My mom refused medications. Her cholesterol was 325, she finally passed at 97 yrs old!!! NEVER any heart problems...

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

It is certainly not an exact science. Glad she lived such a long life. Unfortunately there are others who have heart attacks in their 40s. Many factors to consider. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@atapolsughondhabirom1002

Жыл бұрын

That’s a true story, people in the past lived til hundred years without those drugs.

@carolskitchen6375

Жыл бұрын

am going to quit

@hpqzhpqz9688

Жыл бұрын

@@atapolsughondhabirom1002 : I'm 70. I grew up on a farm. One possible explanation for examples of longevity is the simpler, often home grown diet. We had many fruit trees and a large year round garden, killed our own farmed meat and hunted as well as eating fresh fish and seafood which was right on our doorstep whenever we needed it. Short version. Fresh unprocessed food and a lifetime of physical activity that comes with farm life i guess. Still, not everyone lived long. As the Docs will tell you, there's plenty that can go wrong. My brother didn't make it to 5 years old and there is at least one aunt I know of that went past 100. The rest all popped off somewhere in between with quite a number going into their 80s which I'm using as a marker for my own departure. I'm still working and am pleasantly surprised to have the dog wake me up every morning.

@justicehappy6332

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You make me LOL.

I just turned 81, and for most of my adult life, my cholesterol count has been very high. I was told at age forty, that if I don’t take cholesterol medication I will most likely be dead before I reach age fifty. I made a decision then to instead of medication I would change my eating, and lifestyle hobbits. Seems to have worked so far. Even though I still have high cholesterol numbers, my heart and general health are ok. I suppose that makes me one of the “lucky ones.!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Mike! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@Claude_van

2 жыл бұрын

At your age elevated cholesterol around 200 mg/dl even predicts future health. Also depends on how much HDL is in your body.

@moonfall8972

2 жыл бұрын

@@thacker41 What??? That's just plain silly. There's many things to avoid as well as to eat for heart, brain, and vascular health. It is not just one thing, and certainly not canola oil. Please go back to school.

@cherp7522

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Funny how the big Pharma controlled medical school and practice industry has taken over every thought of the typical physician! SAd.

@BillSW

2 жыл бұрын

unless you've had an angiogram or thallium test you have no way of knowing how clogged your arteries are. I've met many elderly patients that were fine and it took just one stroke or one haert attack to end up in the ICU. Listen to your doctor.

I've always had borderline high cholesterol (~220), but when a recent test edged even higher, my doctor recommended I start on statins. I pushed back and asked him if they could do a test to directly see if my arteries were narrowing, and he ordered a CT calcium heart score. The results of that scan showed I had almost no plaque in my coronary arteries (15th percentile for men my age). On the other hand, the CT scan picked up a suspicious shadow in my lung which turned out to be adenocarcinoma, stage 1. I had a lobectomy and there's a good chance the cancer didn't have a chance to spread. So that CT scan probably saved my life.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Wow glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@TheMaryDoll

Жыл бұрын

Smart that you had those tests done! Good for you!

@cathypeterson2420

Жыл бұрын

Wow that happens good for you

@cathypeterson2420

Жыл бұрын

Wow that happens good for you

@user-kh6ov8dp6v

Жыл бұрын

Statins made my ancles and feet hurt like hell just about couldn't walk

I was prescribed Staten 2 years ago for a "touch high" cholesterol at 52 years old. I never put this together, but I became very fatigued very easily not long after I stated taking it. I was just always tired all the time, muscle aches etc... I recently learned on my own this a fairly common side effect of Staten. No one told me this, even my doctor couldn't figure out the fatigue issue. I stopped taking it a few months ago and am just starting to feel "normal" again. I'd rather feel good while I'm alive than take something that makes me feel miserable until I die.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@jazziez6467

Жыл бұрын

Doc probably knew but got a kickback from the rx.

@angryagain68

Жыл бұрын

Ditto! Headaches, muscle fatigue, weakness, diarrhea on and on and on..... Here is another Doctors view on Statins and Cholesterol: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGp9pZusltHFirA.html

@toddboden972

Жыл бұрын

Same thing although I had muscle pain also. I totally agree with you besides it causes other diseases like diabetes.

@JamesBrown-fd1nv

Жыл бұрын

Yep, some people are simply naive and have no idea how deep the corruption goes. Let them be the lab rats, I suggest that everyone learn about the population reduction agenda that the U.N. and its staunchest supporters are pushing and see how discerning you are.

Stopped taking statins 6 months ago. Haven’t felt this good in over 20 years. Listen to your doctor but trust your body.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Stroys. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@laurelbozman6997

2 жыл бұрын

Trust your body and stop listening to your doctor. He/she is just a drug pusher for pharmaceutical companies.

@traviskirk1593

2 жыл бұрын

So the statins helped it made you feel worse?

@icaarnold345

2 жыл бұрын

I stoped it too 3 yrs ago I had so strong muscle pains the doc said I havve to take it, another said I dont because 50 0/0 can not support statins . So I dontvtake it anymore.

@Tikfaethen

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, medical information for us and a good level of insight is everything if we're going to be CEO of our life and the doctor our employee. Learn about our body in order to understand its needs. Learn about our doctor's motives in order to determine whether we hire or fire them. Most of them have too little time and/or respect for the 'ignorant' patient, to deepen their own understanding of the pros and cons of statins. Indeed, there's a wealth of statistics that indicates statins' danger, but don't assume that your doctor's delved there. Your doctor's not incentivised to counter the pharmaceutical company's heady claims of a 'life-saving' drug. Conversely, he/she is incentivised to promote statins without any critical thinking, which would be so convenient for them on so many fronts. Big pharma provides fancy daily luncheons at medical practices with an expectation that doctors will impulsively prescribe statins at the whiff of a cholesterol issue. And, depending on the doctor's 'importance/popularity', big pharma can pay them up to hundreds of thousands of dollars p.a to promote the drug on the speaking circuit. It can be a very cushy ride for some lazy/careless doctors to bank town. And interesting to note that the good doctor in this video endorses big pharma conducting its own studies on its own products without noting the potential conflict of such an approach. Hmmmm. Caveat emptor.

You docs are great, inform viewers with pertinent information in a lighthearted manner. Thank you

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Doing our best Ken! Thanks. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

"People want good news about bad habits" Excellent point. Very informative and enlightening

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Doing our best David. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I was given rosy a statin for high cholesterol and took it for 4 months. I mysteriously developed intense, increasingly worse overall body muscle and joint pain. It got so bad as to limit my mobility and I was taking pain meds around the clock. I went to orthopedist and he gave me cortisone shots and referred me to rheumatologist. In meantime, through my own research, I read that statins can cause joint and muscle pain. I was desperate so I tried cutting out rosuvastatin. Within a week, my pain is pretty much gone! My cardiologist wants me to continue with another medication but now I am afraid of cholesterol meds. I decline.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Deborah. Yes 1-10 percent of patients taking statins can get muscle ache that is occasionally quite severe. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@Handsoflight7766

Жыл бұрын

Same thing with me and still haven’t recovered from muscle ça loss in legs 10 years later

@tedcantrell6271

Жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Come on Docs, tell the bloody truth, LDL is necessary for the body to produce COQ10. COQ10 is needed by every muscle in the body so that the muscles can adsorbe glucose - glucose or energy - so they can function (that includes the heart). Low LDL, no COQ10, no muscle function! Of course the body hurts with out LDL, the muscles don't function. I would not let any of you put a band aid on, let alone operate on me. How much money do you make by proscribing statin drugs? You should be ashamed to call your selves doctors.

