Cardiologist Dean Ornish learned it from Pritikin in the 70’s

Confirming this concept, a Harvard cardiologist said: 90% of the patients who ask me 90% of the patients who ask me

for a second opinion do not need for a second opinion do not need the coronary artery bypass surgery. the coronary artery bypass surgery. Harvard cardiologist on Harvard cardiologist on 60 Minutes60 Minutes

Patients are treated medically until surgery can be justified.

By doing scans or angiograms and By doing scans or angiograms and pointing to what could cause a heart pointing to what could cause a heart attack without intervention, patients attack without intervention, patients tend to agree with the doctor on tend to agree with the doctor on their need for surgery.their need for surgery.

A “two edged sword”?

“Bypass surgery does not appear to fix the underlying problem; obstructions can continue to develop. Whether treated with surgery or medication, patients live about equally long.” Harvard Letter

Arteries are tough; they were designed to last.

Regarding surgery and technology

““We are making great progress, We are making great progress, but we are heading in the wrong but we are heading in the wrong direction.” direction.” Ogden NashOgden Nash

Zetia is an example

After tens of millions of prescriptions, After tens of millions of prescriptions, Merck admits there is no evidence that Merck admits there is no evidence that it prevents cholesterol plaque buildup.it prevents cholesterol plaque buildup.

But the drug company is not giving up But the drug company is not giving up its $3.7 billion profit from the drug.its $3.7 billion profit from the drug.

Statin drugs like Zocor or Lipitor

9.2% increase in plaque in 182 patients 9.2% increase in plaque in 182 patients followed followed >> one year with statin drugs. one year with statin drugs.

Statins can cause cancerStatins can cause cancer. . The CARE The CARE trial showed 1500% increase in breast trial showed 1500% increase in breast cancercancer..

Deaths from congestive heart failure Deaths from congestive heart failure more than doubled in the decade after more than doubled in the decade after statin drugs were introduced. Statins statin drugs were introduced. Statins cause CHF by depleting CoQ10.cause CHF by depleting CoQ10.

Friendly Pharmaceuticals?

Drug companies had CoQ10 info Drug companies had CoQ10 info in 1990. Merck got two patents to in 1990. Merck got two patents to combine CoQ10 with their drugs, combine CoQ10 with their drugs, but they didn’t develop it…They but they didn’t develop it…They want to sell you another drug for want to sell you another drug for heart failure or hypertension caused heart failure or hypertension caused by their statin drug for cholesterol.by their statin drug for cholesterol.

Cholesterol Drug Disaster

Pfizer’s torcetrapib fulfilled its promise, Pfizer’s torcetrapib fulfilled its promise, increasing good cholesterol by 72% and increasing good cholesterol by 72% and reducing bad cholesterol by 24% in patientsreducing bad cholesterol by 24% in patients

who were also taking a potent cholesterol-who were also taking a potent cholesterol-lowering drug. Despite the increase, the ratelowering drug. Despite the increase, the rate

of potentially deadly heart problems rose of potentially deadly heart problems rose by 25%, deaths rose by 40%. by 25%, deaths rose by 40%. USA Today, USA Today, 11-6, 2007. 11-6, 2007.

““Preventive measures would do Preventive measures would do more to improve the health of more to improve the health of the population than does curativethe population than does curativemedical care.” medical care.” NEJM, NEJM, 5-6-865-6-86

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“A great deal of evidence…proves that the major cause of death and disability are related to the diet we eat” Dr Hegsted Harvard Univ, testimony, US Senate, 70’s.

A problem with the 4 food groups Harvard researchers say the USDA pyramid Harvard researchers say the USDA pyramid

of four food groups hasn’t helped our diseases.of four food groups hasn’t helped our diseases. It doesn’t distinguish between good & bad fats.It doesn’t distinguish between good & bad fats.

The Bible is ahead of science!

“Ye shall eat neither fat nor blood…” and for obedience to the laws, Moses said, “the Lord will take away from you all sickness.” Leviticus 3:17 Deuteronomy 7:15.

The American Diet…

has a higher fat content than almostany other country in the world.

Here’s a classic example of a man I’ve come to appreciate…

Salvatore Frascinella, executive at 65

Too risky for the bypass operation.Too risky for the bypass operation. Three cardiologists; 12 pills a dayThree cardiologists; 12 pills a day Couldn’t walk two blocks without Couldn’t walk two blocks without

severe chest pain severe chest pain In 8 weeks, he was off all medicine In 8 weeks, he was off all medicine

and resumed all former activitiesand resumed all former activities 24 yrs later at 89, still on no drugs, 24 yrs later at 89, still on no drugs,

he tells me, “You saved my life!”he tells me, “You saved my life!”

How did he do it? Not on the Atkins Diet as this thermal scan shows…

And it’s not just cholesterol…a high fat diet makes blood sticky

A low-fat diet helps coronary flow

Lowering cholesterol naturally

Salvatore was willing to change his diet!Salvatore was willing to change his diet! Minimal use of animal fat and proteinMinimal use of animal fat and protein IncreasedIncreased use of vegetable fiber use of vegetable fiber Adequate sleep and exerciseAdequate sleep and exercise Avoidance of drug medicationAvoidance of drug medication Red yeast rice Red yeast rice Niacin at bedtime. Niacin at bedtime.

Good eating habits save lives!

For each percent For each percent you lower your you lower your cholesterol, you cholesterol, you lower your risk lower your risk of a heart attack of a heart attack three percent.three percent.

This data from NIH This data from NIH doesn’t work for doesn’t work for people who eat high people who eat high cholesterol food and cholesterol food and rely on drugs to keep rely on drugs to keep cholesterol low.cholesterol low.

