Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. - How to build an endothelial fortress and much more

[@debhadden205]

Dr. Esselstyn saved my husband's life. It's been 10 years since my husband had 2 99% blocked arteries. Dr. Esselstyn called and counseled us and we put in his measures and my husband has been event free and medication free for ten years. We are featured on page 7 in Ann's recipe book. We got to meet Dr. Esselstyn in Des Moines about 8 years ago. What an amazing man!

[@thistlestovines]

Incredible. ❤

[@subramaniamprasad]

Hi , Kindly need dr. Esselstyn mail id. For my Father treatment...

[@kathym9322]

Hi! Did Dr E suggest a statin in your husbands case? Will be seeing him soon for seminar.

[@DKR-1881]

Just amazing.

[@katrinamarie3397]

What percent is the blockage now? Was it reversed?

[@mikehisir2110]

Dr. Esselstyn called me in 2000. It was just a phone call but he spent about an hour talking to me and told me that if I went on the diet as he recommends, that I could reverse my heart disease. This was after my second heart attack took out the bottom 1/3 of my heart and my three cardiologist and cardiac surgeons told me I only had a couple months to live. At that time I didn’t even realize that my diet was causing my heart disease. Anyway, I’ve had 22 more years so far. Thank you for that call Sir. I also love watching the ladies cooking show and the open face lemon kale sandwich is one of my staples. Thanks not just to you but do your entire family. You’ve got something to really be proud of in your family.

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Amazing! Look what you've accomplished. Congratulations!

[@Kayte...]

That's a powerful healing on WFPB diet.

[@carlo6912]

What if society would honor wonderful men like doctor Esselstein instead of honoring those that play professional sports . These folks have really done nothing for society but men like doctor Esselstein have contributed so much. Thank you for being so HUMBLE and sharing so much.

[@michaelscoots]

We can strive to do both. Essy is an Olympic gold medal athlete. 🥇🍀💪🏽

[@monicasong427]

@@michaelscoots Surely, but as the commenter stated, how has that positively contribute to society as a whole?

[@JW4REnvironment]

It is odd that mainstream media are slow to give Dr. Esselstyn more coverage. He should be on the Today Show, CBS Mornings, and Good Morning America among other shows all the time!

[@adiposerex5150]

Yes but we do need entertainment for our idiots. Aka sports.

[@phoebegraveyard7225]

There are a few people who do sports and millions who watch sports while eating rubbish food. The olympics are just a human cockfight. They are useless. So is football, baseball and hockey.

[@johnmcewan879]

The Esselstyn family is an American treasure. Ann is delightful. Thank you 😀

[@guitrs8]

Dr. Esselstyn seriously saved my life, and the life of my husband! I've told him personally in Sedona with tears in my eyes!! I know he hears it a lot, but I also feel in my heart that he appreciates it too! I'm 59 years old, I've lost 90 pounds and weigh 114. My husband is 62, lost 100 pounds and weighs 189. I've had serious heart issues, diverticulitis, acute problems with lupus, kidney stones, and a 315 total cholesterol. My husband had serious problems with high blood pressure and cholesterol. We are now living life fully, with no excessive doctor/hospital visits, and barely any meds. We are 11 years whole-food-plant-based-no-oil, and only wished that we would have done it sooner!! Try it if you're on the fence...you will thank me, I promise!!

[@ceolbeats7182]

🍅🥦🌽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@cacocarrillo5895]

Is never to late you made it.

[@kimanicunningham3133]

During Covid I suffered a stroke. And thanks to your father’s book, which I read from cover to cover. And I followed his plan for over 21/2 years. I was able to reverse not only my stroke, but the other problems including HBP, and high cholesterol and so on . Rip your dad is the man . Plant strong forever baby ❤❤❤❤

[@glasssobright654]

The planet needs more people like the Esselstyn's... Caldwell deserves the Nobel Prize. God Bless this family.

[@glasssobright654]

Going to enjoy this with some spinach, arugula, kale and some pepper infused balsamic vinegar. Love this guy!

