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Dead Doctors Don't Lie
This book was designed as a reference on what nutritional supplement to take for close to 400 different kinds of diseases.
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November 24, 2012
This is a marketing scheme and I will tell you why below:
Dr. Wallach is a fraud and goes off the deep end after he basically denounced the entire medical industry as rich fat cats who do what they want for profit and nothing else. Maybe he’s jealous because if he was a real doctor he wouldn’t be denouncing his industry after spending 20+ years living in poverty and studying to become one! Doctors go through ten years of medical schooling and spend 3-8 years in an apprenticeship barely making enough to get by. Then they have to establish themselves in their field which may take longer. Although these rally cries against “big medicine,” I guess is what the conspiracy theorists would call it makes his other point sound good. That doctors on average live to be 58 years old, which ties into his book title, “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie” (Especially when they are being linked to statements that they never said. They can’t defend themselves when dead). Anyway, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, American physicians live an average of 69.7 years. According to American Medical Association Center for Health Care Policy (AMA) the life expectancy of physicians is somewhere between 75 and 88 years, depending on the age and gender one chooses. They also enjoy longer lifespans than the general public. So the title of his book, “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie,” and the selling point is a lie and a fraud! We haven’t even hit the meat of his claims yet.
Since I do not know much about the medical industry or biology I didn’t go into his more advanced medical claims, since I don’t have time to research all of them formally and they are probably as questionable as his other claims are. I picked the most outrageous claims and specific talking points that didn’t seem quite right to me. However, the fact that the mineral supplements may or may not work is circumstantial at best. I agree that mineral supplements may work if given the right amount of mixtures and symptoms. Especially since the entire selling point of these new age-y feel good schemes is supposed to make you feel good.
However, that doesn’t mean I agree with him on every single unfounded conspiracy theory and you shouldn’t either. A true logical person would look at all his information, research it with the proper sources, and look again at how he introduces this stuff to the public. It appears many didn’t do this and are just trying your best to defend his fraudulent activities. He has concocted a global online marketing scheme perpetrated on conspiracy-prone websites like infowars.com and is a sponsor for Alex Jones. The folks you associate with can say a lot about your character. He reminded me very much of Al Gore.
If you dig a little deeper into his fraudulent activities you will see that he is being looked at by the National Council Against Health Fraud. They have found his tapes and presentations are riddled with distortions, bogus science, and outright lies! However, since his devoted followers are very good at defending their man and are paid to do so. They have many websites trying laughably to discredit the people who are trying to bring this fraud into the public spotlight!!! For instance a simple Google search of, “Is Youngevity a scam,” yields hundreds of thousands of positive results, yet, these results are all the same poorly defended claims! They don’t even try to change it up. It’s blatant copy-pasta.
He talks about these so-called long-lived cultures in ancient times, when in fact the average lifespan for ancient mankind in Roman Times was 40 years old. Women were often killed in Child Birth and men in war. Babies were also killed as sacrifices to many gods in many cultures. The Ancient Mayans did live on average to be 63 years old but in France around 600 AD (the same time period) the life expectancy was 27. Likewise the ancient Egyptians who also dabbled in natural medicine and immortality only had a life expectancy of around 30-35 years. So since Dr. Wallach doesn’t even clarify which cultures he is talking about, that is another red flag raised.
An unfounded claim he makes is that the people who live to be a hundred (Whoever they may be) drink 40 cups of tea every day and put rock salt and two pats of butter in each cup. I would love to see his research on the subject. Maybe a peer reviewed paper in some medical journal? It’s not hard to do. The fact that Dr. Wallach is selling this false information when real doctors, you know the ones who say to reduce salt and butter intake and live to be 58 years old is particularly troubling.
Since as I have mentioned before real doctors don’t sell their work and it seems he is also saying that doctors are trying to kill you by specifically telling you to keep these things out of your diet, just because they are dying younger. This is of course based on the premise that all of Dr. Wallach’s claims are true. Which I hope you are beginning to realize is wrong!
