PLEASE tell anybody OVER-65: De-escalate THESE medicines if you can

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[@KKing55]

What problems do you see with Gabapentin?

[@mwj5368]

@@KKing55 I'm only amateur and not a doctor. I took care of my aging mother and for pain they prescribed Gabapentin. She seemed to more than fall asleep a lot, it was almost like she was unconscious. I'd be driving her on short trips and her head would tilt back and her mount wide open and looked like more than sleeping. She was like that so much of the day I felt like I had lost my real mother. I know different people react differently and she was on nine different medications. I got her off it and my mother had her life back again. I mean it was terrible when she was on it. I imagine so many in nursing homes on it and they are like that, kind of a pharmaceutical lobotomy in a way. Now years later my neurologist prescribed Gabapentin and my Rheumatologist did too. I changed my mind and at the pharmacy and in consultation with the pharmacist I said before I accept this and take it home and can't return it I decided not to take it. She really pushed I take the 90 day supply and I tried to tell her no in different ways and she knew once I accepted the pills they couldn't be returned. Now I'm on 8 different medications and I'm 70. Really you're doing the right thing thinking more about Gabapentin and reason to ask a doctor. I still have my 90 day supply now several months later and haven't taken any. I want to list all of my medications here and hope the doctor can answer as with rosuvastatin for cholesterol on Carnivore Diet my cholesterol was almost normal and wanted to try harder to lose weight etc and my doctor would not back down so I quietly did not take it. I had a 75% blockage in my LAD artery in my heart and had a mild heart attack on May 3rd so for now even though I was close to normal I feel for a few months I'll be on it but regret yet another pill pushed... Besides the 8 pills I didn't mention two inhaler meds I take too... They will push pills in a mega way and I don't know why, if maybe they get a kick-back doing so. I hope you work things out well.

[@mercyln6646]

Dr Suneel, thank you for your outspokeness. My cholesterol is at 7. (Uk), have very high cortisol, insulin resistant and fat build up around my internal organs. I feel my liver seems to smell a certain way and it seems to get larger. My waist line and belly areas are enlarged too. My doctors have prescribed statins for the cholesterol, but I've declined. What would you advice please?

[@robmo6505]

@@mercyln6646 Low carb diet, mainly meat and meat fats. Time restricted eating. Weight training and some HIIT.

[@vikkibrown2023]

Thank you for saying the things I've been saying for years~~This coming from a 70 year old~~You're awesome~~

[@user-tb5lw9fb7k]

30 years ago my Grandma was in a nursing home, she was hallucinating. My Dad called her Dr. and told him to take her off everything that wasn't necessary to keep her alive. She ended up on one drug for pain, and she returned to reality. It's shameful what they do the elderly in the name of medicine. My Grandma lived to 99 and probably would have lived longer if she wasn't put in a nursing home. If you love them, take care of them.

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

I agree with all of your statements.I am so,so sorry that your grandmother went through this pain and suffering.My Prayers for your grandmother and you and your family.

[@joannego856]

Please don’t judge other people’s choices. My parents were much happier in a retirement home, and I still help them manage all their medications. It’s the doctors I fought with to lessen the amounts of meds Mom received

[@dsa2591]

My friend was very sick and was on 17 medications. I looked them over and researched them, then went to her doctor with her on her next visit. Some of them were for long-ago ailments that were already healed and some were just for the side effects of some others. By the time we left, she was only on her diabetes meds and one heart med.

[@joannego856]

@@dsa2591 Good for you!! Thanks for advocating for her. You did the job that her primary physician Should be doing once a year. Bless you!!

[@crystalbelle2349]

@user-tb51w9fb7k I agree with your valuable comment & appreciate it.

[@pamelasandstrom4401]

I asked my doctor what medications should I be on at my age ( well over 65) .He replied, preferably none. He's a good bloke 👍

[@cynthiaryan321]

A good bloke?!!! He is amazing! I am also lucky enough to have found a doctor here in Canada that will treat my health issues with as little medication as possible. Not to say he wont use them but he does check with me and advise me if there might be a holistic way to deal with it. Not many like them, I just turned 60 myself and have seen many doctors in my life.

[@good__enough]

Keep him or her!

[@Lightning77305]

One in a million, keep that one.

[@davidanderson8469]

As long as your vitals and tests are normal.

[@robmo6505]

They're pushing statins on my 65 year old wife, she's refused point blank. 👍👍

[@SMElder-iy6fl]

So have I.

[@Pazymaspaz]

Me too. Didn't take a singlebone. Cut out all sugar, lots of exercise, grilled fish, fresh veg & fruit. Within 3 months everything lowered.

[@wideyxyz2271]

Statins are very dangerous!

[@Antiguanian]

Statins are for money. There are 700 plys studies showing it does not orwvent heart sttacks. And it rwduces cholester which is NEEDED FOR BRAIN. Maybe she does NOT gave dementia

[@Antiguanian]

Guys, try a one month trial of carnivore. Or 80% carnivore. Lots of butter and fats. No seed oils. I lot 6 inches 30 pounds. In 2 months. But all my numbers are normal. Im 70

[@janfrance369]

The absolute worst is all the drug commercials on cable, tv and internet. They've turned people into hypochondriacs and profit from it.

[@drsuneeldhand]

Exactly - they need to be banned

[@Dulcimertunes]

They don’t even tell you what the medicine treats!

[@kinkle_Z]

That's why I protect myself from commercials by going "no advertising" and using an ad blocker. I don't have a TV. I never see ads.

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

I have worn out a few remotes from changing all the drug commercials!

[@HopefulEmpath]

I left cable tv behind in 2022 because of drug commercials. I have zero now.

[@terencemichaels]

Harmaceuticals

[@brendalynbynoe497]

Love the name.❤

[@angelwings7930]

😂💀👍

[@dedetudor.]

You said that right. Poison.

[@bluespruce679]

I love it!!!! Just remove that first letter, and there it is!!! 😆

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

May I steal that term? Brilliant and accurate.

[@peacef77]

I completely agree with everything you said in this video. I work as a geriatric certified registered nurse, and I daily advocate for my patients in their 80s and 90s. I often have to engage (fight) with different providers to review or discontinue medications. Just yesterday, I questioned one provider about why my 99-year-old patient was taking atorvastatin when their total cholesterol was only 92, and there was no history of heart disease. I love my job because I get to speak up for those who don't have a voice. Dr. Dhand, may the Lord bless you!

[@HopefulEmpath]

Thank you for being a voice for the elderly! ❤🙏 “Thank you” seems so small though. 🏆

[@user-rb3zh6sz1b]

Well done, so happy you're standing for those who have no voice

[@curiousone6129]

Thank you for advocating for seniors. Many people don't have anyone who can be their advocate, or who knows how to do it. You are life changing! May God bless you!

[@jipsees1908]

You're a rarity

[@rhondasmith7413]

Thank you. ❤

[@gwenniemay2304]

I am 66, no medications, no jab, no television- lots of organic vegetables, an amazing dog, positive relationships with family and friends, lots of sunshine and a balance between physical activity and stillness. Life has thrown me some challenges but I am grateful every day for my wellness- both mind and body.

[@Blurb777]

I'm 74 and was never on any drugs, illicit or otherwise = except for pain when I hurt my hip, and antibiotics when I got Lyme. Otherwise, garlic is my medicine. Wonderful! Here's to both our health!

