I have been worried about the side effects of taking Statins to lower my cholesterol levels. While I have taken them in the past and every individual is affected differently...my main concern was that I was able to notice an immediate effect on my memory or rather loss of it.
While I reported this to my doctor he did not seem to give it much importance and he was happy that my cholesterol had gone down significantly. I remember vividly him saying "Crestor is your drug!" While it might have been my drug it wasn't my pocketbook's drug and with no insurance and it costing over $200.00 for a 30 day supply...I simply quit taking it.
Earlier this year I suffered through some crippling pain in my legs. This time I went to see a doctor in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico (across the border from Del Rio, Texas). He ordered the usual blood work and of course high cholesterol raised its ugly little head once more along with a long list of other "high levels" maladies.
There are many home remedies out in cyber space to lower cholesterol but to be honest it is easier to just swallow a pill and much cheaper if I buy said pill in Mexico.
In my research I have come across so many studies that are down right scary but the bottom line is that Statins are not good for you and could possibly do more harm than good.
One of my readers was kind enough to send me this link which I found very interesting and informative. For example why don't doctors tell you that if you take Statins you should also take CoQ10 supplements or if you are over 40 Ubiquinol.
This link also talks about two foods that will dramatically lower you cholesterol. Thank you C.A. Voigt :)
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/07/20/the-truth-about-statin-drugs-revealed.aspx
Good night. May you all have Terlingua Dreams.
Terlingua Dreams
Governors Landing Campground - Lake Amistad - Del Rio, Texas
This information is what I was needing. I keep not going to a doctor because I don't want to go through a fight again. At one point I was thrown out of doctor's office because I said I wouldn't take the many pills he wanted to prescribe. He said I wasn't willing to take advantage of the benefits modern medicine offered me. With 2 friends who now have Parkinsons, and a history of diabetes in my family, I'll take my chances with just modifying my lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteYou are a gutsy lady Shadowmoss to have told the doctor you were not going to take the pills prescribed.
DeleteThe more I research the more convinced I am that diet, exercise and probably a class in stress management will be better for me than the drugs I am currently taking.
I know oatmeal is one food, but what is the other?
ReplyDeleteLike you, I assumed he would mention oatmeal...but it was a red apple and beets. I think because the last two bring it down faster.
DeleteI am trying to find the video as I looked at a lot of them on his website. When I find it I will post a link.
I really think it is worth it to try lowering cholesterol using natural means. With mine, fish oil capsules did it, although they work over time, whereas the drugs usually lower it more quickly. Regarding COQ10, specialist doctors will never admit that something that doesn't require a prescription will work. Also, CoQ10 is expensive! If you can get supplements in Mexico, I think I'd try the fish oil capsules, plus look into the foods that lower cholesterol such as oats. Exercise, just plain walking will do, is another way to help your cholesterol levels and has many other benefits. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI agree Gypsy, natural means are always the best.
DeleteI have also been reading that while fish oil capsules are good...Krill oil is even better. Here is a link showing the reasons why: http://www.mercola.com/infographics/fish-oil-vs-krill-oil.htm
I completely agree that the natural way is the best. I take lots of vitamins, including CoQ10.
ReplyDeleteYou are the first person I know that takes CoQ10. How do you like it?
DeleteGlad you were taken off statins and that you have made headway in handling your high cholesterol levels naturally.
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