Dr. McDougall Explains Heart Diseases And The Hidden Danger of Ruptured Volatile Plaque

[@oldbiker9739]

a few years ago I had 3 blocked arteries and could hardly walk the cardiologist's wand me to under go triple bypass I said NO , because I new that that the heart could regenerate vessels around the damaged arteries , they did ,and after changing my diet and taking minerals and vitamin's I am fine now and no I didn't take any medications .

[@jaym9846]

What caused your block arteries?

[@oldbiker9739]

@@jaym9846 sugar and seed oils and smoking , I quit all that

[@georgannecollett8047]

​@@jaym9846 Animal products & fats are the culprits

[@georgannecollett8047]

My story was getting a Doppler test to make sure vertigo wasn't driven by heart disease..I was a slim fit, supposedly 'healthy' eater...as I expected they ruled out heart disease but as I was leaving he made the off-hand comment that of course I had some artery damage but it wasn't significant That stopped me in my tracks...I interrogated him as to what he meant...he just told me it's very common..even young kids had fatty streaks in arteries these days 🫣 I had watched Forks over Knives..a health doco on Netflix 2 weeks earlier...meant nothing to me til NOW...watched it 2 more times that night...rang Dr Caldwell Esselstyn in the USA (I'm in Australia)...changed my..our ..diet that night.. 3 weeks later my cholesterol dropped 34%..my hubby's 37% and his high blood pressure normalised....8 months later & hubby is complaining Dr E's diet is waaayyy too strict so I ask my local GP can I have a Cardiac CT Angiogram with a Calcium Score pls...she tries to talk me out of it given non significant artery damage 'is no big deal'...and it's expensive ..$600 AUD....I insist...sure enough get shock of my life when they tell me non significant artery damage = 25-49% blockage in my LAD artery...the widowmaker ....my husband was jolted into getting his checked too.. 40% blockage LAD but further up. My GP got in a flap...worried for me...wanted us to do this test..then that test...I rang Dr E instead...he told me i actually have early stage heart disease and that at least 50% of people in Sydney would be blocked like that....they generally don't have symptoms till 75% blocked but that heart attack ...espec with the fresh plaque that we have...often occurs earlier....so yes...we stuck with the diet...coming up 8 years in March...best thing we ever did....later learning about Dr McDougall really helped us bc, for whatever reason, I never heard a strong 'starch' message from Dr E but the starch message of Dr John made life so much easier.. At first all my hubby would eat was mashed potatoes with tomato sauce....we are thinking about asking for repeat angiography but Dr E has advised against them, bc of the radiation....his advice?...no animal products at all...not a drop of oil....and for those who believe they are sure to have damaged arteries bc of a poor SAD diet...no plant fats either.. Ie no avocado..no tahini..no nuts or seeds..no coconut. No caffeinated coffee...no added sugar or salt. So while our disease was only in its early stages, we have chosen to eat this stricter diet....thank God fir potatoes is all I can say 😆😅🥰 Dr E says main thing is the diet....stick 100% with the diet...if you're interested he has a fabulous book Prevent & Reverse Heart Diaease...and matching cook book and you could ring him through his website dresselstyn.com....and join a really great fb group 100% Esselstyn Reversal nutrition forum...I think that's the name?..don't join poor imitations though..this fb group is the BEST! Now...a word of warning...I ate what I thought was an exceptionally clean diet..i was always teased about being a bit of a health nut..no junk food....not much red meat...took the skin off my chicken...made myself eat fish even though I disliked it, bc i thought it was good for me...the best salmon etc...only ever low fat skim milk dairy but lots of it ..for my bones (..HUH WHAT A JOKE!....Left me with osteopaenia and osteoarthritis...) ..so yeah....if you're diet was 'less healthy' than that, you may want to assume that you're definitely in the 50% with a blockage and pull your finger out and do something about it ❤

[@georgannecollett8047]

​@@jaym9846 See my story below in full if you're interested

[@plastormie6002]

Im 66 and not great health i had lung cancer a year ago an had my middle lobe removed and iv had sooooooo many surgeries im not human on the unside anymore so i hav alot of arthritis pain stomach pain etc i tried this diet a week ago and i feel great sooooo much better i even went for a walk and my hips didnt hurt as much its only been a week...thank you for alll ur information..i appreciate it wish i knew years ago..im spreading the word 😊

[@ima7333]

My father was diagnosed w/ stage 4 lung cancer in June. Everybody including him & his doctor said nothing can be done but to keep him comfortable. I sent him green smoothie & multigrain porridge salt, sugar and oil free. I told his wife not to give him meat, dairy & oil. This goes on until today. When he had his scan in October, he got the surprise of his life. All of his tumors receded, not quite cancer free yet but considering he’s 79 his doctor doesn’t recommend surgery. So i keep the smoothies going & he actually enjoyed them.