@DebbieBreit

Жыл бұрын

I’m the same way, I’m allergic to all statins and non statins. About 6 wks ago I was rushed to Critical Cardiac due to High BP and Hypertension, they put me on 2 cholesterol meds which I told them I was allergic to, when I was discharged after two weeks, I broke out in hugh welts of hives, everywhere, even my scalp, neck legs, especially my stomach and chest. My clinical Dr. took me off one of them and my Cardiologist took me of the second one. So right now I’m not on any cholesterol meds. I will have to lower it through diet.

@atapolsughondhabirom1002

Жыл бұрын

You make a good choice

All three of you are informative and sometimes humorous! I quit my statin due to weak muscles! Never felt so good in my life. I am 74 years old.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Berneice it can hurt the muscles. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@redtobertshateshandles

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, didn't know this.

@snowbird6855

2 жыл бұрын

Why don't doctors tell their patients about CoQ10? Statins lower one's levels and this nutrient is needed by the heart muscle.

@GameChanger597

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXdtuJONh7yyn5c.html Statins are SO bad for you. They do more harm than good. Furthermore, LDL cholesterol is NOT bad cholesterol, nor is it even technically cholesterol. Because it is found at the site of repair, it has been deemed by many doctors who have been taught by the pharmaceutical companies that it's what causes blockages when in actuality, the LDL-cholesterol is there to stop blockages and repair the body. Do substantial research before taking statins and make sure you are not reading up about statins on bias websites that only support statins and don't share the other side of the story. Statins can cause heart problems, weak muscles, liver failure, and so, so much more. Lastly, pharmaceutical companies claim that statins can reduce heart attacks by 50% but they are using fractions to justify this. For instance, 2 out of 100 people may sustain injury from heart attack, but after taking statins, only 1 out of 100 people will sustain injury from heart attack. Never take statins. They are for the benefit of the pharmaceutical companies, not for the benefit of the patient.

@stroys7061

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 72, stopped taking statins, my doctor was not happy. 6 months later I feel better than I have in at least 20 years. My cholesterol shot up so I’m getting retested with focus on fasting triglycerides. When my doctor prescribed statins I was 50 lbs overweight. I went keto 4 years ago and lost all the 50. I don’t smoke and I quite drinking. Feel fantastic.

Thank you very much for this video. I had a heart attack less than a week ago (at only 51) it’s all quite a new world for me, this video and your overall demeanor is very comforting and informative. My team of doctors have been amazing, but it’s all a lot to take in. So trying to understand and ask all the right questions has been overwhelming. Thank you

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

So glad we could help and wish you the best during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@JHK1976

Жыл бұрын

You might want to continue your journey look deeper these guys aren’t 💯 correct kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGh-3M-jZbufqKQ.html

@pamlawrence7381

Жыл бұрын

Did you have high cholesterol, to your knowledge, before the heart attack?

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

@barbarasaunders2160

Жыл бұрын

JSterlingBeauty1 was the heart attack due to high cholesterol? What were your numbers?

Hi and thank you for such a clear explanation of this subject. Loved the humor as well. Just subscribed and looking forward to learning from your videos! Thank you for all that you do :)

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Elizabeth. Glad to have you along for the ride. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I started taking crestor 10 years ago at 44. It put my cholesterol into the "proper" range. Fast forward to now and I am a type 2 diabetic. I sincerely wish these guys would discuss the very high chance that use of these statin drugs increases the probability of developing type type 2. Dr. Ken Berry is another KZread Dr. that has his own opinions when it comes to the use of statins. I would love to hear these guys discuss his findings.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi dish. There is a chance not necessarily a very high chance of having higher blood glucose. We have two other videos about statins and yes their side effects are very real. Would always prefer diet and exercise over medications. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@andrewweinstein6248

Жыл бұрын

Statins increase the risk of developing DM2 by about 5% over five years. A real (but small) increase in risk. And the mortality reduction they provide persists despite this.

@swiss9495

Жыл бұрын

Rage against the Machine dish9630. Hope your health improves. Say no to drugs.

@helenritchie5388

9 ай бұрын

​@@andrewweinstein62484:53

You guys are great. Thank for educating us with your expertise and experience ! Kudos from the country south of you!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Troy! Thanks for watching and subscribing if u

Very informative. Thank you. Trying a Cardiologist now to talk about alternate medication options for cholesterol, other than statins. Glad to hear there are other avenues to try.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck MAUREEN. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@asociatiaademed7417

2 жыл бұрын

Look for the causes of cholesterol, work on them, and not on the cholesterol values. The cause could be anything, from some silent chronic illness, to a terrible poor diet.

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

I’m so thankful I stumbled upon this. Over a decade of trying to get my numbers down, with little to no change. I’m at about 8-10% BF, regularly work out (why I don’t wanna use statins) and don’t really eat garbage. Found that stress is also a huge factor (contributing to bad cholesterol) and there in lies my likely area, I must try to reduce (stress). But, seeing that I may have nothing I really need to do, since numbers aren’t too bad (~250’s), I may just not stress about it. 🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough Connor. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@TheMaryDoll

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing up the issue of stress. Nobody talks about that in relation to cholesterol numbers..

@Durga-ma

Жыл бұрын

Very true. Stress increases circulating cortisol levels which in turn raises insulin levels. High insulin is basically the culprit. And insulin resistance. Bring down insulin by low carbs, bring down insulin resistance by building muscle and poof, your cholesterol goes down as a corollary.

Doctors, you are the BEST. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way I can understand and with an easy sense of humor.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it J. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Love your videos, great info. Was hoping to hear your opinion on what levels should be. They have changed so much it’s hard to keep track of what is a healthy level.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dusty. We may do a follow up. It really varies over time like you said and country to country. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Love the fact that these doctors are in Canada! Finally, we Canadians get to hear info from those experts who are in our own country! (And these three are adorable too! 😉) ❤️👍🏻🇨🇦

@Now_lets_get_this_straight

2 жыл бұрын

And are Canadians getting heathy following the guidelines of the Medical Association in Canada? Do you think big Pharma has your best interest in mind? Do you feel they actually cure you of anything without destroying something else which you eventually die from?

@BillSW

2 жыл бұрын

@@Now_lets_get_this_straight omg! OK so do you believe society would be better if there were no doctors and medications? What do u suggest as an alternative to proven medications when someone ends up in the ER with a drug overdose, stroke, bacteremia, bacterial pneumonia, kidney infection, tuberculosis, eye infections, ear infections, blood clots in lungs/legs, hearts with very high/low heart rates in coma patients, painful fractures from an accident? what medication do u suggest a surgical patient get avoid procedural pain? would you like a bullet to bite or the hammer to the head approach?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much D! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi 0129145. Not sure if you watched the video but our first recommendation was lifestyle modification. This sometimes doesn't work and then medication is required. It is always your choice and you would have to weigh the risk and benefits for yourself. Having said that, big pharma is a business and is designed to make a profit and that is why you likely have some of their stock in your portfolio. Having medications that help with limited side effects is better for their business. We would all agree living a healthy lifestyle, eating better and exercising more would be best for all but look around, sadly people just are not willing to do that. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

These guys need a show ASAP. Thank you. You're a God send.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Michael. We wish. Thanks for watching and subscribing

The very end was awesome with your confessions of being real people just like us! 😅❤️ Thanks so much for this info. This video and the comments helped me tremendously! 🙌🏾

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

So glad we could help. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Three really smart docs, that also have great personalities while trying to help others get through a life that ever increasingly is more complicated. Great clips.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Danny. Doing our best! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@fireballxl-5748

2 жыл бұрын

They may be everything you said but their information is not correct.

