Controlling BP & cholesterol

[Docd187123]

I could use larger doses of humor please.

Good comments Kel and Doc. Plenty of OTC compounds known to regulate lipid metabolism and its certainly worth sharing the wisdom as this is a very important topic!

We were able to get my father off Lipitor and his BP med (forgot which one he was taking) just by watching his saturated fat intake, increasing his fiber, adding plant sterols, and a healthy dose of exercise lol. His doctor was amazed that the regimen worked as well as it did.

[MuscleInk]

We were able to get my father off Lipitor and his BP med (forgot which one he was taking) just by watching his saturated fat intake, increasing his fiber, adding plant sterols, and a healthy dose of exercise lol. His doctor was amazed that the regimen worked as well as it did.

Yes, unfortunately many of my colleagues act like drug dealers pushing every pill possible instead trying alternative, healthier therapies for patients. I personally only prescribe dyslipidemia drugs in rare cases of hyperlipidemia in older or sedentary patients who I know will not make dietary or lifestyle changes.

[Docd187123]

Yes, unfortunately many of my colleagues act like drug dealers pushing every pill possible instead trying alternative, healthier therapies for patients. I personally only prescribe dyslipidemia drugs in rare cases of hyperlipidemia in older or sedentary patients who I know will not make dietary or lifestyle changes.

I know exactly what you mean. My aunt is a consultant to NYC metro area hospitals, her son my cousin is a pharmacist, my moms cousin is a neurosurgeon in. Kansas, my other cousin is a LPN, second cousin is an RN, and I know a few more people in the field. Pill pushers are everywhere. Instead of fixing the problem a magic little pill is prescribed to make you feel like the issue went away when it hasn't. There's a lot of corruption in the field many aren't aware of.

[MuscleInk]

I know exactly what you mean. My aunt is a consultant to NYC metro area hospitals, her son my cousin is a pharmacist, my moms cousin is a neurosurgeon in. Kansas, my other cousin is a LPN, second cousin is an RN, and I know a few more people in the field. Pill pushers are everywhere. Instead of fixing the problem a magic little pill is prescribed to make you feel like the issue went away when it hasn't. There's a lot of corruption in the field many aren't aware of.

"A pill for every ill" is the mantra in medicine these days and docs are paid to treat, not cure.

[Docd187123]

"A pill for every ill" is the mantra in medicine these days and docs are paid to treat, not cure.

Sounds like someone neglected to swallow the blue pill during their Hippocratic Oath. I'd like to thank you for looking after patients first and big-pharma second

[MuscleInk]

Sounds like someone neglected to swallow the blue pill during their Hippocratic Oath. I'd like to thank you for looking after patients first and big-pharma second

That's the way medicine should be IMO. Patients health and well being should be the number one priority.

[Docd187123]

That's the way medicine should be IMO. Patients health and well being should be the number one priority.

When people see $$$ they forget the reasons they started off on a certain path. I can't say I wouldn't be tempted myself but I could be happy with very little money and my character is worth more to me than what's in my wallet. When I can figure out how to enjoy the luxuries of both, then I'll be one happy DocD hahaha

[kelkel]

That's the way medicine should be IMO. Patients health and well being should be the number one priority.

And I thought I was your number one priority! Cheater.