📖 Overview
Suzanne Humphries is an American medical doctor and author who gained prominence for her controversial views on vaccines and modern medical practices. She worked as a nephrologist before shifting her focus to alternative medicine and what she terms "natural healing."
Her most widely known book is "Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and The Forgotten History," co-authored with Roman Bystrianyk in 2013. The book presents an alternative perspective on the history of vaccines and infectious diseases, though its conclusions are disputed by mainstream medical institutions.
Humphries has written extensively about vitamin C therapy and holistic approaches to health, including her book "Rising From The Dead" which details her personal journey away from conventional medicine. She frequently gives lectures and interviews about her views on immunity, health, and medical history.
While maintaining an active online presence through various platforms, Humphries continues to write and speak about medical topics from an alternative perspective. Her work remains a source of debate within medical and scientific communities.
👀 Reviews
Readers of Humphries' books split sharply along ideological lines regarding vaccination and conventional medicine.
Supportive readers praise:
- Research depth and historical documentation in "Dissolving Illusions"
- Personal narrative style in "Rising From The Dead"
- Detailed vitamin C protocols and references
- Questions about medical establishment assumptions
Critical readers cite:
- Cherry-picking of historical data
- Misinterpretation of medical studies
- Lack of peer review
- Promotion of unproven treatments
Ratings across platforms:
Amazon: "Dissolving Illusions" - 4.8/5 from 1,200+ reviews
"Rising From The Dead" - 4.7/5 from 300+ reviews
Goodreads: "Dissolving Illusions" - 4.4/5 from 800+ ratings
One reader noted: "Exhaustively researched but conclusions don't align with current epidemiology."
Another wrote: "Changed my perspective on medical history but requires fact-checking."
Most negative reviews come from medical professionals who dispute her interpretation of vaccine data and historical records.
📚 Books by Suzanne Humphries
Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History
A historical examination of infectious diseases, mortality statistics, and vaccination programs in the United States and United Kingdom from the 1800s to present day.
Rising From The Dead An autobiographical account of Dr. Humphries' career transition from conventional nephrology practice to her current medical perspective and practice methods.
Dissolving Illusions - Disease, Vaccines, and The Forgotten History: Sweden's Experience An analysis of Swedish historical records regarding disease mortality rates, public health measures, and vaccination programs from the 1800s to present.
Rising From The Dead An autobiographical account of Dr. Humphries' career transition from conventional nephrology practice to her current medical perspective and practice methods.
Dissolving Illusions - Disease, Vaccines, and The Forgotten History: Sweden's Experience An analysis of Swedish historical records regarding disease mortality rates, public health measures, and vaccination programs from the 1800s to present.
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