Life Is An Arms Race - Here's How To Win It
3,649 views · Published 18 September 2018 · 7:13 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Life The Basic Manual · 2018 · Education
Dr Sarah Myhill and her co-author, Craig Robinson, have recently published a fascinating book called The Infection Game. It contains crucial insights into the management of acute and chronic infection. Although Dr Myhill is a specialist in the treatment of CFS/ME, and the ideas in this book have arisen from her 30 years of experience of treating that illness, the ‘Tools of the Trade’ for combating infection that she describes are relevant for everyone. Following the basic protocols in this book is a route map for good health for everyone! Each chapter is filled with practical, down-to-earth information that anyone who wants to improve their health and longevity can follow. This short film offers insider tips for those who want to experience the best quality of health that they can. Dr Myhill’s aim is to improve both the quantity and quality of life for all. Dr Myhill regards life as an arms race waged in our own bodies. Microbes love the warm, well-nourished environment that our bodies provide, and these microbes are constantly seeking to gain a foothold in our body’s systems. It is widely recognised that chronic disease is often infection-driven: we now know that our big killers, from cancers and coronaries to dementia and diabetes, are largely driven by infection. So, dealing with infections is not only important because it means that we avoid the ‘flu and other ‘short-term nasties’ but it also means that we reduce our chances of contracting the big killer diseases. So what means can we use to deal with this daily onslaught? First, and foremost, is the establishment of a paleo-ketogenic diet [PK diet]. Dr. Myhill points out that most microbes love nothing more than to feast on sugars and carbohydrates. Life is an arms race, and we have a choice – we either surrender to the microbes seeking a cosy home within our bodies or we make our bodies the least hospitable environment for invaders as possible. Eating a PK diet starves the microbes of their food, vis sugars and carbohydrates. Alongside the PK diet, Dr Myhill also suggests a basic package of supplements to support our over-stretched immune systems. In addition to the PK diet and the basic supplement package, we have, at our disposal, a number of other tactics, such as heat, light, anti-microbials such as iodine and Vitamin C, and herbs. None of these methods is susceptible to being patented and milked as a cash cow, and so they’ve often been neglected by a medical-industrial complex that has chosen to rely on expensive and profitable pharmacological solutions. Heat, as in saunas, hot springs, and clinics offering pyro-therapy, mimics the way our own bodies turn up the temperature on invading organisms, with a fever. Heat kills the invading organisms. Light, via sensible exposure to the sun, helps us to produce adequate stores of vitamin D, and to benefit from the ability of ultra-violet light to kill microbes. Iodine and vitamin C have well-attested anti-microbial qualities, and the practice of herbalism has long employed the complex and often highly-effective innate nature of certain plants to fight a wide variety of infections. And the beauty of these interventions is that they can be done by you, right now, with no need to visit a doctor, or have a prescription written. The power lies in your hands. Just do it. To learn more about Dr Myhill’s work, or purchase one of her books, please see https:/drmyhill.co.uk ============================== Links to Dr Myhill’s books and papers: Books: Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalitis and Long Covid THIRD EDITION: It's mitochondria, not hypochondria Paperback https://amzn.to/49T7oEk The PK Cookbook – go paleo ketogenic and get the best of both worlds https://amzn.to/4aUxEzD The Underactive Thyroid: Do it yourself because your doctor won't Paperback https://amzn.to/3Wpg56b Paleo-Ketogenic: The Why and the How: Just what this doctor ordered Paperback https://amzn.to/44iOZQd Ecological Medicine, 2nd Edition: The Antidote to Big Pharma and Fast Food Paperback https://amzn.to/44jZDWG Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalitis 2nd Edition: It's Mitochondria, Not Hypochondria Paperback https://amzn.to/4aMSMaR The Infection Game – life is an arms race https://amzn.to/4b2Fw28 Sustainable Medicine – Whistle-blowing on 21st Century Medical Practice https://amzn.to/3JG6QqJ Prevent and Cure Diabetes – delicious diets, not dangerous drugs https://amzn.to/4a1v9Kz Green Mother: Families fit for the future Paperback https://amzn.to/3UdxD2k Dr Myhill’s three published papers on CFS/ME: http://www.ijcem.com/files/IJCEM81200... http://www.ijcem.com/files/IJCEM12040... http://www.ijcem.com/files/IJCEM12070... ============================== SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/c/lifethebasi... FIND LIFE THE BASIC MANUAL HERE http://www.facebook.com/lifethebasicm... http://instagram.com/lifethebasicmanual
