Lies My Doctor Told Me: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health

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His logic and his arguments are often as flawed if not more flawed than the ones he's supposedly debunking. Berry's work that make sense (though not necessarily because of any big pharma conspiracy theories or stubborn medical professionals). Another point the author makes is just because whole grains may not be as bad for us as processed grains, that doesn't mean that they are good for us. Berry's target audience: I'm deeply suspicious of government, medications and the doctors who prescribe them willy-nilly.

This author loves pre-warning me of what this book entails and that I should befriend my doctor, but not really telling me any useful information.I'm a naturally inquisitive person who loves the study of nutritional science (am currently studying to achieve a level 1 Nutrition certification for no other reason than curiosity). He also encourages people to work respectfully, and develop a partnership, with their health care providers, but admits that some doctors simply won't welcome change.

A small, easy-to-read book with nuggets of myth-busting medical information that will help in your decisions for a better health! I personally think the tendency towards laziness would be exacerbated by a complete lack of medical standards. Her story is largely a personal one, focusing on her mother's cancer journey and how following a Keto diet helped her to get through that. I'm currently on Keto and do not feel hungry, nor do I have the post lunch energy crash that used to be so familiar. I also come from a low-carb bias, and am a fan of this doctor's videos on YouTube, so I'm about as preaching to the choir as a book like this can get potentially.I wouldn’t start drinking gallons of milk based on what I’ve learned from the study linked above, but it has made me feel more confident about my choice to eat yogurt regularly. When most of the studies are performed by big Pharma, isnt it obvious there will be bias and statistical misrepresentation ? The vast majority of ailments truly can be managed or cured with the right healthy diet and herbal supplements. Just because we've only been eating grains for the past 10,000 years, doesn't mean we can't or shouldn't eat them.

the recommendation was to limit fat to 30% of your total calories, with less than 10% of your total calories coming from saturated fat. When he does include any data, it is sketchy and no details are given on: how the data was gathered; who gathered it; when was the data collected; and most importantly was it peer reviewed. But when discussing diet, we need to look at the overall content of the diet, the nutrient density of the foods, and the variety, balance, palatability, and sustainability of a diet. I lived through the opioid disaster when we were made to feel guilty for "undertreating " pain and told addiction would not be a problem- just one example of how they mislead the public and physicians.Because this is big industry too and has a serious influence and guilt for the current boom of pseudoscience and total ignorance. He'd also make negative statements about doctors in general and then defend them in the next breath. Yes, some of the subjects in this book are far from being as clear cut as the doctors use to put it, still that also means it is unclear if that is a lie.

I don't think a couple the the's deserved a star loss because the information in this book is very eye opening.Since reading this book and following his down to earth advice I am completely free of any medication, that’s something for a lady of 66yrs years of age to say. He claims that hypothyroidism is underdiagnosed because doctors rely only on TSH levels for a diagnosis. After years of following textbook medicine the way he was taught, he looked back at his own personal health and saw that he was not practicing what he preached.