Knowledge is Power

Through HELP: the Health, Energy & Longevity Plan, Dr. Dave Strobel and I have synthesized and condensed information from various sources into a relatively short and easily digestible format that we're making available as a free download.

Lisa and I also give out hard copies of HELP when we meet with our HELPcare Coach clients.

But while we're providing concise information and guidance for those looking to improve their health through lifestyle changes, we also want to encourage those who are interested to dig deeper and learn for themselves.

That's why we have a lending library at HELPcare Clinic in Austin, so members can check out some of the books we've found helpful.

Many of our members have borrowed books to get started, and later decided they wanted their own copies.

So we set up an Amazon Associates affiliate store to make ordering convenient. It also generates some revenue for HELPcare Foundation, the non-profit organization we've created that will fund partial scholarships for those who can't afford the full HELPcare Clinic membership dues.

I'm planning to write blog posts with more detailed reviews on many of the books in the HELPcare Lending Library, but are some of our favorites, along with the link to where you can order and help support the partial scholarships.

• The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet - This book by journalist Nina Teicholz opened our eyes to the lack of evidence for the low-fat recommendations that have been dietary dogma for more than a generation. It was a gateway book for me, so that as I read further about the low-carb, high-fat/keto approach I was primed for it.
• Why We Get Fat: And What To Do About It and The Case for Keto: Rethinking Weight Control and the Science and Practice of Low-Carb/High-Fat Eating, by Gary Taubes. Gary is a science writer who has specialized in critically examining what he calls "pathological science." He's been digging into dietary science and its shortcomings for more than two decades. Why We Get Fat is a condensed version of his earlier work, Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health. I highly recommend any of these; if you're picking just one I'd start with The Case for Keto, but the other two provide lots of background for those who want to understand the history of how dietary science lost its way.
• The Obesity Code - Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss, by Jason Fung, M.D. This was a revolutionary book for Lisa and me, as it explained why so many weight loss approaches fail, or at least cannot be sustained over the long term. It introduced us to the power and flexibility of fasting as part of a health promotion and weight loss strategy.
• Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It, by Ben Bikman, Ph.D. I highlighted Dr. Bikman in a post on Understanding Blood Glucose, Insulin and Fat Storage earlier this year, so check that out for a preview, including a video interview with Dr. Bikman.
• Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor, by William Davis, M.D. Among other highlights of this book, Dr. Davis has identified some common vitamin and mineral deficiencies that affect most people in modern society. By just correcting these you can make significant improvements in overall health.

Our goal through HELPcare is to give you the information and support you need to take charge of your own health. We'll be delighted if HELP gets your exploration started, and we hope it will launch your journey of discovery that will include learning from these other authors, too.

To enhance your power even further, join our site (it's FREE!) to connect with and gain support from others in the HELPcare Community, and also to take advantage of our Learning Modules featuring videos from Dr. Dave Strobel.

These resources are available to anyone, anywhere, whether you become a member of HELPcare Clinic or not.

Update (9/22/22 9 p.m.): Dr. Dave and I discussed this with John Wright this morning on KAUS AM 1480:

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Lee Aase

Lee Aase is the founder of HELPcare LLC, which provides comprehensive membership, marketing and management services for provider-owned HELPcare Clinics, as well as metabolic health education and coaching for people interested in restoring health and reversing disease through lifestyle changes. Lee and his wife Lisa live in Austin, MN and have six married children and 18 grandchildren.