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More Natural ''Cures'' Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease
The author releases the specific product brand names, previously censored by the U.S. Government, that he believes can be used to prevent, treat, and cure disease, and he discusses his covert involvement with the food industry and various governments.
350 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2006
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About the author
Kevin Trudeau
126 books91 followersKevin Trudeau is an American author, salesman, and television personality known for promotion of his books and resulting legal cases involving the US Federal Trade Commission. His ubiquitous late-night infomercials, which promoted unsubstantiated health, diet, and financial advice, earned him a fortune but resulted in civil and criminal penalties for fraud, larceny, and contempt of court.
In the early 1990s, Trudeau was convicted of larceny and credit card fraud. In 2007, he was accused of grossly misrepresenting the contents of his book, The Weight-Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About. In a 2004 settlement, he agreed to pay a $500,000 fine and cease marketing all products except his books, which are protected under the First Amendment. In 2011, he was fined $37.6 million for violating the 2004 settlement, and ordered to post a $2 million bond before engaging in any future infomercial advertising.
In 2013, facing consequences for non-payment of the $37 million judgment, Trudeau filed for bankruptcy protection. His claims of insolvency were challenged by FTC lawyers, who maintained that he was hiding money in shell companies, and cited examples of continued lavish spending, such as $359 for a haircut. In November 2013, Trudeau was convicted of criminal contempt, and was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in March 2014. The Chicago Tribune reported in April 2014 that infomercials starring Trudeau and promoting his books continued to air regularly on United States television stations even though he was in jail at the time. Trudeau left federal custody in 2022 after 8 years, after which the FTC continued to pursue the unpaid $37 million fine.
In the early 1990s, Trudeau was convicted of larceny and credit card fraud. In 2007, he was accused of grossly misrepresenting the contents of his book, The Weight-Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About. In a 2004 settlement, he agreed to pay a $500,000 fine and cease marketing all products except his books, which are protected under the First Amendment. In 2011, he was fined $37.6 million for violating the 2004 settlement, and ordered to post a $2 million bond before engaging in any future infomercial advertising.
In 2013, facing consequences for non-payment of the $37 million judgment, Trudeau filed for bankruptcy protection. His claims of insolvency were challenged by FTC lawyers, who maintained that he was hiding money in shell companies, and cited examples of continued lavish spending, such as $359 for a haircut. In November 2013, Trudeau was convicted of criminal contempt, and was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in March 2014. The Chicago Tribune reported in April 2014 that infomercials starring Trudeau and promoting his books continued to air regularly on United States television stations even though he was in jail at the time. Trudeau left federal custody in 2022 after 8 years, after which the FTC continued to pursue the unpaid $37 million fine.
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October 13, 2007
This book adds on to the first one Kevin Trudeau wrote. In this book he gives all the information that the government prohibited him from giving in the first book.
Thank you, Kevin, for the TRUTH.
Thank you, Kevin, for the TRUTH.
September 2, 2008
I have been trying to follow his advice in these books and I love the results. I feel so much better and I know that I am not of the blind people trusting the FDA and the Government to tell me the truth. I am so much more better off having read this book.
April 1, 2011
Lost 25 pounds with his advice and have more energy. Very Informative
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February 12, 2008I read Kevins first book and although some of the information is repeated in this sequel it has a lot of important information that everyone should know to stay healthy. What I love about his books is it is crammed with so much that you can't find in one place.
What I learned from this book that stuck out in my mind the most? That Rumsfield (yes Rumsfield) pushed the FDA to approve Splenda as safe even though there was evidence that it is not. Seems that Rumsfield has money in the company that created the chemical that is supposed the be "all natural"
What I learned from this book that stuck out in my mind the most? That Rumsfield (yes Rumsfield) pushed the FDA to approve Splenda as safe even though there was evidence that it is not. Seems that Rumsfield has money in the company that created the chemical that is supposed the be "all natural"
September 1, 2011
I caught part of an informercial with Trudeau and wasn't all that impressed with his spiel, but I decided to see what he had to say. Some of what Kevin Trudeau states in his book is good advice (avoid fast foods; avoid heavily processed foods; eat organic whenever possible) but it's all drowned in a sea of conspiracy theory and New Age psychobabble. The way he demonizes science and medicine turned me off completely; I say this as a transcriptionist who's worked in the healthcare field for over 10 years.
