Dr Peter Glidden - A Naturopathic Answer to Mental Health Treatment

[Scott]

FEBRUARY 7th 2012


Dr Peter Glidden is an outspoken advocate of holistic Health, Dr. Glidden has lectured to thousands of people over the last 2 decades. He delivers over 60 Free Lectures each year, and is a regular speaker at Health Freedom Expo & Youngevity Regional Meetings. He has appeared on TV, is a regular guest host of the "Dead Doctors Don't Lie" Health Talk radio program, and gives free weekly seminars all over Chicagoland. His new book, The MD Emperor Has No Clothes, is an eye-opening, groundbreaking, jaw dropping exposition on the shortcomings of conventional MD directed medicine and the unrivaled excellence of holistic medical treatments.
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In this interview Dr Glidden answered some questions from the members of Nexus.

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This is our 2nd interview with Dr Glidden, check out our 1st Interview HERE: (http://www.spectrumradionetwork.com/Archive/dr-peter-glidden-the-myth-of-md-directed-medicine.html)

Treatment Philosophy
For over 2 decades, Dr. Glidden has been treating people around the world with Naturopathic therapeutics including Homeopathy, Medical Nutrition, Heavy Metal Chelation, Detoxification, Herbal Medicine and Bio-identical Hormone Supplementation. Dr. Glidden's current treatment protocols, perfected over 2 decades of clinical work, are unique in the field of Naturopathic medicine. He is the only physician in the world to combine Classical Homeopathy, Medical Nutrition, and Comprehensive Clinical Diet protocols.

All of Dr. Glidden's treatments are science-based and clinically verified. He does not use any "black box" unproven diagnostic techniques, nor any therapeutics that are experimental. He relies on time-tested, science based, clinically verified, safe and effective treatment protocols to help his patients/clients to recover their health.

Dr. Glidden's work is "results oriented," and his patients/clients are always given a time-frame inside of which they will work to secure noticeable and measurable results. None of Dr. Glidden's treatment protocols are "open-ended."

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Dr Glidden's Website: http://www.drglidden.com/home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLyMhNdcSc

Scott

[Scott]

The interview with Dr. Peter Glidden talking about A Naturopathic Answer to Mental Health Treatment is now available in the archives section full length and free to listen to.

Dr Glidden answered some questions put to him by the Nexus membership.

Listen to the interview Here: http://www.spectrumradionetwork.com/Archive/dr-peter-glidden-amnaturopathic-answer-to-mental-health-treatment.html

Scott

[Scott]

Synopsis

Dr. Peter Glidden was once again on our show as a follow up. This time we examined the use of pharmaceutical drugs in the mental health field. This time we addressed mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit disorder, schizophrenia and the like.

With his usual brilliant charisma and analogies, Dr. Glidden painted a detailed picture for the average person like myself to understand, which I very much appreciated. Sadly, it's a rather grim picture because it still utilizes allopathic medicine as opposed to holistic medicine. And it's the same in mental health as it is with treating the body. These conditions would benefit much more from natural holistic treatment stressing nutrition, minerals, etc than the heavy, toxin riddled (yes, I said it and I will take responsibility for it. Let's call a spade a spade, shall we?) prescription drugs.

Dr. Glidden provided some horrific examples as he led us through a cards on the table description of the profit-driven allopathic reductionist methods used to treat patients and I can tell you, some of those stories and facts had my blood run cold.

Once again, this is a must listen to show. Find out the difference between "health care" and "disease management".
Do the homework, do the research and feel better.
Literally.

Scott

[Emeraldisle]

Excellent show! I really love his analogies. "If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." lol

[flower]

Happy sunday ...

thx scott.. listening now

[flower]

Great interview Scott..lots of information to digest ;)

I can see the perspective of "putting" problems on hold being an issue... Doctors medicate far quicker the offering counselling. It took over a year of struggling to find the "right cocktail" for me before my doctor would even entertain giving me a refferal for counselling, and im still waiting...

without those meds, in moments of crisis..what do i do?

What is the transition? do you just stop your meds and eat broccoli and take supplements...

