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I wonder, Harry. Have you ever heard of anyone with high CRP having any

observable symptoms? If so, what are they?

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INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>

> 2371 - 9/1/03

>

> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>

> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>

> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

> diets. A

> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

> increased risk

> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels of

> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>

> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

> smaller reduction

> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

> CRPs had

> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher CRP

> (more than

> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent each,

> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>

> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why some

> people

> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

> triglycerides.

> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

> low-cholesterol

> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>

> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your blood

> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

> tests for

> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia, mycoplasma,

> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such as

> gum

> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not have

> an infection,

> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products, pastas,

> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>

> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a Reduced

> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium Trial, "

> Circulation,

> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>

> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

> blank email to

> subscribe@...

> www.DrMirkin.com

>

>

>

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I wonder, Harry. Have you ever heard of anyone with high CRP having any

observable symptoms? If so, what are they?

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>

> 2371 - 9/1/03

>

> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>

> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>

> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

> diets. A

> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

> increased risk

> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels of

> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>

> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

> smaller reduction

> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

> CRPs had

> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher CRP

> (more than

> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent each,

> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>

> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why some

> people

> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

> triglycerides.

> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

> low-cholesterol

> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>

> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your blood

> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

> tests for

> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia, mycoplasma,

> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such as

> gum

> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not have

> an infection,

> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products, pastas,

> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>

> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a Reduced

> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium Trial, "

> Circulation,

> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>

> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

> blank email to

> subscribe@...

> www.DrMirkin.com

>

>

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I don't know how observable you might say three heart attacks, one stroke

and two heart by-pass surgeries are, but I have had atherosclerosis for most

of my adult life, and I figure inflamation of the arteries and veins played

a big part in those episodes. I only started getting CRP readings with my

last heart by-pass surgery and the CRP level at that time was about five

times higher than the normal range. My last CRP level last month was twice

the normal range, and if it does not come down in one more month, I am going

to start taking doxycycline, an antibiotic to kill those little germs like

Chlamydia pneumonia and mytoplasma bacteria.

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>

>

> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>

>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>

>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>

>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

>> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

>> diets. A

>> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

>> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

>> increased risk

>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels

>> of

>

>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>

>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

>> smaller reduction

>> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

>> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

>> CRPs had

>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher CRP

>> (more than

>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>> each,

>

>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>

>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

>> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why

>> some

>

>> people

>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>> triglycerides.

>> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

>> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

>> low-cholesterol

>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>

>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>> blood

>

>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

>> tests for

>> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such

>> as

>

>> gum

>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

>> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not

>> have

>

>> an infection,

>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>> pastas,

>

>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>

>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>> Reduced

>

>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium Trial, "

>> Circulation,

>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>

>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

>> blank email to

>> subscribe@...

>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>

>>

>>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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I don't know how observable you might say three heart attacks, one stroke

and two heart by-pass surgeries are, but I have had atherosclerosis for most

of my adult life, and I figure inflamation of the arteries and veins played

a big part in those episodes. I only started getting CRP readings with my

last heart by-pass surgery and the CRP level at that time was about five

times higher than the normal range. My last CRP level last month was twice

the normal range, and if it does not come down in one more month, I am going

to start taking doxycycline, an antibiotic to kill those little germs like

Chlamydia pneumonia and mytoplasma bacteria.

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>

>

> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>

>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>

>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>

>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

>> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

>> diets. A

>> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

>> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

>> increased risk

>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels

>> of

>

>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>

>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

>> smaller reduction

>> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

>> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

>> CRPs had

>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher CRP

>> (more than

>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>> each,

>

>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>

>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

>> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why

>> some

>

>> people

>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>> triglycerides.

>> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

>> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

>> low-cholesterol

>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>

>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>> blood

>

>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

>> tests for

>> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such

>> as

>

>> gum

>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

>> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not

>> have

>

>> an infection,

>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>> pastas,

>

>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>

>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>> Reduced

>

>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium Trial, "

>> Circulation,

>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>

>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

>> blank email to

>> subscribe@...

