This post is in response to someone who has forwarded to me William Campbell Douglass II’s newsletter. I won’t go into any specifics of William Campbell Douglass II’s truth claims. While there are certainly many aspects and claims made by William Campbell Douglass II that need to be put into question, these nitty-gritty specifics detract from the overall problems with the information he provides on his website (www.douglassreport.com) and his promotional e-mail newsletters. For that reason I would like to draw your attention to the underlying problems with the information presented by him and the potential threats to your optimal functioning. So here we go.
His website, to be found at www.douglassreport.com provides very little actual advice. Most pages go on and on providing nothing more than teasers until they end with either advising the reader to buy one of his books or subscribing to his monthly publication. Note, both are either written or edited by him and are not peer-reviewed or subjected to the necessary scientific rigor that is needed for quality control. In other words it is up to William Campbell Douglass II’s digression and good will to present so called facts, which does not cut it in science.
Furthermore I also would like to note that most of the information presented is not referenced or in any other indicated way based on facts. Unfortunately, more commonly, what is stated by Dr. Douglass is information that the reader is unable to verify. It may very well be current scientific understanding or it could be a misrepresented construed to fit his arguments. We simply cannot know from the information he provides.
In the June edition of Dr. Douglass’ newsletter that someone I know has forwarded to me, only contains promotional information about Dr. Douglass’ book The RAW TRUTH About MILK. You can see for yourself as I have reproduced the entire newsletter at the bottom of this article. From the provided information, this book is a marketing strategy of presenting the the milk industry as the “ultimate evil” and then drawing the reader into the author’s argument so that we as the reader will side with the author and against the milk industry. It is important that while one can and arguable should side against the milk industry, is still a long way off from agreeing with Dr. Douglass. What was further irritating was that the author places in this newsletter cleverly added page numbers just before he provides the answers and solutions to his profound claims and promises to the problems he claims to have the answers to. Worst of all there are no references to support his claims within this promotional email, not even one. The best the author can do is quote some well chosen supporters or refer back to his allegedly supporting readers. Also notice how no explanations or supporting references are provided for the few health claims that are mentioned in-favor of raw milk consumption.
In the form and shape this newsletter about his book is presented, it is a personal opinion piece or a personal vendetta but it is otherwise clearly unsubstantiated. In the end it is not about being for or against the milk industry or Dr. Douglass’ claims. Rather it is about being a reader and continuously questioning the information one is presented with as well as its sources.
Personally I advice against all milk consumption and against all milk products. For a brief explanation for why it is best to avoid all milk products read Dr. McDougall’s March, 2007 newsletter. For the optimal functioning of our bodies, a well rounded low-fat whole plant based food diet without any animal products has the most health promoting features.
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Don’t let the milk industry murder you and your family!
The inside scoop on the most crooked gang of thieves in the country— they’re getting rich selling you milk-flavored poison… But don’t despair, I’m about to show you how to save your life! Dear Trusted Reader, Sirens scream and the deafening roar of helicopters fill the area surrounding the farm. Searchlights flicker everywhere. FBI agents dash from their cars with guns drawn and kick through the front door of the house… Are they after a serial killer…or busting up an international drug ring? No! They’re fighting to keep one of the greatest natural medicines known to mankind out of your hands…
What you’re about to read could be the most important thing you’ve seen in your life. I do not consider it an exaggeration to say that this nation’s destiny—and the destiny of everyone in it—will be affected by what we do about milk. Save your life—and the life of your family: It’s an udder outrage! I’ve warned against the dangers of pasteurized milk for nearly 30 years and I’m appalled it’s STILL not illegal. I even testified against pasteurization before the South Carolina legislature. Pasteurized, homogenized milk is brewed up in big factories, boiled beyond recognition and so chemically “enhanced” that by the time it gets to you it’s just milk-flavored poison I wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole—let alone serve it to my child. But you’d just go on drinking this crud without knowing that it could cost you your life! Why? Because the agriculture industry shells out BIG BUCKS to cloud the truth with their own “studies” on how fabulous pasteurization is…and trust me, these guys are worse than tobacco lobbyists! Meanwhile, whole raw milk—perhaps nature’s most perfect food—is criminalized like some sort of street drug. Anyone selling it could face investigation, serious jail time or be forced to pay huge fines. When in fact… Raw milk, animal fat, and animal protein in your diet Our greatest agricultural loss today is due to our senseless destruction of fresh, raw milk through pasteurization and ultra-pasteurization, which turns a great food into a white, “milk- flavored drink,” about as nutritious as a glass of Cola. A switch to unprocessed, unpasteurized milk should be a national priority… Because raw milk is the hidden key …and today I’m bringing you the scoop you need to fight off the milk criminals of the world, protect your family and with any luck, get the most out of your milk— nature’s MOST PERFECT FOOD!
