Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Thu, Feb 12 2004
No Autopsy Of Dr. Atkins Body?
Did Dr. Atkins die in spite of, or because of, his diet? A lot of this controversy could have been answered by a release of an autopsy report at the time of his death. I would have thought the family would have wanted the triumph of showing his victory in the controversial diet he chose to follow. I would agree that medical records for the average person should remain private as far as reasonably possible, but in a case where a man and his wife have publicly touted (and received profit from) work and teaching in the diet industry, the folks who are following this advice have a right to know the long-term research of Dr. Atkins on his own body. His family could have crowned his life and hard work with a tribute showing that, in spite of his health difficulties from sources other than diet, his body condition reflected the effects of proper eating and clean living. At least one other writer said the same thing. So, was there no autopsy? It sounds as though the family did not allow one. This is unfortunate. I just don't understand it. The knowledge would have helped millions of people who bought Dr. Atkins' products to affirm their choice. But, I do want to look on the bright side. Now folks will have to judge for themselves whether or not they are doing well or harming their body with a high-fat, high-protein way of eating. Just remember--experience is a pass/fail teacher and does not give anyone the benefit of the doubt. No make-up tests. And no grading on the curve. Yum-yum.
posted at: 08:31 | category: /Health and Fitness | link to this entry
Did Dr. Atkins die in spite of, or because of, his diet? A lot of this controversy could have been answered by a release of an autopsy report at the time of his death. I would have thought the family would have wanted the triumph of showing his victory in the controversial diet he chose to follow. I would agree that medical records for the average person should remain private as far as reasonably possible, but in a case where a man and his wife have publicly touted (and received profit from) work and teaching in the diet industry, the folks who are following this advice have a right to know the long-term research of Dr. Atkins on his own body. His family could have crowned his life and hard work with a tribute showing that, in spite of his health difficulties from sources other than diet, his body condition reflected the effects of proper eating and clean living. At least one other writer said the same thing. So, was there no autopsy? It sounds as though the family did not allow one. This is unfortunate. I just don't understand it. The knowledge would have helped millions of people who bought Dr. Atkins' products to affirm their choice. But, I do want to look on the bright side. Now folks will have to judge for themselves whether or not they are doing well or harming their body with a high-fat, high-protein way of eating. Just remember--experience is a pass/fail teacher and does not give anyone the benefit of the doubt. No make-up tests. And no grading on the curve. Yum-yum.
posted at: 08:31 | category: /Health and Fitness | link to this entry
