Today you’re going to learn how a patient lowered his cholesterol 180 points to normal in just one month—without drugs—while improving digestion, reducing pain, and dropping 8 pounds of excess weight. If you find this information helpful, please like and subscribe so more people can see this video.
My name is Dr. Tom Rofrano from the Natural Medicine Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and author of the FreeDiet®. Over the last 38 years, I’ve been blessed to have seen more than 100,000 patient visits, many involving gut and thyroid issues. This patient was one of them.
Patient Background: Fatigue, Pain, and Digestive Issues
A 42-year-old man came in complaining of:
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Whole-body pain
- Indigestion
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Multiple other symptoms
Initial lab testing revealed several significant imbalances.
Lab Findings: Extremely High Cholesterol and Systemic Imbalances
His labs showed:
- Total cholesterol: 345
- LDL: 255
- High triglycerides
- Low adrenal function
- Below-optimal cortisol and DHEA
Under nutrient deficiencies, he had low levels of:
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
- Niacin
- And others
Under infections, he had:
- High Candida yeast overgrowth
Under food reactions, he had:
- Gluten sensitivity
- Leaky gut
- Additional food sensitivities
The FreeDiet®: An Anti-Inflammatory Approach to Healing
To address the root causes, I put him on an anti-inflammatory diet called the FreeDiet®, along with targeted supplements.
The FreeDiet® is a plan I developed years ago while healing my own autoimmune Hashimoto’s thyroid condition, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, fatigue, skin issues, and other chronic health problems.
What the FreeDiet® Removes
The FreeDiet® is free of:
- Gluten
- Grains
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Soy
- Legumes
- Nightshades
- Processed foods
These are the foods most commonly responsible for inflammation, gut issues, thyroid dysfunction, and chronic health problems—including high cholesterol.
I’ll include a link below and at the end of this post for the FreeDiet® Phase 1 food chart.
What He Ate: The FreeDiet® Meal Structure
The diet includes:
- Breakfast: A smoothie high in protein, essential fats, fruits, vegetables, and fiber
- Lunch & Dinner: Beef, chicken, or fish with plenty of vegetables and healthy fats
It’s a common misconception that you must follow a low-fat diet to lower cholesterol. That’s simply not true. Phase 1 of the FreeDiet® is:
- Moderate protein
- Moderate fat
- Low carbohydrate
Results After One Month: Cholesterol Normalized
After just one month on the FreeDiet® and the proper supplements, his results were remarkable:
- Total cholesterol: 345 → 165
- LDL: 255 → 93
- Triglycerides: 116 → 63
- HDL improved
- Cortisol and DHEA improved to optimal levels
His symptoms also improved:
- Better digestion
- Less pain
- Significant reduction in gut symptoms
- 8-lb weight loss
Supplement Plan: The Functional Five and Targeted Support
The core supplements he took included the Functional Five:
- Multivitamin
- Fish oil
- Vitamin D with K
- Magnesium
- Probiotic
Additional gut-supporting nutrients included:
For cardiovascular and inflammatory support:
Nutrients he was low in included:
Adrenal support included:
The Body’s Ability to Heal
With the right diet, targeted nutrients, and a focus on root causes, he was able to:
- Drop his cholesterol 180 points without medication
- Improve digestion
- Reduce pain
- Lose excess weight
- Normalize key lab markers
If you’re dealing with high cholesterol, you can choose medication or choose health. When you get the proper testing to uncover root causes and are provided the right solutions, almost anyone can improve.
Go here if you would like a free copy of the FreeDiet® phase 1 food chart.
