1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jul 17, 2005, 3:49 pm PDT

5 mos ago I got a blood test done as part of a regular physical. I'm a male, 32 years old. My triglyceride level was 1356. My HDL was 14. My LDL was unreadable. My total cholesterol was 248. My Coronary Risk Ratio was 17.7! I weighed in @ 256 pounds. My doctor prescribed a graduated dosage of Niaspan along with Lopid. I started exercising. I also stopped eating fast food. When I went back in on May 23rd (three months had passed) my HDL was still low @ 25. (My Doctor recommended pursuing weight-bearing exercise to elevate). My LDL was 78. My triglycerides were 256. My total cholesterol was 154. My risk ratio was 6.2 - still high but only 3 mos of hard work and medication. Lifestyle contributes immensely to one's health, irregardless of the genetic factors working against you. My blood sugar is normal and I'm working on getting out of the Syndrome X arena and back into a more sensible, responsible and fulfilling arena. If you have syndrome X, you're a ticking time bomb. I've also lost over 30 pounds. It can be done.

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jul 20, 2005, 2:06 pm PDT

I am hypoglycemic at times. I can feel the symptoms and immediately consume carbohydrates which resolves the problem. I also over the years have had anxious moments for no reason. I discused this with my OBNP and take what works for her which is Raw Adrena, because I feel my cortisol levels are high. I eat a healthy diet of mostly vegetables, some wheat products and small amounts of meat or chicken. I drink coffee and wine, and forse myself to dring water. I am 57 and weigh 127, 5'6". I do not have a sedentary job and I try to take walks and swim several times a week. Here's the question. I have noticed superficial fat in my abdomen, arms thighs, rib area that looks like cellulite. Should I change my diet, and obviously excercise more? Or is this just the result of the aging process? Can you answer this question Dr. Margolis, and comment on the Raw Adrenal supplement. Also what to you know about Rhodolia

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jul 26, 2005, 3:58 pm PDT

I am also looking forward to seeing his answer to your post. Concerning the hypoglycemia...do you test your blood sugar to see what it is? I also suffer from hypoglycemic symptoms without actually being below 100 with my blood sugar. Eat very healthfully, no sugar, watch the high glycemic foods...etc.! I had my cortisol levels checked and they were within normal range...so going to be interesting to get his take on the Raw Adrena! Looking forward to more info!

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Dec 25, 2008, 6:40 am PST

Please explain what is metabolic syndrome?

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