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This book will explain what really makes you ill and why everything you thought you knew about disease is wrong. "Doctors are men who prescribe medicines of which they know little, to cure diseases of which they know less, in human beings of whom they know nothing." Voltaire. The conventional approach adopted by most healthcare systems entails the use of ‘medicine’ to treat human disease. The idea encapsulated by the above quote attributed to Voltaire, the nom de plume of François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), will no doubt be regarded by most people as inapplicable to 21st century healthcare, especially the system known as modern medicine. The reason that people would consider this idea to no longer be relevant is likely to be based on the assumption that ‘medical science’ has made significant advances since the 18th century and that 21st century doctors therefore possess a thorough, if not quite complete, knowledge of medicines, diseases and the human body. Unfortunately, however, this would be a mistaken assumption; as this book will demonstrate.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 24, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 788 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1673104037
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1673104035
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.78 x 9 inches

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Dawn Lester and David Parker have backgrounds in the fields of Accountancy and Electrical Engineering, respectively. These fields both require an aptitude for logic, which proved extremely useful for their investigation and continuous research over the course of more than ten years to find answers to the question: what really makes people ill?
A popular saying, which is often attributed to Albert Einstein, claims that problems cannot be solved by using the same way of thinking that created them. The concept underlying this saying can be extrapolated to indicate that a problem can often be better understood by people outside of the discipline in which it occurs because they are not bound by any dogma or biases inherent within that discipline.
The authors’ investigation of why people become ill was conducted from a different perspective from that of the medical establishment; it was therefore free from the dogma and biases inherent within ‘medical science’. This unbiased and logical approach enabled them to follow the evidence with open minds and led them to discover the flaws within the information about illness and disease that is promulgated by the medical establishment.
The results of their investigation are revealed within their book, What Really Makes You Ill? Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Disease is Wrong.
The authors can be contacted through their website www.whatreallymakesyouill.com
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Dawn Lester and David Parker have backgrounds in the fields of Accountancy and Electrical Engineering, respectively. These fields both require an aptitude for logic, which proved extremely useful for their investigation and continuous research over the course of more than ten years to find answers to the question: what really makes people ill?
A popular saying, which is often attributed to Albert Einstein, claims that problems cannot be solved by using the same way of thinking that created them. The concept underlying this saying can be extrapolated to indicate that a problem can often be better understood by people outside of the discipline in which it occurs because they are not bound by any dogma or biases inherent within that discipline.
The authors’ investigation of why people become ill was conducted from a different perspective from that of the medical establishment; it was therefore free from the dogma and biases inherent within ‘medical science’. This unbiased and logical approach enabled them to follow the evidence with open minds and led them to discover the flaws within the information about illness and disease that is promulgated by the medical establishment.
The results of their investigation are revealed within their book, What Really Makes You Ill? Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Disease is Wrong.
The authors can be contacted through their website www.whatreallymakesyouill.com
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Truth; what a novel idea these days

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023

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First I want to say that before purchasing this book I read reviews. Most reviewers loved the book, but there were a few that gave it poor ratings, and I must assume that they work in pharma or the medical industry.

I've read 2/3 of the book and it's fascinating. The authors document their claims and cite the work of others. If you have the ability to think critically and reason things out you will probably agree with much of it. We know of course, that common sense isn't very common these days.

I highly recommend it, and especially for those thinking of starting a family, or who are pregnant, or know someone that is. The sections on SIDS, ASD, ADD, ADHD was heartbreaking. But the information in this book could mean the difference between life and death of your baby. It can make the difference of you and your child having a normal life, or living your life to care for a permanently disabled child.

It's a good read and there is much information there that the average person does not know. In fact I'm sure that many doctors don't even know the information in this book as they are trained by pharma in med school. In any case I highly recommend this book and I would give it more stars if I could.

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Joseph B.

I actually read the book.

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2021

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There are many reviews on various websites from people who didn't read the book but instead listened to the authors on a podcast. I have just finished the book after a month of almost daily reading, lol.

This book takes a commitment. Once reaching the end, I feel most readers will get the sense that their loyalty was well-placed. This book is a one-stop deep dive into the subject of 'terrain theory' from authors who stumbled upon it via research into 'virus theory.'

I've actively sought interviews with the authors on various podcasts before and while reading their book. The writing of 'What Really Makes You Ill' began as a bipartisan dive into viruses. When limited to no supportive evidence could be recovered, they wrote a book on the information that was uncovered: Viruses do not cause illness.

The most astounding part of this book is that it uses the medical establishments' own definitions and research against them. This book doesn't solely rely on research by doctors and scientists that some may attribute as 'false authorities.' Rather it uses the CDC and WHO when citing the sheer number of inadequacies and contradictions.