Now, there is another claim that he makes that he has been a Nobel Prize Nominee for medicine in 1991. Many people have been Nobel Prize Nominees, including Adolf Hitler! This sound bite works well for a marketing scheme but means literally nothing in the real world of medicine since anyone can be nominated and it also appears anyone can win the prize itself. Yet since the nominee list is kept secret for fifty years. One can never know for certain if one is nominated. If the Nobel Prize Nominating Committee had any credibility at all, it was destroyed in 2009 when President Obama won the once coveted award based on his first twelve days in office… As with Obama I would like to know why Wallach was nominated. He claims that it was for "his stunning discoveries in the prevention of cystic fibrosis." Yet, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is oddly unaware of his findings.
Another claim about his autopsies is troubling because Naturopaths and Veterinarians are not allowed or trained to do autopsies on humans. So how did he do over 3,000 of them? The fact that he is a Veterinarian and not a licensed Medical Doctor or even a chiropractor is troubling as well, because I would NOT NOT NOT take medical advice from one, unless it was for my pets!
He also states that 50% of 70 year olds have Alzheimer's disease. When the real fact is that 30-50% of 85 year olds have Alzheimer's disease and around 4% of 70 years have the disease. Again he is twisting actual medical facts that can be easily looked up.
He claims again that these ancient non-existent cultures that live up to 120 years old use butter instead of olive oil. Even though, olive oil is a lot healthier for you and you should only use butter in moderation. As most doctors will tell you this if you ever ask them about going on a diet. Olive Oil is good for your heart while butter is high in cholesterol and Trans fat which is why we have things like low-fat and I can’t believe it’s Not Butter on the shelves at Wal-Mart. Oh but these doctors all must be wrong and it must be a global butter conspiracy!
He goes on another rant about how doctors use unnecessary MRIs as a way to get rich. He claims that doctors receive $1000 every time they order an MRI even though the average cost of the MRI is $1000. How about the people who are actually trained to run it? What about the expenses for running the machine? Not to mention the fact that it is illegal for doctors to get paid for sending a patient for studies. They only get paid for consultations and the surgery! This is called a kickback and is again illegal.
The FDA is considering banning these products. They apparently are already illegal in Europe. The use of testimonials to support supplement products is illegal. This is why you never see someone shouting for joy that various medical treatments saved their lives and doctors don’t advertise the procedures for a marketing gimmick. Actually you do see some people going on TV and talking about a new treatment that saved their lives, but I’ve only seen this in cases that were extremely difficult or brand new. Like for instance when the doctor completes a surgery half way around the world using a robot in his home office! Now, that’s a miracle. People go to doctors based on reputation and their record and if you look hard enough you will see that Dr. Wallach has a very questionable record.
Dr. Wallach is a fraud and goes off the deep end after he basically denounced the entire medical industry as rich fat cats who do what they want for profit and nothing else. Maybe he’s jealous because if he was a real doctor he wouldn’t be denouncing his industry after spending 20+ years living in poverty and studying to become one! Doctors go through ten years of medical schooling and spend 3-8 years in an apprenticeship barely making enough to get by. Then they have to establish themselves in their field which may take longer. Although these rally cries against “big medicine,” I guess is what the conspiracy theorists would call it makes his other point sound good. That doctors on average live to be 58 years old, which ties into his book title, “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie” (Especially when they are being linked to statements that they never said. They can’t defend themselves when dead). Anyway, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, American physicians live an average of 69.7 years. According to American Medical Association Center for Health Care Policy (AMA) the life expectancy of physicians is somewhere between 75 and 88 years, depending on the age and gender one chooses. They also enjoy longer lifespans than the general public. So the title of his book, “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie,” and the selling point is a lie and a fraud! We haven’t even hit the meat of his claims yet.