He is a GP that pushes meds quite easily..

Hard to fire your GP in this sytem

Great Questions from our fellow nexians, Zook, Gardner and Manny..

Thank you again Scott.. and to your helpers behind the scenes too lol

"keep up the good work brother"



PS: Please tell Dr Glidden that KISS is NOT a heavy metal band lol

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I also would like to add...


That cost is always an issue...

when all you eat is "kraft dinner" how do you buy 20$ bottles of supplements ?

(btw i dont eat kraft dinner.. its just an example lol )

[Jenci]

Great interview, Scott. I had come to the conclusions many years ago, what he said, that whatever your doctor tells you, do the opposite. At that time I couldn't work out why the doctors had got it so wrong but now that is obvious to me.

Good point he also made that the average life expectancy of an MD is 57 years old - so why would you go to them to keep yourself living to an old age.



What is the transition? do you just stop your meds and eat broccoli and take supplements...
No, but I would guess that if he does consultations he would help the patient transition from meds to supplements.

And getting access to counselling here in the UK is a big problem too.


Jeanette

[Dreamwalker]

question is is anybody who is on long term medication gonna give Dr Glidden medicine a try?
this could turn out very interesting,anyone want to venture down the rabbit hole?

[Going by]

What I can tell you is that I have been going the natural route for my daughter. It made miracles - no more ritalin, completely free of ADD, no more psiorasis either (this was not targetted, it was a side effect), better motricity and now we should start targetting dysphasia (language problems) directly. She still has a leaky guts which we are still adressing.

The problem as C?line says is money, it is very expensive treatments. I had to stop this year because of it. I was working like a nut case just to pay for treatment and started to go on conspiracy forums because I was completely drained emotionally and mentally and would stay home doing nothing (well, when compared with what I was previously doing) kind of non officially diagtnosed burned out.

On my meager remaining salary, I could not pay.

So I decided to pretty much menace the dad because he can pay. We finally came to an arrangement for him to pay most of the treatment and we are starting again this week.

It litterally made miracle, i have a normal looking teenager succeeding in high school (predictions were not finishing primary, like most dysphasics) with only subtle cues that something was ever wrong, from a quite handicaped one.

When I see her friends at her special school for intelligent but learning disabled kids due to neurological problems, soaking in prescribed drugs, it makes me sick.

When i tell parents, sometimes I am not believed, sometimes they are afraid of changing their own lifestyle, sometimes they are plainly without money.

For the teachers, I am a nut case about health and food and natural supplements but now they leave me alone because they saw the results and they know I can scientifically argue with them.

As for the pediatrician. he knows I am following something, i don't tell what exactly but told him I had her blood sent in US and that she is allergic to gluten and has a leaky gut, never telling the name of the very schooled in regular medecine and natural medecine specialist we are with, to make sure our specialist does not go to - well have problems with justice, and the pediatrician is so impressed that he now signs me all the regular treatment I demand that are free of charge, almost without asking.

That route is formidable, the problems are:

- money to pay
- finding a good naturopath, lots if not most of them do not have the skills and training to be able to truly adjust the treatment that would make a difference
- argumentation with family and others - you got be be very stubborn and not mind looking nut and not listen to laymen unaware people (my mom in my case and the dad at the beginning)
- total change in lifestyle - not eating in restaurants, always bringinig your food at parties, follow a strict diet
- new learnings that demand studies and time
- to have to always cover your sources to protect them from justice

I did refuse to give his name to lawyers for their own kid because I knew they were the litigation kind if it were not to their taste such as being told their lifestyle was destructive.

As long as you are with a very good specialist in natural medecine and someone that deeply knows the body functions (imho, regular naturopath schools in Canada are not enough for that level of expertise, I did try them as well), I do suggest that you take that route, it is very useful and does cure diseases.

[flower]

Anyone else listen to this?

packed with info

[Janos]

I can attest to many things just in a change of diet over the last year.

Cut out the garbage and eat as healthily as ye can.

