I underwent bypass surgery in July 2006, and seek advice or comment on
current problems.
The basic facts are: male aged 76, no previous major surgery,
cholesterol level between 219(5.7), and 234 (6.1), weight: a little

"In John.15.18, our Lord said plainly, "If the world hate you, ye know
that it hated me before it hated you." Again in 1John.3.13, John tells
us, "Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you." And in the
greatest sermon ever delivered on this planet, Jesus said "Blessed are

Plasma LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Oxidized LDL Concentrations Are
Altered in Normo- and Hypercholesterolemic Humans after Intake of
Different Levels of Cocoa Powder
Baba et al., J. Nutr. 137:1436-1441, June 2007

I have used this site many times and always find useful suggestions and
opinions on here. Hoping I can be helped again.
My 29 year old boyfriend has been complaining for the last week or so that he
is experiencing numbness and tingling in his arms. Both arms from the

This is one of the best reviews on statins in primary prevention I've
seen. From sacromento bee An article entitled ...."Inside Medicine:
Chances are, cholesterol pill is of little help"
By Dr. Michael Wilkes -

Abdominal Adiposity and Mortality in Chinese Women
Zhang et al., Arch Intern Med. 2007;167:886-892.
Background  Increased abdominal adiposity has been linked to an
increase in mortality in populations where many are overweight or

Behold in wonder and amazement:
http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/b24a9cd622c6cfa2?
The brethren of LORD Jesus Christ are neither perfect nor more
special...

Which is the right diet for diabetics
http://www.diabetics.blogspot.com

Would appreciate any help - information:
Do these three medictions have possible side effects of altering
blood sugar counts in a diabetic senior citizen.
1. 500 mg of Levaquin 2. 40 mg of Lasix  3.  20 mg of K-DUR

Heart Lung. 2006 Sep-Oct;35(5):315-23.
The synergistic effect of heart disease and diabetes on self-management,
symptoms, and health status.
  €  Deaton C, Kimble LP, Veledar E, Hartigan P, Boden WE, O'Rourke RA,

I'm a male in my 50s on long-term meds for mild hypertension, 5'11", 165
lbs.
I'm taking the following: atenolol, nifediac and lisinopril. I suspect one
or more of these may be causing lowered libido beyond what a 50-something

A couple weeks ago my internist put me on 20 mg Zocor/day.
Reading the materials at the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP),
however, it's not clear to me this is necessary.
Situation:  I'm:

Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplementation and the Risk of Postmenopausal
Weight Gain
Caan et al., Arch Intern Med. 2007;167:893-902.
Background  Obesity in the United States has increased significantly

Implication of the New Low-Density Lipoprotein Goals in Dyslipidemia
Management of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Kontos, et al., Mayo Clin Proc. 2007;82:551-555.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the ability of patients with an acute coronary

"CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may
increase mortality. The potential roles of vitamin C and selenium on
mortality need further study."
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