[@gwenniemay2304]

@@Blurb777 yes indeed. 🌸✨🌸

[@polishhotdog933]

Good for you 🙄

[@lanamay198]

I use to buy organic chicken and wild fish but it is not available any longer. London.

[@lanamay198]

@@Blurb777of you had vax in your childhood then you did get the harmful things into your body, for life

[@juliegood7999]

I got off my anti depressant after 20 years. Started taking vitamin D3, b12, b6 and magnesium and I feel so much better. 😊

[@rubix01]

Check that B6. Make sure its: Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate (P-5-P) Not: Pyridoxine HCL (hydrochloride). Google the two types to check what I say is correct. Also make sure the B12 is not Cyanocobalamin. Methylcobalamine is the recommended version.

[@christinereich6050]

so true!!!!!!!

[@marinaedmends2094]

Me also.

[@karenp144]

Tried many different anti-depressants quit taking them. I started taking fish oil along with some of the supplements you mentioned. I feel better.

[@SteeleMagnolia]

​@@karenp144I too have been on a few different antidepressants, but kicked them all to the curb, and stayed super active, limited exposure of dysfunctional and toxic people, and focused on some hobbies. Antidepressants only mask what's underneath, like putting a bandaid on a gaping wound, one that should instead be nurtured with a healthy lifestyle. If I would have known back then what I've learned in the past few years, I would have NEVER taken those medications.

[@philbuell6657]

I'm 58 and I weaned myself off my pharmaceutical meds by researching them and then replaced them with natural supplements, except my levothyroxine. I was taking simvastatin, metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide and levothyroxine. I researched side effects of all my meds and found that the top three side effects of my meds were all the same, so exponentially multiplying each side effect...muscle aches, joint pain and fatigue, all of which I was greatly experiencing the negative effects. I'm so much healthier mentally and physically now, my metabolic numbers are all mid average, my bp is under control, I'm walking everyday, eating a slightly tweaked carnivore diet and I've lost over 60lbs in 10 months. In a year I went from one foot in the grave to a healthy new beginning.

[@mpav5236]

I've just been prescribed levothyroxine. Not seeing much improvement.

[@src5769]

Good for you! I'm leaning more towards carnivore, while doing low carb. No meds.

[@TimothyWrathBliss]

I've fortunate at 53, no meds, til I was just hit by double GOUT. 3RD X in 7 yrs...handled 2x on my own, nsaids sadly, no steroid prednisone until recently. I beat gout in right foot with Gouch, red onions tons of water, tart cherry and celery seed extract tincture. Injured left good foot toe crushing my bad foot around, caused stress and i.was hit by psuedo gout for first time. Nothing that worked on purine uric acid worked on Oxalates caused gout crystals that stiffened my ankle with tons of pain beyond my threshold as I had no nsaids last week. Didn't want to work my kidneys more. So with that, gout foot healing per natural means no.meds, my pseudo gout had me at urgent care no time to fight it on my own. Prednisone was given 4th day of 16 med hell cycle. 1st x So it worked...and I'm aware of the tons of side effects. My anxiety and reluctance was high but I had no choice. I'm afraid of the road ahead. Joined a prednisone group on fb. I am doing my best to stay very hydrated, eating nutrient foods at only 2 x a day. I want to lose weight not gain it 1 med at 1115am lunch, no breakfast or snacks. Just a good protein calcium potassium magnesium etc foods that pack a punch hopefully replacing what this toxic crap is killing off. I'm in bed with the enemy ...by force is how it feels. I had no choice with my wife discussing a nursing home rehab if I was unable to walk and needed better care. Sucks. Yes, I've battled sugars, cheats, comfort food time and lost, but was doing good. Good til I got dehydrated and gout struck. Curing myself felt good in such a short time until the chain reaction of pains occurred. I'm doing what I can to decrease the side many possible side effects. Blood sugar higher is 1. So no snacking. No breakfast. 1115 am meal dinner by 7 meal 100 plus oz water. No sugar drinks foods etc. Avocado bean green beans veggies eggs varieties for protein fiber potassium etc, some nuts, some cherries fruits, not many, yogurt fage %5, red onion and some cayenne and celtic salt for other minerals. .. dinner only not with med meal. Nit too spicy though. I eat spicy indeed, no tums needed as Avocado or yogurt help with any acid reflux build up. So. I applaud you for getting of those pharma toxic meds and finding better actually safer alternatives that work. After this I hope to be done with pharma. Been told my hypothyroidism could only be solved with pills. I never took them. It is high at times and mod norm ...done by diet not by their bs pills. High now from this gout experience. Was lower b4 it. Pushed pill on me again. Doc could not believe I cured gout 3x without the gout meds and steroid. til This time that is. Newtypr gout I couldn't beat. Gotta watch it going forward. But I will do better after this...lise weight, better shape, eat better with better habits. Best to you.😊

[@nannygirlkc]

I did the same. Was on Metoprolol, hydrochlorthiazide and Amlodipine and weaned off. I only take levothyroxine, which I discovered I really needed.

[@nannygirlkc]

​@@src5769I've been carnivore for over a year and it's the best thing I ever did!

[@sundancemom6143]

I’m a 75 year old woman. I’m active; I ride my horses and practice martial arts. I’m not on any pharmaceuticals. My doctor wants to put me on statins, and have Botox treatments for my migraines. I refuse to take any medications.

[@zahidayyub290]

May God keep you away from pharmaceuticals .

[@Katrn30]

Cardiac RN here…I not only will never take a statin, I won’t allow my cholesterol to be tested. Too long to go into here but suffice it to say anyone who hears my spiel tosses their statins.

[@lep23456]

Good on you! Live your best life!!! Doctors have repeatedly tried to put me on blood pressure meds and I refuse. I say, look, I'll exercise more, keep watching my diet, etc... but we're not doing this blood pressure "thing."

[@cathiwim]

Good for you! Statins can cause dementia, my hubby was prescribed them- after 6 months he realized the damage that was occurring, and quit them, and his memory started coming back. He is 82. No more.

[@EtonieE25]

@sun6143. Probably because you’re an active granny helps 👍🙂 Many grannies l know in this age group become couch potatoes and therefore the rot sets in! My grannies 72 and has just run a 10k marathon, swims and exercises twice a week, eats a proper diet with allllll the greens and is as fit as a fiddle 🙂

[@theartistjodievans]

My biggest fear is being tethered to a pharmacy for the rest of my life. I am very proactive in my own healthcare. 👍🏼

[@creepycrespi8180]

your biggest fear is the pharmacy's greatest hope.

[@jackoverton8343]

On 0 daily pilllz. They're my last resort. Cleaning up diet, vitamins, more sun, exercise, hot shower, and fasting have worked everytime.

[@unbreakable7633]

Big Pharma wants us all on the subscription health plan: daily pills for life to reduce symptoms; no pills for cures though.

[@unbreakable7633]

My reply that "Big Pharma wants us all on the subscription health plan -- pills to treat symptoms but no pills to cure what's wrong with you," was censored. That somehow violated those bogus "terms of service."

[@TheUtuber999]

@@jackoverton8343 -hot- cold shower

[@garym972]

73 Year old man here.. June 1 2023 I was on three blood pressure Meds. One Statin. July 1 2023 started a whole food plant based life style. FORK OF KNIVES. Fast forward to June 2024. Lost 20 lbs this year. Off all Medications . It took until May of 2023 to completely get off all the high blood pressure meds but it happened. WOW it works I won't call it a diet it's a life style. I walk or bike ride everyday and lift light weights. Thanks Doctor for all you do.