His 'facts' aren't quite as factual as he claims they are. Page 76, for example: "Cancer incidence was less in the vitamin E group." He then breathlessly claims that the headline should have read "Vitamin E cures cancer!" Wait, what? Since when do the words "was less" equal "cures"? Is he suggesting that a person with a Clark's level III melanoma should simply take vitamin E and wait to be healed? That is idiotic.
He also regurgitates the medical myths of electromagnetic chaos causing cancer (without references) and the link between autism and vaccines. If you are writing a nonfiction book and you are making specific claims, you must be prepared to back up your claims with facts, statistics, actuarial tables, etc. Making a bold assertion that vitamin E cures cancer without providing relevant data is meaningless.
He also states, on page 104, to do a Google search for "natural diabetes cure" and the results will show products and research showing that diabetes can be controlled. The headline for this section of the book? CINNAMON CURES DIABETES. Mr. Trudeau, as the proud owner of several dictionaries, let me inform you that "controlled" does not come close to meaning the same thing as "cured."
I finished the entire book, but he completely lost all credibility with me when he wrote, on page 11, "I've been to Area 51 in Nevada. Area 51 houses most extraterrestrial artifacts, including a working spacecraft and dead alien bodies. I've seen these things with my own two eyes."
Ask yourself if you really want to take healthcare advice from a man who is delusional enough to believe "The X-Files" was a documentary."
His 'facts' aren't quite as factual as he claims they are. Page 76, for example: "Cancer incidence was less in the vitamin E group." He then breathlessly claims that the headline should have read "Vitamin E cures cancer!" Wait, what? Since when do the words "was less" equal "cures"? Is he suggesting that a person with a Clark's level III melanoma should simply take vitamin E and wait to be healed? That is idiotic.
He also regurgitates the medical myths of electromagnetic chaos causing cancer (without references) and the link between autism and vaccines. If you are writing a nonfiction book and you are making specific claims, you must be prepared to back up your claims with facts, statistics, actuarial tables, etc. Making a bold assertion that vitamin E cures cancer without providing relevant data is meaningless.
He also states, on page 104, to do a Google search for "natural diabetes cure" and the results will show products and research showing that diabetes can be controlled. The headline for this section of the book? CINNAMON CURES DIABETES. Mr. Trudeau, as the proud owner of several dictionaries, let me inform you that "controlled" does not come close to meaning the same thing as "cured."
I finished the entire book, but he completely lost all credibility with me when he wrote, on page 11, "I've been to Area 51 in Nevada. Area 51 houses most extraterrestrial artifacts, including a working spacecraft and dead alien bodies. I've seen these things with my own two eyes."
Ask yourself if you really want to take healthcare advice from a man who is delusional enough to believe "The X-Files" was a documentary."
August 21, 2008
You know, whether or not you totally trust this guy (and I'm not sure that I do), he makes some VERY valid points. We do over-consume synthetic chemicals and our bodies do not know how to deal with chemicals and that makes us sick. To me it sounds logical. His personal life aside, I think the principle of what he's saying rings true.
July 31, 2010
Not as good as the first book. Some passages are boring and repetetive. However some chapters and ideas were worth it. This is not a book about health only, it's also about the health system and government corruption. I think more people need to be exposed to such information because many don't have a clue!
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September 8, 2007This book in my opinion is a useless ..It is very poorly written ....It is a very long boring book that does not reveal anything secret..The book is of questionable value and all the info in it can be obtained free from a medical website on the world wide web or your local library...
September 22, 2014
In prison for fraud. Go figure. Total scam artist who could have done good in the world but instead ripped people off with sub-par filth. Pretty expensive book for the fire.
November 24, 2020
Repeats a lot from first book, has some new information, a couple books I want to read & a ton of websites for me to look at.
August 11, 2021
Half of it is just a plug 'read my first book' along with a very polarizing mentality of 'dont go to doctors'.
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October 22, 2020A friend said that I should read this book and gave it to me. I read it and I marked it all up both good and bad, however somebody wanted the book and I gave it to them, and never got it back. So I can't give it an honest rating at this time because all my notes are gone. This is a brand new copy that somebody else gave me!
July 19, 2017
Excellent, informative book. Kevin Trudeau is a real life hero. He was not afraid to go against the grain and stand up for what HE, I mean WE believe in:) It took a lot of courage on Kevin's part to write and publish this book, and because he did, I will be forever grateful.
January 16, 2018
Awesome book to go along with his first one! Everyone should be required to read!