It’s all in the latest edition of my book, “The RAW TRUTH About MILK.” And if you ask me—or any of the thousands who read earlier editions—I’d say it’s my most important work yet. Because proper understanding of milk, and its destructive effects when heat treated—and the remarkable therapeutic effects when used raw—I think we can:
What if with just one single serving of raw milk, we could be well on our way to wiping out diabetes, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, high blood pressure…and much more?! Plus, you’ll find out:
So why is raw milk as illegal as murder if it’s so great? Let’s look at history a little closer to find out…
Arming you with the knowledge you need to outsmart the crooked dairy industry, and experience the gulp of PERFECT HEALTH you deserve… If you don’t mind my saying so, writing this book was no easy feat. Along the way, I visited dozens of farms, pored through centuries of milk research, traveled overseas, and found myself on more than one occasion wading through mountains of cow-dung… But all the sweat and tears were worth it, because “The RAW TRUTH About MILK” gives you essential knowledge you can’t get anywhere else…
And I haven’t even mentioned my groundbreaking investigations into America’s ice cream and butter scandals! Concerned that you can’t find raw cows’ milk anywhere? Don’t worry! I’ll show you the BEST farm in America to score some…and if you can’t make it there, I’ll show you the next best raw milk that’s much easier to find. PURE TRUTH—STRAIGHT FROM THE As always, my book is covered by my Ultimate Guarantee. I’m sure this book will change your life—and the life of anyone else you share it with. But if for some reason you decide it’s not for you, just let me know. I’ll refund your cash (including shipping and handling!) lickety-split—NO EXCEPTIONS and NO QUESTIONS! So stop paying the crooked dairy industry to slowly kill you. Stop feeding yourself and your children with what “they” call milk. Stop listening to shouting vegetarians and get the REAL truth you simply won’t find anywhere else. To making DAIRY a lot less SCARY, William Campbell Douglass II, M.D.
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I totally agree with you! Nice to see that at least one of us manages to get some posts up ;)
You make good points. I had to look around to find much in the way of counter-balance to this guy’s shilling. It’s great press to be against all received opinions in the health business, but facts are another matter. There are always overblown and unsupported assertions in the health – especially alternativ health – sphere so its always hard to know what to believe.
Basically I believe that a little of what you fancy, and everything in moderation, is a sound principal. We need to get better at listening to our own bodies. They too easily get drowned out by shrill purveyors of “information” Guess I’m not buying Dr Douglass’ guides
Good article!—and you should read what he has to say about tobacco! His ‘newsletter’ (the free one) says people should smoke tobacco. I won’t subscribe or buy anything he asks money for. And yes, his ‘newsletter’ is like a teaser–he wants you to buy, buy, buy to get the ‘full story’. Has anyone seen any other complaints about him–the first time I ran a google on him, I tried to click on the first thing that looked like a complaint against his views, only to have my computer repeatedly kick off the internet with a weird message about the computer being in danger of a virus or some such thing. I’ve since ran my security program, and deleated cookies. But I cant find that particular site now, but did find this article. Thanks.
Greetings,
Everything today on the internet and in the mail needs to be taken with a grain or two of salt. Having said that–I do subscribe to his newsletter…and many others…
It helps to have some “comparison” thoughts when looking at anything.
I have found much good information from Dr. Douglas but it is always confirmed via others.
He is no different than anyone else out in our world today seeking to make a buck.
Oh yes, he does use solid internet market tech. in pushing his products.
Richard
Sadly we can no longer trust agencies like the FDA and the AMA or the many other Org’s that cater to Big Pharma, or take their orders from lobbies or even the US Military. So what to do? I subscibe to the newsletter myself and though I have never bought a book or a product I’ve seen plenty of good information towards doing my own research. In my opinion he is not so bad a guy though he keeps much confidential in order to sell his books and vitamins etc. However for the same reason I like this article because it points out we must all do our own research. For some time I have been working on a concept to create a website based on principal that is free and addresses the best of the best facts on achieving green in our personal practices and also natural healing based on the best science. Creating better commerce that makes access to the herbs, vitamins, and alternative methods backed up by research as available as a the phone book. I’m open to collaboration from others that feel the same that though expert advice is a good thing we should be free to choose our own medicines.
Who is William Campbell Douglass? My best friend received a 120-page booklet in the US mail today about “natural treatments” or “Research doctor who practices alternative medicine” His name is Dr. Wright, not Douglass. Is it a coincidence that both doctors are located at Nutrition and Healing, Order Processing Center, PO Box 925, Frederick, MD 21705-9913??? And no first name was ever given for Dr. Wright?? What is going on here?
Dr. Wright stated an almost absolute cure for Alzheimers Disease by ingesting Lithium Apartate OR Lithium Orocate. However, one must send $49.00 for all the literature to obtain correct dosages, etc.
I have a dear friend who no longer recognizes me or some of her children because she suffers the ravages of progressive Alzheimers Disease.
Is this booklet and what it promises a hoax or what? I very much want to believe that what I read is actually true!!
Please email me with some positive information about what I read and tell me if this Dr. Wright is legitimate. Thank you!
Michal Dawson
Kokomo, IN
Hi Michal, I did made a few Google Scholar and EBSCO searches to see what the academic literature says about alzheimer’s and treatment methods. Unfortunately both substances are far from being a cure. At best they treat symptoms. It is tragic and to my understanding, as a non-medical professional, your best option is to help people with alzheimer’s be as comfortable as they can be with their condition. The term they commonly use is managing the disease, not mention of curing anywhere. (At the moment there is more hope in terms of preventative then curing Alzheimer’s.)