[@aneitalight6306]

Im 73, don’t take any medications. I use natural remedies for any problems I may have.

[@EdelweisSusie]

Me too! I’ve always had low blood pressure but last year it spiked for no reason and I passed out. GP gave me a packet of 100 tablets - but I did my research and took Potassium every day instead. Within two weeks my BP was back to its usual reading. And my GP nearly passed out when I told him how I’d done it!

[@miriam2909]

@@EdelweisSusie I’m on bp meds as well. It says don’t take potassium with it so I understand what you’ve done. With me I thought the potassium was messing with my electrolytes when my bp went sky high. So I took magnesium with it. Same result. Bp back to totally manageable.

[@gailcarey3597]

Same! I’m 74 and am free of all medications.

[@mariammariam2481]

Same, I am 72 and alHamdulillaah, never been on medecin, any issue I'll solve it with ajusting my diet, reading alQuran, zikir and taking vit, alternative med and gardening.. Syukur lillaah.

[@madeleinescola6100]

Same here!

[@src5769]

I just came from a new doctor. They told me to bring all my prescription bottles of meds. I did, but only had a few vitamins. They were surprised that someone 67 wouldn't be on any meds. My BP was 125/65. All from low carb and walking.

[@rinohunter6190]

How many alcoholic drinks per week would you say you consume?

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

​@@rinohunter6190😂

[@hamsterama]

I'm in my late 30's. Went to a dermatologist earlier this year for the removal of a couple unsightly, but harmless, cysts on my scalp. When the nurse asked me the usual medical history questions, she was very surprised I wasn't on any prescription medications. In fact, she asked me a second time, to make sure she heard me correctly. Apparently, no matter your age, nearly everyone is on prescription medications.🤷

[@a_h_cchannel6035]

I'm the same at 66.

[@src5769]

@@a_h_cchannel6035 Yay! We're members of the no med club!

[@kathrinroberts6640]

Wish all doctors were more like you and cared about the patients.

[@nolacharles9883]

The world needs more doctors like you. Thanks for what you do Dr Dhand.

[@lory4678]

I'm 77 and no medications. Thank's from Italy.💖

[@graziellapalagi7577]

I compliment you 🇮🇹🙌 We are Italian but we live in America for 50 years. We are 80 years old a d the doctor keeping prescribe lots of medications. That doesn't keeping us no feel any better. 😭😡

[@lory4678]

@@graziellapalagi7577 💖💖

[@ukestudio3002]

Make sure you drink enough water every day, walk as much as you’re able (every step counts). Do some mild exercise for your muscles, eat some meat or fish and salads daily. Count your blessings .! 🙏🏽

[@lory4678]

@@ukestudio3002 💖💖

[@lory4678]

@@graziellapalagi7577 💖💖

[@nxs0152]

As a former hospital pharmacist it heartens me to hear a physician want to try and reduce the patient's home med list. I reviewed thousands of these lists with new admits and it's mind boggling how huge these lists are for some. I would add another one to your list is all the OTC meds. Short term? Perhaps. But IMO ppl take way too many OTC meds chronically especially the PPIs which can interfere with the absorption of many nutrients. Also the NSAIDs can interfere with renal function. They are not benign just because they are OTC. GREAT video!

[@eileenmcchrystal8471]

Only great if people understand that some medications are necessary eg thyroxine replacement, epilepsy meds, meds for copd, blood thinners to prevent stroke etc etc. if you’re a pharmacist you know which ones. There are people on here who will no doubt try to stop very necessary meds. How about saying - go and get your meds reviewed?

[@gknight1]

​@@eileenmcchrystal8471I successfully dropped thyroid hormone replacement medication. I now take iodine, selenium and zinc. This is even after RAI ablation of the thyroid twenty years ago. Giving your body what it needs makes all the difference.

[@RobertSantos-rw8dy]

YES the NSAID created an issue for my CKD S2-3

[@ianstuart5660]

You must be a rarity. I've never heard a pharmacist ever question my or my family's meds! 😢😢

[@hannaysra6526]

Well done Doctor., a real compassionate human being. Your hands are clean!

[@CyrillaBehrndt]

Spot On!!! If I was on every med that the doctors pushed, I would be on 16 right now instead of 0. Dr. Suneel Dhand is right!

[@drala108]

From my medicine cabinet: loving kindness, gratitude and laughter/joy with supportive community

[@jowallis8]

My doctor recently wheeled me in to prescribe a whole raft of medications for supposed conditions. I refused the lot. I am a great believer in the human body being able to repair itself. Funnily enough, I am absolutely fine.

[@davidanderson8469]

Pay attention to those test results though.

[@Brian-rs4ug]

My dad has been on cholesterol medication for thirty five years. I have been teaching him that eating properly will work better than medication. Unfortunately, he is not willing to listen. You can lead someone to natural health. But you can’t change others. I actually dropped seven prescriptions drugs I was told I would be on for life thru nutrition. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

[@m3ount973]

Dr Barbara O'Neill has a few short videos floating around in the internet that I used to get my mum and grandpas attention on this subject, she has a lovely delivery style so starting at a minute short to grab their attention I had them willing to watch the 12mins video which covers the whole subject from the wrong standards, unspoken adverse reactions to the industry frauds&how it's well proven but better hidden harms, they both titrated down over 12weeks but had to have me attend with them after their solo requests both got told "no, you could die" 😂

[@janishuey3639]

Cholesterol medication is a scam. We have to have cholesterol to live. And our bodies make it if we have a healthy liver. Our brains are primarily made up of cholesterol. They lowered the “healthy cholesterol“ level to sell more statins, imo. And there is no BAD cholesterol. Each “type” has its own unique function and all of them are vital. I wonder how many Alzheimer’s patients are/ have been on statins? My mom was on them until I put my foot down. The clinical trials (also a crock) didn’t even include women.

[@Brian-rs4ug]

@lylm4147 Many of the studies on cholesterol go back to the 1960s (I think) The natural health experts are now saying the studies were wrong and flawed. Cholesterol can actually be controlled through a healthy diet. I am not an expert on this topic, but I would research it. The cholesterol drugs are dangerous. Dr. Josh Axe on KZbin would be a good place to start your research. But there are many natural health Doctors that can help you with this topic on KZbin.

[@Brian-rs4ug]

@lylm4147 Keep in mind, medical Doctors are taught drugs and surgery in medical school. That’s about it. They are not taught natural remedies! The pharmaceutical companies control what is taught in medical schools. Medical Doctors are taught about things that will make money for Big Pharma and turn you and I into life time customers. Medication is not designed to heal you. Natural resources are.

[@wolfe6220]

I remember the old saying: you can pay the farmer or pay the doctor.

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

An honest Dr. is especially appreciated these days.

[@yokfinlee376]

I'm 72 and I'm not on meds. I was prescribed statins 20+ years ago but stopped it a month later. I don't think doctors are not honest, it's just that they were trained that way in their med school. Some better ones do their research and prescribe only if really necessary.

[@linadjevalikian2775]

I am 68 and never took any medication. I cook my own food, exercice, drink alot of water, meditate and don’t eat any processed foods. When I go to the doctor and tell them I am on no medication at all, they look at me as if I had 3 heads. I tell you, the normal is becoming abnormal and the abnormal is becoming normal. Thank you Dr Suneel for all your precious advises.

