My physician directed me to the low carb diet and has suggested it to several of his patients, with much success. However, I have heard from another physician how it is not good for you. My blood work is so much better now. I feel much much better. I have been doing this WOL for eight months. With the above factors, not to mention I now control my eating instead of it controlling me, I feel this was a very healthy thing for me to do. There are two sides of the fence regarding this WOL, and as said before, many will make uneducated remarks about it. You have to decide what is going to make you the healthiest you can be and stick with it.