It seems to my simple mind, that most doctors in this day and age will prescribe anything outside of common sense and discipline to try and keep us healthy. The front page of Monday's paper had an article about the latest and greatest study on statins (funded by the drug manufacturer of course). These magic pills will keep you from having a heart attack and keep your arteries nice and clean. A few months back, these same wonder drugs were recommended for kids as a preventative measure. It truly is sad that we are attempting to out-think Mother Nature and two-plus million years of evolution. By following a diet we are genetically pre-disposed to eat (last weeks readings), these drugs become a moot point. Unfortunately, that would put the drug companies (and big-agra) out of business. boo hoo. Here are a few of the rebuttals to the headline:
Truth versus Hype
Statin Insanity
Cholesterol Hype
This study on statins reiterates the point that you shouldn't blindly follow the conclusions drawn on any of these issues. Educate yourself and make your own conclusion on which diet is optimal.
Dissonance
Taubes strikes back
According to the government, all of us knucklehead crossfitters are doing way more work than we need to in order to be "fit"
So, on that note: Next time just say "NO" to Tri-by-Fran.
