Self-proclaimed medium offering pseudoscientific medical advice
Anthony William Coviello, known professionally as Anthony William or the Medical Medium, is a self-proclaimed medium who offers pseudoscientific health advice based on alleged communication with a spirit. He authors books and offers advice online on forums such as Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop column and his own website.
William believes that the Epstein-Barr virus is responsible for multiple ailments, including cancer. He claims to be the originator of the lemon juice in water morning detox as well as celery juicing, which he claims can offer many health benefits. Critics allege that he is practicing medicine without a license and that he has, at times, improperly solicited positive Amazon reviews for his books.
Early life.
William began promoting supplements and herbs for health in 1985. He also studied cooking, nutrition, and herbalism.
In 2000, William and his wife Rachel Schutzman opened a health food store in Machias, Maine called Earth Organic Market.
Claims and practice.
Food and diet.
In his book, "Life Changing Foods", he considers "fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and wild foods" to be the “Holy Four.” He states:
Celery juice.
In an interview with UK's "Evening Standard" William describes how to make celery juice. He claims it has "healing powers" and explains that it is difficult to make.
Dietitian and Nutritionist, Marika Day, says of William's celery juice claims:
Controversy and criticism.
Practicing medicine without a license.
Jarry also argues that William is practicing medicine without a license. In William's operating state of Florida, the definition of practicing medicine is as follows:
Other.
Jennifer Gunter, an OB/GYN from San Francisco who has criticized Goop in the past, made the following statement regarding William: