"Dr. Tapert
lays it out for us as clear as a bell. The problem that we
face is that most cardiologists are barking up the wrong tree with
their cholesterol fixation and their insistence on prescribing
statin drugs to treat practically everyone. There are many
other important risk factors for heart disease. The good news
is that it is easy to identify all the risk factors that you might
have. Once identified, there are simple, inexpensive measures
you can take to substantially reduce your risk. For the most
part, you can avoid costly drugs with their dangerous side
effects. This wonderful book explains the real causes of
heart attacks and how to prevent them. It could very well
save your life or that of a loved one. I am recommending it
to all my patients."
— L.Terry Chappell, M.D. President,
International College of Integrative Medicine
"A
Blockbuster! Dr. Tapert's book should hopefully wake up the
sleeping public who have been duped by the medical/pharmaceutical
cartel, who rather than prevent this condition from happening in
the first place, load their patients up with toxic and harmful
drugs..all in the name of lowering numbers which are skewed in the
first place. This in an indictment that is long overdue. Very
helpful information on natural approaches from a well qualified and
experienced physician. Dr. Tapert has hit the mark with this
one...get it today and read it...it could save your life."
—Dennis Bukantis
"An
alternative to the pharmaceutical propaganda. Being a holistic
physician for over 25 years, I really appreciate the job DR. Tapert
has done informing the public about cholesterol and heart disease.
Easily understood by the layperson, this book is a gem for the
practical wisdom backed by hard core science! I have found in my
medical practice that one of the biggest challenges I face is
educating patients about the true role of cholesterol and
cholesterol lowering drugs. Too often, the gibberish espoused by
the pharmaceutical companies is not challenged by the media or the
scientific community at large. Now, we have an opposing view that
not only rings true but is backed by hardcore scientific data.
Kudos to Dr. Tapert and a job well done."
– Dr. Donald Mantell,
MD
"A truthful
well-written book that really gets to the heart of the matter. It
points out how vested interests have twisted statistics to achieve
results that favor pre-conceived goals. I appreciated the
clarification regarding which are the healthy foods and which are
the dangerous ones. The advice on specific nutritional supplements
that can help to prevent and treat heart disease is enlightening.
The role of thyroid underactivity in causing heart disease, the
role of toxic metal burden and its treatment by chelation therapy,
the impact of excessive sugar intake on insulin metabolism are all
discussed in a concise, easy-to-understand style. This book has
helped me to understand that cholesterol is not the dangerous,
disease-causing factor that doctors and drug companies say it is. I
also appreciate the references to help me find a doctor who is not
beholden to the pharmaceutical industry."
— Louise Carey
"Its about time that someone comes out to
tell the truth about all the marketing hype going on in the health
world. This book is fantastic and is very layman friendly. Don't
know anything about the body, don't worry Richard Tapert is a gem
about getting the facts to you in a clear concise form. You will
learn about what the truth is and how to take better care of
yourself. Kudos to you Richard on a most excellent
book."
– Barbara McDermott
"Just knowing
the truth about cholesterol gives me confidence that I can avoid a
heart attack by simple changes in my diet and taking a few
appropriate supplements. What a relief! You no longer have to worry
about cholesterol."
— Alan Trombetta, Vancouver, WA
"Dr. Tapert's thoroughly researched book is a
real eye opener. It blows the whistle on the scandalous prescribing
of medications to treat high cholesterol, without regard to the
life threatening side effects. The book shows how the
pharmaceutical industry has manipulated statistics to down play the
dangerous side effects of their profitable cholesterol lowering
drugs. Dr. Tapert gives practical advice on eliminating the need
for chemicals through simple life-style changes and healthy
nutritional supplements. He shows how to understand and take
control of your cholesterol. The book has listings of websites and
publications to help find health care professionals and information
to further guide you to a cholesterol medication-free
life."
— Fred Smith
“Dr. Richard Tapert’s book is a gem. He makes
his case that cholesterol is a risk factor in heart disease, but
not a cause. He elegantly outlines the dangers of the
statins, the desirability of the “Paleolithic diet”, what the true
causes of heart disease are and what tests and treatments will best
heal and cure our patients. This is material that every doctor
needs to understand. Thank you Dr. Tapert for your service to
us. You’ve saved me from having to write the book!
—Alan D. Thal, MD
Holistic Health Hawaii