@dannylaw7367

2 жыл бұрын

@@fireballxl-5748 Why? It takes no skill at all to criticize everything, but harder to back it up with science. Tell me why three highly educated, smart docs don't know what they're talking about. Id like to learn something here. thxs.

@georgepalmer5851

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe smart Dr's, but weren't you born inherently sound so that if you were continue, you should not require any intervention.

@fireballxl-5748

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannylaw7367 Okay.....stay in your naive world...as if doctors are infallible because of their "education".

I gotta say I’m really appreciating your videos! The honesty and being upfront with it. Also explaining some of the background to things. I have high LDL levels because I also have low oestrogen and unfortunately my body has a significant mast cell reaction (that can end up in anaphylaxis) from oestrogen supplementation. However, my cholesterol originally went up we think from other medications! So it’s easy enough for me to bring down with meds but I’ve always been nervous about statins. Good to know about the background and to why I may feel that way, gives me something to look into and also to know what other options may be available if needed! Thanks guys! (I know this comment is 7 months after the fact but hey, relevant to today in my life.) thanks. Keep it up!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful Telle. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Thanks for sharing. Very informative and useful specially the words "You are in charge of your own health".

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

We thought so ANAN. Thanks for watching and subscribing

You guys are great! Will be watching you for now on! And learning about my health! Thank you!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

That is great to hear Linda! We will do our best to keep you informed. Thanks for watching and subscribing

My endocrinologist used to tell me LDL - lousy cholesterol, HDL - happy cholesterol. I've never forgotten!😎😎😎😎

@wsue1038

2 жыл бұрын

I can never keep them straight. I think this will do it. 🙂

@alistairbalistair9596

2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Ronald Schweitzer - 'Educating our specialist colleagues'

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Raynie. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

Thank you Doctors for all of your videos. Very informative. Love your sense of humor as well.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Karen. Very welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Thank you for helping us (me) understand things I should know about my health. This information has helped me stay discipline & making good choices.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help Tammy

Thank you for your discussion on this. I have had elevated cholesterol for the last couple of years, and many people in my family have high cholesterol. As I'm only 27, my doctor is concerned about the long term effects of high cholesterol, and has mentioned medication as an option. I'm in two minds about it, though, because I'm wary of liver damage as I already take multiple medications and my liver seems to be struggling a little because of it. I still haven't made up my mind, but I'm glad you're able to give unbiased information.

You guys are very entertaining 😀 and informative! Thank-you for what you do!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Mel. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Thank you so much for your simple explanation of cholesterol. I’m 71 with a 6.7 result. I was told that my ratio of my good cholesterol to total cholesterol is still just about okay. The drs said although its only small benefit, a statin would help to give more protection. I do have perfect blood pressure and do exercises and walk mostly everywhere, so I’ve decided to leave it at the moment. Love your videos. Here in the UK drs are hard to see face to face now sadly. It does cause problems for many people. Hearing your good advice is reassuring. So thank you all. 👍

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Sandra in the UK! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@wideawakerealist2141

Жыл бұрын

You never see the same doctor twice, some even look like 2nd year medical students, actually googling unusual symptoms while you’re sitting there, all giving conflicting advice and are quick to more prescribe the “ one size fits all” drugs.

Very good and informative. Impressed and grateful for your work. Thank you.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Connor. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I learned things from this video that I haven't found anywhere else. thanks so much.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Laura. That is our goal - to educate (and maybe entertain a little 😀). Thanks for watching and subscribing

I take 5mg of rosuvastain 2x a week since I had a heart transplant at 10 years old. My legs get sore, but protecting my heart and taking my meds is my highest priority. I’m 15 years post transplant!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Destiny. Wow that is amazing. So glad you are ok and so responsible to take your meds. All the best! Thanks for watching and subscribing

At one point in my life, age 69, I had Low HDL, High LDL, Total Cholesterol, hyperglycemic-190, Pre-diabetic, high BP & rate, 285lbs, , Fatty Liver, Visceral fat, Insulin resistant, Low energy, low stamina in all areas. clear thinking and Memory- marginal, 1 Stent, 1 Pacemaker. On Statins. I was going Down Hill Fast. Started Intermittent fasting, lost some weight. Added Keto to Fasting, mingled with Intermittent Carnivore Dieting. Now I am down to 210 and dropping, Great energy and stamina. No I can wield a Chainsaw for 6 hours easy. Total Cholesterol & HDL are now normal, Sugar at 110, LDL is very High! I am no longer pre-diabetic. Conclusion: High LDL is great compared to where I was.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Bill. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@kh2945

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate!

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

@jula670

Жыл бұрын

Great Job

I really enjoy the information these doctors provide. And, they make it fun to learn.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. Doing our best

Because of a family history of heart disease I expected clogged arteries and all that comes with that. To be proactive I started seeing a cardiologist in my 40's, who, after a couple years, prescribed Lipitor for slightly high cholesterol. Within a few months I was very sick for months, and couldn't figure out why. Long story short, I later found out that Lipitor had made me very sick and damaged my liver, (according to a doctor I later saw for another problem). I stopped Lipitor and changed over to Red Yeast Rice, (a natural statin), and Niacin, and now, almost 20 years later, I do not have clogged arteries, and I stopped taking it a few years ago. Do your own homework and let your doctor be the one that believes everything that Big Pharma writes in the Journals, and what their salespeople claim!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Nice work

@robertdinunzio1749

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! My doctor has prescribed Lipitor to me and there's no way I'm ever taking it. After I had a terrible reaction to depression medicine I was prescribed, I now review prescription meds for side effects. When I read that Lipitor can cause ALS, I was shocked and a bit angry that my doctor would prescribe this drug. I'd rather battle high cholesterol than ALS thank you! I read niacin can help (as you mention) and will have to try the red yeast rice idea.

@kill.z0n3

6 ай бұрын

@@robertdinunzio1749what is ALS

Hello from NZ again, ended up back at your channel through a google search as I work through the follow-on process of "getting things sorted" after my recent AF events and the info you share here has been helpful in filling in the bigger picture detail. Had a look at the Framingham Risk Score and running a series of actual and subjective data across it, I've decide my only hope is for someone to develop a med that substantially reduces my age! This aside, thanks once again for a really informative clip.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brent in NZ. Glad we could help and wishing you the best on your journey. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

I love watching you guys you’re always so refreshing and uplifting to watch your topics are diverse and always interesting you both come across as great guys. Keep it up and I look forward to seeing you both real soon, take care👍 Phil.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Phil. Doing our best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@alistairbalistair9596

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Dr. Ronald Schweitzer - 'Educating our specialist colleagues'

"You Docs"are a fact based testimonial(ME!) that laughter is the best medicine.I feel better after viewing your videos.Practical,science based advice combined with a light,deft application: sincere gravitas easily absorbed by my sceptic grey matter.My must,can't wait to view new videos.Thanks to you gentlemen.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

