Track 1: Introductions Explaining different topics of discussion bloodtests Omega 3's Opioid Crisis - There is a REAL problem going on Start of article from Life Extension Foundation "Why Blood Tests Are Not Saving More Lives" The problem with bloodtests, especially with the focus on cholesterol Article focuses on heart, atherosclerosis, apolipoprotein B Jacobus explains "LDL" triglycerides and the risk factors Test for particle size of LDL   Start Track 2: 20:35 Track 2: Text Message about polyphenols and bioflavonoids  elasticity of the blood vessels Water soluble/fat soluble - viscosity of bloodflow Importance of Omega 3 Jacobus explains EPA & DHA Blood thinners Prescription - no herb starting with "G" Continue the article from Track 1 Tri-Med Services - does particle size + Apo B   Start Track 3: 42:44 Track 3: Apolipoprotein B - found on the outside of LDL surface can damage arterial walls and endothelium tissue Effect of Apo B when: elevated + "healthy" cholesterol (60% increase) elevated + "high" cholesterol (100% increase) Walnuts good for cardio health Sugar - added sugar increases apo - B Exercise - Apo B will go down Sleep - very important to lower apo - B Thyroid Hormones - low thyroid = increased cholesterol instead of statin drugs - better option is work to improve thyroid issue Effects of Fish Oil - 1 tbsp daily = 3-% reduction in production of apo - B and triglycerides analogy of fireplace: logs vs paper Acute risk of excess apo - B - ratio of apo - B vs apo - A when close = Indole 3 - cartinol will lower Apo B +/-56%   Start Track 4: 1:03:26 Track 4: Continue with Blood Testing Problems Most tests don't reveal: hormones homocysteine Apolipoprotein B Indole - 3 - Carbinol - reduces apo B by as much as 56% & also reduces excess estrogen Recap of LEF article Talk about prescription drug REPATHA Explaining TSH Range in bloodtests Explaining Vitamin D3 Range in bloodtests Explaining Hemoglobin A, C Range in bloodtests Explaining Homocysteine Range in bloodtests Explaining Testosterone - Estradiol - DHEA 5 Range in bloodtests Article about "Omega 3 Intake and Lower Risk of Mortality"  during 16 years of follow - up 240,000 + men and 181,000 women Explaining EPA and DHA Benefits Text Message: 1 slice of Bacon/Day is it bad or okay? Text Message: What about Pickle Juice is that good for arteries?   Start Track 5: 1:22:55 Track 5: Remembering Apollo 2 landing on the mood Neil Armstrong interview what happened to him & how he viewed the historic impact Buzz Aldrin - his life after Apollo 2 Call about Dutch returning DDay Flag to the US Call to repeat things that shouldn't be taken for high cholesterol   Start Track 6: 1:47:26 Track 6: Opioid Crisis Update Article released by Washington Post DEA first-time ever, that tracks every pill has been made public (the data base) Largest civil action has lead to over 100,000 death (2006-2012) Judge Dan Polster removed protective database (ARCOS)  Biggest takeaways from the article: First time ever released roadmaps to opioid epidemic companies flooded market with opioids 76 Billion oxycodone etc on the market 6 companies: 75% of all opioids distributed By contrast, doses of morphine 500 million morphine 1 year: 12,600,000,000 : 330 million people = 38 pills/person: 12 months : 1 Billion 50 million by month : 52 weeks : 242 million/ week : 365 days : 34 million/day states that received the highest concentration of pillsRural areas received a lot of pills per year numbers from MT: 245,472,116: 7 years35,067,00/year : 1 million persons = 35 per person/year Mckesson Corporation = #1 Comparing County-level opioid death in USA NY Times Article This whole system was set in place said these pills were not addictive - WRONG! Natural Alternatives for pain: Turmeric Boswellia CBD