Extremely High Triglycerides

August 15, 2006

I am looking for some expertise opinions. I recently had a blood

test taken and everything came back ok with the exception of my

triglycerides. To quote my doctor 'they are through the roof,

dangerously at 798!' (yes, you read it right, 798!). She has me

eating nothing but green vegetables, the only white vegetable I can

eat is cauliflower, no sugar of ANY kind, no fats, no pasta, no

bread, no smoking, drink ONLY water (LOTS of it), no fruit juices of

any kind due to the sugar content, can eat nothing that has even the

slighteset amount of sugar in it, no dairy products and exercise. I

take a a baby aspirin 1/2 hour before I have to take 1500mg of

Niaspan at bedtime. For my exercise I walk 2 miles a day, but have

only been at it since this bad news, 2 days so far.

I have given thought of eating raw garlic cloves but I have no idea

of what else I can do to get these numbers down FAST! I am so

depressed over not only the 798 count on the triglycerides but also

in the fact that I cant eat anything outside of green vegetables and

drink only water. At mealtime, I would get the same amount of

enjoyment going out in my back yard to 'graze'.

This is day 2 and the only thing I eat is tomatoes which I hope are

ok, green peppers and broccoli. I did cheat a little and made a batch

of oat bran muffins using the the recipe that I found in the

book 'The 8 Week Cholesterol Cure'.

I used to be a soda addict and would crave sugar after eating a meal

so badly that I would shake. I've gotten to the point where I no

longer crave it with the hopes that giving up all sugar would help me

drop a few pounds. So far, no change in the weight. I'm 5'2 " and

weigh 153.

My one downfall is smoking. Yes, I smoke. I tried the ear auricular

therapy and was only able to quit for 3 days before I started up

again. Is there something I can do that will quit the cravings?

My doctor is not only into the practical medicines but also into

herbs, vitamins and is also a chiropractor, and she is thorough. I

just wanted to do something on my own that would bring these

triglycerides down outside of eating 'hardly anything'.

My last question is, can anyone tell me what the difference is

between cholesterol and triglycerides? I thought that they were

basically one in the same, but the doctor said that the cholesterol

was 'ok', it was the triglycerides that were a disaster.

I do apologize for this being so long of an email, but I just wanted

to get all the facts 'out front'. I have gotten alot of great

information from this list over the years and do appreciate any help,

opinions and suggestions I can get.

Julee

August 15, 2006

There are a number of natural products you can take to lower your triglycerides: High dosages of Omega 3. ResQ 1250 has the highest amounts of the EPA and DHA, but you can get good ones at Vitamin Shoppe and Vitamin World. Also take 500 mgs of Niacin daily. sugarfoot1a <bohicadear wrote: I am looking for some expertise opinions. I recently had a blood test taken and everything came back ok with the exception of my triglycerides. To quote my doctor 'they are through the roof,

dangerously at 798!' (yes, you read it right, 798!). She has me eating nothing but green vegetables, the only white vegetable I can eat is cauliflower, no sugar of ANY kind, no fats, no pasta, no bread, no smoking, drink ONLY water (LOTS of it), no fruit juices of any kind due to the sugar content, can eat nothing that has even the slighteset amount of sugar in it, no dairy products and exercise. I take a a baby aspirin 1/2 hour before I have to take 1500mg of Niaspan at bedtime. For my exercise I walk 2 miles a day, but have only been at it since this bad news, 2 days so far.I have given thought of eating raw garlic cloves but I have no idea of what else I can do to get these numbers down FAST! I am so depressed over not only the 798 count on the triglycerides but also in the fact that I cant eat anything outside of green vegetables and drink only water. At mealtime, I would get the same amount of enjoyment

going out in my back yard to 'graze'. This is day 2 and the only thing I eat is tomatoes which I hope are ok, green peppers and broccoli. I did cheat a little and made a batch of oat bran muffins using the the recipe that I found in the book 'The 8 Week Cholesterol Cure'. I used to be a soda addict and would crave sugar after eating a meal so badly that I would shake. I've gotten to the point where I no longer crave it with the hopes that giving up all sugar would help me drop a few pounds. So far, no change in the weight. I'm 5'2" and weigh 153. My one downfall is smoking. Yes, I smoke. I tried the ear auricular therapy and was only able to quit for 3 days before I started up again. Is there something I can do that will quit the cravings? My doctor is not only into the practical medicines but also into herbs, vitamins and is also a chiropractor, and she is thorough. I just wanted to do something

on my own that would bring these triglycerides down outside of eating 'hardly anything'. My last question is, can anyone tell me what the difference is between cholesterol and triglycerides? I thought that they were basically one in the same, but the doctor said that the cholesterol was 'ok', it was the triglycerides that were a disaster. I do apologize for this being so long of an email, but I just wanted to get all the facts 'out front'. I have gotten alot of great information from this list over the years and do appreciate any help, opinions and suggestions I can get. Julee David (it means Beloved)There are no withholding taxes on the wages of sin.

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August 16, 2006

The difference between the two is this: Cholesterol ( from dictionary.com) A white crystalline substance, C27H45OH, found in animal tissues and various foods, that is normally synthesized by the liver and is important as a constituent of cell membranes and a precursor to steroid hormones. Its level in the bloodstream can influence the pathogenesis of certain conditions, such as the development of atherosclerotic plaque and coronary artery disease. It is not fat, but found in meat products for the most part. You have good and bad cholesterol. HDL is the good one, while LDL is the bad one. You want to lower the LDL and increase your HDL for heart health. Triglycerides are your blood fat. It is your bad fat really. Simple sugars are the main culprit

in increasing triglycerides. raw veggies, water, garlic, other herbs, can lower this amount. Your diet is very restrictive at this point. Robert sugarfoot1a <bohicadear wrote: IMy last question is, can anyone tell me what the difference is between cholesterol and triglycerides? I thought that they were basically one in the same, but the doctor said that the cholesterol was 'ok', it was the triglycerides that were a disaster. I do apologize for this being so long of an email, but I just wanted to get all the facts 'out front'. I have gotten alot of great information from this list over the years and do

appreciate any help, opinions and suggestions I can get. Julee Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

August 16, 2006

Hi Tri's???????? Guess what. The medico drugs will lower them. However, when trigycerides and cholesterol are lowered using statin drugs (lipitor, crestor, zocor etc) the heart disease rate remains unchanged (funny, isn't it). Try the following: 1) Cut down on simple carbs/sugar/honey/sweets etc. 2) Only use extra virgin olive oil or real butter as your source of added fats. 3) Start eating more(both) organic apples and citris fruits (with the apples, make sure you eat the peel). 4) This is very important: You have to exercise a minimum of 4 times a week (preferably daily) where you can get your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes, 45 preferably.