That is very kind Robert. We truly appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Dear Dr.’s -Thank you for your informative video. I sold Statins for 12 years while working for Merck. I also have a Biology degree and worked doing basic research. I believe statins are useful for a subset of the population but largely over prescribed. Genetics is the single most determining factor followed by diet and exercise. I’m 58 y.o. 6’4” tall and 200 lb. Hardly overweight and has been described as skinny or fit. I lift weights 2-3 times a week and generally ride a bike 2-3 times of week and then either golf or something else. Shirt off you can see stomach muscles. I’ve completed a 100 mile bicycle road race and 50 mile mountain bike race this year. I drink alcohol sparingly, meaning 3-4 drinks a week. My cholesterol is borderline high. The medical data being generated is useful for populations, but doesn’t account for genetics and lifestyle for the most part, and I think that’s a challenge for medicine. Until the medical community and Pharma are able to capitalize on genetic variances and markers related for inflammation or subset of cholesterol types then these meds should be used sparingly. Obesity, poor diet and nutrition and lack of exercise are the principle drivers metabolic and cardiovascular disease. I think cholesterol is an indicator. Statins are useful for, and I believe originally developed for familial hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your expertise Ronald. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@rs6588

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you, and I am a medical researcher too.

@TheMaryDoll

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this.

@thysonsacclaim

Жыл бұрын

"Genetics is the single most determining factor " Hence the medication. -A biochemist

@daverogers5609

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Merck. I would never trust you or big Pharma. I took Propecia and now….

Should mention about triglyceride too. Love you docs, Keep doing these informative videos !

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are important too - just not as important as LDL D Y. Good point. Glad you liked the videos so far. More to come. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

Years ago my doctor wanted to put me on cholesterol medication and I decided No I will not take a medication, instead I started eating 1/2 to 1 cup of sauerkraut every day and I lowered it naturally with exercise and putting down the fork and going for a walk. Thank you 😊

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Betty Damn Boop. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@bettydamnboop3030

2 жыл бұрын

I sure did 🥰🥰🥰

@anavonrebeur6121

2 жыл бұрын

Are you still demonizing fats, doc? Too bad

@lesiebrown2509

Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌 I think I love your way instead of taking these meds. And these doctors here want u to take thr drugs lol 😆 🙄 no way good buy!!!!

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

The suggestions have tightened up considerably regarding alcohol use here in Canada a year after this posting.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

They sure have. 2 per week! The healthiest amount is 0

Your information is greatly appreciated. It has been very helpful.Because of your information my doctor listened and has taken me off my BP medicine.I have not felt this good in months.I am still on a statin My cholesterol is very good.I monitor my BP daily. Thanks again

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Wow Robert that is amazing. Glad we could help in any small way. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Really interesting discussion, direct and to the point. I've never heard that alcohol guideline, and now I feel better :-) I'm 54-years-old, run almost every day, and have had cholesterol over 200 for the past 20 years. My parents, grandparents, every ancestor I can find an obituary for, has died of heart disease or stroke. I started 10 mg of Atorvastatin four months ago, and my overall number went from 244 to 159 with no side effects that I can notice. I am going to stick with it.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that it is working for you. All the best. Thanks for watching in subscribing

@BRIANDER100

2 жыл бұрын

what is your diet like ?

@pamcm1098

2 жыл бұрын

Poor. Not enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains, too much processed foods. I've pretty much given up sweets, but that was easy. If it wasn't for an hour of exercise a day, I'd be a lost cause.

@nebojsa1976

Жыл бұрын

Check your kidneys occasionally and intact parathyroid hormone

@pamcm1098

4 ай бұрын

Just revisited this video after more than a year. I gave up the Atorvastatin. Felt fatigue, jogging pace went from under 9 min/mile to closer to 10. Also experienced ED for the first time in my life. I'm currently running 35-40 miles per week, and just ran a 10 mile road race in 7:24 mile pace. I'm not going to worry about a total cholesterol number of 240. If I have a cardiac incident in my 60's I'll comment again. 🙂

Thanks guys once again I just sent this to my friend who I talked to about three hours ago who said she was going to the doctor on Monday and discuss why she’s been on statins for eight years and her cholesterol still remains high. I can only tell you this woman is a paradox in medical miracles. She is a cardiac patient who bragged to me this morning (retired nurse) that they stopped to have breakfast with their son this morning and she only had a half order of biscuits and gravy and oh by the way she said they even put bacon in their gravy with the sausage.🙃 Love it when you say Dr. Paul we are all responsible for our own health I beg to differ she is not apparently I am responsible for hers , i’ve known her almost 50 years and I will continue to send her more and more videos she thinks you guys are hysterical, well so do I. Thanks for all the good info😆

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Linda abs best of luck to your retired nurse friend. They can be stubborn! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

Thanks mom 😭 I’m 35 with high cholesterol… I struggle to keep it on the low high end with diet and exercise. It’s a constant work in progress especially because Lipitor caused me so much body pain. Anyone else out there struggling but still trying, I see you and you aren’t alone ❤️

@julesclay8142

Жыл бұрын

Stop "struggling" and ignore your cholesterol numbers. You may live a long and healthy life.

@marianwilson576

Жыл бұрын

82 years old. Switched from pravastatin to Lipitor because my primary care doc advised it! Big mistake! Caused such knee pain that orthopedic doc advised knee replacements. Nope! Stopped Lipitor .... no more knee pain .... no knee replacements! This was about 7 years ago. I think Lipitor has made many orthopedic surgeons millionaires. Just my guess.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome kiddo! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@emilyespinoza3009

Жыл бұрын

I'm 33 and my Dr said I have high cholesterol as well. I'm here for you if you need to talk or if you have any tips or advice.

@TheMaryDoll

Жыл бұрын

I’m a little older than you and I consider myself in decent shape my blood pressure is 110/68 in my pulse is 65. I took a hip-hop dance class via zoom every day and they couldn’t figure out why I had high cholesterol but it runs in the family so I feel your pain.

Thanks for producing this informative video.

Subscribed today!!! My cholesterol is a little high. I eat low carb and eating this way has taken away my need for blood pressure meds, no more inflammation, no more pre diabetic and lost a lot of weight. I can’t take statins nor will I. I love you guys. Your personalities are great. Many blessings 🤗🤗🤗

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Soozi. Glad you are doing ok. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

Love your videos! This one on cholesterol was of interest to me e because I've been on medication for years to control it. Hi cholesterol and triglycerides are hereditary to me. I haven't smoked or drank alcohol for years and I'm in my 75th year. So, I must be doing something regarding my cholesterol levels. Also, I eat meals irregularly but I do eat plenty of veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds. And only a little meat. Thank you for this video, guys!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Judy! Thanks for watching and subscribing

Direct-to-Consumer doctors!!! Love it!!!!!!!! Keep this up guys, absolutely love it

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

And free!

Hello, Nice Doctors. Thanks a lot for this excellent information, I will be tune for the next one. Stay healthy Doctors

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing

There’s a huge difference between wise cracking and humor. This is vital and somewhat difficult info. Like a classroom, please don’t interrupt the flow. On the other hand, thank you for presenting this clear discussion on what is essentially risk analysis.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Doing our best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@judysharp3012

Жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs I enjoyed the flash of fluffy kitties. My cardiac issue is serious, and I need lightheartedness in my life.