[@plastormie6002]

​@@ima7333im so happy to hear ur father is doing so well..that is amazing ..I wish I had known 4 years ago about this diet my son had stage 4 throat cancer an he didn't smoke and he died 18 months aftr diagnosis...I hope ur father continues to do so well..God bless

[@robertmorgan5467]

Thank you, thank you thank you. I am the process of turning around heart disease, three heart attacks three stents and now I’m 100% SOS plant based. I did have a problem last night which kind of relates to what you’re talking about. I had to take a nitro and I still don’t have completely relief, but it did not go into angina. I know the diet is working I’m on 39 and everything is on its way to being healed blood pressure, blood, sugar, heart, disease, atherosclerosis, Neuropathy, eyesight..

[@shirleywolff611]

I look forward to these videos every Sunday. Thank you, Dr. McDougall, Mary, and Heather. XOXOXO

[@tinalaplaca6638]

I think Dr. M. and Mary are funny good humorous smart people. I just love you both as so many others. We all love watching and listening to you. Don't ever stop. Continue to repeat. As you say, the truth never changes. You 2 are my ace card....we win and win....❤

[@11235Aodh]

Ace, it's how the Esselstyns call Ann (Dr. Esselstyn's wife).

[@lizziedripping71]

“If we have the truth”. In a world full of extremes & artificiality Dr M. is a refreshing oasis of calm & honesty. We need to live a simple life.

[@robertmorgan5467]

God bless. The illustrations are fantastic…. More like this. Thank you!

[@tinalaplaca6638]

While Dr. M. is learning and sharing lm learning from him too. So this is a win win for me for sure. I agree, too many sick folks out there that needs to get well and stay well for our on good. The most important thing in life is being in good health. No. 1 priority.

[@nelsonv741]

I particularly liked the updated illustrations used in tonight's episode! Definitely a good thing!

[@Eatveggienow]

Thank you for the knowledge and info on how to eat healthy diet. I'd really like to listen Dr. Mcdougall talking about thalassemia and iron overload. Thank you.

[@tinalaplaca6638]

As l continue to repeat l found the McDougall's on February 2023 and have been watching and listening and learning what l never knew about the Starch Solution as the right way of eating. I'm onboard 100% for sure. If I'm able to find this on your KZbin podcasts so can others

[@yentavegan8823]

Let’s give Mary her own show.

[@tinalaplaca6638]

I do believe the main reason is folks aren't educated and don't know about eating the right way. We were born with what is in front of us. But, if more folks now would find the Starch Solution and spread the word more would know. But just like any thing.... folks do what they want to do. To each it's own. People will find the McDougall's just like so many of us and their health will improve 101% for sure. And all the starch foods are great foods that was avoided

[@sandray7609]

They are also brainwashed by media and their doctors. I was talking to a male colleague into fitness and he obsesses about protein and calcium. He thinks the wfpb approach is nuts. Can't believe any evidence that doesn't follow the bodybuilding message. Meanwhile he is overweight 🙄

[@smallfootprint2961]

Another great, and informative hour. I learn something new every week.

[@mollyeckert8658]

My father almost died of a major heart attack at age 59. He had angioplasty and lived until he was 90. He had a survival benefit

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

But... did he also change lifestyle habits after as well? What originally caused his heart attack, in his instance? Would he have lived to be a centenarian, if he had maximised other things? Difficult questions, I know. But gently here: outliers, and single cases don't prove anything in science. There's also a minority of people that have more efficient, disease free arteries as well after smoking tobacco lifelong, and they can smoke until they're 100 without problems. But that's not, as we know, the majority of people...

[@Amanda_downunder]

Thank you, and ... I made Mary's recipe yesterday; oat bars. 👌💜💯 I used almond butter in them. #baking #wfpb

[@peterparker5166]

Great talk, thank u

[@gentlefierceness]

Excellent presentation and terrifying.

[@maryklinger8531]

Could you do an episode on varicose veins?

[@angelgregzion]

Im so glad someone brought up Lipedema. Disappointed by Dr. McDougal's response. Lipedema and Lymphoedema are different things. They are similar but worlds different and maybe he should research more into it. I think this lifestyle can help so many of us with it. I have it in my legs. It's manageable woth the WFPB lifestyle & compression. Could stay in stage 1 without progression.

