Lies My Doctor Told Me: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health Paperback – Illustrated, April 30, 2019

“Trust me; I’m a doctor” no longer has the credibility it once did. Nutritional therapy is often overlooked in medical school, and the information provided to physicians is often outdated. Advice to avoid healthy fats and stay out of the sun has been proven to be detrimental to longevity and wreak havoc on your system, and yet many doctors still regularly espouse this “wisdom.” What kind of advice is your doctor giving you? Is it possible you’re being misled?Dr. Ken Berry is here to dispel the myths and misinformation that have been perpetuated by the medical and food industries for decades. This updated and expanded edition of his bestseller Lies My Doctor Told Me exposes the truth behind all kinds of “lies” told by well-meaning but misinformed medical practitioners. In this book, Dr. Berry will enlighten you about nutrition and life choices, their role in your health, and how to begin an educated conversation with your doctor about finding the right path for you. This book is a survival kit on your journey through the confusing, and often misleading, world of conventional medicine and includes such topics asHow doctors are taught to think about nutrition and other preventative health measures—and how they should be thinkingHow the Food Pyramid and MyPlate came into existence and why they should changeThe facts about fat intake and heart healthThe truth about the effects of whole wheat on the human bodyThe role of dairy in your dietThe truth about salt—friend or foe?The dangers and benefits of hormone therapyNew information about inflammation and how it should be viewed by doctorsCome out of the darkness and let Dr. Berry be your guide to optimal health and harmony! Read more