Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Patricia Brandt's avatar

I'm an old lady at age 77. Although I was encouraged to take statins with a total cholesterol of around 200, I always declined. No history of CVD and the only family history was my mother who had an acute MI in her late 80s after years of poorly controlled diabetes, so I just didn't see the need. About 2 years ago our family switched entirely to grass fed/finished meats. My last bloodwork showed that my total cholesterol has dropped 50 points with a corresponding drop in LDL. No idea whether there is a correlation there but it's really the only change that I have made. I enjoy your columns as a now retired cardiac/ER RN of over 40 years.

Expand full comment
Madelyn J's avatar

Being a (female) old codger myself, I love the terminology. I also love your sense of humor and your approach to medicine and the practice thereof. Thank you!!

Expand full comment
18 more comments...

No posts