Since I do not know much about the medical industry or biology I didn’t go into his more advanced medical claims, since I don’t have time to research all of them formally and they are probably as questionable as his other claims are. I picked the most outrageous claims and specific talking points that didn’t seem quite right to me. However, the fact that the mineral supplements may or may not work is circumstantial at best. I agree that mineral supplements may work if given the right amount of mixtures and symptoms. Especially since the entire selling point of these new age-y feel good schemes is supposed to make you feel good.
However, that doesn’t mean I agree with him on every single unfounded conspiracy theory and you shouldn’t either. A true logical person would look at all his information, research it with the proper sources, and look again at how he introduces this stuff to the public. It appears many didn’t do this and are just trying your best to defend his fraudulent activities. He has concocted a global online marketing scheme perpetrated on conspiracy-prone websites like infowars.com and is a sponsor for Alex Jones. The folks you associate with can say a lot about your character. He reminded me very much of Al Gore.
If you dig a little deeper into his fraudulent activities you will see that he is being looked at by the National Council Against Health Fraud. They have found his tapes and presentations are riddled with distortions, bogus science, and outright lies! However, since his devoted followers are very good at defending their man and are paid to do so. They have many websites trying laughably to discredit the people who are trying to bring this fraud into the public spotlight!!! For instance a simple Google search of, “Is Youngevity a scam,” yields hundreds of thousands of positive results, yet, these results are all the same poorly defended claims! They don’t even try to change it up. It’s blatant copy-pasta.
He talks about these so-called long-lived cultures in ancient times, when in fact the average lifespan for ancient mankind in Roman Times was 40 years old. Women were often killed in Child Birth and men in war. Babies were also killed as sacrifices to many gods in many cultures. The Ancient Mayans did live on average to be 63 years old but in France around 600 AD (the same time period) the life expectancy was 27. Likewise the ancient Egyptians who also dabbled in natural medicine and immortality only had a life expectancy of around 30-35 years. So since Dr. Wallach doesn’t even clarify which cultures he is talking about, that is another red flag raised.
An unfounded claim he makes is that the people who live to be a hundred (Whoever they may be) drink 40 cups of tea every day and put rock salt and two pats of butter in each cup. I would love to see his research on the subject. Maybe a peer reviewed paper in some medical journal? It’s not hard to do. The fact that Dr. Wallach is selling this false information when real doctors, you know the ones who say to reduce salt and butter intake and live to be 58 years old is particularly troubling.
Since as I have mentioned before real doctors don’t sell their work and it seems he is also saying that doctors are trying to kill you by specifically telling you to keep these things out of your diet, just because they are dying younger. This is of course based on the premise that all of Dr. Wallach’s claims are true. Which I hope you are beginning to realize is wrong!
Now, there is another claim that he makes that he has been a Nobel Prize Nominee for medicine in 1991. Many people have been Nobel Prize Nominees, including Adolf Hitler! This sound bite works well for a marketing scheme but means literally nothing in the real world of medicine since anyone can be nominated and it also appears anyone can win the prize itself. Yet since the nominee list is kept secret for fifty years. One can never know for certain if one is nominated. If the Nobel Prize Nominating Committee had any credibility at all, it was destroyed in 2009 when President Obama won the once coveted award based on his first twelve days in office… As with Obama I would like to know why Wallach was nominated. He claims that it was for "his stunning discoveries in the prevention of cystic fibrosis." Yet, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is oddly unaware of his findings.
Another claim about his autopsies is troubling because Naturopaths and Veterinarians are not allowed or trained to do autopsies on humans. So how did he do over 3,000 of them? The fact that he is a Veterinarian and not a licensed Medical Doctor or even a chiropractor is troubling as well, because I would NOT NOT NOT take medical advice from one, unless it was for my pets!
He also states that 50% of 70 year olds have Alzheimer's disease. When the real fact is that 30-50% of 85 year olds have Alzheimer's disease and around 4% of 70 years have the disease. Again he is twisting actual medical facts that can be easily looked up.