[@jeanmitchell5834]

How true that is

[@agapitacordova3850]

I wish could give you more likes. Everything you are saying is right on point! I took myself and husband off of all medications. My husband has dementia. He decided to try Namenda against my wishes. He became aggressive. Tried to hit me. Totally not him. We are now managing with diet and peace. We try to have fun. My husband has dementia. It’s advancing but he still has moments of clarity. He empathetic and kind. He’s at peace as much as he can be. Drugs would have separated us. He may have died by now. This is from a former RN. I worked long term care. Poly pharmacy is a curse on our elders robbing them of dignity and peace. Thank you Dr for your truly important work! Don’t get me started on gabapentin. Evil stuff for some

[@grthrndowl]

Thank you Dr. Dand! I’m 62, cut carbs almost completely out… off all pain and BP meds and reversed insulin resistance 😊❤

[@drsuneeldhand]

Fantastic work!

[@TrueLoveNetwork]

My wife decided a few months ago to test her blood for diabetes. Her A1C was quite high -- 14 but it spiked once to 25. Her doctor put her on Metformin. Over the next two months, she started an intense exercise program, and she lost 3-4 kg (6-8 pounds). My wife only weighs about 42 kg and now is getting more issues with tingling/pains in her feet and now her hands. I am very concerned that the Metformin (currently 1000 mg but her doctor wants to increase) is burning up her fat (she now has wrinkled skin in several areas, because of her weight loss) and pushing her towards Ketosis. She doesn't know what to do and aggressively focuses on carbs, cutting most carbs out altogether. I have tried to persuade her to eat more carbs, as I want her to regain her healthy weight. But she has taken the fear mongering dished out by the medical fraternity very seriously. How do I help her gain weight? She believes the Metformin "could be" helping her pancreas to process glucose; but I worry that this drug is actually preventing her body from storing fats in the normal manner, because it forces the liver to produce less glucose. How do I help her? She refuses to try and stop the Metformin temporarily, to see if it is causing, or worsening, her bad tingling/pain/numbness in her feet, which she did NOT have, prior to taking Metformin.

[@davidanderson8469]

That sounds like a desperation diet. Allow yourself some goodies once in awhile. You deserve it for the hard work.

[@Auntypatti]

I’m 68 and my husband is 70. And neither one of us are taking an prescribed medications!🙏

[@user-on3kn1nb3k]

Well done, Dr DHand. You are so right. My mother lived to 93 - she would have lived longer if she had not been forced to become chair-bound in a care home where she did not need to be. We rescued her but her mobility had been compromised and she had become dependent on a zimmer frame. She never took any drugs other than the occasional junior aspirin that she started in her late 80's. My family and I have the same attitude to drugs and I recently refused any medication for the NHS version high blood pressure. I have a good diet, don't smoke and have never had much alcohol in my life. I have always walked briskly, as my mother used to. .At 80, I am in the range you have indicated in your video. so my decision was correct.

[@stephenswistchew7720]

I did not need a doctor to tell me to stop taking statins my body told me ihad pains in my back and arms i stopped the statins and the pain disappeared Iwent for a holiday to Scotland and asked all my old buddy how many pill they were taking and was surprised when most said none In Canada I asked all my buddys here and every one was on three four or more medications what does that tell you in the UK doctor are paid by the government and don’t have the perks pharma gives them

[@julielumsden5184]

There also on a universal plan in Canada

[@moiraw9574]

Thanks for saying this about the statins. I went back on bp meds after 12 years off them as my bp was way too high / dizzy spells. Dr also put me on statins despite my protests and then a week later another bp med. Another week later my bp was way too low (fainting spells) and I had constant pain in my back and arms. Took myself off the extra drugs and things are good. I'll be going back to my original doc at the practice when I'm ready.

[@mypointofview1111]

They're catching up. It's up to us to be educated and stubborn when we don't need meds to keep going

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

In the UK, GPs were paid a bonus for giving everyone the jabberooney from 2020 onwards. Also the flu v@.x. I refused it. My GP is still writing out to all patients, offering these. I’m still refusing both.

[@davidanderson8469]

I stopped taking statins for 3 weeks and felt no better unfortunately.

[@stevesloat6544]

I am 69 and on no medication....I am doing what I can to keep myself healthy

[@drsuneeldhand]

Excellent to hear. Keep going!

[@JAS356UK]

I'm 68 no meds, cycling miles every day

[@chrisfry436]

@@drsuneeldhand I had to start gabapentin for a "Trigeminal neuralgia" diagnosis years ago, and want to get off of it but the Dr refused...said I would get the "episodes" again and I don't want that so I guess I am stuck, I hate taking it, makes me tired and listless and sleepy, I am 70yr old female

[@ausforaus7617]

Yeah, I as well ....

[@reba4007]

@@chrisfry436 Get a new doctor, one that will work with you.

[@leontinen9689]

Excellent! Part of the problem is lack of patient education.

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

We are responsible for ourselves. Solely.

[@janetmalcolm6191]

Doctors should be educating us but know nothing about foods that help or anything outside of pharma. No money in it.

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

Bigger issue is lack of Dr education. They are trained to throw drugs at a problem vs a holistic approach

[@mypointofview1111]

Our education system is so bad we have no idea how our bodies work and no idea how money works either. The two things that are crucial to our lives we're ignorant of.

[@LuciYah.]

Thank you for helping to educate us. You are truly a blessing 🌹

[@danfg7215]

After a weird hormonal issue at 42 years old, I was put on levothyroxine by an endocrinologist specialized in thyroid issues. She could never explain why I had hypothyroidism since it wasn't autoimmune (zero antibodies in my blood work, and 90%+ of cases of hypothyroidism are autoimmune). So I consulted three more doctors and they all said the same thing: keep on taking levothyroxine. It didn't make sense to me because my TSH wasn't too high, just barely above normal range before I started the medication. Also, some TSH elevation is expected when you hit middle age. So I decided to very slowly wean off my thyroid medication, always doing blood work 45 days after every successful lowering of the dose. It has been two years since I took my last dose, nothing bad happened, My T3 and T4 levels are just fine, TSH slightly elevated, and I feel great.

[@barrysheridan9186]

Thank you for your guidance, it is good to hear a doctor issuing such warnings, pill popping is far too common.

[@longgone2023]

@@barrysheridan9186 it’s not pill popping that’s at issue here. It’s pill pushing. My uncle was a drug detailer. He gave use free samples all the time. The samples of course were for doctors to give them to patients - for free of course. Doc says try it…then writes Rx.

[@3ZubUA]

Всесвіте , будь ласка збережи і захисти цю прекрасну Людину , чарівного Лікаря!🙏🏻🕊️ Thank You, Doctor.❤

[@junechristie2497]

The universe has a creator. Give Him honour and glory. Honour the One who brought creation into being. Don't honour that which is created Jesus is Lord

[@dianelawrence1087]

Our brains need chlorestral. Statins gave me cataracts. Bone medications gave me acid reflux. I stopped visiting doctors unless I have an ailment

[@janetmalcolm6191]

Yes and meds for acid reflux give you B12 deficiency! All meds have a knock on effect.

