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RJMROCKS
posted 08/14/2009, comments (2)

Test Results..What do they mean! I am confused.

My test results...8/14/09   TC ..150      TriG....  554   HDL...23     LDL...cannot be measured but in the past were >100.   A1C...  5.5    Glucose....  90   5ft 7in tall..   215lbs.   42yrs old. ... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 07/15/2009, comments (3)

The Low-Fat, High-Fructose Blunder

It was yet another mistake of the low-fat era.   The low-fat dietary mistake of the last 40 years spawned more than its share of nutritional disasters. Along with cutting essential fats (like omega-3s and monounsaturates), low-fat dietary advice helped spawn: Hydrogenated ("trans") fats Low-fat, high-sugar foods bearing "heart... Read moreChevron
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Dietician
posted 06/25/2009, comments (0)

Lipoprotein(a) – Influenced by Genetics and Linked to Heart Disease

Lipoprotein(a) is a type of cholesterol we all have; however, it's not a cholesterol routinely monitored by physicians.  Typically you receive a standard lipid panel which gives you the following labs:   Total Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides (and maybe VLDL Cholesterol)   If the above labs are within... Read moreChevron
Kevin McNally

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posted 02/16/2009, comments (4)

Anyone know anything about HealthWarehouse.com? $3.50 Simvastatin & Lisinopril?

My doctor recently prescribed me simvastatin to try and get my cholesterol under control.   I wasn't thrilled about having to pay for more medications.  I was searching around trying to find the lowest price on simvastatin.   I found an online US pharmacy called HealthWarehouse.com that is offering Simvastatin 30-day supply at... Read moreChevron
paymark64

paymark64

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Single, NYC, living w/ High Cholesterol, High BP, Diebetes, AIDS
posted 12/07/2008, comments (24)

Has anyone had Triglyceride numbers like mine? (1909) please help

NEED HELP!!!          How do i , as rapidly as possible, lower this scary number for my triglyceride levels at 1909.   I just got the numbers on Friday and as I was leaving my doctor said I should look out for symptoms of pancreatitis OVER THE WEEKEND!  Freaked me out, and i DID have a bad headache... Read moreChevron
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