He claims again that these ancient non-existent cultures that live up to 120 years old use butter instead of olive oil. Even though, olive oil is a lot healthier for you and you should only use butter in moderation. As most doctors will tell you this if you ever ask them about going on a diet. Olive Oil is good for your heart while butter is high in cholesterol and Trans fat which is why we have things like low-fat and I can’t believe it’s Not Butter on the shelves at Wal-Mart. Oh but these doctors all must be wrong and it must be a global butter conspiracy!
He goes on another rant about how doctors use unnecessary MRIs as a way to get rich. He claims that doctors receive $1000 every time they order an MRI even though the average cost of the MRI is $1000. How about the people who are actually trained to run it? What about the expenses for running the machine? Not to mention the fact that it is illegal for doctors to get paid for sending a patient for studies. They only get paid for consultations and the surgery! This is called a kickback and is again illegal.
The FDA is considering banning these products. They apparently are already illegal in Europe. The use of testimonials to support supplement products is illegal. This is why you never see someone shouting for joy that various medical treatments saved their lives and doctors don’t advertise the procedures for a marketing gimmick. Actually you do see some people going on TV and talking about a new treatment that saved their lives, but I’ve only seen this in cases that were extremely difficult or brand new. Like for instance when the doctor completes a surgery half way around the world using a robot in his home office! Now, that’s a miracle. People go to doctors based on reputation and their record and if you look hard enough you will see that Dr. Wallach has a very questionable record.
August 3, 2011
This is another important book for those seeking to improve their health by finding alternative solutions.
The author's basic tenet is that all diseases and health complaints are due to a lack of minerals/vitamins. The two minerals we all most need to supplement our diet with are selenium and copper. Selenium protects against heart disesase, cancer and MS, and, notably, is an essential supplement for women prior to pregnancy, since Wallach brought to light and proved years ago that the cause of cystic fibrosis is not genetic as claimed but due to the expectant mother's lack of selenium. Copper protects against aneurysms, amongst other things.
One of the basic supplements we all should take is a vitamin/mineral mixture containing at least ca. 70 minerals in colloid form for easy absorption obtained from a special mineral-rich source, since these essential minerals and trace substances are otherwise unavailable in our diet.
Wallach has obtained his information from his early experience as a veterinary surgeon. He claims all vets have access to the information he presents, and that all the diseases we humans suffer and die from have long been eradicated in farm animals by means of the mineral supplementation he now suggests for us people.
Perhaps the most valuable part of the book is the two appendices, the first containing details of all the essential minerals, the second comprising information on natural treatments for a large range of diseases/health problems.
Unfortunately, your doctor is not privy to this information!
The author's basic tenet is that all diseases and health complaints are due to a lack of minerals/vitamins. The two minerals we all most need to supplement our diet with are selenium and copper. Selenium protects against heart disesase, cancer and MS, and, notably, is an essential supplement for women prior to pregnancy, since Wallach brought to light and proved years ago that the cause of cystic fibrosis is not genetic as claimed but due to the expectant mother's lack of selenium. Copper protects against aneurysms, amongst other things.
One of the basic supplements we all should take is a vitamin/mineral mixture containing at least ca. 70 minerals in colloid form for easy absorption obtained from a special mineral-rich source, since these essential minerals and trace substances are otherwise unavailable in our diet.
Wallach has obtained his information from his early experience as a veterinary surgeon. He claims all vets have access to the information he presents, and that all the diseases we humans suffer and die from have long been eradicated in farm animals by means of the mineral supplementation he now suggests for us people.
Perhaps the most valuable part of the book is the two appendices, the first containing details of all the essential minerals, the second comprising information on natural treatments for a large range of diseases/health problems.
Unfortunately, your doctor is not privy to this information!
October 3, 2012
Excellent revealations about the health care industry. My advice everybody should read this before going to the grocery store or pharmacy store.
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December 6, 2013This book is an absolute must read.