Yes, organic food is expensive. Organic wild foods are free. I'd suggest anyone interested in that, learn about it. It truly makes all the difference.

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question is is anybody who is on long term medication gonna give Dr Glidden medicine a try?
this could turn out very interesting,anyone want to venture down the rabbit hole?

Are ye volunteering, Manny?

A natural diet would clean ye right out good and proper, mate.

What say ye?

[Scott]

Thanks guys I am just looking for alternatives myself, I have spent a good deal of time looking into the alternative health fields over the years.

The vast majority of people do not eat well, the comment Dr Glidden made about going to the olive garden and eating a large meal and being hungry several hours later is s good one, the body just isn't getting what it needs, I knew about the importance of minerals years ago.

Eventually I found a drink called Intra and drank 1 ounce of that a day for years, it even seemed to help with my psoriasis.

From what Peter is saying the drink he mentioned is very good and I will be trying it out for a few months to test its effectiveness.

This is what i will be taking for the next 3 months.
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http://naturopathicproducts.youngevityonline.com/

We will see how things go.

Scott

[flower]

Organic wild foods are free.

thats the plan this year...


but you do know.. ther eis nothing.. "organic' anymore...

traces are found everywhere

[Scott]

I can attest to many things just in a change of diet over the last year.

Cut out the garbage and eat as healthily as ye can.

Yes, organic food is expensive. Organic wild foods are free. I'd suggest anyone interested in that, learn about it. It truly makes all the difference.[COLOR="red"]



I totally agree, eating wild is very helpful, it will not cover the full spectrum the body needs though, its about the mineral content in the soil.

Also eating Raw is a big deal, HUGE.

Also you really have to research the "alternative health" products, there is so much wiggle room for scam products, for instance if you have researched nano gold,silver, platinum,silica, very few of the big sellers out there actually sell anything decent to the mass's.
This is partly because of the restrictions & fines, I only know of one company now that still sells the original recipe nano particle solution and he pays fines every month to do so.


Scott

[Janos]

I totally agree, eating wild is very helpful, it will not cover the full spectrum the body needs though, its about the mineral content in the soil.

Also eating Raw is a big deal, HUGE.

Scott

The mineral content of most soil is where it should be, in a natural setting. It's the big agrobiz farms and such that have had their soils raped of the 85 essential trace minerals.

If you get a burdock plant that's growing next to a fresh stream that you know is unpolluted, chances are pretty high that you'll be getting some burdock root that is better than anything you can buy at your local Chinese market.

There are also some things I'd definitely NOT recommend eating raw. Most mushrooms for one.

Honestly, I eat very little raw foods during the winter time. Occasionally I'll get a bag of organic apples from the store. I eat seasonally. And hey, it works out wonderful for me. I'm in the best health I've ever been in.

Compared to the typical American diet, I'd say we do beyond wondrously well.

As one who's done so, I'd recommend people introduce a few wild foods at a time to their diets. Take some food grade DE (Diatomaceous Earth) for detox. In less than 6 months, you'll feel like a whole new individual.

THEN, if you are comfortable with it, and can afford to do so, change your diet to the whole RAW thing, a little at a time.

Just be sure to take it slow and easy and don't try to shock your system too fast. (Or you'll probably be living on the toilet, honestly.)

As it stands, I can eat anything now that I want, with zero lasting ill effects. I ate a LOT of stuff I shouldn't have between Thanksgiving and New Years. Didn't gain a pound, or feel any worse for wear, other than the not so good feeling of being 'too full' when I pigged out at a buffet when the in-laws were visiting. ;)

Over a year, I've lost 60 pounds and went from a size 40 to a size 32. Most of which, with very little exercise, other than some push ups in the morning, the copious walking I do most of the year, and... *ahem* 'other' forms of exercise...

Addendum:

I don't and won't ever switch to a 'raw' diet. Been there, tried that. It does bad things to my digestive system. Also, one of my favorite foods in the world is soup that I make with wild greens, and is a constant staple in my diet. Anyone ever heard of raw cold beans and greens soup? Bleh! :P

But hey, if it works for other folks, more power to them. I'm more of a 'protein' kind of nutritional type that requires meats and fats. Those aren't available locally in a 'raw' form, other than in such a way that I'd never consider eating them. So cooked it is.

