I am new to this group, but have used many others. Here is my
question...
I am 51 years old. My recent blood test showed a total cholesterol of
221. Some other recent tests have been 210 or so. But I have also had

Hi,  My lipid profile is not too bad...C=204  and CH / HDL ratio =
3.4.  All others within range except LDL's-129.   Also, I want to
concentrate on LDL. Would natural seed pastes such as sesame paste
made from sesame seeds and known as Tahini,  be responsible? I use one

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"In comparison with plant sterols or exercise alone, the combination of
plant sterols and exercise yielded the most beneficial change in the
volunteer's cholesterol and lipid levels," said lead author and
McGill doctoral student, Krista Varady. "This combination therapy

I am anxious to my possibility of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy. If you
can give me some advice, it would be really appreciated.
I am male and 31 years old. Last week I went to my doctor's office to
do routine physical exam. ECG said that I have the possibility of LVH.

the doctor did not allow me to wear a back sack because it might be
dangerous for the electrical wire  (and may be also for the machine).
so is there somebody going around with back sack who found a practical
solution to this problem?

The FDA warned today that NAPROXEN increases heart attack risk. The radio
news story said it was "an arthritis drug." (Gout is considered a form of
arthritis)
I called my husband from work to verify the drug that the rheumatologist

Can diabetic medications in in excess or in IR condition, can lead to
hyperinsulinemia effects/complications?
Can medicines for hypertention lead to lowering the proper blood
supply to extremities & other senstive parts?

<<snip>>
middle-aged women with a relatively high haem iron intake have an increased
risk of CHD
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New York Times
December 23, 2004
F.D.A. Calls Ads for Cholesterol Pill Crestor 'False and Misleading'
By GARDINER HARRIS

Two months ago, I was woken at 4:00AM by discomfort in my arm. When I
got up, I realized I had breathing problems, then became too faint to
make it on my own into my husbands car for a ride to the hospital.
In ER, they wired me up. No heart attack but the ECG read like someone

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On the side of the rebel Jesus."
Thank you Andrew for all you do for us. Zee

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Hi, I just did a Lipid Profile and the results are below.
Cholesterol - 218mg/dl
Triglycerides - 177mg/dl
HDL - 74mg/dl

Are they as accurate/helpful/informative as catheterization?
--Hua Kul