Chronic disease is on the rise in the United States. We are spending more on health care than all the rest of the nations combined. But is it working? Here in the United States we are 60th in Life Expectancy. We rank 41st in terms of Infant Mortality and 1 in 3 Americans are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. And we are the most obese nation in the world. So the answer is No! The solution is simple. Dr. Wallach say's, "It's not just what you eat that kills you but it's also what you don't eat. The key to health is giving your body all 90 essential nutrients that it needs every day. We call this 90 for Life. Even if you consider yourself to be healthy, you still need the 90 for Life in order to make sure you're getting the proper nutrition on a daily basis."
Absolutely life changing book. We're in a revolution to change our health paradigm. It's at a critical stage in it's evolution.
Chronic disease is on the rise in the United States. We are spending more on health care than all the rest of the nations combined. But is it working? Here in the United States we are 60th in Life Expectancy. We rank 41st in terms of Infant Mortality and 1 in 3 Americans are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. And we are the most obese nation in the world. So the answer is No! The solution is simple. Dr. Wallach say's, "It's not just what you eat that kills you but it's also what you don't eat. The key to health is giving your body all 90 essential nutrients that it needs every day. We call this 90 for Life. Even if you consider yourself to be healthy, you still need the 90 for Life in order to make sure you're getting the proper nutrition on a daily basis."
Absolutely life changing book. We're in a revolution to change our health paradigm. It's at a critical stage in it's evolution.
March 14, 2013
This is a good book if you are looking at alternative medicines.
September 24, 2014
Snake oil.
Wallach is a glorified vitamin salesman. He sells absurdly marked up vitamin-mineral products. You can buy the equivalent of what he sells elsewhere for a small fraction of what he charges.
His whole pitch is disingenuous as h-ll.
Look no farther than the title:
"Dead Doctors Don't Lie"
OK, I get it, Joel. You know better than every MD. You are an animal doctor, and you have a pseudoscience-based naturopathic degree, so, suddenly, you somehow know ALL about people doctoring.
Uh-huh. Right. (Eyes rolling.)
Oh, I get it Joel: Physicians are lying to all of us, but YOU aren't. Joel knows better than everyone -- AND, Joel, you are VINDICATED when the doctors die, proving that JOEL WALLACH knows better than ANYONE. Joel is god!
Give me a break.
Seriously, this dude should have some sort of major legal penalty imposed on him.
There is a wealth of information exposing Wallach's checkered career.
Here's just one link:
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryR...
Do NOT fall for this shyster.
Wallach is a glorified vitamin salesman. He sells absurdly marked up vitamin-mineral products. You can buy the equivalent of what he sells elsewhere for a small fraction of what he charges.
His whole pitch is disingenuous as h-ll.
Look no farther than the title:
"Dead Doctors Don't Lie"
OK, I get it, Joel. You know better than every MD. You are an animal doctor, and you have a pseudoscience-based naturopathic degree, so, suddenly, you somehow know ALL about people doctoring.
Uh-huh. Right. (Eyes rolling.)
Oh, I get it Joel: Physicians are lying to all of us, but YOU aren't. Joel knows better than everyone -- AND, Joel, you are VINDICATED when the doctors die, proving that JOEL WALLACH knows better than ANYONE. Joel is god!
Give me a break.
Seriously, this dude should have some sort of major legal penalty imposed on him.
There is a wealth of information exposing Wallach's checkered career.
Here's just one link:
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryR...
Do NOT fall for this shyster.
September 15, 2014
loved the book!!! I am on the product and it has changed my life. I have crohn's disease and was looking for a more natural cure. :)
April 10, 2015
I'll go ahead and mark this book as done, even though I didn't 'finish' it. The reason for that is that the final 200 or so pages are appendices that list all kinds of nutritional deficiencies in alphabetical order. That's pretty helpful.
The rest of the book leading up to that is great. You get fun stories of zoos and animals and how the vitamins they took kept those animals healthy. There's a lot of marketing and business information in this book, which some people might not like. I liked it myself.