Why should we believe that viruses cause illness when there are so many other explanations that make more sense.
'What about Polio?' This book will address that.
'What about STDs?' This book will address that.
'What about Chickenpox?' This book will address that.
'What about the black plague' This book will address that.

This book will enlighten, empower, and inform the reader of what really makes you ill, and it's NOT viruses or bacteria. The answer is far more reasonable, and you'll have to read it to find out.

This book will take you through the history of 'Germ Theory' and how we reached the understanding we currently have. After laying the foundation for why the medical establishment believes this, the authors do a great job of showing you why it's erroneous.

I admit that I often felt depressed reading this book. There are points when I felt like it was an impossible task to be healthy. But towards the end of the book, I felt liberated. I began looking at all of the supplements that I take, and I was able to pick through them and get rid of the ones that weren't necessary. I view my health differently than I did before reading this book.

Overall, If you want to take a deep dive into this subject, look no further; this is the book for you. If you want a more summarized version, I recommend "Contagion Myth" By Dr. Thomas Cowan. If you're like me, reading Contagion Myth will make the reading of this book inevitable. There is far too much to the history for it to be left to one book. A deeper dive becomes unavoidable.

"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident."
Arthur Schopenhauer

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Everyone alive needs this book!

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023

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And then they need to read it. This book is so well researched and really exposes all the harms of “modern medicine” 777 pages and 44 pages fine print single space just for references to scientific research. Like actually scientific research using the scientific method, not the consensus “science” we all grew up praying to like were in a cult because we were indoctrinated at birth…

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Modern Medical Care is a Faustian Bargain

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024

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A good, if lengthy, introduction to the idea that maybe letting people and companies who profit off of people being sick control the health/healthcare discourse isn't such a good idea.

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Nana-x7

Excellent information!

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022

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This book is very lengthy, but very well researched! The book is chock-full of very helpful excellent information if you’re open. Most aren’t open to hear something they’ve never heard before. Most want instant relief in a capsule.

Food for thought:
What is the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing while expecting a different result.

Maybe it’s time for trying something new…be open and not defensive and you may change your life and that if your loved ones gif the better.

I see light at the end of the tunnel… and its not a train😄

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R. Wolf

Truth about the false Germ Theory

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023

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This book is a must read for everyone who is interested in the truth about the false germ theory and the "virus" scam. If you are interested in good health it is essential to know what ACTUALLY causes disease and this book will enlighten you. A meticulously researched work which will open your eyes to the truth and to the fraud of our current Medical Industrial Complex which has failed to cure even one disease.

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Arto Heino

Confirmed all my expectations, great work.

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022

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I have wanted this book for a while and was not disappointed at all when I started reading all clear and unambiguous references that I had found. The reading is straight forward and not hidden in jargon, this is must read for anyone who suspects we have been lied to by the Medical establishment and Big Pharma. A new paradigm has been emerging and this book lays out the path for a new Health awareness that should change every ones life.

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Laura A Miles

Life Saving!

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020

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I absolutely love this book. Your research is astounding and
incredibly compelling. I never thought about the germ theory before until this past march when my entire livelihood was taken away from me. My husband and I fell into the depths of despair. In the beginning we were never scared of the "virus" just curious. Then things were not adding up and we became angry and incredibly confused. My sister recommended your book and after reading only a few pages I became
empowered. I never even considered and alternative to the germ theory
as it is so ingrained in our lives. I have not even reached halfway through this book and I can not stop talking about it. I am constantly recommending it to anyone who will listen to me. You two have set me on a new course in life. I can not thank you enough!

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Teoricamente molto stimolante!

Reviewed in Italy on June 4, 2023

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Il libro ci rivela come le case farmaceutiche impongono le proprie idee al popolo, creando il loro business!

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Tom

This book changed my life!

Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2020

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I don’t read many books these days (so much to learn, so little time…), but one day, earlier this year, a question popped into my head. It was a question I had been bouncing around for some time after news of the CV pandemic started streaming in. Information I had gathered in the past was surfacing, and I couldn’t ignore the feeling that things were not adding up.

Then, after a rudimentary web search, I found that other people had spent a great deal of time in endeavours to answer this question. The results were overwhelming. I would have to spend months, it seemed, digging through all of them before I got even a basic understanding of the material. However, since the question I asked was so similar to the one posed by the authors, I took a gamble on their book. A gamble which turned out to pay off, in a big way.

When I looked at the cover for the first time, it evoked in me a deep, visceral, emotional response. Without much proof, it is hard to process, and easy to reject, especially if you’ve spent your whole life believing otherwise. I’m sure most people say the same before they dig into the material, but if you have an open mind — and a desire to learn — you may find yourself reconsidering a few things. Unfortunately, the people most likely to reject the message of this book are those who have a stake in keeping it under wraps.