February 21, 2018
Definitely a lot of "chest thumping" by the author and a lot of repetition but also good information and resources to check out regarding natural treatments and ways to improve health.
May 19, 2019
Lots of great information about health and nutrition in this book. You just have to get past some of the repetitive parts and his sub-par writing skills.
July 1, 2019
If you have read the first one, this one is not much different.
August 17, 2024
I appreciate him and all he shares! Great book!
January 9, 2012
This is a sequel to Kevin Trudeau’s first book on this topic called "Natural Cures 'They' Don’t Want You to Know About," which I finished reading in February 2007. As in the first book Trudeau reiterates that he feels that drugs make people sick, and that the government promotes drugs because it is a profit bearing business. He feels that the government wants to keep people ill so they can continue to make money selling drugs.
A big chuck of the book consists of Trudeau’s rants about the government and how the government has tried to stop him from promoting his information. He rants that the government has accused him giving out bad information because he is not a doctor or physician. However, as the author points out, doctors make mistakes, and sometimes they are influenced on decisions based on products they are pushed to sell, equipment they need to use, and often they change their mind on what is healthy and what is not. Trudeau even has a chapter entitled “Trust Me, I’m Not a Doctor.” He says that doctors often do not know what is wrong with a person. They often do not try to solve the illness, but only try to cure the symptoms.
Trudeau suggests using only organic products and foods if possible, or at least deal with the best option. For instance, Trudeau says he would rather order a tuna sandwich than fast food, if he is out and organic food is not available.
In Trudeau’s first book, he discussed a lot about having a colon cleaning to get toxics out of the body. He says that it is important not to take prescription and non-prescription drugs. He says that sun tan lotions are toxic and suggests not using any of them. He does suggest, however, getting a few hours in the sun each day. He feels that the sun prevents cancer and can even cure cancer.
He agrees with kosher dietary laws of not eating pork products or shellfish. He says that pigs eat everything and anything and are not healthy for us. He says shellfish carries toxics that are bad for individuals. Trudeau writes about non-calorie sweeteners being bad for us as well.
Some of the information in Trudeau’s book reiterates what he discussed in his first book, while some of it is new material. I found this book to be an interesting read with some “food” for thought.
A big chuck of the book consists of Trudeau’s rants about the government and how the government has tried to stop him from promoting his information. He rants that the government has accused him giving out bad information because he is not a doctor or physician. However, as the author points out, doctors make mistakes, and sometimes they are influenced on decisions based on products they are pushed to sell, equipment they need to use, and often they change their mind on what is healthy and what is not. Trudeau even has a chapter entitled “Trust Me, I’m Not a Doctor.” He says that doctors often do not know what is wrong with a person. They often do not try to solve the illness, but only try to cure the symptoms.
Trudeau suggests using only organic products and foods if possible, or at least deal with the best option. For instance, Trudeau says he would rather order a tuna sandwich than fast food, if he is out and organic food is not available.
In Trudeau’s first book, he discussed a lot about having a colon cleaning to get toxics out of the body. He says that it is important not to take prescription and non-prescription drugs. He says that sun tan lotions are toxic and suggests not using any of them. He does suggest, however, getting a few hours in the sun each day. He feels that the sun prevents cancer and can even cure cancer.
He agrees with kosher dietary laws of not eating pork products or shellfish. He says that pigs eat everything and anything and are not healthy for us. He says shellfish carries toxics that are bad for individuals. Trudeau writes about non-calorie sweeteners being bad for us as well.
Some of the information in Trudeau’s book reiterates what he discussed in his first book, while some of it is new material. I found this book to be an interesting read with some “food” for thought.
December 19, 2014
Actually, I put it down. After the author referred to his website, I took note of the website, but two months later, there are more important things for me to do. It's too much work to separate what is worth looking into from what is sales talk, distortion or plain inaccurate.
For example one page says palm oil is very bad. A few pages later it says you should have palm oil every day. Another place says the vast majority of oncologists would not give chemotherapy to a relative who has cancer. Well of course. Medical ethics. Doctors don't treat their own families. There is no scientific study in the bibliography which says that oncologists have an alternative treatment for cancer which they reserve for their families. No wonder the author talks about consulting with lawyers. He writes like one. I don't need a book which is a hodgepodge of convenient scientific and anecdotal evidence overlayed with conspiracy theory.
