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• Thank you to both Mark and Chris for their kind remarks and comments
  February 28, 2025

• John, we are all devastated by this story We love you and Arienne you both are inspirations to all of us. It sounds like you are already breaking all the rules and she is getting better quicker than anyone would ever anticipate for someone of her age . We can all talk about all the science data, but the human spirit drives recovery I am not a neurologist, but certainly the world now with open access Internet can give you a lot of good perspective and additional supplements and remedies to the mainstream things we prescribe after a stroke. As you both have figured out, movement is medicine and movement is way important than any of the drugs when it comes to recovery With her lipid profile, I think the statin is a trade-off. we never know what is called the “counter factual”. That is what would happen if we did or did not take something. All you can do is use your best hunch, but if there are significant side effects with the statin, then stop it or use a water soluble statin such as pravastatin or crestor. these tend to be tolerated better as does as does zetia. But in her case, you have no idea whether cholesterol had anything to do with her stroke. The aspirin and clopridigril I think are definitely net positive Arienne is a fitness trainer so I would listen to her whatever she wants to do is good :) Keep us posted on the progress. We are here for you.
  February 28, 2025

• John, we are all devastated by this story We love you and Arienne you both are inspirations to all of us. It sounds like you are already breaking all the rules and she is getting better quicker than anyone would ever anticipate for someone of her age . We can all talk about all the science data, but the human spirit drives recovery I am not a neurologist, but certainly the world now with open access Internet can give you a lot of good perspective and additional supplements and remedies to the mainstream things we prescribe after a stroke. As you both have figured out, movement is medicine and movement is way important than any of the drugs when it comes to recovery With her lipid profile, I think the statin is a trade-off. we never know what is called the “counter factual”. That is what would happen if we did or did not take something. All you can do is use your best hunch, but if there are significant side effects with the statin, then stop it or use a water soluble statin such as pravastatin or crestor. these tend to be tolerated better as does as does zetia. But in her case, you have no idea whether cholesterol had anything to do with her stroke. The aspirin and clopridigril I think are definitely net positive Arienne is a fitness trainer so I would listen to her whatever she wants to do is good :) Keep us posted on the progress. We are here for you.
  February 28, 2025

• I am currently reading "Super Gut" by William Davis. He talks about gut dysbiosis which can wreak havoc on our entire body/brain, including hormone sensitivity. In the book, he provides explanations of dysbiosis, the ensuing body disruptions, and ways to solve most issues. He includes case studies (testimonies) and recipes for pro- and prebiotics. Have you considered the gut microbiome in her progress?
  February 25, 2025

• Hi John, I was so sorry to learn of this news. Please know that my thoughts are with both you and Arienne during this incredibly challenging time. I really enjoyed meeting both of you at the 2024 Boca Symposium and then catching up again just last month at the 2025 Symposium. It was clear to me then how much of a fighter Arienne is—given everything she has already overcome and accomplished—and I have no doubt that she is up for this challenge as well. I deeply admire the strength, determination, and resilience that you both have demonstrated throughout this process. It’s inspiring to see her making such rapid progress, and I have no doubt that her commitment to health and fitness is playing a major role in her recovery. I appreciate the well-thought-out questions you've posed and the care you’re taking in considering all available options. While I don’t have clinical expertise in post-stroke rehabilitation, I’m more than happy to help spread the word and encourage others in our community—especially those with relevant experience—to weigh in with their insights. The collective knowledge within this space is truly remarkable, and I hope you’re able to gather valuable perspectives to help guide Arienne’s continued recovery. Please know that both of you are in my thoughts, and if there’s any specific way I can support you—whether by amplifying this discussion or contributing in another way—please don’t hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Chris
  February 25, 2025

• I would like to know what evidence the oncologist was relying on to give that advice. Having gone through a little spell of that “C” myself, I dos very well by being in very low GKI and fasting 2 days before and 2 days after weekly treatments for 6 weeks. Misconceptions like this makes me a little angry. Update please!
  February 20, 2025

• Henry, I know this is an adult thread, but can you update us about this patient? Thank you..
  February 20, 2025

• I would have expected high insulin, not low/ideal insulin given very high glucose levels. This particular client also didn't respond well to exogenous insulin unless he took very high doses, which then caused hypoglycemia.
  January 17, 2025

• I've had several clients like this myself and haven't yet found answers. I'm wondering if there isn't something wrong in the insulin signaling cascade. A lacking nutrient? Bile? I've been asking around, but haven't gotten any good answers from anyone on what else it could be. Cortisol could certainly play a role, but I've had a few who didn't have cortisol issues and still had this same profile with relatively low insulin but very high glucose and A1c. CGM data shows very high glucose even with clean keto or carnivore eating.
  January 17, 2025

• Thank you very much.
  December 18, 2024