WebMD on Alzheimer’s
MayoClinic on Alzheimer’s
U.S. National Library of Medicine
As for Dr. Wright, he may work in the same place or even for William Campbell Douglass. Without more transparency I would be cautious and skeptical about their advice. The sense I get is that they tease potential customers with appealing views. Many of their promises are at best unrealistically hopeful but more likely delusional and/or deceiving. Once your curiosity and hope are kindled, they ask you to pay them money before they reveal to you their supposed secrets that nobody else know but them. I am very suspicious of these kind of approaches and would not trust them.
Sadly what is propagated to be true is seldom questioned until we reach a point in time and discover what we have learned/read/been told/ or assumed as fact just doesn’t add up. Responsible Officials are paid to oversee Corruption and fraud that ill affects our Society.
Now that I’m here and seeking the truth, I find it doesn’t exist and appears the sole purpose of communication today to sway opinion and sell concepts or products without regard to adverse affects as the “End Justifies the Means”.
My solution is to read, listen and apply the BS to the results that are most always evident yet vary with individuals. Then raise as much havoc as possible until some credible individual of character and integrity comes aboard to help expose the truth.
Beef and Dairy products did not have the same effect on humans before steroids were induced. In 1960 a steer was slaughtered at two years old as opposed to 6 months yet both dress out the same. Respiratory problems, intestinal problems and growth and obesity now obvious yet the FDA assure us that steroids are not passed on through this process and McDonalds is the villain.
What role does Chlorine play in skin cancer, why are Arctic clouds comprised of high levels of chlorine near the ozone depleted area and why does drinking water have such an astoundingly higher level than allowed in swimming pools?
For note: smoking was the primary successful treatment for tuberculosis in the 1920s.
Tobacco juice is still an effective relief for “Ear Ache” pain.
Why not tweak illness with medicine to jump-start the internal healing process as opposed to long-term addictive pills that produce more side effects that deter from well-being.
Minimizing waste is essential in both family and business environments. My greatest concern at this point in time is overpopulation that has stimulated the need for genetically altered food products and Government Legislation, in unison with the unions, insurance and the rest of the medical community to force generic drugs that may or may not be of the quality demanded, on society by allowing 600% cost increase in 2003 for Name brand medication. Is genocide of the elderly, handicapped, destitute and other non-productive elements of society in Governments’ plans for the near future? Without this liability the deficit would take care of itself. The question needs to be answered.
Both the moral and up-side to this is that the bottom feeding cannibals orchestrating this catastrophe will take a severe cut in quality of living standards. They produce nothing but propaganda.
I am unable to find any information about William Campbell Douglass's credentials and medical background. Is he board certified in any speciality? His "biography" merely lists unverfiable endeavors. A friend received a paperback by this purported medical doctor that claimed a high-fat diet was optimum, water is poisonous, raw milk is safer than homogenized milk, etc. No studies were cited. Let's have facts instead of hyperbole.
A fourth generation Douglass graduated from the University of Rochester, the Miami School of Medicine and the Naval School of Aviation and Sports Medicine. Named the National Health Federation's "Doctor of the Year". Author of five books, Editor in Chief of Second Opinion, his alternatrive medicine newsletter. . He spent over a year at the Pasteur Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia, where advanced research on photoluminescence is being conducted. Dr. Douglass is among famed pioneers in this area of medical healing. Dr. WC Douglass wrote: Into the Light which chronicles the work (and his research) done in this field. It is an eye opener in that it helps the reader to gain insight as to how powerful "in the box medicine" and the lobby of Big Pharm are to undermine and obliterate from accepted practice valuable healing modalities that are not financially or politically correct in the eyes of the powers that be.
Dr WC Douglass is an "out of the box" thinker, and a doctor who has nurtured his own scientific inquiry. He thinks for himself and engages scientific discovery to find where truth actually is. He is not afraid to ruffle a feather…
Then he shouldn't be afraid of listing references either
I have subscribed to newsletters from both Wright and Douglass, and have the highest regard for both of these guys. Years ago, I suffered from yeast and urinary tract infections that no traditional doctor was able to treat. Thanks to Wright's research and writings on the sugar D-Mannose, I learned how to quickly control both conditions myself, and have had no need to see a doctor for either malady for fifteen years. That experience and a few others (I traveled from Illinois to Wright's clinic in Washington several years ago) have convinced me that Wright is one of the best and most thoughtful physicians out there. While I have not found Douglass' work as personally useful as Wright's, I am grateful to him for having the courage to speak his mind, knowing that the current medical establishment has no tolerance for independent thinking. If we had a few more like these two fighting the good fight, I suspect this country would start reversing the epidemic of cancer and heart disease it now faces – and healthcare costs would plummet.
The discussion here is actually on listing references to support facts used, not on the cause of the fight they are fighting. Quality of information should be a demand even for independent thinkers. The fact that you experienced a positive result is well and good, although single references are not a very good scientific foundation.