Dr. Dean Ornish
Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine
Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute
Clinical Professor of Medicine. UCSF
Bio:
Credentials:
Education
- B. A., The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1971 - 1975
- M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 1975 - 1980
Answers (500+)
How will my doctor test for hearing loss?
Hearing loss is tested with a formal audiogram that tests your ability to hear pure tones.
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The easiest way to incorporate probiotic bacteria into your life is to eat a few servings a week
... More >How is emotional stress linked to heart diseases?
Emotional stress plays a major role in heart disease, both directly and indirectly.
There
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Why are people willing to spend more money on alternative medicine?
I learned that more money is spent out of pocket for alternative medicine than for traditional
... More >How was the severity of coronary heart disease measured in your studies?
There are two basic ways of measuring the severity of coronary heart disease: anatomical (which
... More >Do most doctors believe that heart disease is reversible?
When I first began conducting research as a second-year medical student in 1977, the idea that
... More >What are the most important underlying causes of illness?
Our research has shown that your body often has a remarkable capacity to begin healing itself -
... More >How can coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity be prevented?
Coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes (once known as adultonset, though an increasing number
... More >What factors account for almost 95 percent of heart attack risk?
In addition to our research, the landmark INTERHEART study, led by Canadian scientists, followed
... More >Can angioplasty reduce the risk of a heart attack or prolong one’s life?
Can my heart disease be treated without using drugs or surgery?
It’s hard for many people to believe that comprehensive lifestyle changes work even better
... More >Do incentives for wellness and prevention services benefit businesses?
The health care costs (these are really disease care costs) are challenging the viability of
... More >Why don't doctors use more preventative health care?
All of the doctors I know are genuinely interested in helping their patients. However, since
... More >Why is it crucial to treat the underlying cause of coronary heart disease?
Patients with especially severe coronary heart disease sometimes require cardiac transplantation
... More >How can I determine the amount of change needed in my diet?
Why aren’t "doctor’s orders" often followed?
How did the establishment of healthier food choices occur in US schools?
How are sustainable changes made?
In what foods are omega-3 fatty acids found?
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold-water fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, herring, trout,
... More >What are the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce triglycerides (a form of fat), lower blood pressure, and decrease
... More >What is the benefit of taking fish oil capsules?
I’ve been taking fish oil for many years. I take fish oil capsules (3 grams per day) from
... More >Are there any vegetarian sources for omega-3 fatty acids?
For vegetarians, some companies such as Martek manufacture omega-3 fatty acid capsules derived
... More >Are omega-3 fatty acids beneficial for all people?
Like many wonderful things in life, there is also a dark side to the omega-3 fatty acids. A
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