Prof Susan Fairlie RN 💙
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@FairlieSusan
Trustee Public health Collaboration UK, visiting Professor at University of East London, specialising in QI, facilitation, leadership development & coaching
Do you believe chronic ill health is unavoidable, or do you think we can do better? In this week's latest episode of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast, @lowcarbGP [Dr David Unwin] challenges the idea that poor health is just the price we pay for getting older. He reminds us that many of the conditions we now accept as “normal” didn’t used to be, and that our modern environment, especially the way we eat, has changed faster than our biology. Our bodies are far more adaptable than we’re often led to believe. And with the right understanding and simple, consistent changes, it’s possible to feel better, regain energy and reduce the risk of chronic disease at any age. Dr David Unwin has spent decades seeing people improve their health in ways they were told weren’t possible. His message is not about blame. It’s about hope. Many conditions we accept as inevitable don’t have to be. If you’ve ever been told “this just runs in your family” or “it’s part of getting older,” this episode may change how you see your health. It is a reminder that better health is often closer than we think. Tune into the full conversation in episode 611 of my 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast
Statins Slash GLP-1 Levels - Human Controlled Trial (🔗 at the end) 1/9) Usually, scientific research excites me. But the paper I just read? It both excited and annoyed me. It explores how statins – the most profitable drug in history, with annual sales exceeding $20 billion – contribute to insulin resistance, increase diabetes risk, and significantly lower GLP-1 levels in humans. These findings were published over a year ago – February 6th, 2024 – in @Cell_Metabolism, a highly respected scientific journal. This should have been headline news. But not a word. I’ll return to my commentary on the silence around these data. But first, let’s make sure you understand more than most doctors about this overlooked finding.
