Re: questions for those of you dealing with cholesterol issues

January 3, 2008

Hi Carmella,

While I don't have cholesterol issues, all the docs here (in many sub-

specialities) AND the Trainers at the gym suggest eating a bowl of

oatmeal everyday and getting regular exercise. Cherrios cereal can also lower

cholesterol Perhaps your son can use the pool for swimming or other aquatic

exercise at his University.

Gretchen

January 3, 2008

Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements really helped bring my numbers down, and are

available and affordable.

Niacin had some impact for me, but not enough to put up with the face

flushing side effect. And I was taking a non-flushing supplement.

O

January 4, 2008

Hi Carmella,

High cholesterol 'runs in my family'. For us, medication is needed. However,

all of us still work on eating a healthy diet...and, of course, we all have

different opinions on what is 'the best'.

My husband and I enjoy the Dr. Oz stuff. It's simple, easy to follow. He has

books, but also a series on Discovery Channel, which can be much easier than

reading.

Many of the same principles are in the South Beach Diet. For an 18 year old, he

might find that a lot more appealing! If he likes to read, the explanations

in the book are powerful, especially the discussion about insulin resistance.

Both the author of South Beach Diet book and Dr. Oz are cardiologists.

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