In my last post, I examined the efficacy and safety of statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs that tens of millions of Americans are currently taking. I decided to write that post after I’d visited my doctor and refused a statin prescription. After reviewing my lipid panel, my doctor said I needed statins
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My Cholesterol Levels Part 1: Why I Rejected Statins
This post originally appeared on John’s website, The Progressing Pilgrim, in October 2017. He has since been on a ketogenic diet for over a year. Read our story here. His weight has stabilized at 160 pounds and his waist is 32 inches. At 62 years old, he can still pull a 300-pound deadlift. I’ve now…
Our Keto Journey Part 5: Important Tweaks We Made For Keto Success
You’re now familiar with what a keto diet is and how ketosis affects your body. You’ve established why you want to go keto (e.g.. weight loss, help in treating a specific health condition, or enhanced physical performance). And you’ve solved the mystery of macro calculation. So now…
How to Recompose Your Dad Bod in Less Than a Year (Even if You’re in Your Fifties)
Okay, guys. You’ve put your kids through school. Your mortgage is almost paid. Your job… well, we won’t dwell on that. It could always be better, right? You’ve come to that place in life where you can finally start to think about living the dream. But then you start to notice little things about yourself….
Want To Live Longer? Then Keep Your Spouse As Healthy As You Are
Do you want to live longer? Okay, that’s a stupid question. Of course, you do. Here’s an excellent way to help that happen. Make sure your spouse is as healthy and fit as you are. Now, you might ask, “If I’m already healthy and fit, how will a fit and healthy spouse help…
Will My Friend Jerry Ever Beat Diabetes And Obesity? Part 1
Recently, I went to the hospital to visit my friend Jerry (name changed). He was recovering from heart failure. He’s also obese, a type 2 diabetic taking insulin and a slew of other meds for various conditions. As I entered his room, he was in the middle of eating his lunch. I was shocked at what his medical team thought was a healthy meal…
Don’t Be Fooled Again: The FDA Allows Soybean Oil To Be Marketed As Heart Healthy
The government just can’t seem to stop telling us what foods are good for us and which are bad. They did it again last week. The FDA gave their approval for companies to market soybean oil as a heart healthy ingredient. This doesn’t just mean that soybean oil can be marketed as heart healthy.
The American Heart Association Says Coconut Oil Is Going To Kill You. Why They’re Wrong!
Doesn’t it seem that nearly every time we’re told by dietary experts that something is really healthy for us, eventually we find out that it’s really not? Or something we thought was harmful actually turns out to be quite healthy? Back in the early 80s, I was working at a hospital where several staff members…
How We’re Getting Lean And Mean With A Low-Carb Healthy-Fat Diet
Did you ever get a really nice compliment that made you feel really good because it validated all the hard work you’d put into a project? Compliments like those don’t come around all that often, but when they do, you’re left with a smile that seems to last all day. Barbara got one of those…
New Study Reveals Almost 20% Of Celiac Children May Not Heal On A Gluten-Free Diet
Last week as I was glancing through my Google news feed on celiac disease, I came across three headlines that startled me. I had to read each headline twice just to make sure I was reading them right.