The good, the bad and the ugly cholesterol

Eight months ago when I was diagnosed with high cholesterol, I vowed to try to reach safer levels without taking prescription statin drugs.

Dr. Gott: Woman faces woes of middle age

Q) I am writing to inquire about a medical condition that I have had for more than 15 years with no diagnosis determined. I'm a 63-year-old African-American female in good health except for allergies. The older I get, the worse the problem.

Ask Dr. Gott: Cramping may be from statin

Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing to inquire about a medical condition that I have had for more than 15 years with no diagnosis determined. I'm a 63-year-old African-American female in good health except for allergies. The older I get, the worse the problem.

Fair favorites: The prize-winning recipes of 2010

The mouth-watering, award-winning foods displayed at the Douglas County Fair last week had wide appeal.

How to find alternatives to statins - Tue, 10 Aug 2010 PST

DEAR DR. GOTT: I would appreciate your advice. I am a 72-year-old Caucasian female with treated high blood pressure and high cholesterol (362)/triglycerides (403). Using a statin drug, I am able to get them down to 231 and 288, respectively. My problem is that I react poorly to statins. My legs have become weak, I have a nightmare of leg cramps, my muscles hurt, and I cope with nausea and gas ...