[@carloslopez9766]

I totally agree with you!!!🙏❤️

[@pagirl913.]

My favorite Dr ever! We Clevelanders love him! The book is a life saver.

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

The book truly is a life saver!

[@kathym9322]

Amen!!

[@ahutton49]

We love you Essey. You are helping me heal my 90 yr old mother who had a stroke months ago. She is almost back to 100%.

[@Smuggler169]

How is she today?

[@jaym9846]

Much love and respect to Dr. Esselstyn, Caldwell, Barnard, Ornish, Gregor, Fuhrman, Khan, Karvalho, Popper, Bulsiewicz and many others for educating us on health.

[@gabriel65304]

I am male 55 years old, I live in Denmark 🇩🇰, 2 years ago I placed 1 stent on my artery coronary left ( LAD) occluded 100% . Around half of year I didn’t know what to do but medications I stopped after one week. 15 months ago I discovered dr Esselstyn , and I started plants based diet until today. If I knew him before I could avoid the stent God bless you and all your family

[@joanowens7941]

Dr. Esselstyn's memory is amazing!

[@jameslim7956]

Never get bored listening to this very passionate man . He takes all the patience to answer & repeat what he had said many times over pertaining to heart diseases from the floor , and never once showed impatience . That’s is what a real caring doctor should be . I totally agree with his firm and wise explanation on nuts . I was hooked on nuts ( peanuts cashews macadamia pine almonds etc and was stocking almost 365 days !) it is highly addicted as Dr easy explained . My weight and other health issues went from bad to worse . After following his advice , my cholesterol , BP , sugar level and weight came down tremendously. Never felt so good before . Xie Xie Dr Esseltyn, Ann , Jane & Rip for the great work . James

[@stephko8312]

Xie Xie for the comment We don’t thank people often enough! Not to mention this great family for all they do.

[@LJ-jq8og]

ESSY was phenomenal -- long-term follower who was blown away by how much more I learned in this interview. THANK YOU ESSY & RIP ❤️

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@leimat86 RIP is the name of ESSY's son...

[@lm1826]

Thanks for the great info. Your family contributes so much to help people! I wish there was a way to get restraunts to offer "Essy Entrees " on their menu maybe your family could address restraunt associations or conferences seminars they have to encourage offering Essy's reversal foods. Unfortunately those of us that eat this way are a drop in the ocean of unhealthy eaters. It just makes traveling etc.... SO HARD not to mention social get togethers at restraunts becomes unpleasant. Well maybe someday!

[@masher1042]

Great interview. So glad to see that Dr Esselstyn is still looking so young and lively.

[@autumnlynch2655]

Thank you Dr. Esselstyn.. you ra true lifesaver ! :)

[@joe1071]

Anne is the sweetest, most delightful ball buster of all time

[@suzankasaby]

I love Dr. Ess ! One of my favorite humans.

[@Starchaser63]

Caldwell B Esselstyn and T Colin Campbell helped to transform my health with their incredible knowledge and devotion to improve the health of many through a WFPB diet , I have never been so healthy and slim ... thank you 💪

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

Thank you for sharing your family with us and all of this valuable information!

[@carlaberkheimer2788]

God blessed us with your family. Your dad is not only intelligent but has a beautiful personality as do the rest of your family. Thank you all for ALL YOUR CARING DEDICATION TO A HEALTHIER SOCIETY!

[@larecetamusical]

I’ll forever be grateful for your father’s work!!!!

[@realrosesforever3847]

What a wonderful, blessed family! Dr. Esselstyn you rock!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thank you so much!

[@marys2345]

Love Dr Esselstyn and Rip. Thank you!

[@robinhurlock1698]

I am a registered nurse and I love your father for all his good works your family as a whole has made a big difference in my life Thank you God Bless🤍

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thank you!

[@charlienjohnson3885]

Love this guy's voice!!

[@scienceislove2014]

I hear everyone else talk and i hear Dr.E talk... And i see the difference...how articulate and educated he behaves... He has a way with everything...