If you're interested in vitamins and minerals, or living longer, or how doctors don't seem to have all the answers, this is the book.
The rest of the book leading up to that is great. You get fun stories of zoos and animals and how the vitamins they took kept those animals healthy. There's a lot of marketing and business information in this book, which some people might not like. I liked it myself.
If you're interested in vitamins and minerals, or living longer, or how doctors don't seem to have all the answers, this is the book.
October 4, 2014
Dr. Wallach stated that minerals, which we don't get enough of, are the catalyst that helps our bodies assimilate vitamins. I've ordered his Youngivity products. I've tried a lot of different vitamin supplements and I have never found a vitamin that gives me the strength and energy that his product does. The book wasn't exactly what I was expecting but it was an entertaining and fascinating read. Well worth the time.
June 8, 2018
Theres alot of pride in this book regarding the achievements that has been made, it must have been difficult to say Yes when the world says No
Half the book is the history of the journey of doctor Joe Wallach and his organization, and the other half is recipes to take different approaches on some common illness, for those who wanna venture on something other than the modern medicine
Its a different read, and it won't kill you to expand your horizon.
Half the book is the history of the journey of doctor Joe Wallach and his organization, and the other half is recipes to take different approaches on some common illness, for those who wanna venture on something other than the modern medicine
Its a different read, and it won't kill you to expand your horizon.
May 3, 2014
The author is recommended by Benny Hinn. That's says enough. As others have noted his data is flawed. I have seen so many of these books come and go. They fight medical history and provide false hope for people who expect to live to be 120+. "Lord when I'm too tired to serve YOU, take me."
January 21, 2023
When you visit your doctor for a checkup and unexpectedly inquire about alternative medications, doctors break out laughing and assume that they are useless.
Doctors believe they have found the answer, and now there will be no more suffering. The contrary, however, is true.
If this is the case, why are people suffering more than ever before? Why not treat the sickness instead of managing it?
Dr. Joel Wallach is a rebel who discovered a method for treating cystic fibrosis by addressing a selenium deficit that was disregarded by the medical community, leading to his dismissal from his position.
Dr. Joel claims that in order for humans to thrive, we need critical minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, and amino acids.
Humans have endured for thousands of years. fought off viruses and infections, but throughout the last 100 years, our absolute reliance on big pharma has increased.
Modern medicine isn't always harmful, but the need for a new vehicle, house or annual trip abroad has destroyed everything.
Currently, doctors are brokers for large pharmaceutical firms. They don't provide an adequate diagnosis.
He also discussed communities with the longest life spans, including one in our own nation called Hunza Valley. It is thoroughly covered how they live and what they eat and drink.
Anyone who is suffering or wants to know why they are still suffering in the twenty-first century should read this book; you may find many answers there.
Recommended.
Rana Dil Nawaz,
Karachi, Pakistan.
https://ocdil.blog
Doctors believe they have found the answer, and now there will be no more suffering. The contrary, however, is true.
If this is the case, why are people suffering more than ever before? Why not treat the sickness instead of managing it?
Dr. Joel Wallach is a rebel who discovered a method for treating cystic fibrosis by addressing a selenium deficit that was disregarded by the medical community, leading to his dismissal from his position.
Dr. Joel claims that in order for humans to thrive, we need critical minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, and amino acids.
Humans have endured for thousands of years. fought off viruses and infections, but throughout the last 100 years, our absolute reliance on big pharma has increased.
Modern medicine isn't always harmful, but the need for a new vehicle, house or annual trip abroad has destroyed everything.
Currently, doctors are brokers for large pharmaceutical firms. They don't provide an adequate diagnosis.
He also discussed communities with the longest life spans, including one in our own nation called Hunza Valley. It is thoroughly covered how they live and what they eat and drink.
Anyone who is suffering or wants to know why they are still suffering in the twenty-first century should read this book; you may find many answers there.
Recommended.