“It is difficult to make a man understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” — Upton Sinclair

The scientific method, and the processes of truth, logic and reason it embodies, is the highest pursuit anyone can strive for in their life. It takes time and effort. You hit a lot of dead ends. People will try to stop you. It takes you to dark places, and it makes you want to give up and forget everything. As John Lennon once said, “Living is easy with eyes closed.” Ultimately, however, what makes it all worth it is a greater understanding of the universe, one’s place within it, and the chance to change the world for the better.

Unfortunately, all too often, the fruits of such altruistic labours are intentionally buried underneath other ideas that do not rock the boat of vested interests as much — ideas that give more power to those that do not deserve it, instead of benefiting humanity as a whole. The discoveries made by Nikola Tesla, Raymond Rife, and all the other scientists whose supposedly dangerous ideas were rejected, are not well-known because of this. However, they are still around, and, like the proverbial snowball rolling down the hill, they continue to gain wider support with each passing day.

“A lie doesn't become truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good, just because it's accepted by a majority.” – Booker T. Washington

You don’t need to be a doctor to understand this book. You don’t even need a university education. All you need is time, patience and open eyes. But don’t just take my word for it. It’s time to get your power back, and the first stage of that journey is knowledge.

Dawn Lester, David Parker, I can’t thank you enough for the efforts you have made here.

May God bless you and protect you in these troubled times.

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Alexander T. Newport

If You See Something, Say Something -- Allopathic Medicine Causes More Harm Than Help

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2021

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This book is well-written, easy to read & comprehend, and contains numerous sources & references that the reader can follow up on and verify the veracity of the statements & conclusions offered by the authors.

The authors subscribe to the Scientific Method of Empirical Experiments & Conclusions. They prefer to see evidence of actual causation rather than implications & associations. They call out the popular assumptions & declarations made by the Medical Establishment that rely solely on implications & associations and have never empirically proven any actual causations. In fact, in the category of Causation, they have found that Allopathic Medicine Causes More Harm Than Help.

With this book, and my own experiences of 57 years, and having watched numerous videos for the past 18 months by Dr. Andrew Kaufman, Dr. Tom Cowan, Dr. Stefan Lanka, Amandha Vollmer, Jon Rappoport, Jim O'Kelly, and David Crowe, I have concluded the following:

Obey your body and stop pretending you are smarter than it.

When the body is ill, it is because it is detoxifying -- it is eliminating something that has gone inside the body via an orifice or the skin. Now the body wants you to STOP putting anything inside it or upon it -- it was your putting something inside or upon it that has made you ill and therefore it is only logical to STOP putting "helpful" things inside or upon it so your body can clean itself out.

Ever heard of David Crowe? He was a fabulous researcher about the Virus Fraud and he died last year of cancer. He was afraid to try fasting because he thought the body needed food to fight the cancer. He was wrong, obviously. It has been said fasting is very beneficial for helping the body to eliminate cancer -- and fevers, too, it's been said they have cleared up some cancers. But fasting ain't AMA approved is it? Fasting is the opposite to the common erroneous practice of DO SOMETHING, ANYTHING! Don't just do nothing! Cram something "helpful" into the body! The body is missing an essential element -- it needs your expert help! It needs a special mushroom or colored tea -- or a cappuccino enema!

People are responsible for themselves. As for the argument that obeying the body could lead someone to eat in unhealthy ways: They must learn by experience. If you eat something that makes you ill or uncomfortable, you stop. There is a difference between obeying the body and obeying the psychological urge to comfort-eat. Either way, if the body doesn't like what you're feeding it, it will let you know. If you ignore what it tells you, you pay a price of pain. But let's stick to just the issue about obeying the body whilst ill: Eat what it tells you to eat (what you hanker for) even if it seems silly or unwise, and don't eat when it tells you to don't eat.

The epitome of simplicity, fearlessness and good news for all living creatures -- that is what the Truth is composed of. Mankind has obscured the Truth with misinformation, disinformation, willful ignorance and deliberate fraud -- and loads of fear-based, complicated assumptions, fallacies, theories and bad ideas about health (and our very reason for being spirits in this material world).

Philosopher Newport
London
06 June 2021

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Urs Tanner

The book freed me up of wrong beleives. Incredibly valuable and based on research.

Reviewed in Germany on May 10, 2020

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I bought the book because it was recommended to me by Andrew Kaufman, who shares similar views on the germ theory. Naturally I read that chapter first and it's very insightful.
I moved around to other chapters and they all provide a valuation of the mainstream perception, a profund investigation and a logical conclusion.
And it makes so much more sense than being scare of the invisible germs.
The book will stay on my shelf as a reference on all health related topics.

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Robert Wilcox

It is most imformative!

Reviewed in Australia on October 24, 2023

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Although it is fairly heavy reading in places I am pleasantly surprised in its content. It is very comprehensive in its detail.

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