The Cholesterol Delusion Book Giveaway

The Cholesterol Delusion by Ernest N. Curtis M.D. is an informative yet interesting read about the true facts of cholesterol.

Dr. Curtis received his B.A. in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Berkley and his M.D. from the University of California, completing his internship in Cardiology, he entered the private practice in Long Beach, California and has practiced for the past 32 years.

With many book reviews I try and sum up the book the best way I can. It always seem somewhat easier to use the authors summarization, as they know better than I, what point they are trying to get across.

The following is from the back cover: "Approximately one-half of the adult population of the United States are being told that they harbor within their bodies a silent killer. This "killer" is cholesterol. Millions are prescribed cholesterol lowering drugs making these pills the most prescribed (and most profitable) medication since the history of American Medicine.  They are told that these drugs will protect them from the ravages of heart disease.  This is patently untrue and can be easily demonstrated by critical analysis of the data presented in the very medical studies that purport to show their benefit." 


"Written in plain language for the intelligent layman, the arguments are presented in a way that can be easily understood by readers with a limited medical or technical background.  The Cholesterol Delusion is must reading for anyone that has been told they have elevated cholesterol levels and/or must take medication to lower them."

The Cholesterol Delusion is approximately 150 pages in soft cover form.  It retails for $13.99 through Amazon. With many facts being introduced to the reader, the author backs them up with thorough research and where it was founded. In some cases the literature is photocopied within his book for your own reading. I was interested in the section pertaining to learning how to read a Medical Journal Report. Dr. Curtis simply breaks it down into an easy way to understand and gives you an example of a report, so you can see for yourself. With understanding these reports and findings you won't go without the knowledge you need to make decisions for your health based on facts.

Don't just sit back and do or take what doctors tell you. I personally feel you should do your own research the best you can. Sort through the good and the bad and make a decision you believe is right for you. Get multiple opinions and find the healthiest way to take care of your body!

In this book many acronyms are used, but not without explanation. Either the acronym comes first or the full spelling with acronym in parentheses. This book is very easy to follow.

If you or someone you know is dealing with cholesterol issues, I would like to get this book into your hands. I have one copy to give away. This is going to be a simple giveaway as well! YHH had decided to stop all giveaways and move them to Tuff Phit, but due to reader requests, we are starting them up again. Anything for my readers! 

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Contest Ends May 6, 2011 at midnight. Winner will be announced the following day.