No.1 Herbal Medicine Expert: This Over The Counter Drug Is Quietly Killing You & They’re Lying About Medicinal Plants!

Aug 11, 2025 2h 15m 24 insights
Dr. Simon Mills, a respected herbal practitioner, discusses the power of natural medicine. He highlights plant-based remedies for common ailments, chronic conditions, and prevention, emphasizing gut health, diet, and alternatives to overused pharmaceuticals.
Actionable Insights

1. Avoid Unnecessary PPIs & Antibiotics

Limit the use of proton pump inhibitors (like Omeprazole) and antibiotics, as their long-term use is linked to serious health problems like cancers and dementias, and contributes to antibiotic resistance.

2. Prioritize Gut Health with Plants

Focus on gut health by consuming a diverse, plant-based diet, aiming for 30 different types of plants per week, as the microbiome is crucial for overall health and immune function.

3. Understand Inflammation as Defense

Recognize inflammation as a natural and healthy defense mechanism, rather than an enemy, and avoid suppressing acute inflammation to allow the body’s healing processes to work.

4. Consume Dark Chocolate Daily

Eat 50-100 grams of 75% or more dark chocolate daily for significant long-term brain and cardiovascular health benefits, as it acts as a powerful medicine.

5. Use Ginger & Cinnamon Tea

Brew a tea with grated fresh ginger and cinnamon for cold symptoms, headaches, menstrual cramps, or joint pain that responds to heat, as it warms the body and stimulates circulation.

6. Inhale Rosemary for Brain Health

Press and sniff rosemary to inhale its volatile oils, which can directly enter the brain and support cognitive function and memory, aligning with its traditional use for remembrance.

7. Manage Acid Reflux with Mucilage

Instead of long-term Omeprazole, use the ‘raft principle’ for acid reflux by consuming mucilage-rich plants like slippery elm or products like Gaviscon, which create a physical barrier in the stomach.

8. Perform a Garlic Intensive

For low-level gut or lung infections, chop and swallow eight raw garlic cloves over a Friday evening, as it acts as a powerful prebiotic and antiseptic, but be mindful of the strong aroma.

9. Experiment with Herbal Teas

Start with low-dose herbal teas like ginger (warming) or peppermint (cooling) to understand what suits your body and helps you identify your specific needs.

10. Increase Purple & Red Foods

Consume more purple and red fruits and vegetables, such as beetroots and red grapes, for their anthocyanins, which are powerful polyphenols beneficial for blood supply, eyesight, and brain health.

11. Apply External Heat for Joint Pain

For inflamed joints, apply external heat using a mustard or cayenne plaster, or soak fingers in a warm mustard bath, to bring blood to the area and reduce pain without internal medication.

12. Consider Ketogenic Diet for Insulin

Explore a ketogenic diet to improve insulin sensitivity, which can help reverse early stages of diabetes and regulate menstrual cycles, especially for conditions like PCOS.

13. Use Echinacea for Infections

Take Echinacea (specifically forms that produce a tingling sensation) for infections of the mouth, throat, sinuses, or upper respiratory tract, as it directly stimulates immune cells in these areas.

14. Consume Turmeric for Inflammation

Incorporate turmeric into your diet for its anti-inflammatory effects, understanding that its benefits are largely mediated by the gut microbiome, which processes its active compounds.

15. Drink Green Tea Regularly

Make regular consumption of green tea a habit to support brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, due to its rich polyphenol content.

16. Reduce Sugar for Fertility

If trying to conceive, significantly reduce your sugar intake to stabilize the menstrual cycle and enhance the fertile phase, as excess sugar can disrupt hormonal balance.

17. Practice Intermittent Fasting

Incorporate intermittent fasting into your routine, as human physiology evolved for periods of non-eating, but seek professional advice for extended fasts to ensure it’s appropriate for your metabolism.

18. Prioritize Organic/Wild Plants

Choose organic or wild-foraged plants whenever possible, as they contain higher levels of beneficial polyphenols due to fighting their own battles against pests without chemicals.

19. Use Bitter Herbs for Digestion

Consume bitter herbs or unsweetened espresso as a digestive aid, as they trigger taste buds that stimulate digestive activity and can help manage fever by drawing blood to the core.

20. Engage in Movement for Back Pain

Alleviate back pain and muscle knots through movement and dancing, allowing music to flow through you and unlock tension, as a non-pharmacological approach to relief.

21. Consider Immune-Boosting Supplements

Supplement with Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Zinc, especially during winter or in darker climates, to improve natural resistance and resilience against viral infections.

22. Manage Cholesterol Holistically

Address high cholesterol with a plant-based diet, regular exercise, and liver-supporting herbs like artichoke leaf or dandelion root, rather than solely relying on medications.

23. Cook Plant-Based Meals Affordably

Learn to cook plant-based meals, particularly Asian-inspired dishes with lentils, beans, and spices, as it’s a very cheap way to eat healthily and provide diverse nutrients for your gut.

24. Reconnect with Loved Ones & Nature

To cope with a rapidly changing and frightening world, prioritize reconnecting with your closest family and friends, and also with nature, as a fundamental antidote for well-being.