Two types of heart conditions

Angina is the ache in the Angina is the ache in the chest (radiating to the chest (radiating to the arm, back or neck) from arm, back or neck) from slow buildup of slow buildup of cholesterol over years.cholesterol over years.

This form is less worri- This form is less worri- some because it has less some because it has less risk of sudden death.risk of sudden death.

Cholesterol/HDL is an Cholesterol/HDL is an indicatorindicator of this process.of this process.

Heart attack can be the Heart attack can be the result of a blood clot result of a blood clot that suddenly develops that suddenly develops on the artery wall as a on the artery wall as a result of inflammation. result of inflammation. C-Reactive Protein is C-Reactive Protein is an indicator of the an indicator of the inflammation, but other inflammation, but other “itis” conditions can “itis” conditions can cause it (arthritis, etc).cause it (arthritis, etc).

Natural help against inflammation

Red cherries have 17 compounds to Red cherries have 17 compounds to athero- athero-sclerosis and relieve pain, including anthocyanin sclerosis and relieve pain, including anthocyanin that blocks prostaglandins causing inflammation. that blocks prostaglandins causing inflammation.

Anthocyanins, antioxidants, carotenoids in Anthocyanins, antioxidants, carotenoids in berriesberries

Quercetin in grape skins, apple peelsQuercetin in grape skins, apple peels Lycopenes in tomatoes; lutein in grapesLycopenes in tomatoes; lutein in grapes beta carotene, folate, potassium in sweet potatoesbeta carotene, folate, potassium in sweet potatoes

Pritikin’s Longevity Center

65 patients with triple vessel disease had been scheduled for bypass surgery, but went to the center instead. Three years later, 90% never had surgery; and only one had died from heart disease.

Medical Tribune

Exercise is an important part…

Walking is one of the best forms, safestWalking is one of the best forms, safest Walk to the point of mild chest discomfortWalk to the point of mild chest discomfort Slow a little, but continue walking in the Slow a little, but continue walking in the

presence of mild chest painpresence of mild chest pain This sends a strong signal to your arteries This sends a strong signal to your arteries

to dilate and open upto dilate and open up Some doctors will disagree with thisSome doctors will disagree with this

This works because the body illustrates spiritual truth…

If we repent of something we’ve done, If we repent of something we’ve done, God forgives us. In a similar way, if we God forgives us. In a similar way, if we repent of how we’ve treated our body repent of how we’ve treated our body and change our diet and exercise, the and change our diet and exercise, the problem is reversible. We can avoid problem is reversible. We can avoid surgery by wise eating and exercise!surgery by wise eating and exercise!

Boosting HDL (good cholesterol) Preference for olive oil, modest amountsPreference for olive oil, modest amounts High fiber from legumes, whole grainsHigh fiber from legumes, whole grains Nuts, especially walnutsNuts, especially walnuts Garlic, orange juice Garlic, orange juice ExerciseExercise Weight lossWeight loss Stop smoking Stop smoking Donate bloodDonate blood

Borderline Blood Pressure

Controllable causes of high blood pressure A A Alcohol (makes the blood sticky so blood Alcohol (makes the blood sticky so blood

pressure goes up), Aspirin, acetaminophen*, pressure goes up), Aspirin, acetaminophen*, Advil and Aleve. *22 days/moAdvil and Aleve. *22 days/mo200% 200% risk risk

B B Salt (we need 1 gram/day but the average Salt (we need 1 gram/day but the average person gets 12-15 gms daily; many get more person gets 12-15 gms daily; many get more sodium in soda pop.sodium in soda pop.

C C Caffeine (also makes the heart beat faster. Caffeine (also makes the heart beat faster. Caffeine raises blood sugar and triglycerides. Caffeine raises blood sugar and triglycerides. 

Controllable causes of high blood pressure

D D Dietary Fat makes the blood sticky Dietary Fat makes the blood sticky like alcohol, regardless of whether it like alcohol, regardless of whether it came from lard, Crisco or corn oil.came from lard, Crisco or corn oil.

E E Exercise lack. Even five minutes a Exercise lack. Even five minutes a day of vigorous exercise helps, like day of vigorous exercise helps, like pushups, sit-ups or stair climbs.pushups, sit-ups or stair climbs.

Controllable causes of high blood pressure F F Fat. Extra pounds means extra miles Fat. Extra pounds means extra miles

of blood vessels, and more pressure to of blood vessels, and more pressure to circulate the blood. circulate the blood.

GG Good life—too many cares and Good life—too many cares and concerns—wanting to have it all, concerns—wanting to have it all, pushing to the top and over.pushing to the top and over.

Eating to Lower Blood Pressure Five servings of fruits or veggies daily have a Five servings of fruits or veggies daily have a

significant lowering effect due to significant lowering effect due to potassiumpotassium, , esp. bananas, oranges. Nuts have esp. bananas, oranges. Nuts have magnesiummagnesium; ; dairy products and greens are good for dairy products and greens are good for calciumcalcium..

Oats (most people could cut back on BP drugs)Oats (most people could cut back on BP drugs) -3 fatty acid in fish, flaxseed, greens, walnuts -3 fatty acid in fish, flaxseed, greens, walnuts Olive oil (modest amounts; low total fat)Olive oil (modest amounts; low total fat) Pumpkin seedsPumpkin seeds

“The return of many pilots to flying saved my company hundreds of thousands of dollars”

Did you catch his reference to “motivated Did you catch his reference to “motivated people”? Most of us know better than we do.people”? Most of us know better than we do.How can we translate it to doing better?How can we translate it to doing better?

One way is by considering the information One way is by considering the information we’re going to see on this we’re going to see on this EatingEating DVD…DVD…

Questions?Questions?