Author Bernard Preston

Dr Bernard Preston DC has been in practice for over forty years in both South Africa and the Netherlands; helping people from every walk of life to achieve wellness.

From tiny children to folk in their nineties he has a long history of practice; the best teacher.

Bernard Preston signing books at a congress in Vilamoura.

Brought up in a family with a long heritage of striving for greater wellbeing he is passionate about simple living and slow food, made fast. Growing organic vegetables, rearing chickens both for meat and eggs and keeping bees are all part of that fervent and oft frenzied lifestyle; he is often known as attention-deficit Bernie. He can be a little on the manic side.

As a physics-graduate he has built his own solar farm and although still connected he and his wife Helen are in effect off the grid; harvesting rainwater is part of both his commitment to the planet and his family's innovation.

He and his wife call it building a Cyan Zone at their home; caring for themselves and the planet.

Post-chlorination of water is a subject that worries him not a little. The literature has much to say on the subject. Are we really sure that from the utility is only toxic for bugs and not us too? Whilst living in Chicago they found that from Lake Michigan was undrinkable.

They call it their green journey.

Qualifications

Author Bernard Preston has two bachelors degrees, one majoring in physics and chemistry, and the other in education. He also has a one-year diploma qualifying him to teach science at the high school level.

Further, he has a Doctorate Degree from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois.

BSc. University of KwaZulu Natal, 1969.

UEd. Rhodes University, 1970.

BEd. University of KwaZulu Natal, 1974.

DC. University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Ill, 1980.

Currently: Online course from the Nutrition Network, inspired by Dr Tim Noakes MD, on the science behind the ketogenic programmes.

He has been in private practice for over forty years, and lectured extensively in chiropractic education.

Semi-retired, he still practises part-time.

56 Groenekloof Rd,

HILTON, South Africa, 3245.

Backyard permaculture is his other life-long passion; working with nature, rather than against it to preserve both the planet and ourselves.

As a lover of good bread, conscious of all the literature about the virtues of whole grains and the downside of refined flour, he bakes a sourdough loaf daily using 100% wholemeal that he grinds himself.

Though in the middle of his eighth decade neither he or the good wife take any medication whatsoever. They attribute their wellness to the mountain of organic nosh from their garden, the fermented foods they enjoy and the whole grains they consume.

To chat with Dr B, visit the contact page.

The whole subject of wellness has taken on a new meaning since retirement. Generally busy in their garden, they are physically very active.

The author Bernard Preston is still writing, though Priests Denied has stalled for the moment. Much time is spent writing for the local newspaper, a column entitled Our Green Home; and on this website.

He is active in his church where he is a layminister.

Dr Bernard Preston still sees a few patients every day; he loves his work. Helen, for her part, gives extra mathematics lessons to the matric level.

Website: https://www.bernard-preston.com


Sleep


Perfect sleep is characterized by 7-8 hours of rest per night, getting up early and not going to bed late.

Insomnia, sleep apnea and excessive daytime drowsiness come into the equation too.

- France's National Institute of Health and Medical Research


Books

Author Bernard Preston is busy with his seventh book, provisionally called Priests Denied.


Newsletter

Our newsletter is entitled "create a cyan zone" at your home, preserving both yourself and Mother Earth for future generations; and the family too, of course. We promise not to spam you with daily emails promoting various products. You may get an occasional nudge to buy one of my books.

Here are the back issues.

  • Lifestyle and ideal body weight
  • What are ultra-processed foods?
  • Investing in long-term health
  • Diseases from plastic exposure
  • Intensive lifestyle management for obesity has limited value
  • A world largely devoid of Parkinson's Disease
  • The impact of friendly bacteria in the tum on the prevention of cancer
  • There's a hole in the bucket
  • Everyone is talking about weight loss drugs
  • Pull the sweet tooth
  • If you suffer from heartburn plant a susu
  • Refined maize meal and stunting
  • Should agriculture and industry get priority for water and electricity?
  • Nature is calling
  • Mill your own flour
  • Bake your own sourdough bread
  • Microplastics from our water
  • Alternative types of water storage
  • Wear your clothes out
  • Comfort foods
  • Create a bee-friendly environment
  • Go to bed slightly hungry
  • Keep bees
  • Blue zone folk are religious
  • Reduce plastic waste
  • Family is important
  • What can go in compost?
  • Grow broad beans for longevity
  • Harvest and store sunshine
  • Blue zone exercise
  • Harvest and store your rainwater
  • Create a cyan zone at your home

Address:

56 Groenekloof Rd,

Hilton, KZN

South Africa

Website:

https://www.bernard-preston.com