[@odelyalevy]

That’s was riveting podcast. Always super great to hear Dr. Esselstyn. He is my go to, hero figure and doctor. Thank you for both for spending your time to educate us and sharing every bit of the precious knowledge. ♾💚💛

[@beanburrito8903]

This guy's a giant. It's good to see a father and son having a mature conversation 👌

[@JW4REnvironment]

Dr. Esselstyn is a national treasure thanks to his ground-breaking research on reversing coronary artery disease! I feel fortunate and grateful that thanks in part to Essy, I think will be around longer for my family after I switched to a low fat whole food plant based diet. Many thanks and kudos to Essy, Rip, and family for their wonderful work and spirit!

[@thomasanzalone1358]

Of all the doctors out there... you two give the most practical advice I can't begin to say how much I appreciate both of you for all your work that you're doing you are by far the best out there

[@karenhicks7816]

Happy Father’s Day to you both! Thank you for sharing. Always love to listen to your father.

[@christopheralanmoore315]

Rip this was the most wholesome moment thank you for sharing

[@Dubfx316]

Happy Father’s Day fellas! We gotta keep the Dads around the world plant strong! Thanks for everything you guys have done. Love the podcast, keep up the great work Rip.

[@lorihenson7687]

Thank you so much! You deliver the message of encouragement in living a healthy lifestyle with such class, kindness and simplicity. It is truly heartwarming!♡♡♡

[@kathym9322]

Cannot thank you enough for the work all of you do.

[@Golfr2020]

Bought his Book years ago. Best thing i could ever have done for my health. Cheers from 🇦🇺

[@johnpymn9869]

Someone the "LAND" is proud to call their own,, a Doc who truly in the business of "HEALING" rather than the vast majority who are in the business of "managing" chronic disease. Been plant based going on 2 years now,, see my doc once a year for my annual physical only to hear him tell me how great my numbers are. Will be 63 this year and never been healthier ,, strength training and a plant based diet,, so sad to see so many of my colleagues suffering with chronic disease..

[@rfon3158]

Thank you very much for this! What a nice family!

[@corradolentinello6297]

Ciao everybody from Italy Thank you for inspiration. Evviva Esselstyn family.

[@LS030]

Y’all have me hooked! Love your whole family. Thank you for everything.

[@johannamartin2938]

Thank you so much, Dr. Esselstyn and Rip. Dr. E, I was so impressed with your presentation in the T. Colin Campbell eCornell course that although my family does not have heart disease, I changed my already-WFPB habits to include less fat.

[@blee309]

Your family is amazing Rip everyone should be so fortunate! Thank you for the wonderful wisdom of Dr. Esselstyn and all your family does for us by sharing this information! Love you all!

[@jilldigwood4328]

Lovely to see you guys together. Belated Happy Father's Day to you both 💕

[@kristybeck3494]

I have listened to this on my podcast app twice so far, I hung on your father’s every work and will no doubt listen again many times, thank you for your most valuable resources!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thanks for listening!

[@jameslim7956]

Happy father’s day Dr Esseltyn. Big thanks &Best wishes to Rip for this wonderful podcast . A refresher course for me indeed . I benefited enormously after reading his book on heart reversal .Also the cooking book by Anne & Jane . It has saved my life . Thank you again , and keep up with this righteousness work of spreading good things to the world . James Brunei .

[@mariamckeon3532]

Love you guys! Happy Father’s Day so grateful for you two hero’s ❤️❤️

[@lynnannhanks8519]

I never even knew I was in trouble due to my dads heart disease until after he had a stroke. I remember when there was a time I didn't even know what greens were. Turnip and collard greens are my favorites now. Hard to give up avocados though. Thank you Esse groupies

[@pharrisph7]

Great interview, thanks! I learned some very encouraging things. Always appreciate Dr. Esselstyn.

[@fionanicolson2021]

Listening to Dr Caldwell Esselstyn is truly an honor. He is the most knowledgeable, kind man who makes understanding so easy.