[Scott]

ahh now soups & stews are another matter, you are keeping the nutrients in the pot and not boiling them off and dumping them down the sink :)

As far as Mushrooms go, that's my co-host Tom's department, He's been an amateur mycologist for 18+ years and has been on the board of the Mycological Society of Toronto as Vice-President. He regularly takes people out to forests/woods to teach them how to forage for mushrooms and edible plants.

Scott

[Janos]

Also you really have to research the "alternative health" products, there is so much wiggle room for scam products, for instance if you have researched nano gold,silver, platinum,silica, very few of the big sellers out there actually sell anything decent to the mass's.
This is partly because of the restrictions & fines, I only know of one company now that still sells the original recipe nano particle solution and he pays fines every month to do so.

Scott

You're bang on.

The LAST thing mega corporations and governments want is healthy people. Healthy people tend to live longer, think for themselves, and be very difficult to control.

[lightblue]

janos: But hey, if it works for other folks, more power to them. I'm more of a 'protein' kind of nutritional type that requires meats and fats. Those aren't available locally in a 'raw' form, other than in such a way that I'd never consider eating them. So cooked it is.

you needn't eat meat for protein...

i swear by my oat breakfast (poridge)...oats provide slow energy release so you don't get peckish until 2-4pm....i get organic - for a very little difference in price....wonderful source of energy and goodness... :smile: l


- Oatmeal is an excellent source of calcium, especially if made with milk. Calcium helps to strengthen bones, teeth and hair and staves off osteoporosis.

- Oatmeal is a good source of vitamins and minerals.

- Oatmeal is filling. Those who eat oatmeal in the morning are less likely to fill up with sugary snacks before lunch.

- Oatmeal contains high amounts of fiber, keeping you regular.

- Oatmeal is a low-fat food. You can eat a large bowl without having to worry about packing on the pounds. Keep track of the sugar content, however. Some oatmeal varieties geared towards kids contain high amounts of sugar.

- The water soluble fiber in oatmeal helps to lower cholesterol.

- The soluble fiber in oatmeal also deters the consumption of starch. This is especially good news for diabetics, as they won’t experience a rise in insulin after eating.

- Oatmeal is said to have cancer fighting properties.

- Oatmeal contains plenty of protein.

In addition to providing health benefits when eaten, oatmeal can be used in many home remedies as well. For instance:

- Used in a bath, oatmeal can take the itch out of rashes caused by allergies or illnesses such as chicken pox.

- Applying a paste of oatmeal and water helps soothe insect bites, bee stings and the itch caused by poison ivy.
- Oatmeal and water makes a wonderful facial scrub. An oatmeal mask will also soften skin. :flirt:


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[Janos]

We eat oatmeal EVERY single morning for breakfast, and have for over a year now.

It's a good thing, and very sustaining. But it doesn't even begin to touch my protein requirements. My ancestors ate woodland critters for their protein, not oatmeal. ;)

I've found that the closer I get to the way my ancestors ate, the better I feel. It's worked for tens of thousands of years, until 'modern' times. They must have been doing something right, eh?

[lightblue]

well, it's also true that men go through a LOT more food than women....suppose requirements differ... l


:crazy_pilot:

[Janos]

In summary:


Between 94% and 100% of the time, the drugs do not work. (97% with a +/- 3% error ratio)

MD gets a direct kickback from the chemo drug.

The hospital buys the chemo drug for $3000. They sell it to the patient for $12,000.

Insurance pays $9,000.

The hospital and the MD spit the difference.

The only classification of prescription medication, where a profit share like that is allowed.

Well that certainly explains a lot, doesn’t it?

It also explains why my wife’s aunt (a clinical oncologist) retired with money coming out of her ears. This same Dr, by the way, said she’d NEVER take chemotherapy herself. How’s that for an endorsement, eh? :P

[Scott]

In summary:



Well that certainly explains a lot, doesn’t it?

