Atkins 'can harm heart in a fortnight'

The first direct evidence that the Atkins diet could damage the heart
has been uncovered by scientists.

The diet, which is high in fat and low in carbohydrates, directly
affects the heart's ability to store energy, the research has revealed.

A British Heart Foundation (BHF) study looked at 19 people who followed
the controversial diet, which involves eating mostly meat, eggs and
dairy products, for two weeks.

The researchers, from Oxford University, analysed how energy was being
stored and used in the heart muscle using cutting-edge technology
called magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).

They found that after a fortnight on the diet, the amount of stored
energy - the heart's "fuel tank" - was reduced.

A more severe form of energy depletion in the heart is one of the
features of heart failure - where a sufferer struggles with physical
exertion because they have little energy "in the tank".

Unbalanced diet 'directly affects heart'

The researchers said the study, presented at the American Heart
Association conference in Dallas, showed the heart was directly
affected by this kind of unbalanced diet.

But they said it still had to be determined whether these small changes
have any importance for long-term heart health.

Study leader Professor Kieran Clarke and colleagues measured many
aspects of heart metabolism and function among the participants on the
high fat, low carb diet.

They found that many aspects of heart function were unchanged, although
the energy stores in the hearts were significantly reduced.

This change was reversed within two weeks of returning to a normal
diet.

Professor Clarke, from the Cardiac Metabolism Research Group, said: "We
have discovered the first evidence that the Atkins Diet directly
affects the heart in its ability to store energy.

"One of the participants even noticed this in his everyday life - he
couldn't manage his daily run while on the diet.

"Our study gives us some interesting insights into how extreme diets
like Atkins might be affecting us.

"Of course, this is a small and short-term piece of work. The body is
remarkably adaptive and what we don't know is whether our hearts would
have gradually returned to normal had we stuck to the diet long-term."

Atkins diet is high in saturated fat

Professor Peter Weissberg, medical director at the BHF, said: "Diet
devotees can be reassured that this research in no way suggests that a
high fat, low carb regime is going to give them heart failure.

"However, they should be aware that extreme, unbalanced, diets are a
major insult on their bodies' metabolism and, as this study indicates,
may have direct effects on their hearts.

"In addition, as in Atkins, they tend to be high in saturated fat.

"We would certainly not recommend high fat, low carb diets to anyone
who wants to lose weight and look after their heart.

"Achieving this with a balanced diet and regular exercise is
sustainable for life and, for most people, is the safest way for your
heart."

http://www.HeartMDPhD.com/wtloss.asp

Would be more than happy to "glow" and chat about this and other things
like cardiology, diabetes and nutrition that interest those following
this thread here during the next on-line chat (12/08/05):

http://tinyurl.com/cpayh

For those who are put off by the signature, my advance apologies for
how the LORD has reshaped me:

http://tinyurl.com/bgfqt

In Christ's love always,

Andrew
--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist

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Instead of a hollow, pretentious, smart-ass, smug, and useless
'apology', why do you not just show a wee bit of class and get rid of
the offending signature and be more christian about your beliefs. It is
not most definitely not christian to keep pushing your religious
beliefs into other peoples faces, repeatedly.

TC

And yet, interestingly enough, oddly enough (and, just maybe, telling
enough) we will be left forever wondering about Dr. Atkins true state
of health at the time of his death.

Perhaps this article explains the reason why.

Krane

It is a matter of public record that Dr. Atkins had suffered a sudden
cardiac death that required resuscitation via ACLS about a year before
slipping on ice outside his NY office and his heart was enlarged
(dilated cardiomyopathy of uncertain cause).

Again, would be more than happy to "glow" and chat about this and other

http://tinyurl.com/cpayh

For those who have been put off by the signature, my apologies for how

http://tinyurl.com/bgfqt

It remains my choice to not be a hippocrite.

It remains my choice to continue walking with LORD Jesus Christ.

