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Old December 2nd, 2008, 12:59 AM posted to alt.support.diet
Richard
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My LDL Cholesterol is 430 and I'm 61 years old. My doctor is mailing me meds
for it. She said to lower my carobs. She didn't say anything about weight,
celeries, fats, etc. So I really don't want to die and I'm a good candate
for a heart attack or a stroke. I got the info tonight and I'm even afraid
to eat. So I guess I should change my diet big time like eat fresh fruits
and veggies for a month and nothing else. I don't think much of doctors when
it comes to things like this but I do know I can't go to taco bell or eat
Sundays anymore. No bread, pasta, rice, or potatoes. Any advice would be
appreciated.

Richard

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Old December 2nd, 2008, 01:57 AM posted to alt.support.diet
James G
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On Dec 1, 6:59 pm, "Richard" wrote:
My LDL Cholesterol is 430 and I'm 61 years old. My doctor is mailing me meds
for it. She said to lower my carobs. She didn't say anything about weight,
celeries, fats, etc. So I really don't want to die and I'm a good candate
for a heart attack or a stroke. I got the info tonight and I'm even afraid
to eat. So I guess I should change my diet big time like eat fresh fruits
and veggies for a month and nothing else. I don't think much of doctors when
it comes to things like this but I do know I can't go to taco bell or eat
Sundays anymore. No bread, pasta, rice, or potatoes. Any advice would be
appreciated.

Richard


Don't go overboard, or you'll drive yourself back to bad behaviors.

Walk before you run. Obviously, take care of any 'danger' situations
(ie. fast food every day? No.)

But then, start small and work your way up. Have a salad before you
have a steak. Low-fat dressing if ANY (I'm fascinated with finding
salads I can bear to eat without any dressing).

Read the back of every damn box you pick up, ever. Seriously.
Anybody who isn't examining the nutritional information for every
packaged consumable they look at in the store is sending the big
message that they just don't care. (I caught my father eating 'all
natural' granola that had honey added. Lots of carbs. He just never
looked on the back, assuming it was fine because it said natural.)

Stop eating white bread. You want whole grain, NOT wheat. Some
"wheat" breads are just as bad. Substitute whole grain wherever you
can. Noodles, in particular, are a big source of carbs.

Try to make 75+% of your meal from "sides." Veggies should be at
least half your plate. Mix it up and keep it interesting for
yourself.

But most importantly of all, just make small changes, observe the
results, and be honest with yourself about whether it was a good
change or a bad change.
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Old December 2nd, 2008, 03:46 AM posted to alt.support.diet
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"Richard" wrote in message
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My LDL Cholesterol is 430 and I'm 61 years old. My doctor is mailing
me meds for it. She said to lower my carobs. She didn't say anything
about weight, celeries, fats, etc. So I really don't want to die and
I'm a good candate for a heart attack or a stroke. I got the info
tonight and I'm even afraid to eat. So I guess I should change my
diet big time like eat fresh fruits and veggies for a month and
nothing else. I don't think much of doctors when it comes to things
like this but I do know I can't go to taco bell or eat Sundays
anymore. No bread, pasta, rice, or potatoes. Any advice would be
appreciated.

Richard


you will need meds for this high a cholesterol. Also see the American
heart association web site for more information. You might consider
the DASH diet as well.


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Old December 3rd, 2008, 07:45 PM
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Don't scare dear Richard,
Sometimes fear will lead to unnecessary complications. Cool.... Coooool. Every thing will set right with your determination. Some useful tips I noticed in this blog. http://www.diethealthclub.com/health...ease/diet.html
Should be useful for you.
Best wishes
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Old December 3rd, 2008, 08:10 PM posted to alt.support.diet
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On 1 déc, 18:59, "Richard" wrote:
My LDL Cholesterol is 430 and I'm 61 years old. My doctor is mailing me meds
for it. She said to lower my carobs. She didn't say anything about weight,
celeries, fats, etc. So I really don't want to die and I'm a good candate
for a heart attack or a stroke. I got the info tonight and I'm even afraid
to eat. So I guess I should change my diet big time like eat fresh fruits
and veggies for a month and nothing else. I don't think much of doctors when
it comes to things like this but I do know I can't go to taco bell or eat
Sundays anymore. No bread, pasta, rice, or potatoes. Any advice would be
appreciated.

Richard


Richard, BEFORE you take these medicaments, try the low-carb diet
first and have the LDL Cholesterol tested after. Who knows, its level
may as well be OK afterwards. Medicaments may help you with the
cholesterol, but may have side-effects which means you will damage
other organs which does not put you in a much better situation. Be
aware of anything produced in a lab that you'll put in your body.
Don't play too much with nature because after all, she is the "big
boss".
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Old December 3rd, 2008, 08:37 PM posted to alt.support.diet
James G
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On Dec 3, 2:10*pm, "
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Richard, BEFORE you take these medicaments, try the low-carb diet
first and have the LDL Cholesterol tested after. Who knows, its level
may as well be OK afterwards. Medicaments may help you with the
cholesterol, but may have side-effects which means you will damage
other organs which does not put you in a much better situation. Be
aware of anything produced in a lab that you'll put in your body.
Don't play too much with nature because after all, she is the "big
boss".