It also explains why my wife’s aunt (a clinical oncologist) retired with money coming out of her ears. This same Dr, by the way, said she’d NEVER take chemotherapy herself. How’s that for an endorsement, eh? :P

Dr Glidden has a few things to say about chemotherapy, in his usual, punch em right in the face sorta manner heh


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLyMhNdcSc

Scott

[VajraYaya]

That route is formidable, the problems are:

- money to pay
- finding a good naturopath, lots if not most of them do not have the skills and training to be able to truly adjust the treatment that would make a difference
- argumentation with family and others - you got be be very stubborn and not mind looking nut and not listen to laymen unaware people (my mom in my case and the dad at the beginning)
- total change in lifestyle - not eating in restaurants, always bringinig your food at parties, follow a strict diet
- new learnings that demand studies and time
- to have to always cover your sources to protect them from justice

Hi Going By.. I just wanted to pop in and say What a fabulous story.. I really enjoyed that post. I think the way you have looked after your daughter is an excellent example of how everybody in the world should just take responsibility for their own healing.

Have you ever done any coaching of people in how to work outside the reductionistic "do it for me" mindset box? If not, you should. Your daughter really lucked out having you for a mom.

[sandy]

Great Interview.

Thanks Scott, I have been on the Glidden Website a few times before hearing this interview but was hesitant to order due to not knowing anyone who gave him credibility for his recommendations. So I will revisit and possibly order now : Sure hope you will follow up with how these supplements are working or not working for feedback on the products you are trying.

Manny, I have been down the rabbit hole and took myself off prescribed Tryptophan and Flexerill (strong muscle relaxant) and have been absolutely drug free now for 3 years. I had been on this medication for 7 years straight and it had not done nothing to overcome "my" Fibromyalgia other than mask some of the pain. I also suffered with depression for years and stopped taking drugs for it 10 years previous because in my estimation it only made the world more gray and worse. I would sooner feel the ugly stuff than feel nothing at all.

I'm a real believer in Louis Hays theory that all dis-ease is based on how we feel about ourselves so decided I needed to get back to basics and go back deeply within for the umpteenth time in my life. The motivator to do this was not only not feeling good but my life had taken a turn in real crisis after crisis and I was at the wall. A make it or break it>>>>>>>

This is when I started my spiritual journey and for this old jalopy, it was hell on wheels, but the old buggy held up surprisingly and I found my SELF-WORTH from within and now truly do love myself. The rest just has been falling into place and life has never been better for me. I have one angst to come into the light and it is my relationship with my only child. I'm doing what I can and know in time this too will come together when it is supposed to. Other than that I have finally learned not to sweat the small stuff and beginning to believe that it is all small stuff more and more with each passing day.

This is the reason why I keep saying "GO WITHIN" as it is the only place one will find the answers of letting go of Dis-Ease no matter what the label or need to identify or hang onto the affliction.


P.S. I have had 10 major surgeries (no spleen along with several other missing parts :) ), have had cancer as well and beaten it, so thank God I finally found my Self Worth or I may not have been here to share my story with you. Now you know why I said Old Jalopy too as I sure have given my body container a run for it's precious service in keeping me alive, but then we know it is the soul that rules the roost don't we.

[Going by]

Hi
Have you ever done any coaching of people in how to work outside the reductionistic "do it for me" mindset box? If not, you should. Your daughter really lucked out having you for a mom.

sincerely no time for coaching on that for the health paradigm. I do some paid coaching elsewhere sometimes, which is about change in paradigms as well..

The health paradigms are so ingrained that it is very hard to climb out of it. Anyone asking me I will be glad to provide what I know though.

I have to make money for our living expenses and for some part of her treatments as well, so no much time for anything else.. I have to take care of myself too now that the emergency for my daughter is gone (the emergency was a 10 years one). Taking care of me, this might be the hardest part.

[VajraYaya]

Taking care of me, this might be the hardest part

Yet, I know if you talk to the healers you work with, They'll tell you that self care is of utmost importance. You know you are certainly worth it. :hug:

[Janos]

Going By and Sandy.

