1. The Stroke That Changed Everything

Three months after being told my cholesterol was normal, I had a major stroke.Episode 1 opens the series with the day everything changed— the 47 Minutes that Saved Me...and what I’ve learned since. You’ll hear how I recognized my stroke using the BE FAST checklist, how emergency TPA reversed my paralysis, and how “normal” LDL Cholesterol numbers nearly cost me everything.I reveal how my LDL of 123 was labeled healthy but wasn’t, how a plant-centered diet dropped it to 55, and how evidence-based programs—from Dr. Ornish to Dr. Greger—can reverse disease.If you think that you can wait when symptoms strike......this story may change your mind. Links to books and organizations mentioned in the presentation:BOOKS:"How Not to Die," by Dr. Michael Greger: https://a.co/d/bLAZx7z "Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases" by Dr. Dean Ornish: https://a.co/d/bQ2kzEx "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease," by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.: https://a.co/d/16pLj0e PROGRAMS: Cleveland Clinic’s Heart Disease Reversal Program: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/wellness/integrative/esselstyn-programDr. Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease: https://ornish.com/ Betr Health: https://betrhealth.com Dr. Michael Greger’s Green light, yellow light, red light food list: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dining-by-traffic-light-green-is-for-go-red-is-for-stop/ Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen App https://youtu.be/-tOdfgO31RAZOE Podcast: How food can improve your mood | Professor Felice Jacka https://youtu.be/ebzv-rQZzPEThis podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees. AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.