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To: jrhana who wrote (1326)	9/25/2008 8:55:38 AM
From: John Carragher	Respond to of 39304

i think it's great to see a doctor be flexible. imo he at least is staying on current publications and adjusting. I like the idea of reviewing second and third references too.

To: jrhana who wrote (1326)	9/25/2008 10:03:56 AM
From: LindyBill	Respond to of 39304

He is constantly changing his mind, but he is very critical of anyone who disagrees with any small detail of any of his opinions. We have been down this route before, and never will agree. He changes his mind on size of dosages and/or the supplement or drug that he finds works as he goes along. As Emerson said: A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, Not doing this would indicate exactly the problem we have with so most people in any profession. They suffer from the following. Stupidity: "The inablility or unwillingness to learn." His outspokeness that you find offensive is the result of decades of rejection of his ideas by mainstream Cardiologists and the AHA who represent them. I don't blame him. He wouldn't be where he is if he hadn't fought for it.

To: jrhana who wrote (1326)	9/25/2008 4:58:37 PM
From: Joe NYC	Respond to of 39304

jrhana, That's what gets me about Dr. Davis. He is constantly changing his mind, but he is very critical of anyone who disagrees with any small detail of any of his opinions. I don't necessarily mind. He is an empiricist, which I like about him, and he gets a tons of feedback, both from his web site and also from his practice (i don't knwo if he still continues to practice). You see what works and what does not, and adjust accordingly. There is also a steady stream of new research that is publish, which also influences him. Joe PS: I just finished reading Dr. Sears' new book Toxic Fat: amazon.com It is certainly a worthwhile investment of time and money to get it and read it. He looks not only what works (such as dietary changes, fish oil) but also why it works, and how to optimize one's health. DR. Davis looks mostly at cardiovascular issues, Dr. Sears has much broader view on health - and healthcare. In every book that he writes, he reiterates the impending doom of rising healthcare costs (that dwarf all wars, bailouts, etc the US has undertaken). Dr. Hoffman, another "guru" that I follow also keeps reminding his listeners of this fast approaching financial crisis...