Caldwell Esselstyn

American physician, author and rower · United States · Doctors · Born 1933 · age 92

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Caldwell Blakeman Esselstyn Jr. is an American physician, author and former Olympic rowing champion.

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2018“In all of western civilization, there is nothing more common than coronary artery heart disease, and that is because of the foods that most people eat every day.”In their wordsInterview in the documentary-film by Louie Psihoyos (2018).Read the whole statement

2017“There has to be a seismic revolution in medicine. Many of us are concerned that the medical schools are run by the pharmaceutical industry.”In their wordsInterview in What the Health by Eunice Wong (Xlibris, 2017), ch. 2.Read the whole statement

2007“I believe that we in the medical profession have taken the wrong course.”In their wordsPrevent and Reverse Heart Disease (New York: Penguin, 2007), ch. 1.Read the whole statement

2005“As a physician I am embarrassed by the lack of initiative and obstructionist policies of my own medical profession toward healthier lifestyles. This is not surprising.”In their wordsForeword to No More Bull! by Howard Lyman (New York: Scribner, 2005).Read the whole statement

1933Born12 December 1933

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In all of western civilization, there is nothing more common than coronary artery heart disease, and that is because of the foods that most people eat every day.
2018, Interview in the documentary-film by Louie Psihoyos (2018)., Own words
There has to be a seismic revolution in medicine. Many of us are concerned that the medical schools are run by the pharmaceutical industry.
2017, Interview in What the Health by Eunice Wong (Xlibris, 2017), ch. 2., Own words
I believe that we in the medical profession have taken the wrong course.
2007, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (New York: Penguin, 2007), ch. 1., Own words

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Child: Rip Esselstyn

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