My father had high cholesterol even though he was slim, fit (no gym), and regularly ate really well. Hardly ever processed food. He was an avid gardener though an engineer by profession and produced all our vegetables and fruit. He was out in his garden from dawn to dusk, even collected manure from paddocks regularly. Yet he had 3 heart attacks. After his first one, he was put on meds including low dose aspirin, and was taking meds diligently, ate lean and organic, drank alcohol on special occasions only. He still had further 2 heart attacks. In the end, he died aged 84 of slow internal bleed, a side effect of a long-term aspirin intake. In the last months of his life the aspirin he was taking caused his blood vessel walls to be so weak, they'd come apart, both internally and in his limbs. Doctors said "the material" was so weak, they weren't able to repair the tears.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that Danuta. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@valdez3245

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he still lived to be 84. I’d say that’s pretty good!

@danutahanyga4834

2 жыл бұрын

@C NB That's what I was trying to highlight: genetics and the ineffectiveness of taking daily low dose aspirin in preventing heart attacks. My father's doctor advised my father to cycle aspirin: 5 days on; 2 days off. Despite this precaution, my father died of chronic bleed from the stomach which could not be controlled, not from complications caused by heart attacks. As it's been established now that the culprit is daily aspirin.

@jsc5423

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information

@helgaweber6852

2 жыл бұрын

@@danutahanyga4834 I also have a friend who took aspirin and had problems with bleeding. Aspirin has to be monitored for sure.

Very informative. First heart attack 3 years ago at age 54. Just felt a flutter from one side of my chest to the other and back. Had an irregular heart rate for about 12 hours. A week earlier had a CT cardiac scan, 2 hours later I got a call with the results and they wanted to know if I was having any symptoms. At that point, none. They said if I have any I need to go to the ER immediately. A week later to the ER, walking in because I didn't feel bad at all. I had the sense of impending doom. My dad died at 47 from his first and only heart attack. My body makes too much and doesnt suck out all the extra cholesterol. Six bypass later, I can't believe how much better I feel, especially since I had NO IDEA I felt bad! I am on 2 cholesterol meds and they want me to do the injections; on the fence with that. Funny thing about the vegetarian diet; the RN who ran the cardiac rehab program said I could eat salad for the rest of my life and I would never bring down my cholesterol. Now I know why - that 20%! Thank you so much for more insight!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hope you continue to be ok Laura! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

@lashedbutnotleashed1984

Жыл бұрын

@@TB1M1 Pritikin was a quack who died young. Hardly a good role model.

@TheMaryDoll

Жыл бұрын

Girl, I’m in the same boat it’s genetic even if you’re an athlete you can still have high cholesterol

You know, I really appreciate these videos you guys create. Personally, I find doctors intimidating so i love being able to listen to real doctors talk about issues that concern me without having the anxiety I normally get when seeing a doctor in person. Im 25 , weight train, follow the Mediterranean diet so i eat lots of fish, vegetables and monounsaturated fats, dont drink/smoke... I do everything right but i still worry a lot about my health. I believe stress is the biggest killer and its the one factor i find hardest to mitigate. Anyways, i really appreciate this video and all of the work that you guys do!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much sonny. Stress is a huge problem in our society. Meditation. Mindfulness. All important.

My total cholesterol is 147. LDL 71. BMI 23. Completely clear family visitor re CVD. My new very young doctor wanted to put me on statins, mostly because I'm male and over 60. And I do have well-controlled hypertension. The NNT value for statins as primary prevention is surprisingly high. For a guy with an LDL of 71and a BMI of 23, it's surely higher. It just feels too aggressive to me, especially for a medication that so many seem to dislike taking. I told my doc will consider statins if my LDL gets close to 100. The British Medical Journal and the UpToDate website seem to prefer higher thresholds. Confusing times.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

For sure FlatSHenry. Every patient is unique. Good luck with your decision. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@sarahconner9433

2 жыл бұрын

No statins!! Your baby doctor is a brainwashed fraud

@Kjuken69

Жыл бұрын

The number is not the problem(if not HC) , if the colesterol is a problem it's other things making it the problem(like inflamation evt) , while colesterol is in the body to help. Studies have shoved that ldl Colesterol rise and fall dramatically in persons going through inflamation in their body. Another think to remember, if the pharmaceutical industry and doctors come to their senses and gave statins to those who mabye needed it. It would be real bad fore income, and people insvesting in the stockmarked! This is a billion dollar industry without comparison!

@adelarsen9776

Жыл бұрын

@@Kjuken69 Heia Roar. Sant. ja.

Thanks Docs for another informative video, with laughs x

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Deborah! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Love this video! Very informative! Very helpful for me

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Glad it could help Darlene. Thanks for watching and subscribing

thanks for posting this very informative and honest vid

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Doing our best to keep our viewers informed. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Nice summary. However, as you all may know, there has been recent (unfounded?) contention regarding whether LDL actually correlates with heart disease/etc. I think a wonderful video would be a presentation of key data (clinical studies) that suggests LDL should indeed be below a certain threshold.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Famous Lines it is complicated and evolving. The overwhelming evidence still advocates lowering your cholesterol but there are many factors for sure. Great suggestion. There are links to 2 studies in the description. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@sarahconner9433

2 жыл бұрын

Your wise.... Correlation is not causation.... Inflammation is the only sure cause of atheroschelrosis.... The MD forget the human body make it own cholesterol even when starving

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Read The Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise and the supporting medical references.

It’s so good to hear doctors advocating a plant based way of eating👍

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

For sure Hardrians. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

This is quite helpful and informative, thanks Docs! I am 29 years old, Canadian living in Japan. Here in Japan, we get a mandatory annual physical through our employer. My LDL cholesterol jumped from 143 last year to 232 this year. I've always had a pretty high fat diet ( love fast food, red meat, cheese, butter, etc), and it's caught up to me it seems. I also drink very heavily, and gained 16kg in the same calendar year. Exercise has always been a part of my life (weightlifting, hiking, cycling, walking), but I want to be more consistent with it. More importantly, I've started a pretty drastic lifestyle change: -Reducing alcohol to social occasions maybe a couple times a month - Cutting down the red meat, cheese, butter etc (😭) -Getting my fiber intake way up -More fruits, vegetables, oats, nuts, seeds etc I'm going to stick with this for a few months (or really, the rest of my life), then go get another round of bloodwork done to see how my LDL and lipids are looking. I'm open to statins if it's gonna stop me from having a heart attack in my 30s, but I want to see how much I can do "naturally" first. Thanks for the good info here, wish me luck

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Good luck Brendan. You can do this. Just takes discipline. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@bjmw93

Жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs thanks Docs! I'll do my best

@s.marvin9323

Жыл бұрын

When I was in Japan, their first step in fighting high cholesterol was fermented natto. Looks and tastes bad, but it does work.

