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Wednesday, 15 January 2014 11:22
Men Don't Diet, They Refuel
Has your man lost his sex drive or energy level? Dr. John La Puma provides a great program that can help lose the "man boobs" and get him back to his old self in no time.
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 05 December 2013 12:11
About Those Statins
I have a radio show that airs every Wednesday at noon Pacific Time on RadioMD.com called "Mindful Medicine". It is simply another format for me to hopefully "knock 'em alive" with empowering information that can help people be their own PCPs "primary care providers" and have their homes be their own HMOs "Health Maintenance Organization" Get it?
I am fortunate to have a fascinating and amazing regular contributor, Dr. Jacob Tietlbaum MD, join me every week to talk about easy, effective, natural ways to help people take back control and manage their health. Jacob and I were talking very passionately about the newest recommendations, handed down from a government agency, which suggested (based on a faulty calculation) that many more people would be candidates for taking statin medications.
We both were fairly incensed about this notion, knowing that statin medications come with serious risks and side effects and research has shown that there are many common lifestyle choices that are far more likely to be associated with a lower risk of heart attack and heart attack death than taking statins medications. Some of these include eating chocolate, participating in regular exercise, getting adequate nutrition and having cats. YES, having cats.
I am fortunate to have a fascinating and amazing regular contributor, Dr. Jacob Tietlbaum MD, join me every week to talk about easy, effective, natural ways to help people take back control and manage their health. Jacob and I were talking very passionately about the newest recommendations, handed down from a government agency, which suggested (based on a faulty calculation) that many more people would be candidates for taking statin medications.
We both were fairly incensed about this notion, knowing that statin medications come with serious risks and side effects and research has shown that there are many common lifestyle choices that are far more likely to be associated with a lower risk of heart attack and heart attack death than taking statins medications. Some of these include eating chocolate, participating in regular exercise, getting adequate nutrition and having cats. YES, having cats.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 14:22
Great Cholesterol Myth: Don’t Let Statins Destroy Your Health
Many practitioners and patients think that statin drugs are the answer to preventing heart disease. Well, they're not.
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Mindful Medicine
Friday, 22 November 2013 10:45
New Guidelines on Statins: Are they Necessary?
Cardiologist, Dr. Tim Fischell, weighs in on the new guidelines for preventing heart attack and stroke.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 14:33
Heart Health: Prevention & Treatment
Are there certain heart medications you should avoid? Learn which treatments work the best for heart health.
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 14:22
Garlic: Finding the Right Supplement for Cholesterol Control
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 23 October 2013 11:22
Good Fats: The Ins & Outs
Fat isn't all bad. Healthy fats play a role in helping you manage your weight, keep your skin and hair looking great, and much more.
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Naturally Savvy
Monday, 07 October 2013 12:00
Dietary Tips for Radiant Skin
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 25 September 2013 14:33
Statin Drugs vs. CoQ10: Putting You in Danger
If you're on a statin medication but not taking CoQ10, you may be putting your health in severe danger.
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Mindful Medicine
Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:45
The Trinity of Nutrients for Lowering Blood Pressure
Three nutrients are proven safe and effective for lowering blood pressure – in some cases even better than prescription drugs.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:33
The Lesser-Known Heart Disease Risk Factors
Statin drugs have failed to eradicate heart disease. Why? Because lowering cholesterol is only one of several risk factors.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:22
Natural Ways to Safely Lower Your Cholesterol
Treating high cholesterol and lowering your risk of heart disease is very possible with diet, exercise and supplements.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:11
Statin Drugs: Miraculous or Misguided?
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Monday, 25 February 2013 12:11
The Great Cholesterol Myth
Is cholesterol the real culprit behind America's heart disease epidemic? Dr. Stephen Sinatra says no.
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Staying Well
Monday, 25 February 2013 12:00
5 Ways to Laugh, Cry & Eat Heart Disease Away
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, MD is a powerhouse nutrition expert to help you laugh, cry and eat your heart disease away!
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 12:11
Healthy Hearts in Children
Did you know that there are cholesterol screening guidelines for children? Learn what you can do to improve your children's lifelong heart health.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 12:00
Is Your Child At Risk For Heart Disease?
If members of your family have had heart disease at an early age, your child may be at risk for early-onset heart disease.
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Healthy Children
Monday, 18 February 2013 11:20
Cholesterol: The Myth, The Hero & The Demon
I was sitting around a table with three "lipidologists" (cardiologists who have been declared cholesterol gurus through certification), an invasive cardiologist (stent and cath person), and little old me, the Naturopathic Cardiologist.
There was an intense conversation going on about lipid particles and atherogenicity, specifically about which ones tend to cause heart disease more than others. I chuckled under my breath (to the ire of my colleagues) and said openly that "it is not the particle that's the problem; it's the oxidation of that particle."
In other words, LDL is safe, all of it, unless it becomes oxidized, and when it does, it not only can cause heart disease but probably cancer as well.
Imagine having rancid oil running through your veins all day, that's what causes the problem.
There was a pause, and than one of my lipidologists colleagues said, "That does not fit into this discussion." I answered sternly that you are arguing over which particles do what, but you are not discussing how to stop the disease. He answered, "That is a discussion for a different day." I chimed in, "When are we going to discuss how to stop the disease?" I received blank looks and the conversation continued.
Here is the problem...
There was an intense conversation going on about lipid particles and atherogenicity, specifically about which ones tend to cause heart disease more than others. I chuckled under my breath (to the ire of my colleagues) and said openly that "it is not the particle that's the problem; it's the oxidation of that particle."
In other words, LDL is safe, all of it, unless it becomes oxidized, and when it does, it not only can cause heart disease but probably cancer as well.
Imagine having rancid oil running through your veins all day, that's what causes the problem.
There was a pause, and than one of my lipidologists colleagues said, "That does not fit into this discussion." I answered sternly that you are arguing over which particles do what, but you are not discussing how to stop the disease. He answered, "That is a discussion for a different day." I chimed in, "When are we going to discuss how to stop the disease?" I received blank looks and the conversation continued.
Here is the problem...
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 31 January 2013 12:22
Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease
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To Your Good Health Radio
Thursday, 31 January 2013 12:11
The Truth About Heart Disease
There is new ground-breaking information about heart disease, and the correct way to prevent and treat it might surprise you.
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To Your Good Health Radio