TMJ 'dysfunction' - Health implications

As perplexing as it was, I felt justified in my choice not to go the statin route all those years. However, doctors continued to advise statins, but this time it was with more emphasis. They said that apart from the cholesterol lowering effects, statins are beneficial for their anti-inflammatory properties. Once again, I did not yield to their suggestions.

Recently, a Catheter angiography was performed. My cardiac consultant was taken aback as he saw the results on the screen. The reason being that, despite having suffered a massive heart attack 15 years ago and despite not having taken any statins, there were no visible signs of any cholesterol blockage! Furthermore, my ejection fraction had significantly improved. My left ventricular ejection fraction was in the 45-50% range, as opposed to a meagre 30-35% immediately after the heart surgery.

Now that these are the outcomes, I ask, are statins necessary? Are there alternate ways of managing cardiovascular disease that does not involve statins? Why the great obsession with statins when my case study suggests otherwise?

As I see it, the onus is on us, patients, to choose our healing paths wisely. Medication alone cannot do the work, our minds, diet and lifestyle are as crucial if not more. It might sound clichéd, but leading a stress-free life, a diet low in processed foods and regular moderate exercise seem to have helped me manage my cardiac issues well. For someone like me who had the worst prognosis after my heart surgery, it is nothing short of a miracle.

I respect the wisdom of the medical fraternity, but I would urge everyone to exercise their own wisdom as well in these matters. Each of our bodies responds differently to the same set of medications. So, in addition to a one-size-fits-all medical approach, I think a more personalised, mindful approach could make a world of difference in our journey to good health.

Note: This narrative should not be construed as medical advice. It is simply a sharing of my personal journey with high cholesterol and cardiac issues. Please always consult with your own healthcare provider.

It may be worth you buying Dr Aseem Malhotra's book from Amazon.co.uk for a more informed choice, conducting your own due diligence. I think Dr Malhotra's advice is going to ba as frank as it can get.

The photo below has an Amazon reader review on the right.

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