>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>

>>

>>

>

>

>

>

>

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I need to add an additional comment regarding the high CRP level I am

experiencing as noted below. I am waiting another month to get another CRP

level to see how reducing my consumption of carbohydrates will affect the

CRP level, since more carbohydrates means more insulin for me, and insulin

increase can also cause a rise in the inflamation levels as reported by the

CRP test. I have cut my consumption of carbohydrates in half from what it

was the previous three months when I consumed a total of around 100±20

grams of carbohydrates per day, causing me to double the amount of Humalog

insulin to deal with all those carbs. I am presently taking around 50 ± 10

grams of carbs per day total, thereby lowering my requirement for insulin.

The test results next month will show whether the rise in my CRP in the past

was due to consuming more carbs and insulin. I hope it goes back to the

normal range. If it does, I can blame the high CRP level on increased

insulin usage and higher carbohydrate consumption. If not, and the CRP

level remains high, I can blame it on an infection as mentioned below.

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>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

>>> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

>>> diets. A

>>> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

>>> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

>>> increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

>>> smaller reduction

>>> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

>>> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

>>> CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

>>> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why

>>> some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides.

>>> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

>>> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

>>> tests for

>>> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia,

>>> mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

>>> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not

>>> have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

>>> blank email to

>>> subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

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I need to add an additional comment regarding the high CRP level I am

experiencing as noted below. I am waiting another month to get another CRP

level to see how reducing my consumption of carbohydrates will affect the

CRP level, since more carbohydrates means more insulin for me, and insulin

increase can also cause a rise in the inflamation levels as reported by the

CRP test. I have cut my consumption of carbohydrates in half from what it

was the previous three months when I consumed a total of around 100±20

grams of carbohydrates per day, causing me to double the amount of Humalog

insulin to deal with all those carbs. I am presently taking around 50 ± 10

grams of carbs per day total, thereby lowering my requirement for insulin.

The test results next month will show whether the rise in my CRP in the past

was due to consuming more carbs and insulin. I hope it goes back to the

normal range. If it does, I can blame the high CRP level on increased

insulin usage and higher carbohydrate consumption. If not, and the CRP

level remains high, I can blame it on an infection as mentioned below.

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

>>> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

>>> diets. A

>>> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

>>> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

>>> increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

>>> smaller reduction

>>> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

>>> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

>>> CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

>>> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why

>>> some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides.

>>> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

>>> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

>>> tests for

>>> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia,

>>> mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

>>> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not

>>> have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

>>> blank email to

>>> subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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>>

>>

>>

>>

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I need to add an additional comment regarding the high CRP level I am

experiencing as noted below. I am waiting another month to get another CRP

level to see how reducing my consumption of carbohydrates will affect the

CRP level, since more carbohydrates means more insulin for me, and insulin

increase can also cause a rise in the inflamation levels as reported by the

CRP test. I have cut my consumption of carbohydrates in half from what it

was the previous three months when I consumed a total of around 100±20

grams of carbohydrates per day, causing me to double the amount of Humalog

insulin to deal with all those carbs. I am presently taking around 50 ± 10

grams of carbs per day total, thereby lowering my requirement for insulin.

The test results next month will show whether the rise in my CRP in the past

was due to consuming more carbs and insulin. I hope it goes back to the

normal range. If it does, I can blame the high CRP level on increased

insulin usage and higher carbohydrate consumption. If not, and the CRP

level remains high, I can blame it on an infection as mentioned below.

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

>>> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

>>> diets. A

>>> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

>>> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

>>> increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

>>> smaller reduction

>>> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

>>> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

>>> CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

>>> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why

>>> some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides.

>>> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

>>> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

>>> tests for

>>> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia,

>>> mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

>>> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not

>>> have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

>>> blank email to

>>> subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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>>

>>

>>

>>

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Harry,

If you were consuming 10,020 carbs per day how did you have time to do

anything else? (LOL)

I just had to bug you abuot that one...

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Re: Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

I need to add an additional comment regarding the high CRP level I am

experiencing as noted below. I am waiting another month to get another

CRP

level to see how reducing my consumption of carbohydrates will affect

the

CRP level, since more carbohydrates means more insulin for me, and

insulin

increase can also cause a rise in the inflamation levels as reported by

the

CRP test. I have cut my consumption of carbohydrates in half from what

it

was the previous three months when I consumed a total of around 100±20

grams of carbohydrates per day, causing me to double the amount of

Humalog

insulin to deal with all those carbs. I am presently taking around 50 ±

10

grams of carbs per day total, thereby lowering my requirement for

insulin.

