As far as fat levels are concerned, another study found that a healthier diet is more effective than drugs at reducing high cholesterol levels and that GPs should giving dietary advice before handing out drugs.

It has been quoted time and time again, and the more I read and research the more I find that there is abundant truth in the saying If the doctors of today do not become nutritionists, the doctors of tomorrow will be nutritionists.

Lets take a look at the humble grapefruit which is causing these medications such trouble. It is a member of the citrus family along with the orange and its varieties (Satsuma, tangerine, mandarin etc) lemons and limes. It is commonly used in weight loss diets and for those who are slimming as it is said to help your body to break down fats in your body so you can get rid of them more easily. Not only is it high in vitamin C and A, potassium, Calcium and phosphorus, but grapefruits contains unique plant compounds that reduce insulin levels, which in turn promotes weight loss. They are a good source of fibre and water. It can be used to relive flu and scanty urination, and aids digestion, fevers and fatigue. There is also evidence to suggest that due to its effect on insulin levels, it can aid diabetic symptoms.

Now if you can give me clear evidence that you should continue to take these artificial drugs in preference to the health benefits that can be derived from the addition of grapefruits to your diet, along with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, essential fatty acids, clean water, moderate exercise and the exclusion of smoking, foods high in saturated fatty, refined processed fried foods and refined sugars then I would be very interested to see it.

Your body is made up of what you put in it, and the better the nutrient value of the things you put in it, the easier it is for your body to carry out is job of self rejuvenation and self healing, which is what it was designed to do.

However, while you are taking medications, I am obliged to suggest you consult your doctor and continue taking your medication so as not cause yourself any problems. When moving to natural medicines in the form of foods and herbs, we normally have to continue artificial medications and leave it up to the person who prescribed it to decrease the dose then stop it as they feel appropriate. This is why prevention is much much much much better than cure, especially if you need to go the orthodox medical world for the supposed cure.

Take care and stay healthy