[@lindacurtis-smith9835]

Ohmigosh! Thank you for the common sense. It's refreshing, rare and much appreciated. I've gone through a myriad of medications over the last 15 years. Initial blood pressure rise in my 30's. I was slim and worked out 6 days a week. Each blood pressure medication change caused me to be so tired I could barely change the sheets on my bed without needing to lay down for a couple of minutes. Final cocktail was Diltiazem, Losartan, and HCTZ. Then my blood glucose (A1C) began to shoot up. Doctor said it was my fault or I must have a family member who was diabetic. ?? I began putting on weight, muscle loss, and fatigue. Dentist said my mouth showed signs of dehydration, my eye doctor said my eyes showed signs of dehydration but no signs of diabetes. At this point I was on Janumet and Venlafaxine for blood sugar and hot flashes in addition to the 3-pill cocktail for blood pressure. One day, after a morning of yard work (my yard is 1/4 acre), I collapsed. I was able to crawl into the shower, cool down, started sipping water, until I could get myself upright. Then I began my self-education. When the doctor refused to stop prescribing the medications or reconsider what they were doing to me, I stopped taking them on my own and reported such. He put in my medical notes that I was non-compliant. After realizing that each medication caused an unacceptable "side-effect" which prompted the doctor to add another pill, I began losing faith in the entire healthcare system. I have changed physicians three times now. What is this tendency to "phone it in" rather than have a good look at what I'm telling them? I had also received a letter from my health insurance stating that the doctor prescribed me medication for a reason and that I should take it or risk losing coverage. At this point, I was just paranoid enough to think that the pills were "designed" to cause these side effects to encourage more prescriptions. 1. HCTZ raises blood glucose levels, risk of dehydration and skin damage. 2. Venlafaxine raises cholesterol or changes the ratio; Dr. prescribed Atorvastatin and Pioglitazone. The black-box warning labels scared me to pieces. I did not take them. I'm still taking Diltiazem and Losartan, which I'll research and revisit in future days. My blood glucose has leveled out, my blood pressure is good, and my cholesterol levels have dropped and the ratio has corrected. My dentist has noticed a difference and my eye doctor reports that my vision has improved over the last two visits. I am now 65 years old, much improved, but think I could feel better. My dog and I have adventures ahead of us. Thank you so much for your educated and common-sense approach. (Sorry about rambling but I knew you would get what I'm saying.)

[@naightengale101]

In my 20s I had a severe dizzy spell that sent me to the doctor. He claimed my blood pressure was low, needed elevation and prescribed fen-phen. I wasn't overweight or carrying any health risks. No pharmacist knew of the drug at that time, so they could not tell me about side effects. I never took the tabs. Forward 15 years and I see a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of fen-phen, on Game Show Network. It caused primary pulmonary hypertension, heart valve and neuropsychological damage. Talk about feeling like I dodged a bullet.. I'm alive and healthy at 47 and not on any meds. EDIT: My grandmom followed the science for 16 years, when the initial research came out, touting aspirin as a preventative med for blood clots, strokes and heart attacks. After 16 years of daily doses of baby aspirin, she was taken off of it because the science now showed it caused kidney damage and hers weren't spared. She died of kidney failure. My trust in much of "the science" has been rocked at its core.

[@jimcoon]

I have had Parkinson’s Disease for over 15 years. The motor and non-motor symptoms list is long and varied. It is really easy to take the meds that ones primary care doctor or neurologist are willing to pass out to help with the symptoms. However, each med has a list of side effects of its own. I have gone from 6 meds to 2 - and I take very little of those two. Lately they suggested I take an SSRI for depression. I did my research and watched Dr. Dhand. I will exercise more instead. My mother just passed away at age 101. Her LDL, for her entire adult life, was over 300. She never took a statin. When she died she was on one Thyroid drug. That’s it

[@jessicaaguilera4526]

Have you tried carnivore or at least no sugar/low carb diets? I have read they can greatly reduce parkinson’s symptoms. I know it’s helped me at least to almost completely take away my arthritis pain, so I can attest that that type of diet is helpful at least in my case. I cant say for sure it would help you, but i definitely would say to give it a shot.

[@davidanderson8469]

My mom's was 400.

[@EM-hm4tv]

My 96 yr old father now lives with me. When he came 3 years ago, he had 7 prescriptions. He is now down to 1 and doing very well. His diet is no longer SAD. It took months to convince him the truth about big pharma and the food pyramid but he got it. I often show him your talks to convince him..Thank you very much Dr. Dhand.

[@glendacollins2898]

You and your dad are both so fortunate to have each other.

[@dannyvandenbranden4845]

I'm 65, no TV, no radio in the house, not injected, NO DOCTOR, no medication, but I had a few years ago contact with the other side and I dont want to lose it, and NOBODY can take it away. I can tell you one thing, The One from Above will NEVER punish people, only people do to another and to themself. Thank you for all the work you do to make the workd better. ❤ grtz from Belgium

[@rogueskiss3794]

No TV? No Radio? But you must have a phone? Computer? Tablet or Laptop to be commenting 😂

[@catherinehazur7336]

The doctors LOVE to pour on the medications, they relish all the side effects that they can also medicate for. Dizziness and subsequent falls make them positively salivate in true Pavlovian anticipation. Chronic patients for life. What a windfall. Dont the elderly have anything better to do than to take medications and to anticipate their next 15 minute visit to the shrine of their revered doctor?

[@twinkleblink3073]

​@@rogueskiss3794 Obviously, self censoring exposure to random blah blah. Internet allows for more custom feed. What is wrong with that? Who said all or nothing? (I am mostly the same. Radio is rare, I usually turn off the recycled news. Lol.).

[@laserhobbyist9751]

I gave up on TV 20 years ago, too many commercials, wayyyyy toooo many of them. Had an experience myself, saw we are all one life living as individuals in the past, present and future to come. Separate bodies with separate minds, memory and will causes the illusion of being individuals to our core, we aren't, we are part of a huge fractal of life, it's one thing.

[@wdahoi3153]

Ditto, with the exception of once a year for checkup and full blood work. Doctor says my BP is like a teenager's and praises my HDL/LDL despite being high protein/keto diet. Do obviously go online.

[@jeanineireland]

I looooove this doctor❤. I take no medication. I've been to my GP once in the past 10+ years. I refuse to take mRNA shots. I've never had a flu shot. I stay away from chemicals in food. Thank you Yuka App. I go with my mother to every doctor appt she has and guard her like a hawk. I eat organic and exercise and I'm 54 next month. I keep a stock of antibiotics and do my own research if I feel sick.

[@src5769]

There are also natural antibiotics.

[@nicolavowles2930]

Where can I trustfully research that please?

[@MoonlightDivinity]

​@@src5769oil of oregano is amazing!

[@karenmcardle142]

Cloves, half juice of a lemon tumeric and ginger and a dash of black pepper, I was on antibiotics so much , and I would still have pluerasy, I also have COPD and emphysema, the amount of antibiotics was unbelievable so I researched and every morning and night I will make this up with hit water to soften the 2 cloves and drink like a cuppa t or coffee, then I found out about Cayane pepper and wow pain and not needing antibiotics, made my dr that angry , he threw me with an antidepressant because of anxiety yes I get anxious especially due to the pain but I'm not depressed, I have taken back tablets ect due to I did not need them and the side effects was just to much I was also a heavy drug abuser for 3 decades , now 17 years clean this October and my oldest is having a baby and my oldest granddaughter will be 17 this October and my new grandson is due on the same day as I got of drugs and the same day my oldest granddaughter was born , #Happydays Keep Lifted

[@maggiehuff9661]

When i worked in an assisted living facility, the number of prescriptions and the inability to manage them was the number one reason for moving in!😢

[@pattystordahl3754]

I was raised just say no to drugs era. I’m 70. A widow on SS and love love love my Saviors promises. He is my healer. I’m on no meds. They’ve been offered I just ask why, check side effects and it’s always a hard no. Acts 2:37-39. I trust him. I won’t die till He calls his breath home.