The test results next month will show whether the rise in my CRP in the

past

was due to consuming more carbs and insulin. I hope it goes back to the

normal range. If it does, I can blame the high CRP level on increased

insulin usage and higher carbohydrate consumption. If not, and the CRP

level remains high, I can blame it on an infection as mentioned below.

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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Harry,

If you were consuming 10,020 carbs per day how did you have time to do

anything else? (LOL)

I just had to bug you abuot that one...

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I need to add an additional comment regarding the high CRP level I am

experiencing as noted below. I am waiting another month to get another

CRP

level to see how reducing my consumption of carbohydrates will affect

the

CRP level, since more carbohydrates means more insulin for me, and

insulin

increase can also cause a rise in the inflamation levels as reported by

the

CRP test. I have cut my consumption of carbohydrates in half from what

it

was the previous three months when I consumed a total of around 100±20

grams of carbohydrates per day, causing me to double the amount of

Humalog

insulin to deal with all those carbs. I am presently taking around 50 ±

10

grams of carbs per day total, thereby lowering my requirement for

insulin.

The test results next month will show whether the rise in my CRP in the

past

was due to consuming more carbs and insulin. I hope it goes back to the

normal range. If it does, I can blame the high CRP level on increased

insulin usage and higher carbohydrate consumption. If not, and the CRP

level remains high, I can blame it on an infection as mentioned below.

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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I can tell you are not using the jaws screen reader to read the amount of

carbs consumed. My screen reader reads the amount using a plus or minus

symbol between the 100 and the 20. It is one of the few times when having

good eyesight can make you read incorrectly. LOL

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>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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I can tell you are not using the jaws screen reader to read the amount of

carbs consumed. My screen reader reads the amount using a plus or minus

symbol between the 100 and the 20. It is one of the few times when having

good eyesight can make you read incorrectly. LOL

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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I can tell you are not using the jaws screen reader to read the amount of

carbs consumed. My screen reader reads the amount using a plus or minus

symbol between the 100 and the 20. It is one of the few times when having

good eyesight can make you read incorrectly. LOL

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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>>

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Well Harry, you would lose the bet. I just looked at the message again

and JAWS did not recognize the sign between the 100 and 20. The

character 177 I believe was just flat ignored as though it weren't

there... JAWS does the same thing with the cent sign as well.

Hmm, interesting indeed...

Cy, the Ancient Okie...

Re: Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

I can tell you are not using the jaws screen reader to read the amount

of

carbs consumed. My screen reader reads the amount using a plus or minus

symbol between the 100 and the 20. It is one of the few times when

having

good eyesight can make you read incorrectly. LOL

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk for a heart attack.

>>> This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had a 10

>>> percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. People with high CRPs may

>>> benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma, and Lyme disease; and look for an infection

>>> anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, " Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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>>

>>

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Well Harry, you would lose the bet. I just looked at the message again

and JAWS did not recognize the sign between the 100 and 20. The

character 177 I believe was just flat ignored as though it weren't

there... JAWS does the same thing with the cent sign as well.

Hmm, interesting indeed...

Cy, the Ancient Okie...

Re: Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

I can tell you are not using the jaws screen reader to read the amount

of

carbs consumed. My screen reader reads the amount using a plus or minus

symbol between the 100 and the 20. It is one of the few times when

having

good eyesight can make you read incorrectly. LOL

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk for a heart attack.

>>> This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had a 10

>>> percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. People with high CRPs may

>>> benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma, and Lyme disease; and look for an infection

>>> anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, " Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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>>

>>

>>

>>

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That is very interesting. It appears that the sender of the message can see

the cent symbol and the plus or minus symbol, but the receiver of the

message cannot while using the same screen reader. It does seem strange

indeed.

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>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk for a heart attack.

