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My favorite is TripAdviser and I find photos posted (not by management but by reviewers) helpful. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

As someone who has experienced varying degrees of insomnia for over 30 years, I just reassure myself each time an attack comes that I am not alone. Many people have the same problem and I don't have to panic. Sleep will eventually come. In the meantime I just do everything from yoga...

Retiring has made me fit, lost weight, make life so much more enjoyable. Sometimes, being lazy can be enjoyable too but seriously, l love doing variety of things more than lazing around. Even in exercising I have sought out variety to keep me interested. I try to go to the gym to workout at...

Oral B Essential Floss waxed - been using that for many years. I have caps done on 2 teeth and this floss works well in between gaps. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

I don't keep a schedule or routine but there are some activities I do everyday when I am not traveling. These include reading newspapers over breakfast and various forms of exercise - could be gym or hiking or golf or yoga or swimming. Other activities for the day just flow in depending on my...

After more than a year, I find myself re-reading this thread as I have laid on the bed for 2 hours unsuccessfully trying to sleep. This week has been like that for no special reason at all. I've forgotten I started this thread and reading the thread again makes me realize that I've been in...

1 year. After that, I've built a new lifestyle. I still have many friends from my professional life who either are still working or have retired early. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Thanks Lsbcal for your kind comments. I am indeed serious about my health. I took a blood test in August and I intend to take another one end Nov to decide whether I should indeed take statin or just continue with lifestyle changes. I have cut down on carbs, eat oatmeal everyday, eat less red...

Anyone tried Red Yeast Rice tablets or Weider Red Mold Rice tablets? Someone recommended me to try as alternative to statins but from my internet research, Red Mold Rice supplement in form of tablets also have side effects. Any comments appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

20% T shirts, 10% polo shirts, 20% button down shirts and 50% ladies fashionable blouses😄 Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

He prescribed this tog with daily calcium tablets after I had a hysterectomy. I believe it is good move as I was having a stressful working life which didn't give me many hours to cook, exercise and get outdoor life. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

I've not heard of the Calcium Scoring test and will read up on it. Not heard about the vit D3 relationship too but my gynae put me on daily Vit D3 since 15 years ago. Been taking everyday - does not seem to improve my cholesterol numbers. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

I wash my hands before and after meals and after I return home from outside. Sometimes I make an excuse to go to the bathroom if I shake someone's sweaty or dirty hands. I don't wash with soap every time. I very often wash my face or wipe it clean after someone gives me a kiss on the cheek...

Yes, my LDL is very high. It came down a bit after some lifestyle changes of 6 months and went up again 4 months later - I think the numbers were messed up by prolonged flu medication including a course of antibiotics. I am giving myself another 6 months for my next test. My HDL is high likely...

Tot chol of 7.7 mmol/l is 297.29 mg/dl HDL-chol of 1.8 = 69.498 Direct LDL-Chol of 5.3 =204.633 Chol/HDL ratio at 4.2 = 162.162 Reading this and other threads and other articles, I want to do more lifestyle changes before trying any medication. My numbers above have been largely the same for...

Good to hear everything went well! Waking up without having to reach for glasses immediately is a real treat! Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Retired! And it is certainly not a boring title. Last time I mentioned this title in a group social meeting, they all said they are envious ESP when I still look young and energetic. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Glad to note this. I am not overweight and triglycerides is good. And after reading on LCHF, I am trying to stay away from processed food. Currently I am on vacation in Japan, and it's really hard to stay away from rice! Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Thanks for everyone contributing to this page and I have also been reading other threads in this forum on related topic. I can only say that whilst I am still confused, I am still unwilling to be on meds to lower cholesterol. I don't completely understand the lower carbohydrate intake approach...

Taking a break from my diet, so everything deep fried. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Off to Japan for a week. This time covering Osaka and Kyoto. Looking forward to some good sashimi, sushi, udon, ramen........😏 Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Catching up on TV series and just finished the entire True Detective series 1 in 2 nights. Absolutely gripping and gave me nightmares! Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Everything in moderation. I can't take any food which is too salty of sweet - just don't like it. I can drink my coffee black but I like wine - therein lies my sugar excess. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

Thanks everyone for the very helpful input. I have been doing a lot of research on this and heard different opinions from various doctors. One doctor used scare tactics on me saying that if I don't go on medication, I have a strong likelihood of heart disease. Another doctor just looked at my...

Thanks WR2. So, did you stop the medication after 6 months as your cholesterol levels fell within range? I had tried lifestyle changes. It helped a bit but not good enough. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum