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Since 1995 I have been on Lipitor (up to 40mg) and three different blood pressure meds. I have asked several times, what it would take to reduce or eliminate those meds. I was told: Diet and Exercise, but not what kind of Diet & Exercise. Not to mentionFish Oil, CoQ10 and other OTC products.  After 20 years I weaned off the Rx drugs and started a low Carb regimen, slightly somewhat similar to the Adkins diet. I am eliminating as much (processed) wheat and sugar products; as well as packaged and sugar foods as possible, and including more protein and fat in my diet. I am losing weight and my blood pressure is down significantly. (Unfortunately, I have a desire for dark chocolate and ice cream with a little mint added.) With that, I was able to pursue some bicycling and hiking . 3/2020 Then I had some chest-pains. The Cardiologist prescribed Rx. Nitroglycerine a timed release medication. 6/3/2020 - A heart surgeon - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (I did not continue with ...

Note: It has been quite a while since I've last posted, now I'm bringing things up-to-date. Medically reviewed by Dr. Anthony Gustin, DC, MS on August 7, 2018 Written by Sheila Amir We all desire to live a long, healthy life free of debilitating disease or suffering in our old age. And while none of us can live forever, there are ways to take care of ourselves now and increase the chance of staying fit and vital even into our golden years. We know that there are many benefits of the ketogenic diet . But what about longevity? In this article, we’ll be covering some of the different ways you can use ketosis for longevity and how these ways show promise in promoting a healthy state of being as we get older. Can We Live Longer in Ketosis? This is a question worth exploring , especially as humans are living longer yet suffering from disease and illnesses often related to diet and lifestyle choices.  Low-Carb for Longevity We know that following a diet full of nutrients and antioxid...

By Kris Gunnars, BSc | 1,270,979 views Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. People are using it to lose weight, improve health and simplify their healthy lifestyle. Many studies show that it can have powerful effects on your body and brain, and may even help you live longer. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a term for an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It does not say anything about which foods you should eat, but rather when you should eat them. In this respect, it is not a “diet” in the conventional sense. It is more accurately described as an “eating pattern.” Common intermittent fasting methods involve daily 16 hour fasts, or fasting for 24 hours, twice per week. Humans have actually been fasting throughout evolution. Sometimes it was done because food was not available, and it has also been a part of major religions, including Islam, Christianity and Buddhism. When you think about it, our h...

The goal of a ketogenic diet plan is to improve wellbeing through a metabolic change in which the primary cellular fuel source switches from carbohydrate based fuels (glucose) to fat fuels and fat metabolism products called ketones. This is achieved through a metabolic process called ketogenesis, and a body state called ketosis. Ketosis is simply a normal metabolic pathway in which the body cells utilize ketones to make energy, instead of relying on sugar or carbohydrate. In fact, humans developed an evolutionary ability to burn ketones as an adaptation to periods of time when food was unavailable. Ketogenic Diet Plan Basics There are many ways of implementing a low carbohydrate, ketogenic diet plans but most involve following a higher fat, moderate protein, low carb food plan. (The Atkins diet is one of the most famous ketogenic diets, but certainly not the only one). Many people think of ketogenic diets as high protein diets but this is not the case. There are difference...

Obesity is an excess of body weight caused by overconsumption of calories, and not enough physical inactivity. Some other causes may include: hormonal imbalances, stress, medical conditions, genetics, toxins, or a side effect of medications. Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems. According to the CDC: “For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the “body mass index” (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat.” • An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. • An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. But it’s important to note, that BMI isn’t always an accurate indicator if someone is overw...