>>> This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had a 10

>>> percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. People with high CRPs may

>>> benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma, and Lyme disease; and look for an infection

>>> anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, " Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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>>

>>

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That is very interesting. It appears that the sender of the message can see

the cent symbol and the plus or minus symbol, but the receiver of the

message cannot while using the same screen reader. It does seem strange

indeed.

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk for a heart attack.

>>> This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had a 10

>>> percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. People with high CRPs may

>>> benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma, and Lyme disease; and look for an infection

>>> anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, " Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

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That is very interesting. It appears that the sender of the message can see

the cent symbol and the plus or minus symbol, but the receiver of the

message cannot while using the same screen reader. It does seem strange

indeed.

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>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk for a heart attack.

>>> This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had a 10

>>> percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. People with high CRPs may

>>> benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma, and Lyme disease; and look for an infection

>>> anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, " Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

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I thought I would step in here,

my JAWS reads it just fine. It says one hundred and 20, plus or minus. and

later says fifty plus or minus 10.

I am using Jaws 5.0

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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I thought I would step in here,

my JAWS reads it just fine. It says one hundred and 20, plus or minus. and

later says fifty plus or minus 10.

I am using Jaws 5.0

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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>>

>>

>>

>>

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I thought I would step in here,

my JAWS reads it just fine. It says one hundred and 20, plus or minus. and

later says fifty plus or minus 10.

I am using Jaws 5.0

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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>>

>>

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JAWS read it for me just as Harry wrote it, recognizing the plus and minus

signs.

Leona

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>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk for a heart attack.

>>> This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had a 10

>>> percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. People with high CRPs may

>>> benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma, and Lyme disease; and look for an infection

>>> anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, " Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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JAWS read it for me just as Harry wrote it, recognizing the plus and minus

signs.

Leona

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>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk for a heart attack.

>>> This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had a 10

>>> percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. People with high CRPs may

>>> benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma, and Lyme disease; and look for an infection

>>> anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, " Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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I wonder if some sort of biopsy could be done to see exactly what is

ccausing the inflammation. Yo can have inflammation without having an

infection.

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I don't know how observable you might say three heart attacks, one stroke

and two heart by-pass surgeries are, but I have had atherosclerosis for most

of my adult life, and I figure inflamation of the arteries and veins played

a big part in those episodes. I only started getting CRP readings with my

last heart by-pass surgery and the CRP level at that time was about five

times higher than the normal range. My last CRP level last month was twice

the normal range, and if it does not come down in one more month, I am going

to start taking doxycycline, an antibiotic to kill those little germs like

Chlamydia pneumonia and mytoplasma bacteria.

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>

>

> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>

>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>

>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>

>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

>> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

>> diets. A

>> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

>> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

>> increased risk

>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels

>> of

>

>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>

>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

>> smaller reduction

>> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

>> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

>> CRPs had

>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher CRP

>> (more than

>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>> each,

>

>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>

>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

>> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why

>> some

>

>> people

>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>> triglycerides.

>> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

>> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

>> low-cholesterol

>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>

>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>> blood

>

>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

>> tests for

>> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such

>> as

>

>> gum

>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

>> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not

>> have

>

>> an infection,

>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>> pastas,

>

>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>

>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>> Reduced

>

>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium Trial, "

>> Circulation,

>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>

>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

>> blank email to

>> subscribe@...

>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>

>>

>>

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Interesting, Harry. I hope it is due to the carbs. It sounds like you are

doing what you need to do to improve things. We will all be waiting to hear

your results. I went today for al the blood work-have a Doc appointment on

March 14.

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I need to add an additional comment regarding the high CRP level I am

experiencing as noted below. I am waiting another month to get another CRP

level to see how reducing my consumption of carbohydrates will affect the

CRP level, since more carbohydrates means more insulin for me, and insulin

increase can also cause a rise in the inflamation levels as reported by the

CRP test. I have cut my consumption of carbohydrates in half from what it

was the previous three months when I consumed a total of around 100±20

grams of carbohydrates per day, causing me to double the amount of Humalog

insulin to deal with all those carbs. I am presently taking around 50 ± 10

grams of carbs per day total, thereby lowering my requirement for insulin.

