No science here (Pt 3)

Initially I planned on two chapters per post but length has climbed even for me. I have also realized I am repeating the same information over and over again – wonder why? So here is chapter 6 all by its lonesome.

The medical science community and associated research supports the fact that the occurrence of cancer, disease, and chronic illnesses is largely rooted in the decreased function of the human immune system and specifically related to gut bacteria.

While the role of the immune system is to protect the human body against disease and other foreign bodies it is important to keep in mind that many different parts of the body combine to make up the immune system. IOWs it is not one big ole conglomerate, there are many parts. Jillian makes a very sweeping statement but may ignore the minutiae involved as correlation is not causation.

Simply put, there are at least 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Inflammation is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. Cancer is fundamentally a disease of regulation of tissue growth; with only certain mutations leading to cancer whereas the majority of mutations do not. There is no over-arching etiology as Jillian implies.

“Gut bacteria have been found to be involved in many diseases, such as IBD, obesity, diabetes, carcinoma, HIV, and autism. When the gut bacteria undergo some imbalance, several diseases may occur. Immunoregulatory activity is the main function of gut bacteria in the pathogenesis of these diseases.” [Emphasis mine]

So lets take a look at your source,,, Houston we have a problem! Or I should say some major concerns that bear investigating further.

There is no such things as “leaky gut” - the primary issue behind gut dysbiosis causing autism. "[v]irtually no physician who has an understanding of the gastrointestinal physiology gives the disease credence because of an almost complete lack of supporting basic science and few therapeutic clinical trials showing no effect."

As Dr Harriet Hall notes, citing Bischoff et al, “[i]ntestinal permeability is a real thing, but according to this review article 'these terms are poorly defined, their assessment is a matter of debate, and their clinical significance is not clearly established.' Leaky gut syndrome, on the other hand, is a fad diagnosis not accepted by mainstream medicine.”

Herein, this review summarizes and highlights the roles and potential mechanisms of gut bacteria in human health and diseases. Understanding of the relationship between gut bacteria and human health can be helpful for targeting new probiotic treatments and novel strategies in treating and managing a wide variety of human diseases. [Emphasis mine]

Issue number two, and we are not even out of the introduction yet,

When you give probiotics to normal humans you are introducing, relative to the number and quantity of bacteria that are already there, a small amount of foreign bacteria. Continuing our metaphor, it is like trying to put a putting green in an Amazonian rain forest. For normal people, it makes no microbiologic sense to take probiotics. 

While I read the entire paper, I will readily admit I did not digest it fully; not enough time. BUT, my point being, this is Jillian's only citation for a topic that needs a thorough discussion. Her presentation opens the door for more questions than she provides answers for. Furthermore her own citation clearly states, “further studies should be carried out.”

 

The protocol provides for the possible repair of these deficiencies through recommended dietary changes, removal of toxins, and the infusion of natural probiotics, bio-available nutrition, and electrolytes. The foundation for the protocol and why it works is rooted in the science of what elements make up the human body.

Epperly talks of probiotics being the answer to everything, it's not so simple. To borrow from Mark Crislip, “Already there is the assumption, unchallenged, that there is an issue in people between good and bad bacteria that is affecting health. And which people? Which bacteria? Under what circumstances? The importance of understanding which patient populations may benefit from an intervention is key.” 

Crislip continues,

If you are worried about your normal gut bacteria, be reassured. We are always consuming fecal flora in the food you eat and the water you drink. The food, your spouse, and the world, is covered in a thin patina of gastrointestinal bacteria, so you are always repleting your bacterial flora orally. Bon appetite! Families tend have similar bacterial strains. My gut flora more closely resemble my parents’ than my wife’s, suggesting there may be a genetic predisposition for which strains of bacteria make up your gut. When you give probiotics to normal humans you are introducing, relative to the number and quantity of bacteria that are already there, a small amount of foreign bacteria. Continuing our metaphor, it is like trying to put a putting green in an Amazonian rain forest. For normal people, it makes no microbiologic sense to take probiotics.

What the body is comprised of has no bearing on nutritional requirements. There is overlap between the suggested essential nutrients and what the body is comprised of, but no relation. One is biochemistry the other is nutrition, two distinct fields. Most living things are carbon based on an elemental level. So are coal, fuel and diamonds but we don’t eat those things do we? As her garlic example in the previous post highlights, Jillian has way too much time on her hands to be studying garlic that intensely.

The protocol includes a specific fresh food diet and a fermented juice recipe (Jilly Juice) that includes cabbage or kale, a mineral based (Pink Himalayan) salt, and water. Each of these components has a function in the healing process. The combination of cabbage or kale and the diet on the protocol meets the needs of the human body because it closely matches all 12 of the top nutrients that it is comprised of. Cabbage and kale provide the nutritional foundation of the protocol because of all the cruciferous vegetables, there provide a high range of vitamin and mineral elements needed for a healthy, smooth running body.