[@jipsees1908]

Amen!

[@colleenjensen6584]

Beautiful and completely true.

[@sandrapierallini8108]

Amen to that! I love the Lord…

[@terrymoore565]

And give them more water..every nursing situation everyone is dehydrated big time..

[@mypointofview1111]

Agreed. Just lots of tea which is a diuretic

[@L.A.6482]

Couldn’t agree more. I saw patients on dozens of medications where many were interacting with others. I told my patients that if you have a complaint every time you see your doctor they will give you another pill for that and EVERY pill has a side effect you may not like at all. A pill is not the answer to every ailment! We need to treat the whole person body, mind, and soul. Many times just listening goes a much longer way in the healing of the mind and the body. This is something that has changed dramatically in today’s rushed and apathetic world. I feel for seniors today because caring is in short supply and the greed of pharmaceutical companies is great. Seniors are much more sensitive to side effects than most.

[@heatherwatson9564]

The whole idea of "treating someone is telling anyhow.Its never cure,only treat. These drugs "treat" the symptoms while the disease or problem persists The answer lies in functional medicine if you can afford it or a personal lifestyle change starting with removal of ultraprocessed junk and improving metabolic health Look on you tube for help in this area.Dr Ben Bikman is my favourite .People need to take back their power before they end up in a nursing home and you lose it forever

[@lynnhearsavoice]

Thank you. I wish there were more doctors thinking like you.

[@slothsluethe177]

My cholesterol is in a normal range, but my doctor said i should be on a statin because im 70 and it will prevent future high chol. Im of the mind that you dont try and fix what aint broke.

[@mypointofview1111]

Statins are NEVER preventative. If there's nothing wrong with you they'll just make you sick. Your doctor is a murderer if he just wants to medicate a healthy person

[@DesertlizzyThe]

Amen to that !!!🙏😇

[@davidanderson8469]

Don't do it.

[@harveybc]

Back in the mid 90's I was put on Paxil. Didn't notice any difference until one day I was driving to visit an Uncle. My first extended solo interstate drive after starting it. Had trouble staying awake. On the way back I stopped in a rest area and took a nap. Within 20 miles of getting back on the road I was once again drifting off. Took an exit and finished the trip on winding mountain type road. All the curves kept me awake. Just took myself off cold turkey with no problem. Years later I started taking Lexapro. Again really didn't notice any difference so I quit it, also cold turkey. That was a mistake. The what I've heard called brain flashes were bad for a few weeks. At least in my case the things weren't needed. My sense of depression came more about what I was doing, meaning my attitude about my activities. Now on the plus side of 70 I sometimes start feeling a bit depressed. Instead of turning to medications I get off my backside and start doing things. Enjoyable stuff like playing my guitar or drudgery like mowing or clearing brush, it doesn't matter. Depression goes away almost immediately.

[@paulgandy7347]

Exactly

[@Jess_2025]

Thank you for educating us, Dr Dhand! I visited my 75 year old mother after 10 years living abroad. She was in the hospital due to a fall. I saw her medication list and I was shocked. 22 medications! No wonder she fell - she was dizzy from all the meds.

[@BAROMETERONE]

I agree with this good doctor. Pharmaceutical companies influence a lot of other doctors...maybe yours.

[@margaretthatcher6828]

It's called lobby...

[@glennso47]

The commercials tell you to ask your doctor if so and so medication is right for you.

[@zippy7020]

Not my Doctor , I don’t have one, would only need a dr if I brake a bone . Unfortunately my husband still believes in doctors, he’s jabbed I’m not 😮

[@RicG.]

Doctors get a commission for a lot of the scripts they write. They have a financial interest in selling as many drugs as they can.

[@kathierouse6046]

Beware of shingles v@xx. I got it shortly after my 60th birthday. I have since regretted it. My doctor (at the time) urged me to get the new one that came out 6 months later. I said, no thanks. IMO, that prick caused my nervous system to be messed up. We can't trust *any* injections at all anymore!! 😮

[@spicencens7725]

I started gabapentin as being diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis in March, along with the answer being a hip replacement! Doc put me on very low dose and I've complained it wasn't helping & steadily have been increasing dosage. Still not happy & limping, I started looking into natural supplements for inflammation which opened a whole new world! Boswellic acid!!! I can't say enough about it! A change in diet, knocking down empty carbs! Staying away from inflammatory foods! Taking tumeric (which I grow,) increasing ferments all seem to be helping tremendously! Ive lost 24# and can feel the difference! I'm still fine tuning & still have achy days, but I'm not nearly as incapacitated as I was! Oh, and I've completely stopped the gaba-p! Thank you for covering this subject, for I too had been on antidepressants for years and decided I'd had enough of that, with little to no resulting help! We are on a slippery slope for sure, all the while making big pharma richer by leaps & bounds!

[@jessicaaguilera4526]

Carnivore and paleo have also helped me to almost eliminate my arthritis pain too! I started on carnivore for awhile and now I maintain with paleo. My pain only comes back when i eat sugar and carbs again. Then it goes away when I take out those things from my diet. ❤

[@spicencens7725]

@@jessicaaguilera4526 Yes I noticed that too! After eating the carbs, my next day is painful! 💪🏻👍🏻

[@davidanderson8469]

Be sure to always check for drug interactions. Many of the natural inflammation herbs thin the blood and are not recommended unfortunately

[@spicencens7725]

@@davidanderson8469 Yes, both tumeric & boswellic acid do have blood thinning properties!

[@susanpetropoulos1039]

My alarm went off when the drug pushers, (the big box pharmacy,) recently called me several times to remind me that I needed to get a refill of gabapentin. That’s never happened to me before. No thanks!

[@mj9949]

That stuff had me hearing voices. Reported and stop taking.

[@LisaMurphy]

I'm 70 and I take nothing. I eat whole organic foods only. I don't eat a lot of meat but I do eat salmon and/or sardines about three times a week for omega-3s and calcium. I cut out all dairy recently and it really improved my overall well being. I have one drink of alcohol very occasionally. I work out with weights and exercise daily. I have a figure of a young lady and anyone who doubts this can see me in my videos. Everything Dr. Dhand is saying is absolutely true. I find that if I need help with anxiety or lack of sleep, I take some Holy Basil supplements or tea. I will confess that if I get a headache from too many hours of working, I do indulge in an advil or two. No one's perfect!

[@biggoldsun1852]

After 60 doctors swich you to tylenol I think because of risk of GI bleed.

[@davidanderson8469]

Thanks for the heads up on the Holy Basil.

[@victoriaburgess700]

I’m not taking none of that crap! Happy 66 year old!

[@ejmabrothers6743]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@adhamsoliman-ue2kn]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@ThailandLottery-vz3pm]

Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@user-km2rz2wc1i]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@adhamsoliman-ue2kn]

Is he on instagram?

[@ThailandLottery-vz3pm]

Yes he is dr.porassss.