Rana Dil Nawaz,
Karachi, Pakistan.
https://ocdil.blog
January 14, 2015
It's a poorly written book with a very important message: You can't get everything you need to be healthy from just the food you eat.
He seems to have written the book without crafting an outline first. Yes, it is chronological, which helps, but he moves from thought to thought without opening paragraphs or closing sentences or other structures of good composition. My point is that people may lose out on the overall message because the book is an unpleasant read.
If you are curious about Dr. Wallach's message, don't let the book turn you off. Listen to his Dead Doctor's Don't Lie CD or watch parts free on YouTube. Then try his supplements and see if you don't notice an improvement. I did.
He seems to have written the book without crafting an outline first. Yes, it is chronological, which helps, but he moves from thought to thought without opening paragraphs or closing sentences or other structures of good composition. My point is that people may lose out on the overall message because the book is an unpleasant read.
If you are curious about Dr. Wallach's message, don't let the book turn you off. Listen to his Dead Doctor's Don't Lie CD or watch parts free on YouTube. Then try his supplements and see if you don't notice an improvement. I did.
September 9, 2015
A must read to get perspective on personal health
May 28, 2015
Great read.
December 25, 2024
“Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by Dr. Joel Wallach:
"Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by Dr. Joel Wallach is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges conventional wisdom on health and wellness. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Wallach presents a compelling case for the importance of nutritional supplements and a healthy lifestyle in preventing and treating diseases.
Through a series of lectures and case studies, Dr. Wallach shares his expertise on the role of minerals and other nutrients in maintaining optimal health. He argues that many diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, can be prevented or reversed through proper nutrition and supplementation.
One of the strengths of the book is Dr. Wallach's ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience. His writing style is engaging, and he uses real-life examples to illustrate his points.
While some readers may find Dr. Wallach's views to be unconventional or even controversial, his passion for promoting health and wellness is undeniable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in taking control of their health and exploring alternative approaches to medicine.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Recommendation: This book is suitable for anyone interested in health, wellness, and nutrition. While it may be particularly appealing to those who are open to alternative or holistic approaches to medicine, it can also serve as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals looking to expand their knowledge of nutritional therapy.
Copyright ©️ Sharon Dorival
"Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by Dr. Joel Wallach is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges conventional wisdom on health and wellness. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Wallach presents a compelling case for the importance of nutritional supplements and a healthy lifestyle in preventing and treating diseases.
Through a series of lectures and case studies, Dr. Wallach shares his expertise on the role of minerals and other nutrients in maintaining optimal health. He argues that many diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, can be prevented or reversed through proper nutrition and supplementation.
One of the strengths of the book is Dr. Wallach's ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience. His writing style is engaging, and he uses real-life examples to illustrate his points.
While some readers may find Dr. Wallach's views to be unconventional or even controversial, his passion for promoting health and wellness is undeniable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in taking control of their health and exploring alternative approaches to medicine.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Recommendation: This book is suitable for anyone interested in health, wellness, and nutrition. While it may be particularly appealing to those who are open to alternative or holistic approaches to medicine, it can also serve as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals looking to expand their knowledge of nutritional therapy.
Copyright ©️ Sharon Dorival
May 28, 2025
A very informative volume from a vet-cum- naturalist doctor. Joel Wallach discovered early on in his career that animals and humans can suffer from the same ailments. With animals, minerals and nutrients are supplied to them to avoid high vets' bills. Why can't the same nutrients and minerals be available for humans? This is the philosophy behind his book, which is written as an autobiography, listing his various successes and failures. He sounds brilliant, and is certainly not humble about his genius! He is so convincing that I have already bought supplements as an experiment to see if he's right.
The 2nd half of the book, the 2 appendices, are really reference material. Appendix A lists all the minerals and how they are necessary to our health. Appendix B lists ailments and diseases with the appropriate advice as to which minerals/vitamins we need to add to our diet.
The 2nd half of the book, the 2 appendices, are really reference material. Appendix A lists all the minerals and how they are necessary to our health. Appendix B lists ailments and diseases with the appropriate advice as to which minerals/vitamins we need to add to our diet.
