• 45% of women worry about Breast Cancer --> 3% die from it
• 3% of women worry about Cardiovascular disease --> 45% die from it

Think about that. Let it sink in.

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In health,

Dr Ben
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As a naturopathic physician, I see this day in and day out.

Have a symptom that is troubling you? Been to doctor after doctor? Not one doctor has recommended the same medication?

"It's all in your head" right? That is the closest diagnosis you have received?

Unfortunately, many doctors forget how the body works. Doctors appear to only remember how medications work.

If doctors cannot label you with a disease, then they cannot prescribe a medication for you.

Then, what Dr Hoffer so brilliantly stated, is true: "If the patient has been to more than four physicians, nutrition is probably the answer" - Abraham Hoffer MD Ph.D.

Don't go to a 5th doctor unless it is a naturopathic doctor or one who specializes in Orthomolecular Medicine.

Unfortunately, many patients and people in general, do not know that naturopathic physicians are primary care physicians. Naturopathic physicians should be seen even before the onset of illness. Physicians who practice Orthomolecular Medicine are also good ones to ...

• 45% of women worry about Breast Cancer --> 3% die from it
• 3% of women worry about Cardiovascular disease --> 45% die from it

Angioplasty, in my mind, should not be an elective procedure. It is risky - about 1 in 200 people die from it. If your arterial diameter is 60% open or more, then the likelihood of being symptomatic is low. If the arterial diameter is 80% restricted and you're dizzy, heart palpitations, tired and out of breath, then angioplasty may be for you as the benefits of angioplasty far outweigh the dangers.

I'd rather see people prevent getting the procedure in the first place. If we can keep your pipes clean and free of cholesterol and calcium build-up, then angioplasty won't even be an issue.

However, if it is an issue, then let me say a couple things.

I recommend looking at your angiograph shots - take a peek. Look at those vessels - are they more than 60% closed off? No? You're not symptomatic and feel fine? Then, in my opinion, hold off. Try to eliminate the plaque buildup naturally.

Most cardiologists will not send you in for angioplasty anyhow if you're under 60% narrowed....