[@noellecuisine8912]

I love your show. Thank you so much. Love all the conferences from Doctor McDougall & testimonials. Please enlighten me where can I put a question in as I live in the Netherlands and I’m never life with you guys ??

[@nanigkaty63]

Hello Dr McDougall , I am following your starch plan for over 1 year. I am 78 year old female in Texas I was just diagnosed with GCA GIANT CELL ARTERITIS Rhematoligist said text book case 40 mg Prednisone at breakfast with food and pepcud

[@StanDupp6371]

A person should not consume more than 45-50% of their diet in starches.

[@karenmoore5075]

Where do you send your questions for Dr. McDougall? Thanks in advance~

[@ultmiddle4991]

Lipoedema still needs to be addressed, please. It is what the audience member said it is and not hyperlipidemia.

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

This can be addressed surgically in many cases, but the starch based diet minimises its onset, in most body areas.

[@duaneclarkcourson5332]

HI Dr and Mary. Can you shed some light on D.I.S.H. Desease

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

D.I.S.H, like other forms of arthritis, could respond to the McDougall plan to at least some degree, if animal foods and/or vegetable oils are causing over time this kind of inflammation/ and any auto-immune reactions in the spinal tissues. It's got to be worth a try, alongside the exercise and physical therapy. No smoking, no alcohol, and no drugs also, of course.

[@kathleenphelan8708]

They still do vein stripping.

[@jaym9846]

If excess carbs (ie from potatoes) are stored mostly as fat, why doesn't that fat cause problems when it later used by the body?

[@oldbiker9739]

my blood sugar was always high on this starch diet it 9,1 , so I stopped potatoes rice pasta my blood sugar went to 5.3 in 5 days , I guess one diet doesn't fit all , but I do follow the rest of his program .

[@Amanda_downunder]

@Peter Rogers MD has many good videos on his channel .... on fat, oil, diet, etc - Dr Rogers eats spartan vegan diet

[@cheeto8960]

Potatoes doesn't convert into fat, maybe in tiny amounts

[@yentavegan8823]

@@oldbiker9739 were you also consuming oils and fats and dairy? Dr.M promotes a vegan oil free diet.

[@yentavegan8823]

@@Amanda_downunder I’m 64 years old. I’ve been eating this “ spartan” way for over 3 years. It’s bountiful and beneficial.

[@bobsays1478]

How do you fry rice without oil?

[@oldbiker9739]

air fryer

[@mowthpeece1]

In a pan like anything else. Just no oil. It'll crisp up the same.

[@lizziedripping71]

Use a non stick pan. Have a small amount of hot water or broth ready to add drop by drop to avoid sticking

[@gp10020]

in a non stick pan ..

[@cheeto8960]

Soy sauce probably

[@corinagonzalez8375]

I’m 42 found out I have a calcium score of 69 the plaque is in the LAD. If I follow this way of eating with it stop progression? I have no symptoms other than high blood pressure.

[@sandray7609]

Read How to Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn. It can save your life, avoid meds and operations.

[@delwoodkelp8590]

Progression can be halted, but your calcium CAC will probably rise as the years go on, regardless of what you do, albeit at a slower pace. That is not bad. You need to understand the difference between a CAC score and a dangerous buildup of dangerous plaque. Keep reading about the subject. Most CAC scores go up with age as more plaque calcifies from soft and fibrous...into calcified areas.

[@johnscott7195]

So his mother lived to 93 with eggs chicken and beef?

[@johnscott7195]

How do you explain all these carnivore folks that say they feel great and fat doesnt make you fat and their labs all come back good HDL...what's up with this.

[@Caladcholg]

Just cut out dietary glucose. There.

[@Spock_Rogers]

It's actually animal fats and excess protein which are the problem.

[@Caladcholg]

@@Spock_Rogers negative. Old paradigm, proven false. Move on.

[@Spock_Rogers]

@@Caladcholg Have you ever heard of the Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), Dr. Greger, or Dr. Klaper? They all provide links to recent research on their websites. On KZbin, Mik the Vegan and Plant Chompers are very good, also providing links to the research. There is a guy named Ryan who invites people to debate him, I believe it's on Friday evenings, live on Happy Healthy Vegan. He seems to do his research, also.

[@Spock_Rogers]

@@Caladcholg kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnyqfGWplrKXbdUsi=goCLK3Ttsz6c-xhx