Reversing Heart Disease - Dr. Dean Ornish

[peeler_feeler]

Anyone on the board have successful experience with Dr. Ornish's method of healing your heart? I read his books and am interested in the fact that he is not only preaching a theory but has credible scientific studies to back up his claims. I figure there must be something valid to it since some medical insurance plans in the U.S. are now covering the costs of his protocol.

 

[Art Mann]

Perhaps a link might be illuminating:

 

[Art Mann]

Or this one:

 

[Brandon123]

Eat healthy, exercise and reduce stress, that's all you can really do.

 

[sleazure]

I've heard a few on my medical team mention his name. He's legit, serious, and respected.

Eat right and take care of yourself and you'll be better off.

 

[diehard]

Eat healthy, exercise and reduce stress, that's all you can really do.

More sex and a glass of wine for every meal.

 

[Brandon123]

More sex and a glass of wine for every meal.

My bad, I forgot about those...

 

[peeler_feeler]

I'm going to visit a cardiologist for the first time after my stress tests showed positive results re LV (Left Ventrical) function. At the end of the day I want to avoid the statin drugs (Lipator, Crestor) and any other pharmaceuticals if I can. I have started walking every day and trying to follow Ornish principles - and in 2 months have already lost 15 pounds. Relatively mild chest pain has already subsided. Next step is to begin a meditation program - to reduce stress.