Heart Disease
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Success StoriesSee articleForks Over Knives Helped Me Lose 100 Pounds and Reduce Medications
Five months ago, my life was extremely different. After having had two heart attacks and two stents inserted, I was on high doses of blood pressure medicine and struggling with daily tasks. For example, I would go to the grocery or retail store and look for the closest parking spot to ensure the shortest walk […] -
Success StoriesSee articleWhen My Heart Surgeries Failed, Dr. Esselstyn’s Book Taught Me How to Take Back My Health
In 2008 I had double bypass surgery. Two years later, both grafts were completely blocked. One was stented and the other could not be fixed. In October of 2011, I had another blocked artery that could not be stented. Being 54 years old and out of options, I was put out of work on disability. […] -
WellnessSee articleWill Switching to Organic Meat, Dairy and Eggs Save Your Health?
So-called organic meat, dairy and eggs are sold as a means for people to reduce their exposure to hormones and chemical toxins. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that animals raised on an organic operation must be fed organic feed and given access to the outdoors. They are given no antibiotics or growth […] -
WellnessSee articleNutrition Facts Video: Dark Fish Like Salmon May Cause Heartbeat Irregularities
In this Nutrition Facts video, Dr. Michael Greger looks at research showing how consuming dark fish like salmon may cause dangerous heartbeat irregularities. Click the box below to watch. -
WellnessSee articleCalcium Supplements Can Cause Heart Attacks
Calcium supplements are thought to be good for the bones, but a new study warns they might be bad for the heart. A report released Friday in the journal Heart found an alarming result: taking a calcium supplement to prevent bone loss puts people at a significantly greater risk for heart attacks. The 24,000 participants […] -
WellnessSee articleFOK Screened on Capitol Hill
On Tuesday, October 25th, Forks Over Knives was screened on Capitol Hill for several members of Congress and legislative staffers. FOK lead experts T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D. made short presentations and answered questions from the audience. Read about the Capitol Hill screening in today’s Roll Call. -
WellnessSee article“The Last Heart Attack” – Watch Now On CNN
“The Last Heart Attack,” a CNN documentary hosted by Emmy-award winning correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, looks at the science of heart disease prevention. Dr. Gupta, who has a family history of heart disease himself, investigates whether diet and modern medicine are enough to prevent all heart attacks. “The Last Heart Attack” features former President Bill […]
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