Lowering my cholesterol

Last week our doctor prescribed Ezetrol to lower my cholesterol.  It isn't a statin drug, so I agreed to take it.  However, my research indicated it was also known to sometimes cause muscle problems.  There is no way I need any more muscle issues going on, so I'm not going to take it.  Jim's sister Carly suggested I try flax seeds and chia seeds.  Both are known to lower cholesterol.  Also Chia seeds are a  major source of omega-3. They also contain high amounts of antioxidants, fiber, protein, calcium, magnesium and iron.  They have been recently touted as the new 'superfood'.  They are an amazing source of long-term energy.  So I will be taking 2 tablespoons of ground flax and 2 tablespoons of ground chia daily, and I'll let you know in a month when I have my next blood test how they worked at lowering my cholesterol.

Stressful week

A week ago we received news that our son Sandy, who is 40, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.  According to his neurologist it is a grade two astrocytoma.  Now we wait for his appointment with the neurosurgeon in Toronto, which will hopefully be within a few weeks.  Sandy is still able to carry on work as an electrician, but isn't allowed to drive, because of his seizures.  His spirits are good and he has his mommy's positive outlook!  I'll keep you posted on any news in the weeks to come.

Doctor Appointment

I wanted to give you an update on my cholesterol levels.  We had our dr. appointment yesterday, and even though I've been taking 3 yellow peas a day, my cholesterol level is still up at 7.  I had great hopes for the yellow peas!  Not sure what we're doing about it yet, but I am refusing to get back on the statin drugs.  
I just spent the last twenty minutes going through all our cupboards looking for the noodle soup that my mouth is watering for.  I finally remembered the two packages were in the pile of stuff we left behind at Giant Tiger last time we shopped, because the noise in the store became more than I can handle.  I guess I'll have to settle for a salad for lunch!!

We had an enjoyable week with Jim's Mom visiting, along with her 4 month old puppy Buttons.  Having a puppy really cuts down on how much time you can spend shopping.  However I was able to find a neat solution which let us do all the shopping we wanted.  Buttons didn't seem to mind shopping at all from the duffel bag slung over my shoulder.
I'm totally enjoying my Kindle, and now have a Kindle case with light, so I can read out on my deck in the evening, after the sun goes down.  Life just can't get much better than this, I don't think!