@bjmw93

Жыл бұрын

@@s.marvin9323 my girlfriend eats it nearly everyday. I'll take my chances with the LDL over eating natto 😂 Jokes aside, I'll stick with red beans / black beans. Can't do natto

@paultrochessett3369

Жыл бұрын

Brendan, I normally just read the replies and do not reply. Your story sounds identical to mine. My LDL was also exactly at 232. I did take a low dose statin for awhile called ROSUVASTATIN 20mg for a little while like maybe 2 months as well as incorporated more plant based diet of fresh vegetables, oatmeal, nuts , beans as well as a variety of fresh fruits. Also , I incorporated more cardio exercise in conjunction with weight lifting ( 3 times per week or more). My LDL dropped down from 232 to to around 70. I then heard from a nurse friend that statins can cause muscle atrophy and our hearts are a very important muscle . So that kinda scared me and shortly afterwards I stopped the statin medication. I have continued to exercise 3 times or more per week and have also decreased my alcohol consumption . My diet has not been fully vegan nor all plant based for that matter and I have " fallen off the wagon" when it comes to dieting. I started eating more pizza, hamburgers, fried chicken, butter and etc that I knew that I should avoid. Months later I had more blood work and my LDL jumped back up to 165. So my doctor wants me to start taking statin again. I believe that if I strictly watch my diet , continue to exercise, and responsibly drink alcohol that my LDL levels will drop back down to a healthy number. I hope and pray that you can lower your bad LDL levels and that I will also be able to do so by taking the natural steps to do so. I wish you the best of luck. My problem was that I can easily sit and eat a large a pizza all by myself. I believe my " over cunsumption " caught with me as well and for me and probably for you as well it is a daily battle. One way we can "Monitor" our progress is to go a purchase a spiral notebook and write on it " Diet Journal" where we can write down exactly what we eat each day and at what time as well as our beverage or fluids intake so we can actually see our progress with the disciplined dieting change and then go get bloodwork done again to see how much it is working. Best of Luck !!

My husband , lean 6’5” tall 200 lbs , great shape physically…doesn’t drink or smoke … just had 2 stents placed this past Thursday a couple months after his first 2 stents . 3 were 90% percent blocked ..1 was 60% ( they did the third because ..why not) . He had no symptoms except a little indigestion one morning followed by a higher than normal heart rate. I insisted he see a doctor when his heart rate was staying around 100 ( resting) when it normally ran around 62. He was told he had A flutter at his doctors . His cholesterol wasn’t terribly high but his good cholesterol . needed to come up. They put him through many tests and finally figured to everyone’s surprise that he had major blockage. He had just left a extremely stressful job that was almost unbearable the last couple of years. I believe stress has to be a factor . Thank God he did not have a heart attack and cause damage or worse .

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

So glad he is ok tallchic. There is good evidence to support your statement that stress is very bad for us. We all need to just chill a bit. Thanks for watching and subscribing

You docs are so informative and entertaining at the same time. Will you make a video on triglycerides and how to lower them please.

@pierre976

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see that too.

@moonfall8972

2 жыл бұрын

@@pierre976 That information is everywhere. Google it.

@npcarnivore

2 жыл бұрын

Stop eating so many carbs. That helps lower carbs. Eat more meat.

@grancito2

2 жыл бұрын

I take bezafibrate for that.

@npcarnivore

2 жыл бұрын

@@grancito2 because the docs told you to, but if you change your diet you can do the same without possible side effects and damage to liver

Great episode. I'm so glad I found this channel. Can you guys do a deeper dive on nutrition? The Vegan vs. Keto vs. Mediterranean debates are based on poor science and leave most people confused at what really is the best diet for optimizing one's health. I would love to get your collective take on this issue.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Terry it is on the list. Best advice is more whole food plant based eating. Less animals. Probably no dairy. And avoid processed foods and sugar. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@Malcolm-Achtman

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Be very cautious about taking any nutrition advice from Talking with Docs. For example, learn why eating whole grains will destroy your health and increase your risk of heart disease. Check out what cardiologist Dr. William Davis has to say about consuming whole grains (e.g. they will spike your blood sugar, increase small LDL particles, destroy your gut health - all factors that play a role in heart disease risk). Or, look into the work of Dr. Peter Osborne, author of "No Grain, No Pain." Or check anything you can from Dr. Tom O'Bryan, author of The Autoimmune Fix." These are just a few examples of great sources of dietary advice. Get as far away from Talking With Docs as you can if you truly want to learn proper nutrition information.

@maijaerickson2378

2 жыл бұрын

@@Malcolm-Achtman that’s not true.

@Malcolm-Achtman

2 жыл бұрын

@@maijaerickson2378 What specifically in my comment is not true?

@mrs.happydog584

2 жыл бұрын

@@maijaerickson2378 Yes, it is true. MDs are given one course in Nutrition throughout their education. A rule of thumb is never take a pharmaceutical drug that hasn’t been on the market at least ten years. Side effects aren’t evaluated & established until ten years.

My brother nearly died of Lipitor. It attacked his muscles. Finally only thing he could still do was write with one hand, lying down, he could not sit up straight, not swallow, nothing. After a half year in the intensive unit and a half year in rehabilitation he has now recovered up to 75%. He'll walk with a limb and can not put his arms above his head. It is a small miracle he has recovered this much, but he has escaped death. All because of Lipitor. He still has to do three monthly checkups at the university's clinic.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Yes this is the most common side effect. We discuss them in a separate video. Hope he continues to improve. Thanks for watching and subscribing

If you have high cholesterol but have a high HDL I was told i dont need statins, but was told to change diet and reduce weight. I am 39. Thanks for the uploads very informative.

I just want to say I love both of you and thank you for all the information you provide to the public. Thank you Dr. Weening for always keeping me in stitches. Your face expressions and laughter are great medicine...keep up the amazing work...thank you both again!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

That is so kind Penny. We are doing our best and will continue to try and provide useful info for our loyal viewers. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@BillSW

2 жыл бұрын

My thanks to you both as well taking time away from your busy practice and family to educate the public. hope u are enjoying the experience of film making. next step is your own daily cbc show every morning ala dr.oz :)

@gaetzwarren8146

2 жыл бұрын

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I really like your videos. Very simple and easy to understand. Thanks to science and medicine we are enjoying longer, better health. My father had a heart attack and triple bypass (open heart) at 50. I just turned 60 and after making lifestyle adjustments, (more exercise and salads, less sugar) my physician recommended a statin. I am taking the statin without any issues. We do inherit our bodies, we are genetic beings after all, but we don’t have to inherit our parent’s vices (drinking, smoking, watching too much tv, etc). Keep up your nice, humorous approach to making us all a little better educated out here docs!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@Allicesherbalhaven

2 жыл бұрын

Natural plant based herbs can reduce all bad cholesterol big pharma can only be seen keeping u unhealthy with their investments in bad health fast foods then sell drugs to keep u dependant Big pharma is evil

@gaetzwarren8146

2 жыл бұрын

and also a 50 Billion dollar market. wake up. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqh4mbFwc7W0ndY.html

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Interesting, what are you eating? Remember any animal protein will bump up cholesterol. Vegetable oil will lower blood cholesterol but increase inflammation of inner arteries.

70 year old woman, within my BMI, moderately active. Have had elevated lipoprotein little a and been on Crestor 20 mg. Latest lab showed overall normal except for lipoprotein little a at 390, should be around 75. Doctor said to go to Crestor 40 mg. I do eat a sensible diet. Apparently I inherited this. Thanks for your presentation.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Good luck Blair

Very informative. Thank you!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Jim. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Yeah Dr.Heffernan is back!! I lost ninety pounds, my BP went up and so did my LDL! I left the Cardiologist and went to McDonald's! I can't fight my genetics. Lipitor, low protein diet, doing fine. Stay healthy guys!! Watching while eating potato chips!☺️

@moonfall8972

2 жыл бұрын

Even when I followed plant-based diet--no eating out, zero fastfood, religiously exercised, my LDL was high (171). I can't believe that doctors still don't look at the other lipid markers in treating --but then I may be barking up the tree. My HDL runs around 100, my triglycerides 80, my ratios far below indicating low risk of HD, he started me on a cholesterol med. I didn't take it.