[@myraware3231]

❤thank you for videos like this one. I am 66 and don't know how to do old age. With videos like this, it helps. I have been diagnosed with systemic lupus, severe depression and severe PTSD. Doctors want to load on the meds, but I tell them no. I eat healthy whole foods, stretch more and bought some weights and a walking pad. I have had to make my old lady life adjustments. I eat differently and get plenty of rest. I do crafties so I don't get board and still take some kind of educational classes. I'm not perfect, but I'm not giving up and I let my doctors know that I'm running this and if I say no to medication that has side effects that sound scary, it's a no thank you for me. They tried to put me on blood thinners, lacics, and others. I said no. I took a class in herbalism, got my diploma and am on my way to becoming a nutritionist,so I know how to feed myself. These doctors and the pharma industry should be charged with something. I'm getting older but I'm still a human being, not here for experimentation. We should not have to worry about being merchandise for these big companies in bed with these doctors. I'm never going to give up my power. Thank you again, I love your channel ❤

[@drizler]

I like your comment on getting old. Remember Clint Eastwoods saying, “ I Don’t Let The Old Man In”

[@anniesinclair3757]

Love this guy's way of thinking !! Sensible, caring and intelligent !!

[@martinc6987]

Thank you so much God bless and protect you always.

[@northernmemaw4036]

My previous 'dr' recommended, then insisted (after I refused his recommendation) that I have some type of a cardiac injection (s) to lower triglycerides & LDL, which using my common sense, told him of strict diet & lifestyle change(s), yet he still insisted that the injections would be the best & safest route! 🤣 This was 3 1/2 years ago, & I've got a new Dr. that respects my refusal of meds., and those triglycerides & LDL numbers continue to fall slowly & naturally 😊❤

[@leslietroy2869]

I'm 86 and only take a small amount of testosterone. I feel great and can do things most men much younger can't. In my rare visits to doctors I have been recommmended pharmaceuticals. I'm glad I never took them.

[@calvarylife]

You look much younger. Well done keep up the good work

[@jameswalker2584]

Always informative always concise Thank you

[@HonorTrees]

If only doctors were taught about nutrition.

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

I graduated high school with a D. I have been a housewife for 15 years. How is it I know and they don't?🤔

[@HonorTrees]

@@RunninUpThatHillh there is big money in treating disease, no money in curing it.

[@janetmalcolm6191]

Yes and things to drink or eat to help with things. My one doctor said she had no clue about other things for high blood pressure but I now have hibiscus tea. Pomegranate juice. There are other things!

[@tonkabeancat1117]

!!!!

[@wolfe6220]

Or anything really. I know more about nutrition and iron deficiency than most of my doctors did.

[@kenjudithglover]

BLESS YOU…..my husband and I are over 76 and we both take all 6 of these meds….WE WILL SPEAK TO OUR DOCTORS…….Thank You!!

[@THEJ0KER8888]

Gabapentin is a no. The disturbing thing is even veterinarians are pushing it for their patients (dogs/cats). Still a No.

[@michaellicavoli3921]

Sorry, Gabapentin weaning from a very bad bout of insomnia.

[@mypointofview1111]

It's frightening how even animals can't escape the pharma clutches now.

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

We're not meant to last forever

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

Amen. And who in their proper mind would ever want to as well?

[@helenenorman3598]

Blessings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@KMC544]

Thx Doc you’re the best, cheers from Dracut!

[@cabolynn]

I'm 64 and my husband is 67 and we are Harma free. We don't put harmful drugs into our bodies.

[@laurar8486]

Thank you for your enlightening videos! I have Major Depression, anxiety and PTSD. At one point I started having a tremor in both hands, worse in my dominant hand. I saw a few neurologists and was referred to a motion disorder clinic that ultimately told me that I would need deep brown stimulation surgery. 😳 I was pretty desperate because I'm a jeweler and need fine motor skills (I'm in my 50's), but then the hellish lockdowns started. It was them that I started having flashbacks to childhood abuse and neglect, I had never realized I had complex PTSD! I researched treatment options and learned about Stellate Ganglion Blocks. It was amazing how much it helped. I was finally free from binge eating and disassociating, my old childhood coping skills. I was so excited I slowly started getting off all psych meds and lo and behold my trimmer improved dramatically, it was a side effect of medication all along. My providers all knew what medications I was on and what their side effects were, but they were flummoxed and thought brain surgery was the answer. 🙄 Another Medical issue occurred due to gadolinium toxicity. I don't know why it is legal to inject a heavy metal into a person. I don't think the benefits as a contrast medium outweigh the risks. I blindly trusted that having an MRI with contrast was the only way. I started getting neuropathy in both my feet years ago and without realizing it after having 37 ml injected over the span of a couple of decades the neuropathy moved very quickly from my toes all the way up to my trigeminal nerve in my jaw. My rheumatologist was very concerned that it might affect my breathing or heart. I went to a different neurologist and of course on top of a spinal tap, he ordered a contrast lumbar MRI. Within days afterwards I was bed bound for 4 months. I was so desperate I really wanted to just die. In my frantic search for answers the neurologist dropped me from his practice. Fortunately, I have a wonderful naturopath who ordered a toxic element urine test and I found out I had over 800 times the amount of catalinium in my body than I should have. I filed a report with the FDA and of course that got me nowhere, they really could have cared less. I read the FDA"s medicine guide for gatavist and realized that I was not given proper informed consent. They only give you page 42 or 43, the last page of the document, but page 6 paragraph 2 says that anyone with an inflammatory condition will retain gadolinium even if they have normal kidney function. Now why wouldn't they put that on the sheet they hand the patient so they can make an informed decision? I think of all the people with MS and other autoimmune diseases who have toxic levels of gadolinium in their body and they don't even know it. I have had 30 IV caDTPA chelation sessions and I still have toxic levels in my body. Fortunately, the neuropathy is only in my lower calves down to my toes, but it's still an issue, a painful issue. It's cost me over $15,000 for these treatments and tests, all out of pocket because the insurance company will pay to have a poison injected into you, but the people that will take it out of you don't take insurance so it's all out of pocket. It's absolutely shocking that it is also found in drinking water because so many people have been injected with out and have peed it out into the environment. So now I'm stuck drinking it. It's a real tragedy, a hidden tragedy that none of my doctors knew about, I always educate anyone who will listen on the dangers of gadolinium. I'm hoping to buy a far infrared sauna to try to get the rest of it, and other toxins like lead, uranium, cadmium and a bunch of others that showed up on the urine test. We live in such a toxic world. We are perfectly made and big pharma and the medical industrial complex is only concerned about the bottom line and filling their pockets. I am a former radiographer so I knew all about gadolinium, but no one ever mentioned the dangers of it. I just finished a continuing education reading on the subject and this journal article stated that gadolinium stays in your body for 8 years regardless of an inflammatory condition, so personally I believe what is being done in the name of medicine is pure evil. Your video caught my eye because I am on a lot of medications and I'm not even 60 yet. I'm on disability because of my autoimmune disease. I have already discontinued taking neurontin and a statin, I am working on getting off as much as possible. What are your thoughts about biologic injections? I am on Simponi and it scares me when I read the side effects. Fortunately, I am no contact with my childhood abuser now, and I just divorced my abusive husband of almost 32 years. My goal is to find healthy ways to cope, eat well, exercise and try again to get off all psych meds. I really don't think they help much at all anyway. If you've gotten this far, thanks for reading. I hope by sharing my experiences with medicine that I may help someone else avoid brain surgery or idiopathic neuropathy, tinnitus and sensitivity to light. Keep speaking the truth, good doctor!

[@vivianmiller9810]

Thank you so much for your passion to educate the elderly..and everyone else..

[@alfonsowadeyua5293]

You are a gem, Dr Suneel Dhand. GOD bless you abundantly.

[@gecsus]

Thank you for telling the truth. There isn't much of that going around in these days.

[@concerned_2023]

Pill are like a badge of honor for some elderly.