Of course, he should consult his doctor above all else about this. If
she says meds + diet at the same time, I either accept her opinion or
consult another licensed medical professional.
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Old December 3rd, 2008, 09:46 PM posted to alt.support.diet
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On 3 déc, 14:37, James G wrote:
On Dec 3, 2:10*pm, "

wrote:
Richard, BEFORE you take these medicaments, try the low-carb diet
first and have the LDL Cholesterol tested after. Who knows, its level
may as well be OK afterwards. Medicaments may help you with the
cholesterol, but may have side-effects which means you will damage
other organs which does not put you in a much better situation. Be
aware of anything produced in a lab that you'll put in your body.
Don't play too much with nature because after all, she is the "big
boss".


Of course, he should consult his doctor above all else about this. *If
she says meds + diet at the same time, I either accept her opinion or
consult another licensed medical professional.


Consult a doctor, certainly. Doing everything he tells me to do
without doing my own research, no. I'm saying that to the OP, not you,
James.
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Old December 4th, 2008, 04:47 AM posted to alt.support.diet
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On Dec 1, 6:59*pm, "Richard" wrote:
My LDL Cholesterol is 430 and I'm 61 years old. My doctor is mailing me meds
for it. She said to lower my carobs. She didn't say anything about weight,
celeries, fats, etc. So I really don't want to die and I'm a good candate
for a heart attack or a stroke. I got the info tonight and I'm even afraid
to eat. So I guess I should change my diet big time like eat fresh fruits
and veggies for a month and nothing else. I don't think much of doctors when
it comes to things like this but I do know I can't go to taco bell or eat
Sundays anymore. No bread, pasta, rice, or potatoes. Any advice would be
appreciated.

Richard


Gosh what a shock! How high can the LDL Cholesterol go anyway? Drs
usually go ballistic when it gets over 100 and notify next of kin
unless you accept medication. Its kinda like the prostate PSA score
and how men go nuts when it goes over 7 and then you read about
people with a score of 14,000 who of course have a real dose of
prostate cancer. Are you positive your LDL is 430? Cut out the fat
Richard and eat celery and then get tested again. Like for 2 or 3
days before you are tested do not eat much especially fat and see what
the score is. Its no joke really. All that LDL lines your arteries
with crud and then they get hard and all sorts of bad things happen.
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Old December 4th, 2008, 05:10 AM posted to alt.support.diet
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On 1 déc, 18:59, "Richard" wrote:
My LDL Cholesterol is 430 and I'm 61 years old. My doctor is mailing me meds
for it. She said to lower my carobs. She didn't say anything about weight,
celeries, fats, etc. So I really don't want to die and I'm a good candate
for a heart attack or a stroke. I got the info tonight and I'm even afraid
to eat. So I guess I should change my diet big time like eat fresh fruits
and veggies for a month and nothing else. I don't think much of doctors when
it comes to things like this but I do know I can't go to taco bell or eat
Sundays anymore. No bread, pasta, rice, or potatoes. Any advice would be
appreciated.

Richard


Let's say Richard modifies his diet. How many days can it take before
his LDL goes back to a much better level?
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Old December 4th, 2008, 01:04 PM posted to alt.support.diet
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Default LDL Cholesterol

On Dec 1, 6:59*pm, "Richard" wrote:
My LDL Cholesterol is 430 and I'm 61 years old. My doctor is mailing me meds
for it. She said to lower my carobs. She didn't say anything about weight,
celeries, fats, etc. So I really don't want to die and I'm a good candate
for a heart attack or a stroke. I got the info tonight and I'm even afraid
to eat. So I guess I should change my diet big time like eat fresh fruits
and veggies for a month and nothing else. I don't think much of doctors when
it comes to things like this but I do know I can't go to taco bell or eat
Sundays anymore. No bread, pasta, rice, or potatoes. Any advice would be
appreciated.

Richard


Richard,

How is your weight?I won't tell you to ignore your DR.but I think
these Statin drugs are seriously dangerous.Here's what helped me and
you can do it while your on the medication.Go to you grocery store and
buy--White Grape Juice,Cranberry Juice,and Apple Juice.Mix about half
of each container(this should give you about 1 gal.Next add 1 1/2 cups
of Apple Cider Vinegar and shake it up real good.Drink 1or 2 8 oz.
glasses a day and see what happens.I told my sister what I was
doing,she tried it and got hers down below 200.Good Luck.

Dave
 




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