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HHC Newsletter Late Winter 2024 Special Edition

In this issue:

Hacker Update – Issues resolved now - thank God!
David back from Australia
Weight Loss Program for Spring
Water Purifier Specials from IONZA

Hacker Update – Issues Resolved Now - Thank God!

Hello ,

As many of you know from our last newsletter, I (David) was hacked while in Australia due to the CrowdStrike Software Outage that occurred on July 19th while we were at Cairns airport. It's been a month since then, and it has taken all this time to set up new email systems and thoroughly scan my laptop and cellphone with multiple anti-malware and security software programs. We believe both systems are now completely clean.

Unfortunately, it appears that a few people got caught up in the scam, which involved requests for Amazon or Apple gift cards or direct donations for a “seriously ill stage 4 cancer patient.” I would never do this as it goes against my code of ethics and professional integrity. The NZ Police and Netsafe have informed us that these scams are on the rise, especially following the CrowdStrike outage, which affected several online cybersecurity systems globally.

Our email and computer systems have been purged and scanned multiple times, causing temporary chaos as we had to shut down hacker access quickly. Thankfully, no money appears to have been taken from my bank accounts. If any of you were scammed, please ensure you have backup security and 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) for all your important financial accounts, change your passwords, and follow the precautions in the Netsafe info link below.

Add Malware Bytes ( https://www.malwarebytes.com/ ) to your email computer and cellphone, and activate the scan function regularly as I now do. This software is free for home use or cheap for the business version and very effective.

I sincerely apologize for any worry or concern this may have caused. If you received any scam emails, please text me immediately and keep the email without engaging with it. We will get the Police to re-open the file and investigate further.

For more tips on preventing future breaches, visit: Netsafe Online Safety.

My new secure email address is: david@hhc.nz. Please do not use the old one (david.hhc @ proton.me) as it has been deactivated. If you sent me an email from July 18th onwards to the old address and didn’t receive a response, please resend it to the new address. Confidential patient files are housed on a double firewall secure server in the cloud and were never touched.

David Back from Australia

Yes, I’m back! It was a bit of a rude awakening coming back to the hacker mess, but it's now sorted out. I am up and running at the clinic again, seeing patients Tuesday through Thursday every week. If you were waiting to catch up with me in person rather than via Zoom, please text me at 0274 837 188 for appointments, and I will contact you promptly with available times. Secondary to that, you can email me at david@hhc.nz. Please provide your preferred day (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) and time (AM or PM), and I will accommodate you as best as possible. Texting is always my preferred option if you can.

Weight Loss / Detox Programs for the Coming Spring

While I was away, I put myself on a Keto/Paleo weight loss plan and lost 10kg in 6 weeks! I’m now down to the weight I was 30 years ago, under 75kg! I can show any of you how to do the same with plans that work. If you’ve been thinking about losing some weight or doing a detox, Spring is the perfect time to do it. If interested, please contact me.

Water Purifier Specials from IONZA

One of the best things you can do for your health is to buy a quality water purifier. I have a 7-plate KYK Water Purifier from IONZA that I bought over 9 years ago, and it is super reliable. It removes everything from the water, including fluoride, chloride, heavy metals, plastics, bacteria, fungi, algae, viruses, and PFAS/PFOS. It leaves only ionized H2O and oxygen. I set it to a pH of 8.5, which is ideal for making your body more alkaline over time.

Check them out here: IONZA Water Ionizers. Use the discount code “hhc” (Holden HealthCare) to get at least 5% off your purchase price. We get a small commission, and you get a discount you wouldn’t otherwise get!

If you are not connected to town supply and don’t have to worry about chlorine or fluoride, you can get a less expensive high-quality filter that removes all the heavy metals and toxic microorganisms. Check these out: IONZA Alkaline Water Ionizers

Dehydration is extremely common and leads to various health conditions. Often, the taste of tap water puts people off drinking it, especially kids. To flush out toxins during a Spring clean, detox, or weight loss plan, you need to drink pure water. Be careful, as many cheaper brands don’t remove everything, especially smaller bugs and viruses. Use the discount code “hhc” to get significant discounts off your purchases with IONZA. If in doubt, please ask their experienced crew for help.

In NZ, we have had repeated water contamination issues, especially with nitrates from “peak cow” effluent. Nitrates are a toxic carcinogen that can increase cancer risk significantly. We also have iron, aluminum, and arsenic as common contaminants in NZ well water. It is always wise to get the water tested if drinking from a bore or well. Hills Laboratories in Waikato is one of the best in NZ for comprehensive testing.

If you are serious about your health, use technology to filter and purify your water, not your kidneys! Pure water is essential for flushing and detoxing out all the chemicals in our environment. For rural off-the-roof water supply, a high-quality filter like these: IONZA Mineral Ionizers is good. If you are unsure what to get, please call IONZA and speak to one of their trained water consultants at www.IONZA.co.nz or 0800 101 707. Don’t forget to mention the “hhc” discount code to get a discount off your purchase.

Best wintry wishes as we welcome the coming of Spring!

David Holden

Naturopathic Oncologist & Nutritional Biochemist

0274 837 188 (text preferred as I don’t answer calls when with patients!)

Here's Looking Forward to Spring