My brother had suffered two heart attacks in the last year and a half before Atkins. He had high blood pressure, and terrible blood counts. The Dr. put my brother on a straight oatmeal diet. five time a day, just plain oatmeal. He lost 4 lbs in four weeks. My brother figured--"What the hell could it hurt to try Atkins because he was being talked to as if he was going to die by this supposed wonderful cardiologist. He has now lost 125lbs, has no high blood pressure, and eats wonderfully. To hear a doctor confirm what works makes us feel better, but we must remember they are victims of programming too. I have a friend who is a doctor and he told me that in medical school, they only study a week in nutrition. That doesn't sound right to me. The Atkins center has doctors who can help. I have called them and they have appointments. good luck!