By Christy Golfeder, liveadeliciouslife.com

Is your doctor constantly harping on your cholesterol levels? Does he want to put you on statin drugs to control it or are you already on one? Do you eat low-fat foods, eschew animal products, and pray that you won’t die of a heart attack?

You’ve been duped.

The Great Cholesterol Lie is an in-depth account of the heart disease epidemic. It begins with the studies that proposed the cholesterol hypothesis, which led to another study that made fat the enemy. Ultimately, it shows how this misinformation changed the way the U.S. government, medical community and pharmaceutical industry propagated the so-called “heart-healthy” low-fat diet.

The scary thing is that they were all wrong. More Americans are dying from heart disease than ever before.

But it has nothing to do with cholesterol. Inflammation is the culprit for heart disease – as well as many other serious diseases.

If you eat SAD (standard American diet) foods, you’re likely to have inflammation. Fortunately, it is easy to reverse – all you need to do is take a simple test to find out if you have inflammation and change your diet. The Great Cholesterol Lie gives you a comprehensive explanation of which nutrients you need to get into your diet now, and how they will help you douse the flames burning in your body.

“The Great Cholesterol Lie”

If you’re looking to prevent heart disease, whether there’s a history in your family, or if you’ve been diagnosed and warned of the imminent dangers you face – heart disease has a cure. Heart disease does not have to be a death sentence. You can beat it without harmful medications and painful, risky surgery.

+ How 41% of ALL deaths in America could be prevented easily, simply, and virtually cost-free!

+ Why lowering your cholesterol intake is not helping lower your risk of heart attack… and may actually be doing you more harm!

+ How to recognize the signs of a heart attack… and the best course of action to ensure you survive!

+ The devastation being wreaked upon our nation’s health – and healthcare system – by the USDA’s “Food Pyramid”!

+ The fallacy of a low-fat diet – where the idea came from, the results of the experiment, and what needs to be done to overcome it!

commonheartproblems.com

Are You Scrubbing Your Arteries Until They Are Raw And Inflamed?

I’ve read a few descriptions about the ultimate chaos that high blood sugar levels can cause.  But none have really said it as well as the following articles

The message is so important for everyone to know – us athletes and our families as well.

What does it mean specifically for us? Certainly you can be liberal with the carbs immediately before and during your workouts. Just as important, take full advantage of your “glycogen window” immediately after a workout. The first 30 minutes are key. That’s the time when your muscles are primed for glycogen repletion. A 3g to 4g carb to 1g protein ratio has been shown to maximally replenish your glycogen stores inside the glycogen window.

Beyond this time frame encompassing your workouts, I think it is extremely important you heed the following message. Do not live your entire day in a carbo-loading state.

Take it to heart and pass the message on…
bicyclingblogger.com/2009/02/are-you-scrubbing-your-arteries-until.html

The Great Cholesterol Lie

The Great Cholesterol Lieby Dr. Dwight Lundell
Health/Body

Review by Tally Green
thenewbookreview.blogspot.com/2009/04/great-cholesterol-lie.html

That’s the question -Why are we still faced with an epidemic of heart disease that will kill more than half of our population? Dr. Lundell witnessed heart disease; he held it in his hands a quarter century after performing over 5,000 open heart surgeries.

While he was saving lives for many years he also wrestled with what he saw in the arteries of every patient-inflammation. The question he asked himself was why was inflammation present?

This book is about a dedicated heart surgeon, Dr. Dwight Lundell. He wrote this book for the people, our hearts, our life’s for us to act on the knowledge and share this information with our loved ones, friends, etc. We need to tell as many about the truth so we can save as many life’s as possible. The book helped me to understand the reason people develop and die from heart disease. If only I knew what I just found out I would have been able to help some of my family and friends that have passed away as a result of heart disease. I thought high cholesterol was the cause of heart related diseases.

Now I see the real cause is inflammation-not cholesterol. This is inflammation you have swelling, redness, heat and pain around the area of the reaction to the injury or infection. The combination of the low fat and low cholesterol diet with other life style choices has created a firestorm. The most important thing to understand is with the long lists of aliments-inflammation is the common factor in almost all cases. The awesome news is that we can reduce inflammation. Dr. Lundell’s book explains in very simple terms how to take a stand and fight inflammation. We just need to read this book and follow his recommendations, watch our health change, get that glow back in our face.

