Re: good article on anti-aging

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A very good article, indeed, Francesca!

The experience of the Okinawans suggests that they are, even with their

restricted energy intake, still within the scope of "normal" lifespan

with improved health. I say that as an example that verifies one of the

threads presented in the W.P. article. He points out that we

may find that we are only increasing average lifespan to say...95

years. At age 69 this month, 70 in 5 weeks,

95 sounds a lot better to me than 74 (male average).

So I endeavor to endeavor to persevere.

If you have been wondering about my non-participation, I have

been experiencing a chronic (as apposed to cronic) stomach discomfort that

has made life difficult for me, increasingly for the last year and

a half. Because the symptoms seem to correlate well with the occasional

side-effects from atorvastatin (Lipitor) I stopped the Lipitor for a few

days. I'm feeling much better. I note that I can think more

coherently. I also see a medical practitioner tomorrow for a little

reallity check. If, in fact, the problem was the Lipitor,

I have an interesting dilemma. I will suddenly be thrown on lifestyle

alone to combat my hyperlipidemic symptoms. (I've already gone through

niacin). Perhaps this is for the best. Walking

the wire without a net makes for careful walking, indeed.

Thank you for referring this article to us.

Ed S.

"T. Francesca Skelton" wrote:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50853-2002Jan28.html

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Subject: Re: [ ] good article on anti-aging

> If, in fact, the problem was the

> Lipitor, I have an interesting dilemma. I will

> suddenly be thrown on lifestyle alone to combat

> my hyperlipidemic symptoms. (I've already gone

> through niacin). Perhaps this is for the

> best. Walking the wire without a net makes for

> careful walking, indeed.

Hi Ed,

MOST cases of hyperlipidemia respond well to dietary modifications.

If you can share your diet and lipid (TC, HDL, LDL, TG) with us, maybe I can

suggest some changes which will reduce /

eliminate the need for Lipitor.

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Optimal Health & Longevity,

Greg ,

http://optimalhealth.cia.com.au

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