[@judypieschel4604]

I've watched many of your youtubes and read the book you have shown here; but, I believe i actually NOW understand the epithelial cells and their role in building the needed fortress, as you say. It can take time for some of this to sink in and I don't want to give up. Thank you for your dedication, your sense of JOY about creating genuinely terrific health. Love to you all.

[@saludablelargavida]

What a beautiful and wise family!

[@margarett923]

These two 💗 ok 3, Ann popped in at the beginning and who could not love Ann!

[@susansmith4163]

Thank you for all your incredible wisdom! I just sent this interview to my Nurse practitioner to help educate her as well. Thank you!,

[@keeprush4732]

Thank you for sharing this. Yesterday I had to have my heart put back into rhythm for the second time from Afib. Ablation is definitely soon. I've seen a lot of benefits already for this lifestyle. All my body markers are vastly improved. I've become a big fan of getting my kale in everyday with balsamic vinegar as snacks to increase nitric oxide to work on my endothelial fortress. Enjoy the interview and continuing to share knowledge to help us.

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

I’m getting ready for my first cardioversion this next week. This Afib is very annoying. I’ve been working on eating Plant strong for 6 months. I’m hoping this procedure will do the trick.

[@RoJon1987]

You are so blessed to have the dad that you do Rip! Any interview with your father is always a gold standard for listeners to transform their health. Although I am not a famous person, I would love to share my story with you and your team sometime on how I stumbled into a 10 year old video of your father discussing the reversal of heart disease and how it transformed my health five years ago. It has led me to start my own practice with my family in aiding others in adopting whole food plant-based nutrition along with other lifestyle changes. Thanks for all that you do my PLANTSTRONG brother!

[@annebastian5613]

Thank you to all the Esselstyns!!

[@annak3380]

Loved this. Thank you. I so wish I could have saved my father from heart disease by being more educated about this lifestyle. It breaks MY heart that I learnt about it too late.😔

[@barrybegley5379]

Gentlemen: It is a Great HONOR to have been given the opportunity to study both of your various works in the Health and Longevity arena. You will both be remembered by History by the huge number of lives that you have positively impacted with the knowledge being espoused. Both of your efforts are inspiring and most impressive. Thank You for sharing the lifetime of practical information (Life & Death) that has been disseminated in your various books. Have a Great summer. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@lisengel2498]

So interesting and so well explained - its supermotivating 🍀💚🐸

[@theresastoyka790]

Started my whole food plant based journey. It's wonderful 64 years young. On statin drug and hbp meds

[@Atheria444]

I know you know this, Rip, but you are blessed to have the parents you have. I wish they'd adopt me. :-)

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

Rip and Dr. Esselstyn, I heard my question asked and answered. Thank you very much! Since I sent it in, I am taking the medication as prescribed and your answer was great confirmation for me. I had heard many plant based doctors express doubts about a lot of medications and it made me skeptical of many of them. I will keep eating WFPBNO and taking these pills- with the hope that things improve one day so I can reduce them. Thanks again and Happy Father’s Day to you both.

[@healthclubnews6417]

I just heard your question

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Keep going. Sometimes the journey takes longer than we hope, but just keep marching toward your goals. You've got this!

[@scienceislove2014]

How are you now...?? How did you eat as a young man??? I'm a 16 year old who likes to eat junk food but you know it adds up over the years... O gosh..i just wanna be healthy.. I'm doing better these days..

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

@@scienceislove2014 - I am feeling better now but taking more medication than I want. That is the “recommended procedure” for congestive heart failure. As far as your question, I ate a normal meat and potatoes diet as a young man but was very active and lean. As I got older I got more involved with working and got away from exercise (due to time); then my diet got worse and I was exposed to richer foods with a lot of fat, cheese and dairy. It tasted great but was killing me on the inside. If I had known then what I know now who knows where I’d be? Thank you for asking. That was very kind of you. Eat healthy WFPBNO as you grow up and find a way to keep exercising. Working long hours doesn’t make up for having your health.

