Friday, June 01, 2012

Ernie Gulla's Posts

Question for Dr. Harvey Simon

Have just finished reading your article on cholesterol and it's effect on the brain where you state its importance for cell communication and memory. I am led to believe that very low cholesterol and it's effect on the thinking process ( left side ? of the brain ) could possibly disrupt a persons concept of right and wrong and, or, produce... Read moreChevron

Suicide and low choklesterol

I spent 2 and1/2 years managing the Samaritans phone lines (suicide)back in the late 80's. I remember doing an overnight with a retired nurse who was an RN in the emergency room of a Boston hospital. She told me that ALMOST INVARIABLY those suicide attempts and suicides had very low cholesterol...like 50/60. It is not known whether this... Read moreChevron

Looking for a twin

I am 70 years old and had a bypass Xmass week of 1979. This coming Xmass I will begin my 18th year without drugs of any kind and a cholesterol in the high 220's. My surgeon at the time said I probably grew up with it in the 400 range. I drastically changed my lifestyle and diet since then. . The only thing I take is half and aspirin daily and... Read moreChevron