Re: Atkins Diet -- heartattack
From: Genny (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 10:37:49 -0500
Since it was my recollection that Dr. Atkins did NOT have a heart attack, I
did a search on Metacrawler and found this link:
http://www.lowcarbing.com/news/atkins.htm
This article states that Dr. Atkins suffers from cardiomyopathy. Dr Atkins
says he has suffered from an infection of the heart for several years and,
as such, claims that his diet did not cause this condition.
I am also not a low-carber, but wanted to point out that I had heard an
opinion on this incident differing from what you have stated.
Genny
>Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 23:45:37 -0500 (CDT)
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (cupnjava)
>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>Subject: Re: Atkins Diet -- heartattack
>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>
>I have never been a fan of the Atkins diet once I learned what it is and
>what it can do to the cardio system. It just doesn't make sense to me.
>However that is neither here nor there.....
>I just want to make sure you are aware that Dr. Atkins HAD A
>HEARTATTACK and was in the hospital. Take this information as you seem
>fit to take it -- I've been in too many debates about this diet and I
>have no desire to get into another one. However, as a CNN/MSNBC junkie
>I feel obligated to pass this info along.
>Cupnjava
>
>At Tue, 11 Jun 2002, Donna wrote:
> >
> >I was wondering if anyone out there can give me some advise about the
> >Atkins Diet. I was thinking of starting it in a few days when I start
> >my new job. I just had some bloodwork done and my cholesteral levels
> >are in within the normal range, so I'm a bit worried with all the fat
> >you consume that I may develop high cholesteral levels. I am on no
> >medication right now, but may have to go back on provera if my second
> >uterine biopsy comes back as hyperplasia. I would like to lose approx
> >70 pounds, give or take and would like to do it as quickly as possible!!
> >Any suggestions would be soooo appreciated. Fell free to email me with
> >your Atkins success stories/horror stories. I'd like to be as well
> >informed as I can be. Thanks so much in advance,
> >Donna
>
>--
>Signature??? Umm ok
>
>Cupnjava
>
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