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Game Changer?

Have a look at this video. Nothing new to people who have done the research and rejected the mainstream advice re diet and heart health. What is different is...

Have a look at this video. Nothing new to people who have done the research and...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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im a male of 46........ive had a test for blocked arteries etc.......a massive shock what should my cholesterol be.....

my doc has been a total waste of time,this is why ive joined this site............being put in hospital was a total shock...........but thankgod for good...

my doc has been a total waste of time,this is why ive joined this site.............

dav67

•11 years ago

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Joyful

My fingers keep locking, crossing over the other fingers. Seems like a spasm and painful.i am using fingerless gloves. Could Statins be the cause, am on...

My fingers keep locking, crossing over the other fingers. Seems like a spasm and...

joyful762

•11 years ago

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irregular numbness in my right hand comes and goes . also a type 2 diabetic any ideas please?

birry

•11 years ago

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Is it possible that Simvastatin 20mg taken daily for a year could now be causing terrible leg pains - so bad no painkillers help?

Fiddlestix

•11 years ago

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I've just been diagnosed with high cholesterol reading of 8.0 which I'm told is very high. I would like to use natural remedies not medicin

if possible ad I already have a lot of medication for other health problems. Can anyone advise on natural ways to lower both cholesterol and weight please?

if possible ad I already have a lot of medication for other health problems. Ca...

ytyvet

•11 years ago

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Tide Turning?

On the day some of the food barons have fallen into line with flawed government advice and agreed to reduce saturated in their products this link dropped into...

On the day some of the food barons have fallen into line with flawed government ...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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A Miracle Cure! (well it worked for me)

After giving up on Statins after not getting any back up from my GP, I am now able to walk again! My last 2 holidays (October 2012 and August 2013) were ruined...

After giving up on Statins after not getting any back up from my GP, I am now ab...

Mikky

•11 years ago

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Statins

My hypothesis on the merits of statin therapy is as follows:- Do statins reduce serum cholesterol? Is cholesterol instrumental in the clogging up of arteries?...

My hypothesis on the merits of statin therapy is as follows:- Do statins reduce ...

Floozie

•11 years ago

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A UK cardiologist on the BBC news has just supported a new report that claims saturated fat is protective of the heart

On the news just now this cardiologist advises all of his cardiac patients to use butter in preference to all the low fat spreads! He was scathing of the...

On the news just now this cardiologist advises all of his cardiac patients to us...

zorro1

•11 years ago

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Could medical opinion finally be shifting towards highlighting the dangers of sugar over fat? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24625808

Saturated fat heart disease 'myth' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24625808

westbury18

•11 years ago

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Is a high-fat diet GOOD for the heart?

He leads a debate online in the British Medical Journal website bmj.com that challenges the demonization of saturated fat. A landmark study in the 1970s...

He leads a debate online in the British Medical Journal website bmj.com that ch...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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Has anyone been told they have mild valve regurgitation and what was the treatment? Had stents after heart attack but this is new!

Clericus

•11 years ago

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Scared

Had 2 stents placed 2 months ago. Still having pain in left side my heart doctor is one of the best in the world and said it was normal.still weak,shortness of...

Had 2 stents placed 2 months ago. Still having pain in left side my heart doctor...

garybu

•11 years ago

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Trust me I'm a Doctor.

Did anybody else see the second in the series? It included an interesting (but short) debate about the use of statins for primary prevention. I was glad that...

Did anybody else see the second in the series? It included an interesting (but s...

Aliwally

•11 years ago

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Totally in the dark with these readings :-(

I was recently admitted to A + E in the early hours with faintness and palpitations. My pulse on waking up at 3am was 140. In hospital they took blood tests...

I was recently admitted to A + E in the early hours with faintness and palpitati...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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hello does any one use ProArgi-9+ and can i buy it in the uk many thanks

lillywhites

•11 years ago

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What is the expert view and GP view on statin?

Please watch BBC I player, second episode on "Trust me I am a doctor". Very interesting. I am not sure if my GP practice have any comments to make. Health MOT...

Please watch BBC I player, second episode on "Trust me I am a doctor". Very inte...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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My latest cholesterol figures

I recently visited my lipid clinic for a check up as I have Type3 Hyperlipidaemia and I was quite pleased with the results. Total Cholesterol 4.00 mmol Trig...

I recently visited my lipid clinic for a check up as I have Type3 Hyperlipidaemi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Triglycerides: I'm puzzled. When I had the health check I was given a breakdown of the cholesterol test,

triglycerides being listed along with HDL, LDL, total and ratio. They seem to be the 'bad guys'.Then I was given a patronising lecture on healthy eating and...

triglycerides being listed along with HDL, LDL, total and ratio. They seem to be...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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BMI, "Is this a good indicator of good health?"

