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Current Postings on This Page (2):
• Hi, JY. As you have noted, your dad's greatest
challenge is not the change in lifestyle, but being motivated to change
his lifestyle. Information, properly presented, will motivate me. I don't
know if what is helping me will help your dad, but here's what's motivating
me: I am currently trying to address my own CAD -- just had a stent put
in a month ago -- and have been reading Joel Fuhrman's
books entitled, "Eat to Live" and "Cholesterol Protection for Life." I find that
I need the information in both books, though some information overlaps. Dr. Fuhrman
is a board-certified physician in private practice, and has an impressive success
rate with his patients for a variety of health issues: weight loss, CAD, diabetes,
etc. He cites various sources and studies (lots of endnotes!) and makes a lot
of sense to me. The cornerstone to Dr. Fuhrman's approach to *reversing* heart
disease (not just in reducing risk factors for heart disease) and to effectively
addressing other diseases is a dramatic lifestyle change, but his presentation
is especially convincing because he cites prestigious studies and addresses the
usual objections and/or fears one at a time. And his writing style is very readable
and can be read in short chunks, so your dad could read just a little each day.
I am new to this and do not yet have evidence of how Dr. Fuhrman's recommendations
are affecting my body, so I can't give you any "proof" directly from my own experience.
I hope you find something that works for your dad.
Marty H., California, USA, April 29,
2009
• During the end of 2006, my Father (50)
was diagnosed with chronic heart disease. His arteries were determined
all blocked and damaged, at a state where a bypass was not possible.
He has been diabetic for 20years and has great difficulty in changing his
lifestyle no matter how much we try to get him into the best diets and
training programs. He weighs approximately 136kgs. I wish someone could
help. I have tried everything but he hasn't however, he will accept help
from an external source if it is motivating. If there's any person who
has been through the same or a doctor that can help, please let me know.
Should we try liposuction, put him on a TV show or anything? I have been
meditating and even went to India as a pilgrim to seek help for Him.
He
has had varicose veins removed twice many years ago but now his legs
pain and itch quite a lot especially at night, he also suffers from water
retention
but never listens to me when I tell him to drink more water and cut down
on fats/salts and caffeine. Doctors say they may be able to do the bypass
if the medication works for a while. Please help.
JY, Durban, South Africa, April 19, 2009
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