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Published: 8/11/2012 4:18 AM
Last Modified: 8/11/2012 4:18 AM
Dear Pharmacist, My brother, father,
and uncle all died of a heart attack in
their early 50's so I'm getting nervous.
How can I help myself now? — G.H.,
Decatur, Ill.
Health care today emphasizes
medications to treat symptoms
of heart disease, rather
than trying to put the fire out.
This is covered in my "Diabetes
Without Drugs" book, where
I help you avoid becoming a
"number junkie," a person who
chases down numbers with
medications.
To adequately reduce your
risks, I recommend proper diagnostic
testing first. The way
we measure blood pressure is
wrong. The British do 24-hour
monitoring as standard procedure.
That's excellent because
one office pressure won't tell
you what's going on centrally,
in the brain and heart, it only
measures peripheral pressure.
You never want your CRP to
go over 3 mcg/ml because this
blocks the angiotensin II receptor,
cranking out enormous
amounts of oxidative stress.
The B vitamins reduce CRP
so a B-complex is a good idea.
Additionally, consider potassium,
3 to 5 grams per day (ask
your doctor). Physicians sometimes
prescribe beta blockers.
As a general rule they don't do
anyone a favor, and are known
to increase diabetes by about 5
percent a year.
Vitamin B6 is a natural
calcium channel blocker, mild
diuretic and it improves insulin
resistance. Awesome, considering
it's $10 a month if you take
100-200 mg per day. Also alpha
lipoic acid, about 200 mg three
times daily. It improves endothelial
dysfunction, and insulin
resistance; used with Acetyl Lcarnitine,
it's a one-two punch.
You'll need a little biotin on
board to prevent depletion
from the alpha lipoic acid.
My suggestions are intended
to shine a flashlight of hope.
I hate when people are told
"Let's wait and see." Wait for
what? A heart attack? If you
like how I think, it's because
I attend seminars offered by
the Institute for Functional
Medicine. Find a doctor at their
website (functionalmedicine.org) where they speak this
language. Just click on "Find a
Practitioner" or call 800-228-
0622 for more information.
info@dearpharmacist.com
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