October 4, 2025
This is a highly readable text about nutrition and health. Because the author tells his own story as the backdrop to understanding nutritional health concepts, it reads as authentic information. This book is not full of medical jargon, but information based on practical experience. It is a great reference, which is why it is hard to find a used copy. In this day of Big Pharma, it is nice to hear that animals often have the same nutritional deficiencies as humans. He offers suggestions to address various dietary deficiencies.
My only complaint is that the author spent a great deal of time explaining his life and the choices he made. Of course, that added to the authenticity of his knowledge, but I didn't need to know the nitty-gritty of his Amway years and late marriage.
My only complaint is that the author spent a great deal of time explaining his life and the choices he made. Of course, that added to the authenticity of his knowledge, but I didn't need to know the nitty-gritty of his Amway years and late marriage.
July 26, 2020
While the first 200+ pages are all about the author’s history and how he cane to know about the role of vitamin and nutrient deficit, it is the nearly 200 pages of the appendix that is the real value of the book. The first part feels like the author’s attempt to prove himself. While some of the stories are fascinating, others are tedious and some are just self serving. The appendix serves as a “recipe book” for countless ailments listed alphabetically. I give it four stars for this section only.
July 25, 2023
This book contains some important information but it astonished me in the beginning of the book when the authors claimed that homosexuality is caused by lack of proper nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. I could not believe this false claim and I wonder what the author bases his claim on.
If you choose to read this book, then you should read it with a grain of salt.
One Christian brother of Jehovah's Witnesses said that it's best to get your nutrition from plants.
If you choose to read this book, then you should read it with a grain of salt.
One Christian brother of Jehovah's Witnesses said that it's best to get your nutrition from plants.
January 6, 2022
Excellent, easy to read and common sense account of Dr. Wallach's life journey as he worked as a veterinarian, a pathologist and so on. His life's work has impacted the way I view physical health and the need for vitamins and minerals in my diet on a daily basis. His knowledge has cured my Asthma. There are many interviews on Youtube that discuss the health and diet of U.S. citizens.
January 25, 2024
I heard about this book in a podcast and started it right away. He's an interesting story-teller, fascinating really, all while dealing out a multitude of helpful health fundamentals. This is a book you need a copy of to refer to throughout your life. A handy reference in any home with health and longevity in mind.
February 19, 2024
While I agree that many of us suffer from vitamin/mineral deficiencies (many, many of us), I strongly disagree with one of Wallach’s far-fetched theories. I cannot get on board with it, and that’s between me & myself. I do recommend learning more about mineral deficiency and how it affects our health. Nutrition is very important.
August 10, 2018
Wallach makes a strong case for his position about mineral deficiency. His life story is very compelling. His adventures made for great reading! Nonetheless, it ended up being a rather long sales pitch, which was not what I had expected.
July 26, 2019
The writing wasn't great and the incessant ego was too much. The basic idea about the importance of minerals in humans is reinforced throughout. I definitely decided this was a book for the donation stack.
August 10, 2018
Life changing.
January 1, 2021
I think it's awesome. I stood up now and will take my minerals and vitamins as I want to live long life)
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August 13, 2021Doc Wallach does a good thing with this book
August 19, 2023
Interesting reading. Not dry but still full of facts. Some Information is dated and more accurate information is now available.
January 3, 2015
It was just ok. The author's story was mostly interesting and this was mostly just a story of his life. It convinced me to look into the amounts of minerals in my multi-vitamin and add a magnesium supplement (since my multi is severly lacking).
The book went into far too much detail about his life, though, without adding any more information than "here is more proof that you need minerals". I really lost interest toward the end, when he started talking about his various business dealings with the MLM companies.
The book went into far too much detail about his life, though, without adding any more information than "here is more proof that you need minerals". I really lost interest toward the end, when he started talking about his various business dealings with the MLM companies.
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