Please watch (I player), "Trust me I am a doctor programme, today part one of three parts." Very interesting!

Please watch (I player), "Trust me I am a doctor programme, today part one of th...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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It is said fat in any form,even yellow of egg is resposible for increase in chlos thus creating plaque in arteries resulting in blockade.

With the advancement in age both fats and excessive carb are harmful. Taking medicin Crestor 10 is useful for avoiding formation of plaque.Howfar true

With the advancement in age both fats and excessive carb are harmful. Taking med...

GNJanbaz

•11 years ago

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Lowering Cholesterol

Just thought I'd share an interesting point about lowering cholesterol without the use of drugs. I have familial hyperlipoproteinaemia & have taken therapy...

Just thought I'd share an interesting point about lowering cholesterol without t...

Floozie

•11 years ago

22 Replies

I think I've read on this site that eating fructose is bad. Is this bad in terms of raising blood sugar levels or weight loss or arthritis?

I don't buy it in packet form but do eat a lot of fresh fruit which I understand is equally bad. We have had a massive crop of soft fruit this year and I...

I don't buy it in packet form but do eat a lot of fresh fruit which I understan...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Are there any post-polio people here who have had the happy crestor experience?

crestor-NOT

•11 years ago

1 Reply

ByePass surgery median pul artery.Taking Crestor 10 and Asperin 75 Chlosterol normal,Triglycerides normal.Am I taking correct medicines for

Age 77,retired widowed alone more or less sedentery life

GNJanbaz

•11 years ago

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Could a single dose of this drug lower your cholesterol?

Could a single dose of this drug lower your cholesterol? Treatment may help those at risk of heart disease who can't take statins. Please take a look at Mail...

Could a single dose of this drug lower your cholesterol? Treatment may help thos...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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www.B12awareness.org everybody needs to watch this the hour long one and the book is amazing please for yourself ,family and friends pass it on tell everyone...

www.B12awareness.org everybody needs to watch this the hour long one and the bo...

suki65

•11 years ago

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I've recently been changed from 2.50 mg [Ramipril due to the dreadful cough] onto 50mg Losartan which I think is the equivalent dose.

This is for hypertension: I started on meds in early May with a 1.25mg dose of Ramipril raised in June to 2.50mg. the bp went down nicely until I returned from...

This is for hypertension: I started on meds in early May with a 1.25mg dose of R...

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•11 years ago

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Posts - Cholesterol Support | HealthUnlocked

Cholesterol Support

All posts for October 2013

Game Changer?

im a male of 46........ive had a test for blocked arteries etc.......a massive shock what should my cholesterol be.....

Joyful

irregular numbness in my right hand comes and goes . also a type 2 diabetic any ideas please?

Is it possible that Simvastatin 20mg taken daily for a year could now be causing terrible leg pains - so bad no painkillers help?

I've just been diagnosed with high cholesterol reading of 8.0 which I'm told is very high. I would like to use natural remedies not medicin

Tide Turning?

A Miracle Cure! (well it worked for me)

Statins

A UK cardiologist on the BBC news has just supported a new report that claims saturated fat is protective of the heart

Could medical opinion finally be shifting towards highlighting the dangers of sugar over fat? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24625808

Is a high-fat diet GOOD for the heart?

Has anyone been told they have mild valve regurgitation and what was the treatment? Had stents after heart attack but this is new!

Scared

Trust me I'm a Doctor.

Totally in the dark with these readings :-(

hello does any one use ProArgi-9+ and can i buy it in the uk many thanks

What is the expert view and GP view on statin?

My latest cholesterol figures

Triglycerides: I'm puzzled. When I had the health check I was given a breakdown of the cholesterol test,

BMI, "Is this a good indicator of good health?"

It is said fat in any form,even yellow of egg is resposible for increase in chlos thus creating plaque in arteries resulting in blockade.

Lowering Cholesterol

I think I've read on this site that eating fructose is bad. Is this bad in terms of raising blood sugar levels or weight loss or arthritis?

Are there any post-polio people here who have had the happy crestor experience?

ByePass surgery median pul artery.Taking Crestor 10 and Asperin 75 Chlosterol normal,Triglycerides normal.Am I taking correct medicines for

Could a single dose of this drug lower your cholesterol?

b12 ,folate ,b6,b9, hyperlipidemia,cholesterol triglyceride,ms,dementia,alzheimers ,autism,fatigue,anemia ,depression ,children ,adults,aged

I've recently been changed from 2.50 mg [Ramipril due to the dreadful cough] onto 50mg Losartan which I think is the equivalent dose.

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