[@scienceislove2014]

@@returntoyehovahthelord6185 normal meat and potatoes diet.. That really sounds bad.. and i think things added up as you grew older but thanks I'll be making sure that i eat no bad sugar , meat (ofcourse i won't cuz i love animals..) , fried food.. and excercise.. cuz eating anything fried or junk gives me acne and pimples.. but i love junkies.. i also have gerd which worsens when i eat a fried high fat food.. protein works for me with good carbs in moderation.. I pretty much have a sedentary lifestyle cuz of what I do.. i either watch KZbin or study (I'm a premed) .. my legs have gotten weaker lately ..i feel heavy (I'm 6'2" girl ) and lethargic.. I don't understand like how i start doing workout.. cuz it makes me tired.. I'm probably going to have to follow "pain short term , gain long term" thingy cuz as i get stronger ,things will be easier on my body.. God bless you.. it's healthy and cruelty free.. what more can I ask for.. Btw.. don't forget to take your b12 and d3 (even carnivores need d3 ... Atleast sv3ringe does...)

[@jezoliver6464]

Wonderful interview and a real pleasure to watch. Scientific and knowledge based combined with a familiar environment as in 'family'! You guys are adorably. Thank you for all you share!!!

[@PaulLeMay3218]

Thank you both and everyone behind the scenes for putting this together and sharing. Awesome conversation and information as always. Happy Father’s Day to you both and to all dad’s and grandpa’s listening or watching as well. 💚🌱🇨🇦

[@sheilab9572]

Outstanding! Thanks for featuring your parents

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Our pleasure!

[@fbs1917]

Great interview. thank you Esselstyn Family

[@patriciajenkins-galliford6883]

Yes Happy fathers day I enjoy listening in Thank you for everything you have all done to help others. Your all amazing XO

[@sterrones50]

Happy Father's Day to both of you 💕

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thanks so much

[@marly1869]

Happy Father’s Day to all of the Daddas un the family..💙 Thank you for sharing this special interview.. I learned a lot and it was great to be a part of your audience..🙏🏼🥰💜💜💜

[@ornellanaccarato4797]

Thanks to your beautiful family for all that you do!🙂❤️

[@michellehinshaw2045]

Thank you for the great information!! Inspirational!!!!!

[@mrsojopedro]

Great video, Thanks RIP and Dr. Godspeed

[@sarannaluke]

Thank you so much. We ordered your pizza kits and your soups and oat cereal bags. Everything was delicious!! Really loved the pizza crusts!! Also found your soups and broths at our local Whole Foods store. I was so excited!!!!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@LJ-jq8og]

RIP -- Love your Dad so much ❤️. You really need to "capture" and harvest and develop the separate additional branding of "Plant Perfect" before you lose it ! Many of us aspire to stay "Plant Perfect" as much as we can. I think if you don't build and maintain that separate sub-brand now you may forever lose an asset ! Love your work Rip ❤️

[@romanb1827]

Bicycling is my go to almost daily. 16-25 miles.

[@verenamartini8695]

Great interview !!! You even answered a question I was wondering...Thank you!

[@gracealmleaf2758]

Thank you both❤️ I am 65 with high cholesterol and 25 lbs overweight. I

[@missiris1234]

Great ideas here! God bless you and your wonderful handsome dad. You ain’t bad yourself RIP🌼🌻🌼

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thanks so much

[@jenny-leighparmley6094]

Wish we could get your products in Canada. Thank-you to you and your amazing Dad ♥️

[@GrowingUpGarden]

Your dad looks great. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@zibacowan5546]

Amazing love your dad .

[@charlesdeshler202]

I may be suffering from information overload..... I really need to find out what an Endothelial fortress is.... I think I need one. As I'm going to experience my first Father's day without my dad (lost him in January after stroke in November).... That handshake and affection at the end really got me.... I really miss my Pop... I'm happy you guys are still going strong, and helping the rest of us get healthy so we can enjoy our loved ones longer. Have a wonderful and Blessed father's day.🙏🙌🙏

[@pearlhall3787]

This was great. ❤

[@kardste8114]

I’m learning So much! Thank you both!

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Our pleasure!

[@plants2therescue618]

You are saving my life one forkful at a time! Thank you. 😍

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

You are so welcome!