Again, would be more than happy to "glow" and chat about this and other

http://tinyurl.com/cpayh

For those who have been put off by the signature, my apologies for how

http://tinyurl.com/bgfqt

In the scheme of things one data point has no value. The economic
issues may be of more import. Eat like this is really no different
than think like this. I opt to let families alone.

I'd say eat what you want. Feel good great if not than consider
another venture. Health is no science just a wonderfully complex art.
Suffer our mistakes and thank your choice of wisdom when it grants
another spring. Yet enjoy doing it in a manner that engenders
interaction with family and friends. Isolation not good.

Bill

--
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This article is posted under fair use rules in accordance with
Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, and is strictly for the educational
and informative purposes. This material is distributed without profit.
"Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a
disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice."
-Baruch Spinoza

By every definition, you are a hypocrite.

You are walking alone pretending that you are special. Only your
hypocritical imagination believes that you are walking with anyone.

TC

Stay on topic, please. Attacking the people who post messages rather
than the arguments they present only serves to destroy any shred of
credibility you may have.

Krane

Oops, sorry about the misspelling.

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WEBSTER'S NEW UNIVERSAL UNABRIDGED DICTIONARY
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hypocrite:

1.a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs,
principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, esp. a
person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
2.a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude,
esp. one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her
public statements.

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As for (1), it remains my choice to not pretend and to continue to
write truthfully.

As for (2), it should be clear to the most casual observer that my
choice to be openly Christian has not been met with public approval.

It seems you are blind.

We all have GOD's gift of free will.

It remains my choice to continue placing my faith and hope in GOD and
devote my life here in the world to Him.

hypocrite:

also see: Andrew Chung

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Gweebles

>> > http://www.HeartMDPhD.com/wtloss.asp

>> > http://tinyurl.com/cpayh

Were you judging horses at the same time Michael Brown was? He got a
FEMA appointment out of his experience.
--
Don Kirkman

Fuck off spamming cunt.

No.

Truth is simple.

http://tinyurl.com/cpayh

http://tinyurl.com/bgfqt

Thick fucker

Chung NEEDS attacking, preferably with a big fucking hammer to his cranium.
Or at least to his typing fingers.

--
Beav

Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious
changes)

OMF#19

"Roman Bystrianyk" <rbyst...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1132309790.2...@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...

I for one really don't think you're intentionally a hypocrite. I think
you're just truly ignorant of how Christ expects Christians to behave,
self-deluded and out of the Will of God.

Jesus never annoyed people with his preaching. He preached to his
followers. He drew people unto him with his kind, loving, caring spirit.
People flocked to hear his infinitely wise words and parables; those who
heard told others and they also gathered around. You on the other hand,
force yourself in where you are not wanted. You try to convert people with
words that are ... just words, because the Spirit of God is not behind
them. They are spoken with a lack of genuine humility; you exhibit a need
to draw attention to yourself by using the name of Jesus. You drive people
away from Christ rather than draw them in.

If you truly wanted to spread the Word, you could start your own
newsgroup --or join one already established -- that has as its purpose the
preaching of the Gospel. I doubt you would do this however, because you
really don't have a strong faith in God; you can't imagine that He would
lead the people to your own newsgroup that would need and want to hear your
words. So instead, in your weakness and in the flesh you wallow outside of
God's will, trolling other newsgroups and driving people away from the
Gospel. Jesus never annoyed anyone or gave falsely humble words as you
consistently do (e.g. "Ouch! Have at the other cheek!" or "I'm sorry that
my being openly Christian offends you." These are empty catchphrases that
show absolutely no humility. A true Christian would do everything in his
power to stop annoying people if they indicated they were offended. And a
true Christian would be repentant and ask God's forgiveness for these
offenses, he would not shrug those offenses off with self-mitigating quips.
Righteouness comes from God, and the truly righteous do not need to point it
out to everyone -- it is readily seen in their Godly lives and genuinely
spiritual words.