This book is a must have in your library of books. Dr. Lundell says we need to make simple changes that will treat the inflammation instead of believing that cholesterol causes heart disease. If we give our bodies what it needs to operate properly our health will make remarkable strides and respond.

Book Review

“I Got Out Of My Wheelchair From Your Book!”

I’m  63 years old, a heart patient with kidney failure 4 times, five by-passes, heart attack, two pace makers, was on two insulin shots a day, cholesterol medication.  I never smoked, drank alcohol, nor drank coffee in all these years and I’ve been real sick for ten years.  I met Dr. Lundell and finally his words and presentation sunk into my head that I had to make dietary lifestyle changes.  I made this decision, began taking massive doses of fish oil, CLA and other supplements Dr. Lundell recommends and 7 days later when I tested my blood sugar, it came down from the normal of 250-300 down to 100.  I took myself off insulin and a month later, the VA officially took me off.

The VA is my primary care facility because I’m retired Navy.  Within a few months, the VA took me off cholesterol medication when it became normal.  And the most amazing of all, I’ve been in a wheelchair for years and just through the changes Dr. Lundell recommends, I was able to get out of my wheelchair and stay out of it.  There was a time I was so lethargic I couldn’t keep my head up and now I feel absolutely wonderful, like a 50 year old again, excited about life again.   If anyone would like to talk to me, I would be happy to share how wonderful my health has become since following Dr. Lundell’s recommendations. Dick Wright, AZ.

…..”The First Thing I Did Was Throw Out Lipitor”

There were so many amazing aspects to your book, where to begin? The first thing I did was throw Lipitor in the trash, ordered your recommendations, and attacked the pantry.  I saw the war going on you so aptly described, envisioned clearly how items we call “food” appear as a foreign invader for the body to attack-just as the body is suppose to but to think non-food, some concoction in a package does this!

Then I got mad at the food industry, the government, the people who profit from our ill-health and I’ll never let them profit from me or my health again.  I am one of those who relied on low-fat to lose weight and only gained-for years.  Thank you so much for your book.  How brave you are to tell it like it is.  I also follow doctor’s orders-and my doctor said Omega-3 would not help all that is wrong with my health. Had I not read your book, I’d still be taking Lipitor and creating heart disease-not stopping it.  Thank you so much.  J. Penn, Nashville, TN

…”I Haven’t Words For How Wonderful I Feel….”

I had the first heart attack at age 53 with bypass surgery.  Ten years later, second surgery. 12 years on statin medications.  And now, your book confirms what I have felt for a long time–statin medications are useless in heart disease.  I began your recommendations six weeks ago.  My c-reactive protein is now .88 and began at 3. 2.  I am no longer concerned with any cholesterol number and forego those tests.   Your book gave me the understanding I needed to take control of my heart and health and tell me doctor emphatically what I no longer would do or take.

I haven’t words for how wonderful I feel now.  At my age, 72, it has been many years since I could say that.  There are no words to thank you for being so brave to write this truthful book.  You are an amazing human being and doctor.  Thank you.  Gerald Stone, New York, NY

“After Reading Your Book, We Changed Our Lifestyle”

Just want to tell you how much I needed your book and how much we enjoyed it.  I was wounded in the military a number of years ago and have been using a wheelchair ever since. That type of Lifestyle limits my exercise so I was starting to run into real problems including heart disease. After reading your book we changed our life style. Got a few pounds to come off and need to lose some more.

Thanks for your time you spent writing this book, and I’m looking forward to your next one.  R. Rice, Tempe,  Arizona

“Your Book Has Completely Inspired Me….I Loved Your Book!”