 

I'm not going to delve into the diet aspect beyond what I need to. Basically what Jillian advocates is a plant based semi-raw diet. The only animal protein is chicken or egg. It is very restrictive but confusing as well due to the, “do as I say, not as I do mentality.” IOWs what she spouts on Facebook contradicts her book – ie. vegalitarianism and veganism.

In her book, page 25 she states,

  

Jillian only added chicken as an afterthought for non-vegetarians/non-vegans, yet lambastes anyone who advocates for vegatarianism/veganism on her FB page.

  

(One of many such posts.)

Let's go back to the Pink Himalayan Salt for a moment, since she mentions it,,,

If you remember, Jillian ascribes magical superpower the PHS.  In some cases she states it is due to the “84 trace minerals” present. In September,

she made a post blasting the trace minerals in garlic calling them heavy metals citing this paper as source, Studies on the contents of twenty elements in different parts of garlic byusing ICP-OES, AAS and AFS combined with microwave decompositionmethod].  I mentioned this paper in my last post noting it was an abstract only as the paper is in Chinese. IOWs there is no fucking way Jillian read this paper.

According to source these are the trace minerals present in garlic:: Al, As, B, Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Se, Sr and Zn. All are present in PHS. Please explain to me how Epperly can justify the use of PHS when it contains the same elements present in garlic? As noted by a critic, “she's [Jillian] intellectually dishonest...and scientifically illiterate,,, She relies on people being too lazy to actually read what she posts.”

Like anything Jillian disagrees with, she will block you if you try can counter her stupidity.

Just to solidify a point, Epperly is clueless and her information should be disregarded,,

This is her attempt at supporting her contention that “Allium Sativum is garlic and onions.. very very very highly poisonous and full of heavy metals.. look at the symbols in the document enclosed.” (Remember how she determines if something is OK to eat.) 

  

For reference here are the documents she includes Chemical elements listed by symbol and Elemental Composition of the Human Body. What we are specifically interested in is this paper she sources, Comparative evaluation of the mineral profile and other selected components ofonion and garlic.

From the abstract,

The comprehensive mineral profile of garlic and onion samples obtained in this work is an information that could sensitize people on their need for more consumption. This can be a good opportunity to enhance micronutrient supply of the diet of low income earners which form majority of the society.

From the conclusion, 

 

As it has been shown that the Allium spp have potassium in abundance with very low content of sodium. This research finding could be useful to develop a food-based strategy to increase the bioavailability of trace minerals and therefore contributes to the benefit of human health. Smaller quantity of garlic could conveniently be used to flavour foods to obtain the similar nutritional benefit of some components that is obtained when higher quantity of onion cultivars is used. This is important since the current consumers’ tendency is towards foods with beneficial attributes for health and good organoleptic characteristics. Regular inclusion of Allium spp in meals, especially in powdery form can also be a good opportunity to enhance micronutrient supply of the diet of low income earners which form majority of the society.

There is NO mention of “[o]nions and garlic are poisonous when used as a supplement or used IN LARGE amounts,” as Jillian asserts. Jillian has no understanding or comprehension in regards to what she reads. This paper in no way supports her notion and as I noted above, garlic contains the same trace elements as PHS.

 

There is so much I could write, but I believe you my readers are beginning to get the picture, Epperly has no science. The science she does cite does not even support her statements.

If this material is what she submitted to the Ohio AOG or the FTC, I would like to know on what grounds she is still able to operate. I suspect it is what Lee Lemon and Paulogia discuss in this video clip.

  

The clip with my concerns regarding JE and her right to free speech in selling her book of misinformation. Paul explains it well,,, the clips starts at 35:09-42:09 with Paul's contribution coming at 39:39 and he references Eric Hovind's selling of B-17 "You can provide a fraudulent book about how eating apricot pits cure cancer and you can sell such apricot seeds but you cant do both."

I lied about it being the end of post as some curious information has come to my attention. Jillian doesn't seem to make a big fuss concerning water sources. But she does concerning support for an other woo-meisters touting a competing programs. (I will be addressing the pH water scam at a later date. For your viewing pleasure. Check out what ZdoggMD has to say.)

Today, she posted this, 

 

Now keep in mind, she posted this on November 18 directed to her minions,

 

As I have asked before, which is it Jillian? Allowing competitor is OK only if you benefit?  And now today (12/4/2018) you attempt to justify your actions by saying,
"advertising for me and I have no collaboration, it's fine."

Just like a true cult leader!!