I am having a little trouble with cholesterol ,my total is 249 ,I weight 121 ,5foot 4, very active and eat very little meat, mostly vegables .I DONT WANT TO take any medicene. D o you have any suggestions,also i dont smoke..
posted by blon3
about 1 month ago
How is your HDL and ratio? That's more important than total.... The short answer is take your blood chemistry results to a nutritionist for evaluation and suggestion. Some doctors know about this, but others are too quick to write prescriptions. A nutritionist can evaluate your food intake and give suggestions to avoid meds.
Exercise, cutting down/out saturated fats, and adding good fats to the diet are sound places to start. Good fat from nuts and seeds are essential. Flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and most nuts are great sources of Omega 3's and 6's. These are essential fats that we require everyday.
posted by Rad
about 1 month ago
Age 69
Height 6'
Weight 180
BMI 24.4
Total Cholesterol 151
HDL 57
LDL 80
Ratio 3
Resting Heart Rate 49
Body Fat 15.6%
October 2009:
Weight 181
Height 6'2"
MDCT Scan 0 calcium
Total Cholesterol 206
HDL 89
LDL 101
Ratio: 2.3
Triglyceride 73
Glucose: 93
PSA: .40
Vitamin D: 47
CRP (C-reactive protein): .16
Bodyfat 14.5%
BP pre-stress test 110/67
25 minute stress test at 3.3 MPH grade from 0 to 25 ("Superior")
(record for 60 year old is 31 minutes)
Maximum heart rate 179; Peak BP 164/57
Recovery: 34 in one minute...(dropped from 179 to 145)
Bone Density: Spine normal, hips show bone loss (starting 1000 mg. calcium per day)
Dematologist scan showed no skin cancer, but several "pre-cancer spots" were treated with Nitrogen. Two molds removed... both tested benign.
posted by Rad
about 1 month ago
Thanks, good approach. Will ask my doctor when I see him next week.
Rad
Where did you take the 25 minute stress test and what protocol was used??
The Cooper Clinic in Dallas used the Balke Protocol.
My VO2 max was estimated to be 51.09 based on the completion time of 25 minutes. A formula is used to estimate V02 max= (1.444 x actual time) + 14.99.
Here's a link to explain the test:
view link
posted by Rad
16 days ago
I get a physical once a year in Feb. My Dr. usually just gives me results as "normal" but here are the figures I get:
Blood Sugar 90 mg
Vit D 48 ng
Cholesterol 218 - up because I have been slacking
HDL 89
LDL 118
Triglycerides 45
Bone Density -.13 spine and -1.23 hip, am due for another soon
Passed my stress test, nurse said it was very good
Am at my max weight, 140, at 5'3.5", it's time to get busy...
Taking no meds
I will be taking my physical tomorrow 12-11-09.
Dot, glad to see that your Doctor tested for D. Vitamin D is a key since so many people are short on D and it low levels are associated with cancer.. I've been taking 5000 iu supplement since last Spring when my numbers were low. Since I no longer drink Milk and have to be more careful with sun exposure the supplements are key to keeping healthy levels of D.
