Anthony William
He authors books and offers advice online on forums such as Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop column and his own website.
Critics allege that he is practicing medicine without a license and that he has, at times, improperly solicited positive Amazon reviews for his books.
[5] In 2000, William and his wife Rachel Schutzman opened a health food store in Machias, Maine called Earth Organic Market.
[13] One of the health issues that William most frequently claims to diagnose is chronic disease that supposedly occurs from the Epstein–Barr virus, for which he prescribes an unproven treatment of B12 vitamins that Spirit recommends, along with high doses of celery juice.
[3] William says, in his Goop column, that "ninety-eight percent of the time, cancer is caused by a virus and at least one type of toxin."
[3] William also suggests that the Epstein-Barr virus causes over 95% of thyroid issues, although no current scientific evidence supports this view.
[2] According to the CDC, there is no current peer-reviewed scientific evidence to support William's assertions that the Epstein-Barr virus causes lung cancer.
[3] In his book, Life Changing Foods, he considers "fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and wild foods" to be the “Holy Four.” He states: Because they grow from the earth and are showered by the sun and sky, enduring out in the elements day after day as they form, they are intimately connected to the holy forces of nature.
"[13] He also describes six foods which he considers to be “life-challenging.” He contends that dairy “bogs down the liver”; eggs “feed the viral explosion”; corn is no longer nutritious due to overuse of genetic modification; wheat feeds pathogens; canola oil destroys the lining of the stomach, veins, and heart; and that food additives described or labeled as "natural flavors" are actually a neurotoxin called MSG which destroy brain and nerve cells over time.
One dietitian remarked, "there is no one food that will cure your cancer, inflammatory disease, or other ailment, so don't believe the hype you see and hear on Instagram.
"[4] Dietitian and Nutritionist, Marika Day, says of William's celery juice claims: There's no scientific or research-based evidence to support this.
[9]Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert of Harley Street also weighed in to point out that fiber is an important part of diet, and this is lost in the juicing process.
Australian dietitian Stefanie Valakas, interviewed by a reporter with news.com.au, also states that there is no evidence for these health claims and that any fiber benefits of celery are lost in the juicing process.
[16] William also claims, without evidence, that infertility is treatable with such practices as "creative visualizations, walking meditations, and breathing exercises," which will "draw white light into the reproductive organs.
[3] Jonathan Jarry, of the McGill Office for Science and Society, argues that some of William's accolades are not naturally achieved.
[1] Rae Paoletta, of Inverse, found that William's publisher, Hay House, ran a lottery to give prizes to whoever wrote the "most inspiring" Amazon review for his 2015 book titled "Medical Medium."
According to Paoletta, "when Inverse asked Amazon about the accusations of positive book reviews for compensation, a spokesperson confirmed the e-commerce site would be investigating the claims.
He performs "scans" with his angel guide, and then offers advice to the caller, suggesting things like eliminating certain food groups, taking vitamin B12, or doing a celery juice cleanse.
