Biotech Values

[ThomasS]

o/t: I realize it isn't popular or convenient for most busy, decadent working types, but my patent-pending "combination therapy" worked wonders (allowing that we are all different).

1. Moderate-dose exercise
2. Moderate dietary changes
3. Low-dose Mevacor
4. Low-dose Plendil
5. Low-dose Cozaar
6. Continue to drink moderately (also raises HDL)

Lowered my LDL by 45%
Raised my HDL by 30%
Lowered my Triglycerides by 55%
BP went from average 160/95 to average 110/75
Essentially, LDL/HDL ratio went from roughly 3:1 to 1.4/1

Biggest dietary keys: Plain oatmeal, soy milk, massive fruits, olive oil/omega 3-6-9 caps...but continue decadent dinners (with some common sense mixed in).
Biggest exercise key: added a daily 10K walk/hike after my weight-lifting routine.

I have the lowest lipid profile and BP since I was 18; I'm 47 today.
Your mileage may vary. All it takes is willpower and "low" doses of modern medicine... if any!
(As an aside, science is finding multiple, unexpected, side benefits to Cozaar and Mevacor/statins. The key is low-dose and/or moderation of everything, except as much exercise as your schedule permits. Start slow so as to not lose interest. Anyone can walk, anywhere, anytime. Otherwise, swimming would be the best... which requires "access and set-up.")

Big Pharma thrives on zero American willpower.