I agree that drug companies have a vested interest in the current medical model. Similarly, the author has a vested interest in selling herbal natural cure products because, apart from writing books, that is his business. But shark parts to treat cancer. Really? I think we should leave the sharks alone.
This book is fun as propaganda. But it has more axes to grind than a lumber camp. I disclose that I do not receive any benefit from any drug company. The author does not disclose whether or not he gets a benefit from mentioning products in this book. So follow the money. Just because it leads to natural 'cures' does not make it any more right than if it led to FDA approved drugs.
For example one page says palm oil is very bad. A few pages later it says you should have palm oil every day. Another place says the vast majority of oncologists would not give chemotherapy to a relative who has cancer. Well of course. Medical ethics. Doctors don't treat their own families. There is no scientific study in the bibliography which says that oncologists have an alternative treatment for cancer which they reserve for their families. No wonder the author talks about consulting with lawyers. He writes like one. I don't need a book which is a hodgepodge of convenient scientific and anecdotal evidence overlayed with conspiracy theory.
I agree that drug companies have a vested interest in the current medical model. Similarly, the author has a vested interest in selling herbal natural cure products because, apart from writing books, that is his business. But shark parts to treat cancer. Really? I think we should leave the sharks alone.
This book is fun as propaganda. But it has more axes to grind than a lumber camp. I disclose that I do not receive any benefit from any drug company. The author does not disclose whether or not he gets a benefit from mentioning products in this book. So follow the money. Just because it leads to natural 'cures' does not make it any more right than if it led to FDA approved drugs.
August 4, 2011
This book is a sequel to the author's ground-breaking book "Natural Cures 'They' don't want you to know about".
It reveals Kevin's own previous involvement with what he terms "Big Pharma" and with the food industry and thus how it is he knows what exactly they're up to, i.e. their devious plans to multiply their profits by hooking us on unhealthy food and harmful medicine.
Kevin is a whistle-blower, perhaps THE whistle.blower of the decade and will no doubt go down in history as such.
This is not such an essential, basic or valuable book as the preceding one but still absolutely worth reading.
The book includes a comprehensive list of web site addresses for each of Kevin's recommendations regarding things to do to improve one's health together with valuable ones listed under various health problems.
Like one of the other reviewers of the book on this site, I think that Kevin promised a bit more than he delivered as regards the content of this book. I looked in vain for descriptions of cures for various ailments.
But if you're a Kevin fan, you'll want to read this book too, otherwise perhaps not.
It reveals Kevin's own previous involvement with what he terms "Big Pharma" and with the food industry and thus how it is he knows what exactly they're up to, i.e. their devious plans to multiply their profits by hooking us on unhealthy food and harmful medicine.
Kevin is a whistle-blower, perhaps THE whistle.blower of the decade and will no doubt go down in history as such.
This is not such an essential, basic or valuable book as the preceding one but still absolutely worth reading.
The book includes a comprehensive list of web site addresses for each of Kevin's recommendations regarding things to do to improve one's health together with valuable ones listed under various health problems.
Like one of the other reviewers of the book on this site, I think that Kevin promised a bit more than he delivered as regards the content of this book. I looked in vain for descriptions of cures for various ailments.
But if you're a Kevin fan, you'll want to read this book too, otherwise perhaps not.
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August 9, 2011Like I said, about his other books. Look him up on Wikipedia or google the article on Salon.com for this guy's shady history. He does a lot of con-artist things.
Possibly some good information here, but retreads a lot from his earlier book and is a lot of filler about his battles with the FDA, a situation which he earned because he got involved in pyramid schemes and sold products in a standard snake-oil saleman type of way.
Try to get this book or his first out of the library and I would be hesitant about joining the website he plugs. He wants to turn you into a subscriber.
(Again, sunlight cures disease? I'm sure a little is good for you - many nutritionists and health practicioners say so - as long as you're careful like the skin doctors suggest. But he makes such broad sweeping statements like this.)
I'd look at stuff by Gary Null (who Trudeau references in his first book and discredits in this one) and Andrew Weil as well.
Possibly some good information here, but retreads a lot from his earlier book and is a lot of filler about his battles with the FDA, a situation which he earned because he got involved in pyramid schemes and sold products in a standard snake-oil saleman type of way.
Try to get this book or his first out of the library and I would be hesitant about joining the website he plugs. He wants to turn you into a subscriber.
(Again, sunlight cures disease? I'm sure a little is good for you - many nutritionists and health practicioners say so - as long as you're careful like the skin doctors suggest. But he makes such broad sweeping statements like this.)
