>When we talk about the HGs cholesterol level we are talking about an
>"AVERAGE"


        The "average" American has one breast and one testicle.


>#5 The only way effective way to lower cholesterol is with drugs, but
>neither heart mortality or total mortality have been improved with drugs
the
>effect of which is cholesterol-lowering only.  On the contrary, these drugs
>are dangerous to your health and may shorten your life.


         I had a heart attack in May of this year. My doctors want me
         to take cholesterol lowering drugs even tho studies have shown
         people w/Post Polio Syndrome [like myself] can suffer permanent
         muscle loss and very intense fatigue from taking the meds!

         Marsha in Texas