Would you try it: Celebrity chef Pete Evans spruiks “sacred jungle medicine” to treat depression
Celebrity chef Pete Evan has received backlash in the past for his controversial health views that have no scientific backing but that doesn’t seem to faze him.
Now, the My Kitchen Rules judge has shared information on social media about a “sacred jungle medicine" and its unproven effects on treating depression.
On Saturday, the celebrity chef shared an article to Instagram about ayahuasca, a plant-based beverage consumed in spiritual ceremonies.
The article from Science Line explained that a small trial of 29 people linked the beverage to the relief of depression symptoms.
However, a research team urged people to be cautious with the findings as many people had dropped out of the trial and their long-term responses were not evaluated.
In his post, Pete said it was interesting to see entheogens being discussed more in mainstream media.
“Plant based medicines and earth medicines are being studied around the globe in many scientific fields,” he wrote.
“Emotional disease has been linked to disconnection to our true SELF, others and the energetic nature of reality of being trapped in the ego.”
Pete then reminded his Instagram audience to consult health professionals on “removing or understanding emotional issues”.
The chef also revealed his future plans to dissect radical health “treatments” by interviewing experts on how to “nurture our human vehicle".
Earlier this year, Pete received the disapproval of the Australian Medical Association after he stuck by controversial claims he made regarding calcium.
The association, which represents thousands of doctors across the country, warned Pete not to “dabble” in medicine.
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