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I retired 23 years ago with the goal of taking charge of my health. I got tired of doctors telling me that my cholesterol was too high and I needed to go on a low carb diet. Since then I must have read dozens and dozens of book on heart disease, statins , diet, exercise and fitness. I can state that this is the best book of the whole genre. It tells you everything you could possibly need to know. Second and third on my list of must reads are "Why We Get Fat" by Gary Taubs and "The Big Fat Surprise." If you read all three that is all you will ever need to read. Best wishes
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Great information from authors who are passionate about the information wanting to help other live a heathier lives. We have been lied to about the effects of Cholesterol on our bodies and the effects of Statin drugs to lower it's numbers.
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Wow!! I never thought I would read a medical book and not have my eyes rolling back in my head after the first paragraph. Just the contrary, I couldn't put the book down. Bowden and Sinatra write as if they are talking to you and put it all in laymen terms for us non-medical people. They understand (which I wish so many more could) that the subject is rather dry, but oh so very important, and be able to explain it so well and also add a touch of humor. If you have high Cholesterol or High blood pressure, I highly recommend that you read this book. To learn of the sham research that has been fed to all of us, that Cholesterol is the biggest evil facing us and the only way to solve it was through Statin's according the Big drug companies, was a true eye opener. It has totally changed the way I've approached my high cholesterol and changed my diet. Don't forget there is also a Cookbook that is available to go along with this book and is excellent as well.Read full review
This book is a real eye-opener! I would encourage anyone considering going on a cholesterol medication to read this book FIRST! Big Pharma is NOT concerned about your health. They just want your dollars in their own pockets, even if it means detriment to you. This book backs up it's opinions with studies and helps you to see how these studies can be manipulated to make it SEEM like statin drugs are good for you. This book does NOT say that 100% of patients should not be on cholesterol drugs. It shows who those ones are that actually can benefit from them. Please, before you go on that statin drug, read this book first. Then decide. Make an informed decision. And don't expect your doctor to know this information. Most of them have been brainwashed too.
A friend recommended this book, which I checked out at my local library. I think it's full of very important information, and wanted to own my own copy. So glad I made this purchase. Now I can refer to it any time, and even loan to friends and family. The book came in pretty good shape for pre-owned. Thank you!
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