Comments on: Medical Advice to My President

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:37:25 +0000

I do not think we’ll see a vegan president for a while. There are crazy people in this world who think that vegans/vegheads are weirdos and will indoctrinate their kids with false information like dairy not being a healthfood. Though, it COULD work for the president to become vegetarian AFTER election and say he’s kicking the SAD for his health. I’ve read an interview with Michele Obama about how she stays fit and how she teaches her girls about nutrition. I think they eat more vegetables and organic things than most Americans.

By: Vivienne Fleischer

Vivienne Fleischer — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:55:55 +0000

That is one awesome letter! Very inspiring and I couldn’t have said it better! I’m two years into my Veganism and it was the best decision I ever made for my health!

By: OrganiKooK

OrganiKooK — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:23:51 +0000

I love this letter, I would love for every one over the age of thirty to read this regarding their own health. I am aghast in this day and age to see the number of people who still smoke! It is astounding. As far as the diet, there is so much overwhelming evidence that a plant based diet improves every aspect of your health, I fail to understand why anyone disputes this.

By: Cris

Cris — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:59:39 +0000

Tell it like it is, doc!!! Thank you for this. I hope he “gets” it.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:02:05 +0000

I have one caveat about Dr. Barnard’s take on smoking: if you “try” to quit, you have an out. You tried and failed. You don’t try, you quit. You say “that’s it”, or a version of that, and you put the open pack down, prepared to deal with whatever the consequences. It works. I know because I did it, 30 years ago. And at the time, I was smoking 2-1/2 packs a day. Here’s the payoff: I survived quitting. President Obama will, too, as soon as he stops trying and makes the commitment.

By: Mary Hendrick

Mary Hendrick — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:50:27 +0000

Triglycerides, c-reactive protein levels, and homo-cysteine levels are a more relevant indicator of potential heart problems…Essential fatty acids such as Omega 3′s found in fish and certain plant foods are very protective…we have too many Omega 6′s in our diet…canola, sunflower, safflower, corn, margarine, are all high in Omega 6′s…they cause oxidative damage…Eggs are also not the bad guy as some would suggest…these urban legends aka lies are hard to break…they’re enforced by the drug cos. in order to sell more drugs, bottom line…Sugar is one of the major culprits to heart disease, as well as inactivity, natch…Sugar has a crystalline structure when observed under a microscope and has sharp, jagged edges which can tear the arterial walls if too much gets into the bloodstream and is not regulated by the pancreas, as in the case of diabetics…it also stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin which turns to fat if not metabolized…so if you’re not going to run a marathon or do some high-level activity after indulging in sugar, then leave it or suffer the consequences…artificial sweeteners are neuro-toxins and cause neurological impairment and m.s. like symptoms among other disorders…

By: Mary Hendrick

Mary Hendrick — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:42:26 +0000

Cholesterol is not the bad guy…our bodies produce it to offset oxidative damage…high levels indicate that our livers are working overtime, however, it does not cause or contribute to heart disease unlike the propaganda machine (pharma/media) would have you believe…statin drugs are a very profitable segment of drug profits…they do nothing to discern between HDL and LDL…Cholesterol is actually a hormone and protects the brain and lowering cholesterol can contribute to depression, a hormonal/chemical imbalance…there are several good books on the myths surrounding cholesterol…check out http://www.mercola.com for Dr. Mercola’s recommendations and advice…

By: Glenda

Glenda — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:00:28 +0000

How awesome would it be if the PRESIDENT adopted a vegan lifestyle?? Really hope he sees this! The White House could have a RAW chef!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:50:12 +0000

What a great post…amazing how simple it can be to put simple prevention to work for our good!!

By: Amanda, another priorfatgirl

Amanda, another priorfatgirl — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:34:38 +0000

love this! think he’ll read it? i sure hope so.