Theme: Health and Medical Research
Air Date: 2/8/08
Producer: Shelley Schlender
Description: Binx Selby tells how he reduced his cholesterol levels dramatically with a High Fat, High Vegetable, Adequate Protein, No Grain, Low Dairy Diet
Host Intro: News reports about potential problems with cholesterol lowering drugs have many people concerned. Up next, we talk with Boulder entrepreneur Binx Selby and his wife, Linda Jade Fong, about a dietary approach to cholestorol reduction called, "The Balance Point Health" program. It's lowering cholesterol for many people by over 50 points, in just 2 weeks. We'll also talk with medical experts and scientists about cholesterol lowering drugs, including Endocrinologist Mel Stjernholm, Medical Doctor John O'Hearne, and Paleolithic Diet expert Loren Cordain. Music by Raymond Scott.
Groups Featured in this report include:Loren Cordain,
www.thepaleodiet.comBalance Point Health, 303-415-9000,
www.balancepointhealth.comJohn O'Hearne M.D., 720-406-7581,
www.jsohearnemd.comBoulder Endocrinology Associates, 303-444-2015,
http://www.boulderendo.com
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Cholesterol Medication Side Effects |
Ron Rosedale, MD, talks about the potential side effects of cholesterol lowering medications. |
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Heart Health - Loren Cordain |
Interview with Paleolithic Diet Expert Loren Cordain and Richard Feinman. Richard Feinman is a biochemistry professor at SUNY-Brooklyn and the editor of the online journal, Nutrition & Metabolism. |
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Heart Health - John O'Hearne |
John O'Hearne, M.D. discusses stress reduction, exercise, plus high fat and low fat diets in the promotion of a healthy heart. |
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Heart Health - Binx Selby |
Binx Selby explains how he "invented" a diet to reduce his cholesterol levels and stay off of statin drug. Extended interview. |
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Heart Health - Mel Stjernholm |
Endocrinologist Mel Stjernholm discusses treatment options for high cholesterol and heart disease risk. |
