"the entire pseudo scientific narrative on heart disease that has been the government sponsored narrative—including disastrous diet recommendations—for over 50 years."
Modern medicine is capable of performing nearly miraculous feats, such as laser eye surgery which I had done 15 years ago, emergency medicine, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, dentistry & etc. of today are fantastic. However, in light of the deadly treatment protocols for all manner of diseases I will remain an unapologetic skeptic of most medical advice. Corporate - government - insurance involvement has ruined that which had such great potential, our medical system has become an expensive, dangerous farce.
Not the Rx report of Marks - I mean 'tis the Season and if one keeps the Reason for the Season up front, Blessings abound.
The onset of what we generally refer to as 'ObamaCare' ushered in Corporate Medicine sprinkled throughout with Insurance company and Gov't intervention - particularly between Doctor and Patient. It felt like all the good doctors tried to comply but simply left medicine. Between Insurance dictates and the cost of doing business (rather than focusing on the priority of treatment of patients) corporate medicine has flourished. FWIW, when is the last time you actually saw a doctor? PA and NA health providers are wonderful people and I appreciate them. So don't think me being a hater. I do not like that healthcare seems to be profit motivated prioritized. I'll leave alone the move from care to DEI in med schools - self revealing where that's going to lead. I will simply note the 'Better Living Through Chemistry' model of 21st century health care is well documented in today's post by Mark.
Anecdotally, (maybe?) a personal experience with Statins. My Preferred Care Provider (as required now-a-days) suggested my ratio of LDC to HDC was not good (not high cholesterol, per 'charts') so prescribed statins. Yes Mark, statins are the most widely prescribed 'medicine' in the world. Tho' I was reluctant, I trusted that advice. When a couple months later my Achilles Tendon began dissolving - revealed as a Rupture with no causal event - I was subjected to extensive Auto-Immune disease testing (there are 5 main ones, as I understand it) before surgery and repairs could be attempted. Bad thing to have to do as delay in repair surgery really worsens recovery time and effectiveness. When a good friend was enduring unexplained, unhealing damage to his wrist connective tissue, we shared our tribulations discovering we both had recently been put on Statins. With about 2 months or so usage before 'injury'. We both had quit statins and recovery was slow as well as no further issues have been encountered these past 3 years for both of us. I've since read auto-immune type issues are a possible side effect of statin use. Again, I'll claim this anecdotal but the odds of us 2, reasonably otherwise healthy, in our small circle of friends with these outcomes is cause of concern to me. Probably the best and worse outcome for me has been to have to quit golf... probably much healthier without the frustration that stupid, dimpled ball caused me... I hope you all are blessed knowing of the Peace our Savior Jesus provides this Christmas! (WrH)
Well I guess it goes to show, it’s not a good idea to fool Mother Nature…My poor father was subjected to eating egg beaters (nothing beats a real organic egg, full of omega-3 fatty acids, super food for the brain) and margarine. He wasn’t even overweight, but just had to get the cholesterol down (that which every living cell is made of!)…not to mention tampering with the complex transformation processes in the liver…here is a link to the excellent Vit K - along with Vit D and their food sources! Of course calcium buildup anywhere is a reaction to acidic terrain, or inflammation. So best to keep to an alkaline diet of healthy protein (easy on the T-bones!) and lots of dark green leafies and fruits in season. Santé! Cheers!
How about that "Food pyramid" we grew up with? It would seem that BigSugar Inc. has done a heck of a job deceiving the public.
Exactly what I was referring to:
"the entire pseudo scientific narrative on heart disease that has been the government sponsored narrative—including disastrous diet recommendations—for over 50 years."
I have concluded that nearly all medical advice is very highly suspect, I'll do the opposite !!!
"Side effects" is a sneaky way of saying adverse effects that are detrimental to health.
Modern medicine is capable of performing nearly miraculous feats, such as laser eye surgery which I had done 15 years ago, emergency medicine, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, dentistry & etc. of today are fantastic. However, in light of the deadly treatment protocols for all manner of diseases I will remain an unapologetic skeptic of most medical advice. Corporate - government - insurance involvement has ruined that which had such great potential, our medical system has become an expensive, dangerous farce.
Wow on Statins.
As a regular person how do you find out what works, and does not?
Blessings for MIH'ers this Christmas!
Not the Rx report of Marks - I mean 'tis the Season and if one keeps the Reason for the Season up front, Blessings abound.
The onset of what we generally refer to as 'ObamaCare' ushered in Corporate Medicine sprinkled throughout with Insurance company and Gov't intervention - particularly between Doctor and Patient. It felt like all the good doctors tried to comply but simply left medicine. Between Insurance dictates and the cost of doing business (rather than focusing on the priority of treatment of patients) corporate medicine has flourished. FWIW, when is the last time you actually saw a doctor? PA and NA health providers are wonderful people and I appreciate them. So don't think me being a hater. I do not like that healthcare seems to be profit motivated prioritized. I'll leave alone the move from care to DEI in med schools - self revealing where that's going to lead. I will simply note the 'Better Living Through Chemistry' model of 21st century health care is well documented in today's post by Mark.
Anecdotally, (maybe?) a personal experience with Statins. My Preferred Care Provider (as required now-a-days) suggested my ratio of LDC to HDC was not good (not high cholesterol, per 'charts') so prescribed statins. Yes Mark, statins are the most widely prescribed 'medicine' in the world. Tho' I was reluctant, I trusted that advice. When a couple months later my Achilles Tendon began dissolving - revealed as a Rupture with no causal event - I was subjected to extensive Auto-Immune disease testing (there are 5 main ones, as I understand it) before surgery and repairs could be attempted. Bad thing to have to do as delay in repair surgery really worsens recovery time and effectiveness. When a good friend was enduring unexplained, unhealing damage to his wrist connective tissue, we shared our tribulations discovering we both had recently been put on Statins. With about 2 months or so usage before 'injury'. We both had quit statins and recovery was slow as well as no further issues have been encountered these past 3 years for both of us. I've since read auto-immune type issues are a possible side effect of statin use. Again, I'll claim this anecdotal but the odds of us 2, reasonably otherwise healthy, in our small circle of friends with these outcomes is cause of concern to me. Probably the best and worse outcome for me has been to have to quit golf... probably much healthier without the frustration that stupid, dimpled ball caused me... I hope you all are blessed knowing of the Peace our Savior Jesus provides this Christmas! (WrH)
Well I guess it goes to show, it’s not a good idea to fool Mother Nature…My poor father was subjected to eating egg beaters (nothing beats a real organic egg, full of omega-3 fatty acids, super food for the brain) and margarine. He wasn’t even overweight, but just had to get the cholesterol down (that which every living cell is made of!)…not to mention tampering with the complex transformation processes in the liver…here is a link to the excellent Vit K - along with Vit D and their food sources! Of course calcium buildup anywhere is a reaction to acidic terrain, or inflammation. So best to keep to an alkaline diet of healthy protein (easy on the T-bones!) and lots of dark green leafies and fruits in season. Santé! Cheers!
https://drjockers.com/vitamin-k2/