I’m at the fascinating XIII International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Just had to share something that happened today after one of the sessions.
I started chatting with a female M.D. in the ladies room. When she heard about my book, SUGAR SHOCK!, she then admitted, "I guess I’m really addicted to sweets. I really need to quit."
Her next question surprised me. "Do you really feel better when you kick them? Do you get more energy?"
Naturally, I assured her that quitting sugars and simple carbs makes one feel soooo much better.
But her reply astounded me. This is supposed to be an event where cutting-edge physicians gather.
On the other hand, why should I be startled?
After all, physicians are people just like us, and they, too, get hooked on sweets and simple carbs. But, come on, these are anti-aging M.D.s who are supposed to know better!
I’m holding out hope, though. In the next couple of days, I hope to meet many more doctors (M.D.s., D.C.s and D.O.s) who aren’t addicted to sweets and who believe in my work to help people break free from their sugar habit.
…By the way, I had a chance to take a long 2- to 3-hour walk around Chicago, all through downtown, along Lake Shore Drive, etc. You see, I had to satisfy my curiosity, because the Windy City used to be my old stomping grounds for a few months when I attended graduate school in journalism here. I really do like this city, and the people are so friendly!
Incidentally, I just love the Whole Foods here in Chicago… I was so happy to be able to find the store and pick up some herbs and vitamins to ward off the cold that’s trying to get me! Wow! This store even has all kinds of really interesting events. (FYI, this chain is my absolute favorite health food supermarket. I just found out that it’s celebrating its 25th anniversary soon! Don’t know what I would do without you, Whole Foods!)
Share your doctors-hooked-on-sweets stories!
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Several years ago, I went to a Primary Care Physician newly assigned to me by my health insurer for what was supposed to be a comprehensive physical examination. I was in excellent health and the purpose of the visit was to record baseline measurements and, to my mind, benefit from an expert’s advice as to those areas of wellness that I could be doing better with.
Toward the end of the examination, the doctor brought up the subject of nutrition. ” So, how’s your diet ? ” he asked. “O.K.” I replied. “Good then,”
he resonded, “please finsh getting dressed and step into my office when you’re ready.” That was the totality of the nutrition discussion.
Certainly, I could have inquired further of him, but I was shocked that he felt satisfied with that level of investigation, that I was, “Good then”.
That episode left me with a reaction similar to what Connie experienced with the “cutting edge Anti-Aging Doc.” The experience strengthened my resolve to use physicians as consultants and to become “my own best doctor”.
Stay strong,
Eddie
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