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Medals of survival. Yeeeesh! Our pharmacist calls vitamins and holistic herbals voodoo. I told him I'm a firm believer in sticking pins in things. (I'm a seamstress) And he'd better watch out. 😂

[@lovly2cu725]

i know someone who takes 26 pills a day

[@davidanderson8469]

I've never seen that.

[@NANASplash]

I’m 71. Weaned off 2 antidepressants, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers and I’m working on my statin now. Once that’s done, I’m completely off all prescription medication. It’s taken me almost 3 years.

[@lorismith5369]

How did you wean off the sleeping pills? Congrats on your success! 😊

[@NANASplash]

@@lorismith5369 I cut out coffee, then started breaking the pills in half, then into fourths, then 1/4 every other day, then done. Took 3 weeks.

[@imagomagus]

How do you get off statins? What is the best way to proceed? I would like to convince my mom to stop taking them...

[@nancybaumgartner6774]

61 years old , no meds , no doctors. Lots of farm work , time outside , vinyasa yoga, hiking , and lifting heavy things. My diet consists of grass fed beef from my cows, eggs from my chickens, veggies from my garden, and cheese from my goat’s milk. I also like popcorn and and IPA. I will only go to a doctor for a broken bone or an eye issue . Hope neither happens.

[@davidanderson8469]

Can I come live with you?

[@christinereich6050]

Fabulous topic. I am older and going on a long hike in two weeks. On BP meds and felt dizzy. Checked it and it was 89/59(and lower). So weaning off and taking my BP about 6 times a day while titrating. The more meds I get off the better I feel. I am doing it all with caution but imagine being on a hike and dehydrated and starting BP is already low.

[@user-xb2su9jf1q]

I'm 68 with an autoimmune disease crohns disease, I was diagnosed at the age of 14, and I've had 3 major bowel resections from the age of 16. My last major bowel resection was in 1998 at the age of 42. Through my choice, I've been medication free since then. 9:56

[@davidanderson8469]

The biologics would greatly improve your lifestyle. They've been miraculous for auto-immune sufferers. I had psoriasis for 20 yrs and endured countless light treatments and drugs. I was put on a biologic 15 yrs ago easy and the psoriasis disappeared in three weeks.

[@chrismc8000]

Am a retired OR/RN and saw the pages of medications that many patients were on. Unbelievable!

[@BridHend]

How right you are Dr ….keep up with your good work of alerting people to the harm of over prescribing drugs to anyone let alone. Those over 65 & older!!! 👍👍

[@maryvicente3692]

40 year nursing career, LOTS of patients under the age of 65 with med lists PAGES long. The engineers had them color coded, alphabetical order! No meds here.

[@briansugden4294]

Spot on a doctor who tells the truth

[@user-wu1bu7ss1s]

With a tight 10 minute visit ,, the doctor doesn't bother about and are threatened by the patient asking questions.... My doctor would just get angry and abusive... the waiting list for a doctor is very long even for nurse practitioners ... I live in northern Ontario Canada....

[@lindac2554]

Keep searching for a good dr

[@davidanderson8469]

You're the only industrialized country in the world that can't buy private insurance to give the government some competition. My BC friend pays just under $500 /month for him and his wife up there. No vision, drugs or dental he told me.

[@richardmendonca38]

It's heartening to know that doctors like you still exist

[@catlady4799]

Thank you Doctor. God Bless you.

[@2009Cake]

Dr. Dhand wearing that tux jacket like a boss.

[@AnnemieM]

This Dr. is absolutely right with what he is saying. Sometimes the side affects are worse then the reason a patient is taking a pill in the first place. Natural medicine is much better I found out. Cold sore medication for example. They take one week to work. If I get a cold sore, I just put some oil of Origano on it once, and it is gone.

[@CrimsonSlytherin]

Also with the depression thing you get convinced it’s working when it may be partially or completely placebo and won’t solve anything. At least for me- still it helped but really gotta weigh the positives and negatives. It didn’t solve existential issues just numbed me to it. Now I feel it more deeply but I would take that over the cloudy mindset I lived with for a decade.

[@lep23456]

Your common sense approach to medicine is refreshing! I had a doctor a few years ago, boy was she GOOD! One day she told me about all this trouble she was in because she REFUSED to increase a patient's insulin AND sign off on a motorized scooter (so insurance would cover the cost) when this patient had not done ANYTHING to help herself in lowering her weight and therefore not need as much insulin, etc... so she "discharged" the patient from her care and gave her a list of doctors that she could follow up with. WELL, being in a HUGE medical organization, the patient called the "HEADS" and was claiming that she was being abused and she was going to sue, blah, blah....they called my doctor to get "her side" she tells the basics of leading up to the discharge and say this, "if we are physicians that should DO NO HARM...how am I to do so when this patient just wants to keep relying on medicine and equipment for quality of life and not take any of my medical advice to heart?...I CANNOT successfully treat this patient, they won't listen to me, I have offered free weight loss counseling, literature about their condition and how they can improve their situation and all they have done is dismiss it all. So I am removing myself because I do not wish to have this patient die on my watch. They agreed with her and the patient was told to go elsewhere. We cannot rely on the medical establishment to FIX EVERYTHING! We have to DO OUR PART too! And we must be our own advocate when it comes to our personal healthcare. Thank you again Dr. Dhand for an insightful video.

[@cathiwim]

There ARE some good doctors out there!

[@Activ80]

I was going to switch off this video 2.5 mins in, not because I am not interested in the content but because I agree with everything you say & really appreciate that you are trying to educate people. Myself, I am 82, take no medication, eat natural food & exercise every single day --- I don't know if this will help me to live longer but it certainly helps me to live a unrestricted life withour medical interference.

[@Noisycowonline]

Subbed and Liked. What a rare, truthful doctor. One in a million.

[@WVDB7153]

Dizziness led me to suspect gabapentin and so I weaned off of it. Feeling much better. Also weaned off of four other meds, including flexeril and a low dose BP med. No need for them. Feeling fine. Good advice, Dr. Dhand.

[@janebadon3988]

Sending my love and respect for helping us navigate with good sense. Thank you!

[@timmatheny-lo9ze]

Thank you Dr. Dhand. Always learn when I listen to you. I’m 63, have got my meds down to one a day. Walk every day, and eat healthy.

[@teresasteele5327]

Thanks Dr Dhand, so many meds are prescribed together you just don't know how they will react.

[@ausforaus7617]

The young doctors (below 65) believe the pills they prescribe are genuinely good for the patient. As you know, that is their training. Good to see you advocating lifestyle.

[@paulaspagnuolo8285]

Our world needs all doctors to follow your approach. God bless you for encouraging people to be their own best advocate.

[@katd6580]

I just had my physical and I told my doctor I want off of statins...71 years old, have been on for 6 years...physically fit....no other issues.....etc. etc....that is the ONLY medication I was on...

[@muppit666]

It’s an absolute joy to hear a doctor that actually cares. I had so e blood tests done and straight away my doctor tried to get me on statins. I knew what was coming as I already had the test results sent to me as well as the doctor. I was just on the good side of my cholesterol being high, so I did a lot of research on cholesterol. When my doctor phoned me to discuss my results, I had all the answers and also a few questions that I asked. The end result was I’ll have another blood test in a years time to see how I’m doing. I really do believe that doctors get an incentive to prescribe some medications. I understand a few life choices can be the difference between going on medication and not. I don’t like the thought of chemicals in my body unless it’s absolutely necessary. We’ll see next year if they’re still pushing for me to take drugs. Great content and clear and concise information. Thanks.