Good Food for Spring

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It is hard to believe March is here and that spring is just around the corner!  As much as I enjoy the winter, I am ready for warm air, flowers and green grass!  I am also gearing up for my annual spring-cleaning and so I was thinking that I would offer you some ideas on how to “spring clean” your …

Should I use a statin?

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Q: My Dr. has recommended taking a low dose SIMVASTATIN.  I DON’T WISH TO DO THAT.  MY OVERALL CHOLESTERoL IS 254.  I KNOW THIS IS HIGH BUT MY HDL IS 108 TRIGYLCERIDES 79 AND LDL IS 130.  RATIO IS 2.4  AM I BEING FOOLISH NOT TO TAKE IT.  I EXERCISE DAILY.  I WEIGH 130.