Thank you both for sharing your experiences.

They are very informative, and many people should get some good inspiration from them.

I love to see people buck the system and stand on their own two feet, finding their own solutions to problems that Big Medica says are impossible to cure. It's what I live for! Kudos, and well done!

[Jenci]

I've found that the closer I get to the way my ancestors ate, the better I feel. It's worked for tens of thousands of years, until 'modern' times. They must have been doing something right, eh?

Me too, Janos. My body feels better when I eat animal meats and fats. I've got MS and I have been able to stop the progression of my disease by following this type of diet.

On the topic of minerals, our ancestors used to eat the wholefoods. So if it was a chicken it was the whole of it (bones, organ meats), not the skinned and boned chicken breast fillets we find in supermarkets today.

If you are a meat eater, bones are a very rich source of minerals. If you eat chickens you can buy them whole and make use of the carcass. Our local traditional butchers usually give out chicken carcasses and marrow bones for free. The expense is in cooking them due to energy prices :(

You can simmer the bones in some water (add acid such as lemon juice or vinegar) until the minerals and gelatin from the bones leech into the water. An electric slow cooker is good for this.

I eat homemade soup from bones every day and have done for two years. Even in the summer.



As I mentioned earlier, bone broth has been prepared in kitchens, hearths and firesides throughout history. And, in many ways, it?s a lost art. Home cooks have simply forgotten how easily a broth is made and how worthwhile it is to make this low-cost, highly nutritive food a regular part of the family diet.

As the bones cook in water ? especially if that water has been made slightly acidic by the inclusion of cider vinegar ? minerals and other nutrients leach from the bones into the water. Homemade broth is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and other trace minerals. The minerals in broth are easily absorbed by the body. Bone broth even contains glucosamine and chondroiton ? which are thought to help mitigate the deletorious effects of arthritis and joint pain.

Rather than shelling out big bucks for glucosamine-chondroitin and mineral supplements, just make bone broth and other nutritive foods a part of your regular diet.
Further, homemade bone broths are often rich in gelatin. Gelatin is an inexpensive source of supplementary protein. Gelatin also shows promise in the fight against degenerative joint disease. It helps to support the connective tissue in your body and also helps the fingernails and hair to grow well and strong.

http://nourishedkitchen.com/the-benefits-of-bone-broth/

Another thing that Glidden said in the interview was that if your doctor says don't eat salt, then eat plenty of it. He is not kidding. I eat plenty.

Salt (real salt not the supermarket refined stuff) is a good source of minerals.

I use a grey celtic sea salt which contains 92 minerals and trace elements.





Refined salt is artificial and toxic to your body, and ordinary sea salts are sadly lacking in vital minerals and trace elements. In contrast, full spectrum, Celtic Salt is not only soft on the palate, and incredibly rich in flavour, but it makes a vital contribution to your health and well being.

Please note, the coarse Celtic cannot be used in a grinder, we have a dried Celtic Salt available for this purpose.

Contains a rich spectrum of 92 minerals and trace elements. Table salt has just two minerals, most sea salts less than 10, and even the best sea salts less than 40 because they are subject to heavy processing.

A thousand years of artisan tradition is still maintained:

* Gently hand harvested, dried in the sun and wind
* Never touched by any machinery or metal
* No chemical treatments, nothing added, nothing taken away


I buy in the UK from http://www.seventhwavesupplements.com/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=105&idproduct=94&gclid=CMn56ejOmq4CFYsntAodEjM5MA

Another source US http://www.selinanaturally.com/Celtic-Sea-Salt-C3.aspx

Jeanette

[Janos]

Re: Cooking using bones.

Good recipe for that here: http://nexus.2012info.ca/forum/showthread.php?9315-Winter-home-cooked-recipes-to-keep-warm-by&p=62248&viewfull=1#post62248

I cook like that every single day.

[Going by]

My father was eating bone marrow and really licked his fingers.

I make soups every weeks for 2-3 days we eat soup. Miam.