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet or Splenda.
33. I drink sodas at least several times a week.
34. I drink diet sodas at least several times a week.
35. I have less than two large bowel movements everyday.
36. I have taken over-the-counter nonprescription drugs that I purchased at a drug store in my life.
37. I have taken prescription drugs in the last five years.
38. I use nonstick pans to cook with.
39. I use deodorant and antiperspirant.
40. I do not drink eight glasses or purified water every day.
41. I have never had a colonic or enema.
42. I live near high tension power lines.
43. I live within 100 miles of an agricultural area where produce is grown.
44. I live within a few miles of a manufacturing plant of some kind.
45. I live within 100 miles or ranches where livestock, cattle, chickens, or other animals are raised.

Well, that's it. I could say yes to almost every single item on that list. I'm doomed. Nice knowing y'all!



What a nutcase.

 

[transparant]

Now that explains the hyperactivity level of three out of my four DSs. I knew that there was a reason. Maybe I should read his book and find out how I can get jet fuel in my Diet Coke!

 

[wdwmom2]

You know, why isn't smoking on this list ??? I guess maybe if you grow your own , water it with purified water, and wrap it in 100% natural, organic, unbleached paper, it's healthy?????