Comments on: Natural Heart Attack Protection

By: JP

JP — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:17:19 +0000

Tommy,

Good on you for making so many positive changes in your life.

Your program doesn’t seem extreme to me. Here are a few options that I would consider if I were in a similar circumstance:

For high blood pressure, cholesterol and general wellness: a) a low carbohydrate, whole food diet that’s naturally rich in fiber, low glycemic fruits and vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids; b) daily or almost daily exercise and stress management techniques such as meditation and walking; c) select supplements including fish oil or krill oil and a multivitamin for starters.

I opt to get my garlic and extra virgin olive oil via my diet instead of supplementation. Also, a few foods that merit special mention under the given circumstances: avocados and tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.). Excellent for the cardiovascular system. To drink? An occasional glass of organic red wine and tea (green or white tea, ginger, hibiscus, rooibos, etc.).

Be well!

By: Tommy

Tommy — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:50:14 +0000

Well JP, I have read through most of your articles in the past few hours and I must say you really have me thinking! At the age of 29 now I have some major changes that must happen. I became divorced at the age of 25 and went through a tough cycle in life. Between weight gain, restarting smoking, terrible diet, little exercise, minimal sleep, etc my doctor told me on my most recent physical things needed to change.

I was put on an ADD, Anxiety, Depression medication and was told my cholesteral is through the roof, my BP is high and my lifestyle is out of whack! Now I am trying to focus on getting healthy finally. What I have gotten out of all these articles is obviously I need weight loss but for cholesteral I should be taking fish oil pills, EVOO pills daily, long release garlic pills, and eat kiwi daily. Does that sound extreme or would you agree that should be apart of my new lifestyle? I’m just looking for some general thoughts and advice to get me pointed in the right direction.

Thanks for all your knowledge in this website!

Tommy

By: JP

JP — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:05:51 +0000

Thanks, Edwin. We agree.

Be well!

By: Edwin

Edwin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:38:05 +0000

Thanks for sharing. I absolutely agree that one way of reducing triglycerides levels is by taking fish oil regularly.

By: JP

JP — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:26:37 +0000

Julia,

I personally find that I do better without any wheat.

I certainly agree that your second statement.

Be well!

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:36:22 +0000

I think that wheat is making our body stronger.But we have to eat not so much it.

By: JP

JP — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:06 +0000

Fascinating information, Bill! Thanks for sharing it! I’d really love to read about your personal experiences with the SphygmoCor system. Please report back!

Be well!

By: JP

JP — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:30:10 +0000

Good points, Liverock. Thanks for pointing them out!

Be well!

By: Dr. Bill Rawls

Dr. Bill Rawls — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:29:52 +0000

Thanks for the great information, JP. Your article is of great interest to me, as I have been researching alternative cholesterol testing to offer my patients. Abnormal cholesterol levels present a real quandary for wellness-based physicians like myself. Representing only one indicator of risk, cholesterol levels do not define the degree of arterial stiffness, which (in my opinion) is the problem at the root of many heart attacks and strokes.

My preliminary research suggests that omega-3 testing shows great promise. As a big believer in the benefits of fish oil, this measurement of the ratio of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6 fatty acids is one test that I would like to see go mainstream. However, while valuable, this test still doesn’t answer the million-dollar question: “What is the patient’s cardiovascular risk from the actual degree of arterial stiffness already present?”

Performed with the SphygmoCor system, a measurement called pulse wave analysis shows the physician and patient the effect of arterial stiffness on central blood pressure. The analysis is performed by pressing a sensor against the strongest pulse point on the patient’s wrist. The SphygmoCor system displays the pressure wave form as it exists in the ascending aorta and also produces a wealth of data, including central blood pressure and numerous measurements of arterial stiffness.

I have just brought this SphygmoCor equipment to my practice on a trial basis during Nov/Dec. Will keep you posted on my findings! More info on SphygmoCor– http://www.atcormedical.com. Thanks JP!

By: liverock

liverock — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:56:03 +0000

Another interesting point made by Dr Davis. According to his own testing with patients, high HDL on its own does not lower the smaller LDL particles which cause artery plaque build up, only lowering wheat intake as well seems to do that.