Articles by Dr. Erdman are for informational purposes, and are not to be taken as specific medical advice.
Have you had a heart attack? No? Then why are you still
taking an aspirin a day? The doctor told you it will prevent a heart attack?
What would you do if I told you even the FDA says that isn't true?
The fact is there are over 60 studies that prove aspirin has
no benefit in preventing the first heart attack. In fact, it is debatable
whether or not aspirin has ANY protective benefits against heart disease, even
if you have had a heart attack. The most recent scientific studies show that
the side effects may offset any supposed benefit.
I am not a lover of the FDA, but when they get it right, as
natural doctors have preached for many years, we should acknowledge it. The FDA
website now says:
“FDA has concluded that the data do not support the use of aspirin as a preventive medication by people who have not had a heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular problems, a use that is called ‘primary prevention.’ In such people, the benefit has not been established but risks- such as dangerous bleeding into the brain or stomach- are still present.”
Why do they come out with this
statement now? Because Bayer made a request to change its aspirin label to
indicate it can help prevent heart attacks in healthy individuals. Apparently,
we all should be taking their meds.
Just because aspirin can be bought
over the counter, does not mean it is innocuous and safe. One of the worst
things daily aspirin use does is mask the pain of a real heart attack that is
occurring. Therefore, the number of fatal (deadly) heart attacks is greater
when aspirin is being taken. The first signs of heart attack are hidden for
some time, giving you no warning when you may have one brewing. Your first sign
is death.
Aspirin increases gastrointestinal
and brain bleeding by interfering with your bloods ability to clot properly.
The elderly are especially at risk for the brain hemorrhage. Older folks tend
to fall and hit their heads. When they are taking aspirin regularly and hit
their heads, they have a significant increase in the risk of brain bleeding and
death.
Other problems associated with
aspirin use include an increase in certain types of cancer in women, increased
kidney failure; cataracts, macular degeneration, and blindness; hearing loss
and tinnitus; and a 22% increase in erectile dysfunction. The leading cause of kidney dialysis in
America today is the abuse of aspirin.
So if not aspirin to protect the
heart, then what? Reducing chronic inflammation is the key to a healthy heart.
You’re probably tired of reading these points by now, but these are key to
keeping your good health.
Limit processed foods, trans-fats,
and genetically modified foods. Reduce gluten and highly allergic,
pro-inflammatory foods. Eat as much food raw as possible. Increase vegetables
in your diet. Avoid all artificial sweeteners. Limit dietary sugar, especially
fructose. Eat organic foods to avoid chemical exposure as much as possible. Consume
krill oil and reduce processed vegetable oils. Drink plenty of water and
exercise.
I will keep repeating these things until you finally get on board.