I'd look at stuff by Gary Null (who Trudeau references in his first book and discredits in this one) and Andrew Weil as well.
June 20, 2008
So, this is the sequel - I feel like he is trying harder than ever to convince people and ends up sounding absurd some of the time. I'm not saying his purported experiences didn't, or couldn't, have happened, but some it just seems like too much. That said, this book fills in a few of the questions I had when I finished the first book. He gives a lot of practical, specific information about products and people and whatnot. I think in the end this is the more useful book if you are going to try much of what he says.
On a personal note, I tried a first-time, general level cleanse and have noticed that my skin is better than it has been in years. I also know from previous experience that I lose weight, and in the difficult areas, when I don't eat food that has things in the ingredient list I can't identify or are on his list of bad things.
On a personal note, I tried a first-time, general level cleanse and have noticed that my skin is better than it has been in years. I also know from previous experience that I lose weight, and in the difficult areas, when I don't eat food that has things in the ingredient list I can't identify or are on his list of bad things.
February 24, 2008
Probably the most Horrifying NONFICTION book I've read (am reading, rather)...this book is the Light In The Dark for those looking to get healthier. The section of LINKS alone in the back is a gold mine, worth THOUSANDS in pre-emtpive health-care dollars.
The book's one flaw is that too often Trudeau goes off onto "They're All Out To Get Me" Mode, seeking to tear down the FDA and the Health Care Industry (which probably need some tearing down IMHO)...he comes off like nonfiction's version of the band MANOWAR ("F**K all you bast**ds who have tried to stop us on our SACRED RIDE!!!"
Still, this book...and those in its genre...are worth their weight in gold.
The book's one flaw is that too often Trudeau goes off onto "They're All Out To Get Me" Mode, seeking to tear down the FDA and the Health Care Industry (which probably need some tearing down IMHO)...he comes off like nonfiction's version of the band MANOWAR ("F**K all you bast**ds who have tried to stop us on our SACRED RIDE!!!"
Still, this book...and those in its genre...are worth their weight in gold.
January 5, 2013
Without wanting to jump on the FTC bandwagon and call this book misleading, I would strongly suggest that this and its prequel do need very different titles, simply from a literary point of view. One chapter telling us about a few ways to prevent disease or allow the body to heal itself of disease, and the rest of the book consisting of "Dear Diary, Everyone's Out to get Me!!!" doesn't merit being called "More Natural 'Cures' Revealed". Based on the content these books should really be entitled "Why THEY Don't want ME to Tell You About Alternative Medicine" I and II.
Really, the services of a good editor do not constitute censorship. They just make what you have to say more readable. :P
Really, the services of a good editor do not constitute censorship. They just make what you have to say more readable. :P
March 17, 2022
Very useful and life changing book that explains the reasons why people in America are sick, how to address those. There are lots of links various websites that sell high quality health products as well as alternative practitioners who get results. The book explains the various conflicts of interest involving our food companies, medical industry, FDA, government agencies and various other entities that are at odds with your average American consumer. The author stresses the importance of being seen by real medical doctors when it is needed while encouraging his readers to seek multiple opinions regarding their health needs.
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October 28, 2009
While I agree that Mr. Trudeau is overly repetitive in this book, I do think he has a legitimate grip against Big Pharmacy and the government. Conspiracy theories aside, it is true we all should be concerned about the way medicine is being practiced in this country. I personally have experienced some of what Kevin is talking about. The current controversy over the use of t4 only drugs versus natural combination medicines to treat thyroid is the perfect example. This book is worth reading.
February 10, 2016
parts of this book - i honestly don't know what to think (example: the references to aliens) - however, it also makes you think about the power of the pharmaceutical companies, the connections between politicians and drug companies, & where their interest might lie when it comes to curing diseases: cure or selling drugs or cure or profit?
if you are looking to try a natural cure, there is lots of info in this book.
if you are looking to try a natural cure, there is lots of info in this book.
May 30, 2007
It is a real eye opener as well as giving a lot of useful information. I followed some of the links listed at the back of the book and found some GREAT new music that I just LOVE. David Caberello, Gnomusy.. check it out!
May 28, 2008
This book was extremely similar to the other book by Trudeau, natural cures "they" dont want you to know about. it basically juist reiterated everything that was said in the first book, but some of it was some detailed. i liked this book also, but out of the two i would recommend the first one.
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