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Artery clogging?

My wife said something today that made me sit up and think about the oft quoted 'artery clogging saturated fat'. She said 'Fat is slippery,...

My wife said something today that made me sit up and think about the oft quoted ...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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Heart disease a result of sugar, not fatty foods?

I recently logged onto a site & watched a video made by an american cardiologist who had a heart attack, & he reckons that it was caused by too much sugar, not...

I recently logged onto a site & watched a video made by an american cardiologist...

hairyfairy

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have xanthoma? If so I would like to hear from you !

baby7567

•11 years ago

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How accurate are portable prick test devices? Or go for NHS blood test every three months?

The reason for asking these questions is given below: Life line scanning give printed results for fasting cholesterol and blood sugar. BG=8.77 on right hand....

The reason for asking these questions is given below: Life line scanning give p...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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Statins - good or bad?

I am concerned and a little intrigued by the fairly recent body of opinion that has grown up around the issue of whether statins are good or bad - in the...

I am concerned and a little intrigued by the fairly recent body of opinion that ...

keithhookey

•11 years ago

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Will cholesterol still be public enemy number 1 and statins still the wonder drug in 15 years time..............?

At the moment I am reading 'The Great Cholesterol Con' by fellow Scot Dr Malcolm Kendrick which I am sure many of you will have read. He quotes from many...

At the moment I am reading 'The Great Cholesterol Con' by fellow Scot Dr Malcolm...

florence5

•11 years ago

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irvingia and cissus extract

Hi just wondering if anyone has tried irvingia and cissus extract ? if so is it good and what did you take it for ? thank you

Hi just wondering if anyone has tried irvingia and cissus extract ? if so is it ...

suki65

•11 years ago

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Please can someone tell me whether my cholesterol numbers are borderline or not. I had a fasting cholesterol test before Xmas.

. Total cholesterol 5.9, triglycerides 0.9, HDL 2.2, LDL 3.3, ratio 2.7. Would the subsequent summons for the NHS Health Check have been as a direct...

. Total cholesterol 5.9, triglycerides 0.9, HDL 2.2, LDL 3.3, ratio 2.7. Wo...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What to reduce Cholesretol or Inflammation? Can diary diet lower my cholesterol?

How can I reduce Triglycerides? or best food to reduce Triglycerides?

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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Starting Statins for my 7 year old???

My youngest daughter inherited FH from me and has so far had 5 fasting bloods done. Her most recent showed LDL levels to be 6.5. We are seeing the consultants...

My youngest daughter inherited FH from me and has so far had 5 fasting bloods do...

mayrose

•11 years ago

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atheros

lumps under the skin are they called atheros ? and what can you do to get rid of them ?

lumps under the skin are they called atheros ? and what can you do to get rid of...

suki65

•11 years ago

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Do you ever wish you'd never got your cholesterol tested?

This might sound sacrilegious when we are all told to "know our numbers" but I'm beginning to wish I'd never known. Four years after a very high reading (8.9)...

This might sound sacrilegious when we are all told to "know our numbers" but I'm...

Aliwally

•11 years ago

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Are commercial cholesterol testing kits/machines any use?

Hi, This is my first post. I have really benefited from reading all of your blogs and questions so far. I had a stent fitted 6 weeks ago due to a severe...

Hi, This is my first post. I have really benefited from reading all of your blog...

florence5

•11 years ago

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Still Looking for clues?

Tom Naughton has just posted this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1p-0w1xm0A&feature=em-uploademail Because of the diet of his upbringing (above) he is...

Tom Naughton has just posted this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1p-0w1xm0A...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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insulin resistance

does anyone know anything about insulin resistance ?

suki65

•11 years ago

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Is chocalate bad for my cholestral i have this craving for chocolate

eastridingbigden

•11 years ago

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FH child and statins

I have a prescription waiting at the doctors to start my 14 year old son on pravastatin. Still not sure if this is the right thing to do. Would appreciate some...

I have a prescription waiting at the doctors to start my 14 year old son on prav...

Seahorse

•11 years ago

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Is size 16 'normal' - or a serious danger?

