Transforming Lives and Healthcare | Dean Ornish | Talks at Google

For over 35 years, Dr. Dean Ornish’s series of scientific research studies have been empowering the way millions of people think about the simple lifestyle choices they make each day in dynamic relation to their health & wellbeing. From being a revolutionary thought leader, a powerful professor, a beloved author and respected advisor to some of the worlds most powerful leaders, Dr. Dean Ornish is resoundingly recognized as a leader in health, healthcare and medicine.

Moderated by Jack Hidary.

[lynnettedelgadoNYC]

The interviewer was trying to ground him & slow him down by unpacking the 4 pillars. Good job.

[yogaisforeveryone]

I teach stress management for the Ornish Heart Disease reversal program in N. CA.I see people's health transform from this lifestyle change. Dr. Ornish has done and continues to do amazing work bringing yoga based lifestyle, vegetarian and vegan eating, yoga and mediation, exercise and support into the western medical world, all based on research.

[carl]

It's more than a year since this was published. So does Google provide Ornish-compliant (no refined carbs or sugar, plant-based, less than 10% of calories from fat) options in their snack rooms and vending machines?

[JK-eswu]

why did the interviewer even bring Dr. Ornish since he enjoys listening to himself talk ...

[xflyingtiger]

Please Dr. Ornish, don't beat around the bush. You saved my life, and I want you to help other people like you did me. Below are the actual guidelines for the Ornish Reversal Program.
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The Ornish Reversal Program Nutrition Guidelines
FAT • 10% of total calories per day
CHOLESTEROL • 10 milligrams or less per day
ANIMAL PRODUCTS • None (except non-fat milk products and egg whites)*
CALORIES • Unrestricted (unless the need for weight management)
REFINED
CARBOHYDRATES • Limited, in moderation
CAFFEINE • Limited: ≤1 c coffee; ≤2 c decaf; ≤ 2 c green tea or black tea
SODIUM • Moderate sodium (unless otherwise medically indicated)
LOW FAT FOODS • ≤ 3 servings a day with ≤ 3 gm of approved fats (see list)
NONFAT DAIRY • ≤ 2 servings a day*
ALCOHOL• Allowed in small amounts
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I read your book when it first came out Dr. Ornish. My angina pain went away, and I lost 50 pounds. This program works so well, but in order for people to follow it they need to know the guidelines. Yes, people also need to read the book. Finally, for anyone considering this who might say "this is a radical program" I disagree. Having your chest bisected and bypassing your heart arteries with veins from your legs, now THAT is radical. Food is medicine. If you want to avoid bypass surgery, or stents and angioplasty (which many times turn into emergency heart bypass surgery because of surgical complications), then read the book and adhere strictly to the above limits. My personal limits are even more strict. I've been alive 20 years now because of this program, and I never even went to one of the Ornish courses. I just read the book "Dr. Dean Ornish's Program For Reversing Heart Disease" by Dr. Dean Ornish. Finally, if you don't know, assume you have vascular disease of some kind. Most Americans do. Get healthy. This program is the way to go, and it is covered by Medicare now, and many other private insurances too. But again, I just assumed the worst and did it on my own.

[lynnettedelgadoNYC]

I think the interviewer was trying to slow him down. Perhaps if you havs heard this Dr. say these stories many times, you could settle in to what he is saying. He rambled dofast, but I really had been wanting to try to listen. It left me exhausted and untouched. I'll read his work. The interview led well.

[francismausley]

Kudos to Dr Ornish... "At whatever time highly-skilled physicians shall have developed the healing of illnesses by means of foods, and shall make provision for simple foods, and shall prohibit humankind from living as slaves to their lustful appetites, it is certain that the incidence of chronic and diversified illnesses will abate, and the general health of all mankind will be much improved. This is destined to come about." ~ Baha'i Faith

[carl]

Although I greatly appreciate Dr. Ornish and follow a diet fully compliant with his guidelines, I believe that the most important of his four "pillars" is the diet. Dr. Esselstyn reversed heart disease with a similar diet and none of the other three pillars (except maybe connection - but connection was there for the sole purpose of encouraging compliance with the diet). You can see the weakness of Dr. Ornish's message in this interview - this guy from Google interrupts saying in effect "hey, we have meditation rooms" implying that one out of four is done. I'm sure Google also has exercise programs and provides opportunity for "connection." Three out of four! But based on Dr. Esselstyn's results, it's the food. The other things may help but their effects are very much secondary to the food.

[brianwade]

I really didn't like this interviewing style, at all. Way too much interrupting! I felt bad for Dr. Ornish, AND, was constantly frustrated by wanting to hear what he was about to say but was cut off. Sorry.

[KrishnaKumar-nptw]

Thank you Google, and interviewer and of course Dr Dean.

[theodoredoxford]

I agree the interviewer seems to be driving through issues without wanting and waiting for a full answer.

[MR-zomc]

I wish the interviewer will not drill down so much and let him finish what he is wants to say...

[teresagould]

I totally disagree. Dr ormish seems nervous to me and the interview went well. I feel happy and satisfied that it went well and very informative.

[iwnunn]

Kind of difficult slowing down Ornish, right?

[debstayblessed]

Incorrect format. Let Dr O present his talk and then have q&a. Thanks for the video

[modernpeace]

Yes, the interviewer really interrupted the flow of this awesome guest. Took up wayyy to much space and made Dr. Ornish have to rush...

[xflyingtiger]

Flax seed meal is better than fish oil.

[garymarshall]

Dr. Ornish, Around two years ago I went trough by-pass cardiac surgery at UCLA, Ronald Reagan Medical Center followed by The Ornish Post operative program at UCLA (my Alma Mater). I would very much like to meet you next time you are at UCLA. My Cardiologist is Dr. William Suh who absolutely supports the Ornish Program. Thank you. Gary Marshall

[trombone]

Is that what's happening ? (bad interviewer).
I couldn't figure out why Ornish sounds so nervous
and is rushing.

[ps-riqk]

Someone at Google, get a different interview who understands how to communicate without constantly interrupting. I will not watch this guy again....