A true Christian is revealed by his works. Your works are yielding hatred
and resentment in these newsgroups. And when someone points this out you
falsely counter this with empty repartées, rather than apologizing for your
actions and stopping the offensive behavior. Note that you NEVER apologize
for your decidedly un-Christlike behavior, rather you say that you are sorry
that the reader is offended by your words. This is a lie, you are not sorry
for your behavior, you are being flip and trying to defend the bad manner in
which you conduct yourself. Lies are born of satan whether they be
spoken -- or in your case -- implied through actions. You need to confess
your sins in the secrecy of your prayer closet, ask for God's forgiveness
and stop the behaviors that are turning people off to Christ. You are as
the Pharisees who wore their religion on their sleeves. And we know what
Jesus thought of the Pharisees and their public display of religion. The
only time in the Bible when Jesus displayed anger was when He drove the
Pharisees out of the temple.

But you will not listen to these words. Your heart has not yet been
convicted by the Holy Spirit, and you will not listen to Him. You only
think of youself, of your fleshly need to draw attention to yourself. You
will go on annoying, irritating, offending in the name of Christ. How sad
this must make Him! Maybe someday your will realize what you are doing,
will repent, will stop the bad behaviors, and will enjoy a real ministry of
the Gospel.

As a role model, look at the incredible worldwide respect that Mother
Theresa has garnered, and how God's love shines through her. Look how God
uses her as His vessel. Her works are good and pure. She has a servant's
heart, as did Jesus. You, Andrew, do not have that servant's heart -- just
a false humility -- and therein lies the crux of your lack of effectiveness
as a minster of the Gospel.

Once again, true Christians do not annoy nor offend nor draw attention unto
themselves. You need to repent, ask God's forgiveness and stop the behavior
that is turning people off to Him.

Otherwise, I fear you may someday find yourself among those of whom the
Jesus spoke in Matthew 7:22-23 --
"Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied
in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your
name?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me,
you who practice lawlessness!'

Do you see yourself now Andrew? You continue to practice the lawlessness of
trolling in Usenet newsgroups, illegally crossposting and posting off-topic
subjects without marking them as such -- and yet you continually cry "Lord,
Lord!"

Fear God, and repent, lest the day comes you hear those fearful words
spoken.

--
Peter

Actually, no one is intentionally a hypocrite.

Your thoughts are your own.

Actually, it is written that many were so angry at the LORD that they
tried many times to seize Him to slay Him.

There were also those drawn out of their hatred for Him.

Others came to heckle Him.

Others came to test Him.

The force you feel comes from the LORD.

They are His words.

Actually the force you feel is the Holy Spirit.

It remains my choice to continue walking with the LORD, Whom I love with
all my heart, soul, mind, and strength :-)

In turn, the LORD guides me in all that I say, do, or write.

The LORD provides for all my needs.

Those who belong to Christ are not driven away by His words.

The LORD guides me in all that I say, do, or write.

Those who have tried to slay me know otherwise.

The words are His and not mine.

Again, those who belong to the LORD know His voice.

> Jesus never annoyed anyone

Actually, those who did not belong to the LORD hated Him just as they do
now.

"They will hate you just as they hated me." --LORD Jesus Christ

A true Christian keeps his/her eyes on the LORD and not on the
countenance of others.

A true Christian looks to the LORD for guidance in all matters.

-- because they are like lamps that glow uncovered.

... and in the hatred that is stirred up in those who hated the LORD
first.

A true Christian is saved by his/her faith.

A true Christian expects this because the LORD predicted it.

Actually, I have apologized.

Identity is not behavior.

Actually, I have apologized for my shape.

Shape is not behavior.

The LORD continues to guide me in all that I say, do, and write.

The LORD has defeated satan.

The LORD has forgiven me of all my sins.

The LORD is not a religion.

The LORD's anger was directed at their hypocrisy.

The LORD drove out the moneychangers and not the Pharisees.

Without the truth, your words will always be meaningless.

The Holy Spirit comforts and does not convict.

You are not Him.

Those who walk with the LORD think only of Him.

Sorry my choice to be openly Christian bothers you so much.