Please take a look at The Mail on Sunday, health section, very interesting! Female at 36, total cholesterol =4,BMI=25.2 Female at 44, total cholesterol...

Please take a look at The Mail on Sunday, health section, very interesting! Fem...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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Common Sense

I've listened to literally hundreds of Jimmy Moore's interviews. This one, which I've listened to five times is my favorite. Within the camps of low carb or...

I've listened to literally hundreds of Jimmy Moore's interviews. This one, which...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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after statins wreck your muscles and bones can you right it

Does anyone know if the damage that statins have done to my muscles /bones can it be put right or will it stay like this . If it cannot be put right will it...

Does anyone know if the damage that statins have done to my muscles /bones can i...

suki65

•11 years ago

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Concerned about taking Crestor

I had a heart attack, and a stent put in last September. Besides other meds I was also put on Crestor to keep my cholesterol low - but my last blood work...

I had a heart attack, and a stent put in last September. Besides other meds I w...

cypress

•11 years ago

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Vitamin D what should a 48 year old woman's level be ?

suki65

•11 years ago

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I have just been told that my Choles levels are 5.6 and doctor states that I have to go on Statins straight away. Is there no other option.

maltings4

•11 years ago

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Is vegetable oil good for reducing cholesterol?

Oilver oil or sun flower oil or vegetable oil? Scandinavian diet or Mediterranean diet?

Oilver oil or sun flower oil or vegetable oil? Scandinavian diet or Mediterr...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

8 Replies

intolarent to angina medication due to bad headaches do these stop with time

garryjt

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Travel Insurance

Anyone know of a company that will cover heart conditons for worldwide travel. I think I've tried most of them, but any help would be welcome.

Anyone know of a company that will cover heart conditons for worldwide travel. I...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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why wont my choesterol levels go down?

Iv`e had a mild problem with my thyroid for some years now, & at first I was just monitered because i had no symptoms. Recently my cholesterol levels began to...

Iv`e had a mild problem with my thyroid for some years now, & at first I was jus...

hairyfairy

•11 years ago

33 Replies

It's the sugar stupid!

Heart disease and diabetes go hand in hand and both are rising exponentially (leaving out medication and surgical intervention). Have a look at this:...

Heart disease and diabetes go hand in hand and both are rising exponentially (le...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

7 Replies

My Cholesterol was 10.2

I am unable to take statins and I am looking for guidance on how best to reduce my cholesterol and any foods that can be recommended to help. My cholesterol is...

I am unable to take statins and I am looking for guidance on how best to reduce ...

Helen_Anne

•11 years ago

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Should I be concerned?

I am 69 with cholesterol level 6 and fairly low blood pressure which the GP says is very good. Both my younger brothers have recently had stents inserted and I...

I am 69 with cholesterol level 6 and fairly low blood pressure which the GP says...

EG7ash

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

Artery clogging?

Heart disease a result of sugar, not fatty foods?

Does anyone have xanthoma? If so I would like to hear from you !

How accurate are portable prick test devices? Or go for NHS blood test every three months?

Statins - good or bad?

Will cholesterol still be public enemy number 1 and statins still the wonder drug in 15 years time..............?

irvingia and cissus extract

Please can someone tell me whether my cholesterol numbers are borderline or not. I had a fasting cholesterol test before Xmas.

What to reduce Cholesretol or Inflammation? Can diary diet lower my cholesterol?

Starting Statins for my 7 year old???

atheros

Do you ever wish you'd never got your cholesterol tested?

Are commercial cholesterol testing kits/machines any use?

Still Looking for clues?

insulin resistance

Is chocalate bad for my cholestral i have this craving for chocolate

FH child and statins

Is size 16 'normal' - or a serious danger?

Common Sense

after statins wreck your muscles and bones can you right it

Concerned about taking Crestor

Vitamin D what should a 48 year old woman's level be ?

I have just been told that my Choles levels are 5.6 and doctor states that I have to go on Statins straight away. Is there no other option.

Is vegetable oil good for reducing cholesterol?

intolarent to angina medication due to bad headaches do these stop with time

Travel Insurance

why wont my choesterol levels go down?

It's the sugar stupid!

My Cholesterol was 10.2

Should I be concerned?

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