Paul J. Rosen, MD on Congestive Heart Disease and Cholesterol levels From a talk given to the American College for Advancement in Medicine, May 18, 2003. 50% of CHD occurs in people with normal cholesterol. Stress has a strong effect on cholesterol levels. (Lancet, Oct 8, 1983 p852). Risk factors are markers like stress, vertex baldness, snoring, sleep apnea, type A personality, Apple shape (as opposed to Pear), smoking, not drinking wine. Lipitor and drugs of its class has NOT shown to prevent heart disease or heart attacks. It causes muscle and joint pains. There are memory complications that are dose related. Weakness, fatigue, temperature regulation problems. Sleep disruption, neuropathy, and more as down side effects. Lowering of serum cholesterol also puts a person at risk for depression and cancer. CoQ10 has been given to people with CHD for 3 year stretches at doses of up to 2000 mg. It has been safe. Talk by Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS. Lac on Immune enhancement using Tibetan Medicine, Padma Basic which is good for the circulation and cardiovascular system (angina and stroke). It is a selective anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-arteriolsclerotic, anti-thromogenic and chelates heavy metal. It has been used in post-radiation therapy. There are published studies on this formulation. Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.