TEDxCambridge - Caldwell Esselstyn on making heart attacks history

Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn argues that heart attacks, the leading cause of death for men and women worldwide, are a "foodborne illness" and explains why diet is the most powerful medicine. Be sure to check out 11:39. Veggie freestyle!

http://www.tedxcambridge.com/thrive/caldwell-b-esselstyn-jr/

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[LDRester]

Thank you Dr Esselstyn for doing what you do!

[mishagirl69]

I go for a blood test this coming week, and I'll be very interested to see what my cholesterol levels are now, as opposed to what they were prior to starting this type of diet. I have a feeling it will be very good!

[TheEhs1964]

Thank you for sharing this video here about heart attacks.So many health diseases run in my family from my father and moms side.Everyone can learn from your video.

[mishagirl69]

ALRIGHT! YAY!!!! 6 months on this diet and my cholesterol is down ONE HUNDRED POINTS!!! If that doesn't get someone's attention, I don't know what will!!!!! Thank you, Dr. Esselstyn for teaching me the smart way to go! =D

[SexyJane28]

Dr. Esselstyn is a good man, though.

[SexyJane28]

Coronary artery disease is a disease of the vessel wall, not the lumen. Only the IVUS will acuurately diagnose the extent of coronary aretry disease. Your lumen can be clear but you could have MASSIVE plaques in the walls . Think of Jim Fixx.

[SexyJane28]

Coronnary angiograms miss a ton of plaque. How do we know there was reversal of coronary artery disease without an IVUS test being done?

[potter74021]

One group of Christians around Loma Linda Ca. has been found to live 10 - 15 years longer than the average American and with fewer instances of cancer and heart attack. They don't consume alchoal, don't use tobacco, exercise reguraly, spend time out side in fresh air and in the sun (with moderation) they drink water rather than soda. They attend a church service at least once a week. They don't live this way to conserve the enviroment or to get to heaven but to enjoy better health.

[potter74021]

So interesting that we know a car or pick up taken in for regular maintenece will run more reliably as well as more dependably. Well why is it that with our bodies we can't reason that same way. One can stick their head in the sand and say this won't happen to me or you can be preemptive, make some changes and enjoy better health for more years than the average American will.

[tehcyclo]

Excellent lecture!