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I was in my study in Long Island two weeks ago when the phone rang. Turns out an old buddy of mine hadn't been feeling up to snuff so he took a trip to his family practitioner. And the medication the doctor gave him, made him feel worse. He was looking for another opinion, and I've always had plenty of those. But I'm always reticent to countermand another doctor's advice when I haven't examined the patient or gotten the whole story. But this was a friend of mine so I bent my own personal rule. He answered all my questions without hesitating. I gave him some advice, including a trip back to his doctor. He told his doctor the rest of the story and asked a few more questions. The doctor gave him the same advice I did. And I'm glad he did. His doctor had prescribed anti-drepressants, and though that works for some, it's not the right call for others. What I advised my friend was to get the whole story out. Many times, doctors only get the story the patient wants to tell, and what they leave out can be critically important. This lack of information affects the diagnosis, and what medications and protocols are prescribed. After listening to my friend for about half an hour, I determined that he had a few things affecting his life that he needed to change. 1. He needed to get more sunlight. And I'm not kidding. Sunlight is essential for a good mood, and working indoors can make getting sun harder than ever. My advice was 20 minutes once per day. 2. He wasn't getting enough exercise. I advised him to start walking 20 minutes a day to start, and to work toward 45 minutes. When he hits that goal, I'll advise him on what to do next. 3. My friend had to cut his drinking by 75%. 4. He had to change his diet. More vegetables and fruits, and take it easy on the red meat. 5. He needs to supplement with an ultra pure pharmaceutical grade fish oil, which will support his mood and health. Numerous studies have shown fish oil helps cognitive function and neurological healing. My friend's body needs balance. But he's not getting it by drinking too much, eating like a lion in the wild, not exercising, and staying inside. The changes his family physician and I outlined will make a big difference in a short time. And that's the key to great health. Getting started now. As a doctor and a baby boomer interested in maximum longevity, Dr. Bill takes and recommends this form of pharmaceutical grade fish oil every single day.
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