I received a call from a potential client who was in a very serious situation. His doctor had diagnosed him with CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) at the age of 24. He had high blood pressure and cholesterol and had prescribed him medication to lower these levels. This medication has been in his system for more than 2 years. This 24-year-old man developed a blockage in the hand. It had become inflamed and then ruptured, leading to possible amputation. Although the situation was managed with anti-inflammatory measures, he continued to take his cholesterol medication unchanged even after the incident. Six months later, the young man was suffering from another blockage. This time it was in a critical location that could not be treated without specialistization.
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The local doctors didn’t have the experience to treat him. These doctors told him there was no one in the area that could treat him. He was afraid and desperate, so he called me. I asked him a few questions to help me understand his situation when he called. What age are you? Are you suffering from high blood pressure or high cholesterol Do you have a family history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease? Is there a history of colon cancer, colon polyps, bowel problems or colon cancer in your family? What is your ethnic origin? I advised him to seek immediate help, within the week.
I suggested that his doctors write him a recommendation to see a Cerebral NeuroVascular Surgeon. He and his friends searched the Internet for specialists who could fit him in within a few days. I was concerned that the situation was too complicated and that he was at risk. I advised him to call me when he returns from his surgery so that we can get his blood pressure under control and cholesterol under control so that this does not happen again. He wanted to know why this happened. He had taken his prescribed medications as directed. I explained that medications must not only act but also be acted upon when they are used in the body. You shouldn’t add anything to medications that are intended to reduce a particular problem in your body.
Cholesterol
A cholesterol medication to reduce the amount of fat in your blood. Then, you can eat fat or things that make fat. A diabetic medication that controls blood sugar. Then, you can eat sugar or carbs which convert to sugars. Gout medication that is used to treat gout. Then, you can eat foods high in acid or create acids. These types of things can make medications ineffective and waste of time and money.
He stated that he had been taking this medication for two year and that his cholesterol numbers had not been affected by it. I explained to him that there was a way to reduce his cholesterol. He could exercise, eat a restricted diet, and take a few supplements. Once he was in good health, we would begin him on the program. Most people go to their doctors when they feel sick. They want a quick fix. A pill or shot that works instantly and doesn’t cause any discomfort or effort. The sad truth is that “possession” implies “responsibility”, while “responsibility requires “action”.
Coffee and Caffeine
Is caffeine good for you or bad? Ask around and you won’t get a consistent answer. Even if someone is negative, there won’t often be any data to support it. What is the truth? It seems that moderation is the key to success in many aspects of life. A small amount of something can be beneficial for you, just as it is with many other things. There is evidence that small to moderate amounts of coffee can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, cancer, or stroke. Drinking three to five cups of coffee per day can reduce certain types of skin cancer by as much as 20%. A study done a few years back found a 2-3x increase in Parkinson’s disease risk in those who didn’t drink coffee.
Although the science behind this is not clear, it is believed that caffeine may decrease nerve cell degeneration. The ‘20% in females’ statistic is again linked to stroke risk. Coffee has been shown to reduce the likelihood of women suffering a stroke by about 19%. Men, however, are not as fortunate. It is also claimed that caffeine and coffee can reduce cognitive impairment in older women and, more bizarrely, symptoms of gout.
Caffeine
There are many studies that show negative effects of coffee drinking, despite the claims of benefits. Caffeine is primarily used as a stimulant. That’s why thousands of people enjoy a cup of coffee every morning. Although it has a short-term effect on blood pressure, there are no long-term effects. It is not recommended for people with hypertension (high blood sugar). It has also been linked with increased blood cholesterol, another risk factor in coronary heart disease. There is no peer-reviewed, solid evidence that coffee or caffeine causes long-term harm. It is certain that this issue will be studied and researched over the years. Coffee machines and regular coffee rounds are ubiquitous in offices across the country. It seems that coffee should be drank in moderation to avoid any potential dangers and reap the potential benefits.