Cholesterol Is Not Your Enemy, Inflammation Is!

I’m here today to tell you that you shouldn’t take prescription or natural statins to avoid having heart problems.  Statins are terrible for one’s health.  Not only do they not prevent heart issues, they actually cause health issues.  They reduce cholesterol (which is needed to keep your heart & brain stem healthy & prevent Alzheimer’s), they lower CoQ10 levels (this substance is needed for the heart to work properly) & they cause hormone problems (including E.D. for men).

Cholesterol is not the body’s enemy!  White sugar & white flour are since they cause inflammation.  I heard this in a speech by Dr.  Ben Carson in 2003 & there are extensive details as well as documented studies in the book The Great Cholesterol Myth.  This book can be purchased for less than $10 on eBay.  (Be sure to get a version that includes 100 heart-healthy recipes.)

A big takeaway is that there are more than 1 type of LDL & more than 1 type of HDL cholesterol.  Both have some types that are good & bad.  There are special blood tests that will tell the actual story of your heart & artery health.  High triglycerides are unhealthy.  Fortunately, these can be greatly reduced by taking astaxanthin.  

The real approaches to help your heart health are:  cut out fructose sugar, soda, processed carbs, processed meats, trans fats & vegetable oils (canola, corn, Crisco, margarine, etc.).  Consume more wild salmon & trout, berries, cherries, grass-fed meat, veggies, nuts, beans, dark chocolate, Pom Wonderful, EVOO & magnesium.  Meditate, breathe deeply, exercise, express your emotions (don’t swallow them), play & enjoy life.

All of the details are in the book.  It says to eliminate all bread & crackers but the book is about 8 years old.  A natural health care professional told me that Keto versions of these are okay to consume.  Making some or all of the changes recommended could prolong your life & give you a better quality thereof.