The test results next month will show whether the rise in my CRP in the past

was due to consuming more carbs and insulin. I hope it goes back to the

normal range. If it does, I can blame the high CRP level on increased

insulin usage and higher carbohydrate consumption. If not, and the CRP

level remains high, I can blame it on an infection as mentioned below.

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>>

>>

>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation, suggest

>>> that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people on low-fat

>>> diets. A

>>> blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP) measures inflammation in the

>>> body. Many previous studies show that high blood CRP levels signify

>>> increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels of CRP had a much

>>> smaller reduction

>>> of total cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP

>>> people also suffered a greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low

>>> CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely to

>>> benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain why

>>> some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides.

>>> This may be a very important study. Eventually it may show that people

>>> with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit from a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with blood

>>> tests for

>>> Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers) chlamydia,

>>> mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body, such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high cholesterol

>>> and an infection, treat it. If you have a high cholesterol and do not

>>> have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send a

>>> blank email to

>>> subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

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Hmm. My new JAWS 6.0 did not read it.

Re: Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

I thought I would step in here,

my JAWS reads it just fine. It says one hundred and 20, plus or minus. and

later says fifty plus or minus 10.

I am using Jaws 5.0

Fw: INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY

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>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> 2371 - 9/1/03

>>>

>>> INFLAMMATION BLOCKS HEART HEALTHY DIETS

>>>

>>> Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

>>>

>>> A study from s Hopkins in the medical journal, Circulation,

>>> suggest that chronic inflammation can cause heart attacks in people

>>> on low-fat diets. A blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP)

>>> measures inflammation in the body. Many previous studies show that

>>> high blood CRP levels signify increased risk

>>> for a heart attack. This study shows that people with high blood

levels

>>> of

>>

>>> CRP may not benefit from low-fat, low-cholesterol diets.

>>>

>>> Dr. Erlinger followed 100 subjects on a low-fat,

>>> low-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. Those who had high blood levels

>>> of CRP had a much smaller reduction of total cholesterol and the bad

>>> LDL cholesterol levels. These high CRP people also suffered a

>>> greater increase in triglycerides. Those with low CRPs had

>>> a 10 percent drop in cholesterol and a 12 percent drop in the bad

LDL

>>> cholesterol. Their triglycerides were not affected. Those with

higher

>>> CRP

>>> (more than

>>> 2.37 mg/L), total and LDL cholesterol were lowered by only 3 percent

>>> each,

>>

>>> while triglycerides rose by 19 percent.

>>>

>>> This shows that people who suffer from inflammation are less likely

>>> to benefit from a low fat, low-cholesterol diet. It also may explain

>>> why some

>>

>>> people

>>> benefit from low-fat diets, while others do not. Having a high CRP

>>> increases your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood

>>> triglycerides. This may be a very important study. Eventually it may

>>> show that people with low CRPs and high cholesterol will benefit

>>> from a low-fat, low-cholesterol

>>> diet. People with high CRPs may benefit most from a diet that is low

in

>>> refined carbohydrates from flour and sugar.

>>>

>>> Until we know more, I recommend that you get a CRP test, and if your

>>> blood

>>

>>> levels of CRP are high, look for a hidden infection. Start with

>>> blood tests for Helicobacter (the germ that causes stomach ulcers)

>>> chlamydia, mycoplasma,

>>> and Lyme disease; and look for an infection anywhere in your body,

such

>>> as

>>

>>> gum

>>> inflammation or a urinary tract infection. If you have high

>>> cholesterol and an infection, treat it. If you have a high

>>> cholesterol and do not have

>>

>>> an infection,

>>> try a diet low in refined carbohydrates and avoid bakery products,

>>> pastas,

>>

>>> fruit juices and all foods or drinks with added sugars.

>>>

>>> Erlinger, P. et al, " Inflammation Modifies the Effects of a

>>> Reduced

>>

>>> Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet on Lipids: Results from the DASH-Sodium

>>> Trial, "

>>> Circulation,

>>> July 15, 2003; Vol. 108, pages 150-154.

>>>

>>> To receive Dr. Mirkin's free health & fitness E-Zine each week, send

>>> a blank email to subscribe@...

>>> www.DrMirkin.com

>>>

>>>

>>>

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