Imagine a patient named Jane, who struggled for years with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Determined to regain control over her health, she adopted a low-carb, ketogenic diet. Her commitment paid off…. she lost over 50 pounds and significantly lowered her blood sugar levels. Yet, despite her impressive progress, her doctor remained critical, repeatedly warning her about the supposed “risks” of her dietary approach and urging her to adopt a plant-based diet while continuing her medications. Undeterred by the lack of support, Jane persisted with her low-carb approach and experienced even greater improvements. Her diabetes went into remission, and she was able to discontinue her blood pressure medications. But when she returned to her doctor, now healthier than ever, he dismissed her success. Instead of acknowledging her achievements, he remained uninterested and continued to push for a plant-based diet and more medication. Jane’s experience is far from an isolated case. Many patients eager to explore dietary changes encounter similar resistance from their doctors. This pattern raises important questions about the true priorities of primary care providers. Are they genuinely focused on improving patient outcomes, or are they more invested in maintaining the cycle of prescription refills and referrals to specialists? The refusal to recognize the therapeutic potential of nutrition almost feels like a deliberate choice, as if the medical establishment is more concerned with preserving the status quo than with fostering genuine health and well-being.

It still perplexes scientists why America got so fat… But rest assured the AHA is still working on its hypothesis that beef and bacon did it 🤔

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Food addiction is NOT a willpower issue.

Big thanks to @VinnieTortorich for having me on the @FitnessConfidential Podcast: vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/… We talked about how GLP-1s are being handed out far too casually, often without real lifestyle support, and why we should be more concerned about the muscle loss that comes with them. We also got into hormone therapy, overprescription in general, and what too many clinicians are getting wrong. Worth a listen if you want more info on these topics.

The single most important supplement to add to your lifestyle: Sleep

100% of hospital FORCED the COVID vaccine on employees 0% of hospitals have forced out the fast food & junk food they serve