http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=702228Poor stevenumbers finds out that masturbating to his online meet ups isn't enough exercise to keep him in shape, and Grasswipe Judy steps in it once again in this edition:
hu Dec 18, 2014, 06:34 PM
Star Member steve2470 (25,073 posts)
Went to doc today, high bad cholesterol, low good cholesterol [View all]
Anyone else feel my pain ? I'm taking a statin again, trying my best to change my diet, and exercise, in addition to my fish oil pills (doc said they tend to increase good cholesterol).
Upside: I'm healthy and have good insurance. Happy Holidays everyone!
Thu Dec 18, 2014, 06:38 PM
Star Member NYC_SKP (63,813 posts)
1. Good insurance, baby! So we need to look at diet.
First, I wish there were home blood tests for cholesterol- I'm sick of going to the lab for these and having to pay a big share of the cost.
Aren't there home tests?
Diet: I need to print and read and memorize the lists for all the good and all the bad fats and oils.
I know fish oil is good but be careful about which fish you eat because some have higher contaminant levels than others.
And I know deep fried is bad, processed oils are bad, olive oil and avocado fat is good.
Anyway, I'll bet if you and I really internalized the good and bad lists and let that guide our selections, we wouldn't need meds at all!
Thu Dec 18, 2014, 06:47 PM
Star Member NYC_SKP (63,813 posts)
3. I use a fitbit to make sure I get exercise.
Not one to workout, I do like to walk and don't even mind a treadmill with an iPad and music or TV.
I won a fitbit at a conference last December, didn't even know what it was but have used it daily to make sure I get 5 miles or 10,000 steps in.
Funny at Stanford when they were checking me in and I was lying there, I gave up my fitbit and the nurse said, "I don't think you'll be getting your steps in for a while."
Happy Christmas to you!
Sat Dec 20, 2014, 12:06 PM
DFW (16,684 posts)
63. I've had the cumulative equivalent of maybe 5 steaks in the last 10 years
You just have to ditch them. It can be done. You just have to turn it into a spectator sport.
If it's any consolation, buffalo meat is supposed to be far lower in cholesterol, and tastes somewhat similar. Time to ditch butter and cheese altogether, though. Olive oil becomes your new butter. Ain't NONE of us immortal, my friend. It's not a good idea to play "Beat The Reaper" in real life.
Fri Dec 19, 2014, 01:59 PM
Star Member steve2470 (25,073 posts)
16. yes, my doc mentioned a much better diet and exercise
Given my dad's cardiac history, I'm going to err on the side of safety with simvastatin. I just read up on all its good and bad, and I had no idea you could not drink grapefruit juice or cranberry juice. Glad I read up.
stevenumbers already has the fittest left hand east of the Mississippi. What more could the doc want?
Thu Dec 18, 2014, 09:38 PM
grasswire (42,149 posts)
9. I hope you can find ways to work this without taking the statin
We know now that it is not cholesterol that causes heart disease, but inflammation. An anti-inflammatory diet, omega 3 supplement, other measures will serve your body well.
Doctor Professor Grasswipe Judy, M.D., Ph.D., D.D., D.V.M., B.S.N., C.N.N., M.S.N.B.C checks in with some sagacious advice.
Fri Dec 19, 2014, 12:44 PM
Star Member steve2470 (25,073 posts)
12. my overall cholesterol number was 248, which is 48 points too high
I'll certainly do the anti-inflammatory diet and omega3, but I'm afraid I will have to take the statin drug (Simvastatin). I'm exercising daily too, and don't smoke.
My dad had two heart attacks (both over age 65) and a massive stroke that took away his intelligible speech. So, yes, I take this very seriously.
Fri Dec 19, 2014, 08:56 PM
grasswire (42,149 posts)
46. google it: "inflammation causes heart disease"
....and you will find a multitude of articles both scholarly and general regarding the current enlightenment of the medical community on this matter. Studies (including Harvard) show that inflammation is more important to control than cholesterol to prevent CVD. And statins provide no effect. Cholesterol does not cause CVD. Inflammation does.
Here's an article for laymen that sets out the "new cardiology".
http://seniorlifenewspapers.com/news/2014/sep/25/inflammation-and-heart-disease/
Statins reportedly only help older men who have already suffered a heart attack. The medical community has been wrong for decades, just as they were wrong about pushing a low-fat diet which led to a proliferation of carb consumption and the epidemic of type 2 diabetes.
Fri Dec 19, 2014, 10:15 PM
kwassa (18,301 posts)
52. I googled it already. The American Heart Association disagrees.
Fri Dec 19, 2014, 10:25 PM
grasswire (42,149 posts)
53. I trust the American Heart Association about as much as I trust...
....any profit driven purveyor of bogus.
Believe them at your own risk.
Fri Dec 19, 2014, 10:33 PM
kwassa (18,301 posts)
55. I googled your source. He appears to be a chef and motivational speaker.
Unless he is a different Wendell Fowler that doesn't show up in the search.
Here is yet another good article on the subject.
from CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/10/16/healthmag.cholesterol.inflammation/index.html?iref=24hours
Fri Dec 19, 2014, 11:12 PM
grasswire (42,149 posts)
56. he's not "my source"
Just one of a huge number of articles on integrative and metabolic cardiology and inflammation as the critical factor in CVD.
I'm not going to argue this with you. And you certainly won't convince me of anything. Your mileage may vary.
Get your stupid ass back in the C&B forum where you belong, Judy. You're making a fool of yourself.