[@3Muchlove]

Absolutely love this episode! You guys are amazing

[@jameslim7956]

As an Olympic gold medalist , dr Esselstyn truly understands & knows how to correctly guide his patients to follow those important rules so that they too will achieve the top level of health equivalent to a Gold medal achievement. Such a wise coach indeed Dr Esseltyn.😇 ( I would not say this is a ‘mean’ approach as he likes to use the word , but I think ‘wise’ is the more appropriate word from a patience point of view . He’s just being very humble .)

[@beepbeepnj2658]

Richard Arvin Overton knew more than this guy and he had a sense of humor, yes that is a part of health too. What did Dr. Leila Denmark say the best protein to consume is from?

[@karena.627]

@@beepbeepnj2658 Dr. Leila Denmark said to avoid all dairy and sugar in its refined form.

[@beepbeepnj2658]

When he was an athlete he was eating the opposite diet that he is now, that is why he won, now he is not competing so he is eating a diet that is different.

[@beepbeepnj2658]

@@karena.627 She said if you are not allergic to dairy but you like it you can have a little here and there but not too much. She said the best protein is from eggs, lean meat and black eyed peas. Fruit is not vital for nutrition but a little bit of whole fruit per day is ok. Each meal should have a high quality protein, starch and vegetables. She treated over 250,000 kids with a faultless track record and has 15 awards and honors to back up that claim which is more than all male youtube doctors put together combined, not to mention she started out as a scientist and helped invent the Pertussis vaccine and lived in good health to age 114. She would not approve of this video or what this doctor is saying.

[@karena.627]

@@beepbeepnj2658 We do not know what Dr. Leila Denmark would say if she were here today and had a chance to read the scientific research that has come out since she practiced. I read Dr. Denmark's book, and she was a remarkable and caring physician and scientist. Dr. Esselstyn's son Rip is an elite athlete. He currently holds the world record in swimming the backstroke in his age group. He has won many athletic awards while following the whole food, plant-based, no oil lifestyle. Have you seen the documentary, Gamechangers? Many elite athletes, including Tom Brady and Novak Djocovic, are plant-based because their speed, endurance, strength and recovery times improve. Dr. Esselstyn grew up on a farm, eating meat and dairy. After learning about the latest research, he and his whole family switched because it iproved their health. It is quite possible that Dr. Denmark, although she lived and practiced a very long time, might have counseled her patients to follow this path. She primarily cared for infants, children and their parents. But today, even young children show signs of having heart disease and diabetes. Stay well, my friend. I wish you the best health and quality of life.

[@catherinebell122]

Happy Father’s Day!

[@ceolbeats7182]

Brilliant info 👏🏽

[@healthclubnews6417]

Good Job Guys! I listened to the entire message.

[@Engine2PlantStrong]

Thanks for listening!

[@Dany-w3g]

WOW! Good video!

[@kristiecox7350]

Loved this! ❤️

[@bretthenley7541]

Thank you Rip and Essey! Happy Father's Day. WFPB - no oil! Keepin it PLANTSTRONG 💯.

[@KFG721]

Amazing interview. I could listen to Dr Esselstyn forever. Thank you Rip for putting this together.

[@lisainpalmdesert]

Awesome video! I go to the cardiologist and they just keep piling on more blood pressure pills! A change needs to happen.

[@PiperNana]

I’ve learned a lot from this video. Thanks!

[@stillwatershomestead6242]

16:45 - Not understanding the smoothie explanation, a smoothie is just a blended fruit, it has all the fiber included, its concept is a 'well-chewed' fruit. Compared to a juiced apple, which is just the juice only. Did the Dr. mean the juice? not the smoothie?

[@annemccarron2281]

No, Dr. Esselstyn meant smoothies. As he said, it sends a blast of sugar into your blood steam since there is no chewing, and it has a lot of fruit sugar. He has always advocated against smoothies. It can cause insulin resistance. Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing. Chewing also plays an important part in assimilation of nutrients into the blood stream slowly.

[@plantbasedethos5726]

Legend 💯🙌