‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
Barbara O’Neill, identified as a risk to public safety in Australia, dismisses antibiotics, vaccines and scientifically proven cancer treatment at UK conference A roar of laughter erupts from a crowd inside a large conference room at the De Vere Cranage Estate hotel. The joke? The idea that visiting the doctor could help treat a serious illness. On stage the controversial Australian proponent of…
At an unconventional wellness conference in Cheshire, the controversial Australian influencer Barbara O'Neill dismisses medical treatments such as antibiotics, vaccines, and cancer therapies, urging attendees to avoid doctors. The five-day event, with tickets priced up to £1,300, sees O'Neill, who boasts 3.6 million Instagram and 1.7 million Facebook followers, advocating for natural remedies and dismissing conventional medicine.
One session addresses the immune system, while another is titled "Barbara Under Attack." Despite the laughter from the audience, O'Neill's recommendations, such as castor oil compresses for stomach tumours, glaucoma, and high blood pressure, are unscientific and potentially harmful. Medical experts warn that following her advice could lead to serious illness or even death, especially in cases of diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and cancer.
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