Need some help with my fathers medication.

[Weontv]

Hello, I have recently been trying to enlighten my dad on the keto diet, transcripts, control matrix, etc. Trying to explain to him that the plethora of medications he is on are not good for him, and that changing his lifestyle will ultimately give him the health gains he is looking for.

I am just wondering if there are any known adverse reactions to going keto, and killing candida, doing the whole recovery process, with any medications? I have a list here of the meds he's on:

Apo-Clopidogrel 75 MG
Apo-Fendo Super 160 MG
Ratio-Metformin 500 MG
Teva-Rosuvastatin 20 MG
Co-Metformin 500 MG
Teva-Metoprolol Unctd 100 MG
Ran-Ramipril 5 MG
Effexor XR 75 MG
Sandoz-Bupropion 150 MG


I am kind of apprehensive in giving him any direct advice because I am unaware of the effects of these medications, but I truly believe that his doctor has no idea what hes talking about for the most part, as from what I know most doctors just push pills while following what they have learned in "school". I know he should still be listening to his doctor, but I would imagine getting rid of all of these, after doing a lengthy recovery would be the best route to take.

I know it is asking a lot, but I don't know where else to look for this information since so much of it seems to be corrupted and catering the agenda. Basically what I am wondering is, is it ok for him to immediately jump into the keto diet, using the process given on this forum(the 40 day weening off carbs). Any help or insight is hugely appreciated, thanks so much.

 

[nicklebleu]

Of course going keto would clear up a few things with your father's health. From the list of medications I surmise that he is suffering from type 2 diabetes, "hypercholesterolemia" and hypertension. I am not sure why he is on clopidogrel - has he had a stroke or a heart attack? Effexor is useless anyway, his mood problems would get better under a ketogenic diet too. Cholesterol will come down too, at least the ratio of total to HDL, but his cholesterol might be ok now without medication.

If he is going keto, he needs to do that under supervision of his doctor, as the meds will need to be adapted quite quickly, especially his diabetic medication.

So first thing would be to see, if he is willing to do that. Next would be to talk to the doctor and have him willing to monitor the process. Maybe give him Emmerich's Keto-Adapted to read, although most "traditional" doctors won't read it, but you never know.

That's my twopence, some others might chime in too.

 

[aragorn]

How old is your father?

I'm asking this, because the body's capability to adapt to a new kind of diet seems to decline with age. So, I'd be careful to change "everything" in his diet immediately, it could stress his body too much. That is not to say that decreasing carbohydrates wouldn't be beneficial, just be careful to do it the right way. If you haven't done so already, reading the recommended books on diet and health will give you/him crucial information of how to proceed.

Having said that, you can't change someone's diet for them, if they are not motivated. I'd say, be strategic with the information you present. Too much, too soon, will only build up resistance. Perhaps the best way would be to present some case studies, where people have gotten better by changing their diet.

 

[Weontv]

My father is 53 years old. He has had a few major heart operations, from heart attacks, so I would say he isn't the best position of health. I will be showing him a book or two on the subject and will let him know to get in contact with a sane doctor. As far as I know he has hypertension, and diabetes, as was suggested by nick. As far as the whole believing thing goes, he is already on my side, and is aware of how evil the establishment is. Both of our main concern's would be getting him off all of this nonsense medicine, which I realize will take time and lots of transitional stages.

Thanks to both of you for your input, it is greatly appreciated. I think from here I can assess what needs to be done.

 

[Straycat]

You also need to be careful because many medications will have bad side effects if you quit them all at once. Stopping the blood thinner if he has a history of heart attack or stroke can also cause some very bad problems.

It's always good to be educated on the medications one takes and determine whether some can be replaced with more natural alternatives, including diet. But your father is on some serious medications and absolutely should NOT just stop them without working with a physician. You're playing with his life here, especially if you don't even know what they are.

 

[Yas]

Well, it's good that he is willing to do the change, and that’s a good start! :)

As nicklebleu saif, the next thing will be trying to find a doctor who can guide him through the process. I suppose it will be hard to find one depending on where you are but you can try at least with a "traditional" doctor. I think that you can find some practitioners that are at least closer to our diet in the Weston Price foundation website... or maybe with some keywords on Google.

I agree with Aragorn that the changes should be done very gradually and with great care since the body doesn't adapt as easy as when we are very young... and it depends a lot on each person too.

Good luck! :)