@denisemariner9755

2 жыл бұрын

@@moonfall8972 It is disheartening to do the so called right things and not get the expected outcome!😓 What I hate, is when a Doctor looks at my weight and figures that is the problem in it's entirety!! Equally frustrating.

@sonjagatto9981

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! 🤍👌

@mackgoodman

2 жыл бұрын

@@moonfall8972 good for you, great HDL and pretty low tri. LDL is becoming less of a predictor of problems

@WillChil466

2 жыл бұрын

Keto no doubt.

I'm 75. I was borderline high on cholesterol. I went on a keto diet and 3 months later I was in the middle of norm for cholesterol. Lost 25 pounds in the process. Good cholesterol bounced up and the bad dropped like a rock. Glucose dropped 45 points. Keto works! By the way Keto is easy if you have a plan.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Farman. Congrats on the jump start that keto can provide. Just be careful with all of that animal protein and fat that can obviously lead to other problems line heart disease, stroke and cancer. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@vicki5472

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Would you please site the double blinded studies that show this :)

@troyboldon1

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs not so sure you have the research to say this to your audience. Low fat diet caused me to gain 100 pounds. Lots of carbs. I went from 247 to 147 on Keto snd IF. Do you think I am healthier at 147 vs. 247.? Curious as to the answer.

@2bbossfree

2 жыл бұрын

@@vicki5472 No doubt they were funded by a drug company.

@freedomliberty83

Жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Can you share the science that says a meat diet causes what you say it does. This is simply not true.

Thank you for your videos. Informative, short and fun. 🙂

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Back in 2004, my cardiologist said my homocysteine and LDL levels were too high and that I needed to cut all fats and eat a lot of leafy greens. Not being a huge salad guy, I read up on how I could maybe take folic acid and eat more fish (which I love). The next time I had my annual physical, my PCP put a note on my lab results, "Good job on lowering your LDL!...whatever you're doing keep doing it." Maybe folic acid doesn't work for everyone and I have since become more of a salad fan, but I certainly felt a lot better.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Bobby. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Just found your channel today, and thoroughly enjoyed the couple of videos that I watched. My cholesterol has been creeping up over the last few blood draws. My physician knows that I am opposed to using a statin and ordered a cardiac CT scan. The results showed a low chance of developing heart disease due to blockages (Agaston score was zero). I still have modified my diet to include more plant based foods and fewer animal products, and increased my exercise. Have a blood draw next week, and am anxious to see if things have changed.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for you David! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@davidduncan1145

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Update: Cholesterol went from 260 to 218 and HDL went from 42 to 56. I think things are headed in the right direction!

My experiences: When it was suggested by my Doctor to take Crestor based on my family history, I agreed but I did question the need for a 10 mg Crestor. While my bad cholesterol dropped significantly, each morning when I got up I felt like I had run a marathon the previous day. Switching to a 10 mg every second day help a little but still I had sore muscles. To my Doctor's surprise, I learned that Crestor makes a 5 mg pill so we tried a 5 mg every day. No more soreness and blood tests were almost as good on a 5 mg as they were on a 10 mg. That got my bad under control. To raise my good cholesterol took a little more work. A dose of metamucil daily and switching from cereal and toast in the morning to a fruit smoothie with almond milk raised the good cholesterol significantly. Great video guys - thanks.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story Michael. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@bartrobinson2103

2 жыл бұрын

Michael that's the exact same thing I did. Low dose Crestor is Very effective no need for high dose

@genome1000

2 жыл бұрын

Don't take Metamucil. It's over half sugar which is why it tastes good. Take a glass of pure psyllium fiber mixed with some juice. It works better and is better for you.

@troyf1

2 жыл бұрын

@@genome1000 Juice has sugar also... suggest three 50 mg capsules. No sugar.

@genome1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@troyf1 True, but there is a difference between refined sugar found in Metamucil and natural sugar found in fruits and fruit juices.

Hey, docs! Love your videos! Would enjoy hearing your thoughts on the evidence regarding fasting and cholesterol.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Coincidence Men. We will add it to the list. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Thank you for these valuable parameters. I want to ask you: Is garlic good for cholesterol? Thank you. May God bless you.

@TalkingWithDocs

8 ай бұрын

Yes it can help. And has other health benefits

I'll add my experience with respect to hereditary factors. In my 30's I was a skinny, marathon running vegetarian who measured high cholesterol. Later I was diagnosed with familial hyperchloresterolemia and started on statins. After a couple of types ended up with Crestor which has worked well with no side effects for 15 years or so.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing Julian. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@Now_lets_get_this_straight

2 жыл бұрын

I think the people with muscle problems occur when their on 30mg daily.

@u.p.woodtick3296

2 жыл бұрын

Mother Nature designed you as an omnivore

@bessiehardin9028

2 жыл бұрын

I was on statin 10mg and I could hardly walk.My son build me a ramp. So I stopped taking my medicine for two days.and I was fine, I could jog up and down the ramp.

@MR-pr8tp

2 жыл бұрын

@@Now_lets_get_this_straight Not me! Even twice a week for less effects results in muscle weakness, achy and stiff and sore.

Plant based does work!! Only been doing for a month and down 8 pounds 🙌🏼Great information!!!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet Southern chick! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@BillSW

Жыл бұрын

how is your weight now? Did you change your diet for life or for just a month?

Hey gents, thanks for this informative video. Just some additional info for your viewers: TC (total cholesterol) and LDL are *not* the operative cholesterol "risk factors". I worked as a molecular biologist with a background in human molecular genetics my entire career and developed a PCR test for FH (familial hypercholesterolemia). I've read large amounts of this literature and attended several IAS (International Athersclerosis Symposia) conferences. TC and LDL are _not_ the operative lipid factors for risk for myocardial infarction (MI). The *operative* lipid factors for risk for MI are 1) HDL and 2) triglycerides. These are the lipid values that are significant with respect to Z-scores and p-values in clinical studies for risk of MI. I'm pointing this out as there is a lot of misunderstanding of this both in the lay and medical communities. Cheers, gents.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing

Can you speak to a Cardiac CT for scoring CAD? I am a 53 yr old male who tried every statin available over 8yrs with the unfortunate side effects of joint and muscle pain. Elevated LDL/Triglycerides/low HDL--thanks Mom and Dad! Cardiac CT scan showed

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Very nice Brian. We have added it to the list for our next session with Dr Heffernan. Congrats. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Hello Docs! love this channel learning so much. Cholesterol video it's the first time I truly understand how cholesterol works. Great job docs

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Connie! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Very nice to have cholesterol explained thoroughly. Learned a lot about cholesterol and the new meds out there. Those meds are still a little scary.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Vo they are. Have a conversation with your doctor about options. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@trehnert

2 жыл бұрын

So this really wasn't very thorough unless you just aren't familiar with the topic. to learn ALOT more watch this clip of Dr Joel Wallach kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4uOqsx6gsLOppc.html it is getting harder to find this clip but there is so much more. Enjoy

Love these videos and when you bring in the other specialists. while watching, I pulled up a new tab googled Farmington test and took it in 30 seconds. interesting.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

That’s cool Deb. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Thanks for the info Docs