First I loved your book! I teach anatomy and physiology at the college level, have a master’s degree in exercise science, and have been a conditioning specialist for over 25 years. Your book has completely inspired me to continue to try to change lives w/ healthy living w/ the proper education. I definitely will be sharing a great deal of what you have written so that I too can change lives and help others!  D. Johnson, Cleveland, OH

“I Am Putting All Your Recommendations Into Practice Now”

First of all, thank you for a great book with great wisdom. Thank you for your approach to preventive and integrative medicine. I am about two thirds through your book and cannot put it down. I am putting all your recommendations into practice now. S. Koker, Chicago, ILL

” Your Book Enlightened Me and Gave Us Much Hope”

My 57 yr old husband had a heart attack & emergency bypass (6) surgery,  a complete shock!  He has low blood pressure, normal cholesterol, normal weight, but sedentary lifestyle. Your book enlightened me and gave us much hope but I am afraid to talk to our cardiologist who I think will not agree with your approach.  Can you recommend someone?  THANK YOU!  D. Willis, Seattle, WA

“I, Too, Had Normal Cholesterol, 180 When I Had  Severe Blockage and Bypass”

I am one of your 5,000 patients. 11 years ago I had the left main coronary artery bypass done by you and then the fluid around the heart, and you took care of that with the “window” and drainage of this side effect.  I, too, had normal cholesterol, 180 when I had severe blockage and bypass. I am just doing beautiful and healthy!  No chest pain, and hopefully no more bypass.  If I ever have one again, I hope you are still around. You are a considerate, kind man.  Now I’m going to buy your book.  M. Bostick, Arizona

“Your Book Will Profoundly Change The Way I Live”

Thank you for your book!  It was easy to understand and so encouraging. I will read again to make sure I didn’t miss anything.  Fortunately 20 years ago [I am 66 now] I read an article about omega 3 fish oil and have taken it since. On my last blood screen test my HSCRP was 0.06.  Thanks again for your concern.  Your book will profoundly change the way I live from now on. S. Woods

“Thank You For Your Bravery In Going Against
Conventional Wisdom And Revealing Truth”

I first heard of your work when you were interviewed on Christian radio. I was intrigued and ordered your book. It is a wonderful revelation to my husband and me. We have struggled through many years of trying to learn more about medicines and the bad side effects as well as learning about healthy foods. What your book says makes logical sense to us. My husband had quadruple heart by-pass surgery at the end of the year 2000. His cholesterol numbers have been normal throughout his adult life. Thank you for your bravery in going against conventional “wisdom” and revealing truth. We believe you because my husband has suffered the ill effects of conventional approaches to heart and cardiovascular problems.  D. Wise. Atlanta, GA

“Truly a Great Book by a Great Doctor”

Truly a great book by a great doctor. I could not lay the book down until I had devoured it cover to cover.  My husband had a heart attack with angiogram and two stents.  He has been following your recommendations for 1 1/2 months. It truly is a Godsend to us.  He is doing very well.  Please tell us where you are located.  We are considering moving there, just to have you as his doctor.  R. Clark, Houston, TX

“We Thank God You Had The Courage To Reveal The Truth”

My husband Marshall, and I are so thankful for Dr. Lundell and the great service he has provided for us by writing his heart book. After years of great health, to our surprise in January 2008 Marshall had angioplasty which resulting in 2 stens and SIX drugs to be taken twice daily. We researched the dangerous side effects of the drugs and determined to find a better way.  We prayed and searched for an answer. Our friend gave us Dr. Lundell’s book which was so interesting I could not put it down, but read it thru immediately. We thank GOD that he had the courage to reveal the truth to us…..we only wish that we had read the book BEFORE the problem!

On March 1, 2008, Marshall went off the drugs (we gave the book to the cardiologist here). Last week Marshall’s lab work results were: ALL VITAL SIGNS EXCELLENT.  Thank you Dr. Lundell for helping us …..you truly are a doctor who lives the words: ‘First of all do NO harm!’ We thank you with all our heart. May GOD richly reward you. Gratefully, Marshall and Rose Cardiff, Tuscon, AX

“….Thought Provoking And Easy To Understand”

I just finished your book (in 1.5 days) Thought provoking and easy to understand for the lay person who I hope follow your recommendations.  As nurse specializing in perioperative cardio-thoracic surgery and a reader of many articles on the subject of heart disease, I totally agree with you. Lets hope that many people read your book and begin to awaken to the changes they need to make.  M. Pammer