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I didn’t eat eggs for ten years, because my doctor and my government told me it caused cholesterol. 🙄 Now, I eat one every day, with organic salsa and chopped avocado. I’ve learned to do my own research, and not trust government food pyramids. I worry more now about the quality of the soil my veg is grown in, the quality of life and die…
I didn’t eat eggs for ten years, because my doctor and my government told me it caused cholesterol. 🙄 Now, I eat one every day, with organic salsa and chopped avocado. I’ve learned to do my own research, and not trust government food pyramids. I worry more now about the quality of the soil my veg is grown in, the quality of life and diet of the chicken that lays my daily egg etc. I try to be more intentional about local sourcing. I drive to a local farm to buy these items, and it is totally worth it.
Cholesterol (and its influence relating to heart disease) has been treated much the same as all other investigations: the most influential group captures the supposed high ground then issues perceived irrefutable pronouncements, only one position is recognized with no venue for alternate theories, funding and grants for investigational studies are non-existent. Almost cult-like in their admonition that any questioning is heresy and can cause a scientist/questioner to be excommunicated from the research community, and can bring down the punishing disdain of the most high ones. Highly recommend the recently read book ‘The Clot Thickens’ by Dr. Malcolm Kendrick which covers this in an approachable style. Thank you, Dr. Malone, for sharing your journey with us.
I also thank you for your comment as well, especially in reference to Cholesterol, as my level was high, & I did research "foods that caused high cholesterol", & eggs & fat were at the top of the food pyramid back in the eighties. My doctor at that time, put me on a cholesterol med (slimvastin I believe); I took that for too many years, but about 6 years ago, I took myself off that horrible med after I researched & read studies how this particular med caused heart attacks, & did the opposite of what the doc told me. I changed back to eating eggs, fruit, 100% fat (butter, rib eye steaks), & cut out carbs & ate natural grown foods. I'm so happy I did that, & prefer to eat foods my Grandparents ate- minus the sugar!
Yes, in my opinion those nasty statins do nothing for the patient except reduce their quality of life. Get that book ‘The Clot Thickens’ from your library or somewhere - it is that very well-written, sourced, and in a very approachable style. Back in the 80’s husband wanted the fake butter product, but he soon came to see the light, haha. He is now low carb, no added sugar, no processed foods, and at 80 is on the lowest dose BP med only. Doctors are under serious pressure to increase the department net income, and are visited by drug reps seemingly every day. That in addition to sliding scale incentives for their practices/health care system to achieve certain levels of inoculations. The message they get is ‘produce or suffer accordingly’ (income, job security, etc.) There is supposed to be informed consent by the patient, but how can that happen without disclosure of full, clear, unslanted information being provided. We are on our own out here. Glad you did your research. Am thankful for these few brave doctors who have gone against the narrative, and have held the line to promote patient care first. P.S. I do not know the book author Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, and have no conflict of interest. Just had to say that, haha, as that’s more than we can say about those pushing the shots, eh? Take care.
I did purchase "The Clot Thickens", & will get to my new book soon. I'm finishing "Lies My Gov't Told Me" (finishing this book is taking more time than I like, but as a new Grandma, I sure lose track of time lately).
Glad to hear about both the ‘The Clot Thickens’ book acquisition and the new, very important Grandma position! When you are done with ‘The Clot Thickens’, and you want to be able to recognize criminal behavior and that special language criminals employ, read Dr. Stanton Samenow’s book ’Inside the Criminal Mind’. It is one of those seminal books that will totally add to your mental inventory of what to watch for in behaviors. Dr. Samenow was a witness for the prosecution in the DC Sniper Case. And, since one thing leads to another, he has written a few more books. Take care.
I will definitely read "Inside the Criminal Mind"! My library of new books will be amazing! I always wonder what makes another person capable of horrific crimes, & appreciate this recommendation! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your post, I appreciate it, & the recommendation of the book- I will definitely find it! It's is sad that "greed takes priority over the care of patients"- prescribing meds over healthcare. I also stopped taking BP medication, Lisinipril Hz12 (I think that was the correct med name); a few years ago- 2-3 now, & I felt something wasn't right one evening, & asked my daughter to take me to the ER. I'm glad I did, as my sodium level was extremely low, & the ER doc indicated I was very close to having a seizure. Thankfully, after staying overnight, & having several tests done, I was able to go home. I stopped taking that BP medicine, & my BP is now "normally low", & I feel better- especially at my age, 71, & I continue to monitor my BP & I'm healthy. I also didn't get any "alleged vaccine shots", nor have I ever had a flu shot! Enjoy your day, & thank you again!
Yes, second the Kendrick recommendation. I've read all his books. His earlier books are pretty good too. My favorite is "Doctoring Data." I have checked some of his sources and they check out. One of his more humorous finds I made into a short article on my own pathetic little Substack, which I link here:
https://satansdoorknob.substack.com/p/2003-study-apparently-found-cvd-risk
Thank you for the comment, Satan’s Doorknob. For years, have been advocating in the extended family to choose ‘original source’ foods (not processed). Now that we are older, and some have been prescribed statins (which just made them sicker), have given them their copy of ‘The Clot Thickens’. Finally, seeing the light. Also have a copy of ‘Doctoring Data’. Will take a look at your Substack. Always learning, eh?
Yep!
Linus Pauling, way back, was one to help contribute actual work (yeah what a concept) that showed that cholesterol intake is not proportional to body cholesterol content. Instead it's hormone-driven, and proportional to the amount blood sugar/insulin.
How can Barry Sears (Zone) publish this openly, there be a Nobel Prize awarded for general topic, and yet the "powers to be" continually want us all hooked on sugary starchy processed foods?
Agree! Doctors push the theory that the meds will take care of this, that or the other problem people face! I know doctors get a kick-back from pushing meds (legal drug pushers in my opinion). I stopped taking simvastin- a med for high cholesterol, but I quit taking it 5-6 yrs ago, & so happy I did. My problem was eating too many carbs, & sugar; no processed foods now either.
My kind of smart woman. My family raises their own (eggs), I chow down 1-2 x a week on steak, one whole egg in egg whites 1x week.* These days there are few local fresh offerings in CO. Being aware what I'm in-taking, how often I walk(I live in a multi level) and take advantage daily, getting out among friends/family/kind church folk, watching my emotions not to self-absorb/fixate on myself. I added tossed salads, canned greens a few weeks ago, very few sweets ever. Thank you for sharing. klm