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing

A recent study even casts doubt on the simple aspirin therapy I've been pursuing for decades, saying the bleeding risk outweighs the benefit to elderly folks who have never had a heart attack or hypertension -- a category which includes me, even though I had a triple bypass procedure five years ago after experiencing stable angina. I sincerely wish the professionals would make up their minds.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce. Things change with time. Medicine does the best it can to get the information out quickly and safely. Can’t argue about big Pharma when they are saying don’t take an ASA. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@sarahconner9433

2 жыл бұрын

I like a baby aspirin every couple days

Thank you Doctors for that information ℹ️

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Rosa! Thanks for watching and subscribing

Love Dr Heffner’s gamecock kerchief! Just did a screening and see I have high cholesterol so I need to make some changes.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Yes Gaye. Go Gamecocks. Good luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Yes we must be pro active in keeping healthy. There is too much reliance on just taking a pill.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Anna. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

Another amazing video. I cannot tolerate statins like many people. I lowered my cholesterol in 12 months from 262 (Scary) to 191 today. I did it by taking fish oil (1200mg omega-3) this high concentration is hard to find so buy a lot of bottles when you find it. The one I use is natures bounty because it is usually on sale 2 for 1. I took 4 softgels=4800mg first thing in the morning, and 4 (4800mg) at bedtime for 365 days, no other changes. My triglycerides nose dived down to just 96 mg/dl from 176!! I will take these results without big pharma meds and their side effects anyday!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes G there are lots of ways to get it down for sure. Glad you did. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Around 5 years ago, after doing my yearly blood labs, my little MD has me scared to death because my blood work came back abnormal. It was my cholesterol and it was dangerously high and he wanted me on a statin right then and there. I said no, and took my blood work to my acupuncturist who is a licensed MD in another country. He said that I was lean and in great shape and that my high numbers were hereditary and he said not to worry. He wanted me to up my fish oil intake and chase each does with cinnamon. I think I also added the CQ10 and started taking a couple of other supplements like mushroom and ashwagandha. I went back 3 months later for new lab work, knowing that I didn't care what the blood work said, I was not getting on a statin and my little MD says to me, I quote: " I don't know what you're doing, but whatever it is, don't tell anyone and lets me and you patent it. " - People just rely way too much on their doctors who don't know everything. We give our power away instead of trusting ourselves. It's not his fault, he only knows what he has been taught. I am a 62 year old gal, no medications at all. Totally into energy work and minimal fake everything.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shirl. We would totally agree that we are just scratching the surface on the power of food and supplements and we would always prefer this over medications. Congrats on a job well done. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@ravishdhange3532

Жыл бұрын

How much fish oil cap one can tk

@shirljay8234

Жыл бұрын

@@ravishdhange3532 I was taking the liquid Barleans brand fish oil, 2400mg. It taste like orange ice cream. I was taking 3 tsp. daily ( morning, lunch, dinner) and chasing it with cinnamon. It's very important that you power walk for a solid 30 minutes everyday. The power walk is just as important. Sweating. Also, garlic is very good for the heart. I love garlic but I can't eat it everyday, well I could, but I don't so I take a daily supplement.

@wendyreimer2797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shirl, Congratulations on finding a plan that works for you.....we'll done! You you mind telling me why you followed the fish oil with cinnamon? Thank you 🤗

@kathynoggles637

Жыл бұрын

Do you take coconut oil or Olive oil I do both but maybe should add the fish oil also ??? What does the Ashwagandha do, what is it supposed to help with ?

Thank you Doctors for this information. I am on a statin it seems to maybe be helping I wish for better however at least I am on the right path. I always find your videos most entertaining and informative.Take care all my best😂

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck Steve and thanks!

My dad is 78 and has high cholesterol he went on one of these statins about 5 years ago because the Dr or PA told him he should. He had various side effects from it. He just quit taking it and the side effects have stopped. I asked him did the high cholesterol cause him any issues or pain, the answer was no. So my next question was why did you take the medication. He just took the recommendation. I also have high cholesterol but unless it starts causing me pain or inhibiting me in some way there’s no way I’m taking anything for it. We don’t have any heart issues in our family and most of us have high cholesterol, I just think it can be normal and not an issue for some people.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fuqoff. Understandable. But the first symptom is often a heart attack or stroke. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@sarahconner9433

2 жыл бұрын

The current medical theory is that high cholesterol leads to clogging the arteries...( never proven and illogical since your body makes it anyway)... New theory is lack of k vitamins will prevent heart problems...

Very interesting. I am 82 and used Lipitor for the past 40 years to control mine. In the past year my legs started to ache and weak. I stopped the Lipitor and the problems went away.

@grancito2

2 жыл бұрын

My whole family has the leg problem from statins, and some of us are not old. A so called top cardiologist said that there is no such symptom, even though it is well documented. I have consulted with many doctors regarding different medical problems, and found that most of them are idiots, they can't agree with each other, nor come up with a logical diagnosis.

@editorjuno

2 жыл бұрын

@@grancito2 -- When one considers that most MDeities take their prescribing hints from Big Pharma propaganda, that's not surprising. My principle statin side effects were cognitive -- I could barely complete a sentence and seemed to have lost most of my vocabulary, among other memory-related problems -- along with chronic (mostly upper body) muscle pain. On the other hand, my younger brother has been on a statin for many years and claims to have had zero side effects -- so it seems some of our physiologies are more statin-compatible than others.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that can happen Chuck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi grancito2. It definitely can happen. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce. Yes we are all different for sure. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

My parents both had high cholesterol and also my two brothers. My parents both lived to be 90+ without meds. My total cholesterol is 201 and my triglyceride numbers are quite good. I am not going to take any statins even if my levels go up. Too many doctors just push meds instead of speaking with their patients about lifestyle changes that are manageable for them. The longer I live I realize that many issues are based on genetics and heredity and you probably can make minor inroads but that's about it.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Wyn. Sounds reasonable. Diet and exercise always first choice. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@mjblue84

Жыл бұрын

I agree!!!

@theresa94010

Жыл бұрын

I just unsubscribed from these doctors.

@billprezioso3677

Жыл бұрын

@@theresa94010 why?

@billprezioso3677

Жыл бұрын

You can tell how uncomfortable they all got regarding their choice of words when the topic was Big Pharma.

I like your videos because they explain medical issues o we can understand them

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them

Statins caused more problems for me rather than help me after taking for them for 30ish years also created elevated liver numbers. Switching to Repatha or Praluent with no statins. All my numbers have come down including my liver numbers. Won’t recommend statins to anyone! They are in it for the money.

@NLINE7

2 жыл бұрын

My doctor has been trying to get me back on statins for nearly two years now because of the elevated numbers. I told him these statin drugs seem to me like correcting a cholesterol problem, but then you are watching my liver like a hawk. When I was on the cholesterol medication it's blood test every three months with out it it's blood test every six months. I also have type 2 diabetes reason for the 6 month blood test. I guess what I'm getting at is the cholesterol statin medication solves one problem and then can create another problem. I didn't know about non statin cholesterol medication until watching this video, I'll ask my doc about that next time he pressures me to be back on cholesterol medication.

@alistairbalistair9596

2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Ronald Schweitzer - 'Educating our specialist colleagues'

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi barry. Sorry to hear that. All pharmaceutical companies are kind of in it for the money as they are businesses. You probably hold some of their stock in your portfolio. Having said that, it is in their best interests to have medications that not only do the job but as also well tolerated to increase their use. Glad you found an alternative. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck NLINE7. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.