No.1 Herbal Medicine Expert: This Over The Counter Drug Is Quietly Killing You & They’re Lying About Medicinal Plants!
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What are the hidden dangers of over‑using common over‑the‑counter drugs?
That is the most widely prescribed drug in this country and I believe in the US also. But the list of problems accruing from long-term use is beginning to grow and is serious. Cancers, dementias. But the other thing is that once you're on it, it's really difficult to come off it. And that's not all. We use far too many antibiotics and that's becoming a serious health issue now because the number of people dying from antibiotic resistance infections is beginning to rise dramatically. It's quite frightening.
So are there alternatives on this table that I should also consider as a form of medicine?
Oh yes, and most of these ones I'm going to be talking about have a pretty immediate effect. Now have a bite of this. Whoa.
For almost 50 years, Dr. Simon Mills has pioneered how we think about natural medicine, earning global recognition as one of the most respected and influential
herbal
practitioners
of our time. These things have medicinal properties. So let's start with dark chocolate. In terms of long-term brain health and cardiovascular health, that's what the best medicines around.
Really?
Yeah. Oh, yes. The next one is garlic. And in some parts of the world, they use garlic instead of penicillin. In fact, there was an old trick where if you had enough garlic, breathe on a Petri dish and you could kill various pathogens just by your breath. Wow. And then there's this to reduce your cholesterol levels. This can really help with your eyesight. This is for your blood flow, gut health. cardiovascular health. Now, this is one of the ones to watch in terms of long-term brain health. Rosemary, we actually did a clinical trial on this, and all you need to do is press it and sniff, so you can see why some of this stuff already is powerful. Now, we have some more to go through, and this is where it gets interesting.
There's a lot of people listening who will want to hear this.
How do medicinal plants compare to modern pharmaceuticals for treating colds and infections?
Coffee. Oh, God.
What do I need to
know? So...
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Thank you. Thank you so much. Back to the episode. Simon Mills, you are a pioneer by all accounts in what is called complementary medicine, but you're also one of the most respected herbal practitioners in the world. You've been doing this for more than 50 years. I've actually never spoken to somebody that has a comprehensive understanding of herbal remedies and herbal medicine. So I'm super excited to have this conversation with you today. What is the mission you're on and why do you think it's important? I think
my main mission is to do what I can to help people get stronger. I sometimes say that the world is pretty rough out there. I can't do anything about the sea and the waves, but I can help you to build a better boat. that can sit better in the water. And I think people relate to that, that if they were felt a bit stronger in themselves, they would be able to cope better with what life throws at them. I chose plants because people have always used plants as their primary source of medicine. People have always grown up with plants. They've evolved along with plants. And what I aim to do is to put the old wisdoms into some scientific framework and then make it fit with conventional norms of healthcare.
You were a board member of the British Herbal Medicine Association.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are the hidden dangers of over‑using common over‑the‑counter drugs?
0:00–1:38
2
How do medicinal plants compare to modern pharmaceuticals for treating colds and infections?
1:38–22:42
3
Why is antibiotic resistance considered the biggest global health threat?
22:42–39:28
4
How does the gut microbiome influence inflammation and chronic pain?
39:28–46:15
5
What is the simple ginger‑and‑cinnamon remedy for colds and joint pain?
46:15–1:02:46
6
How can a keto diet affect insulin resistance, PCOS and cholesterol?
1:02:46–1:18:45
7
What are the risks of long‑term omeprazole use and natural alternatives for acid reflux?
1:18:45–1:34:35
8
How can plants like hawthorn, turmeric and dark chocolate support heart and brain health?
1:34:35–2:13:44
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