tschram

tschram

  • Joined: August 30, 2022
  • Articles: 3127

Supplements over statins not recommended for cholesterol

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old female in good health who is quite physically active. I have been taking red yeast rice with CoQ10 to help with my cholesterol levels. (My son-in-law, who is a chiropractor and pretty knowledgeable about supplements, suggested this to me.) My cholesterol levels are still somewhat high, but my doctor has not pressed me to start a statin drug. My husband and a good friend of ours both had high cholesterol levels and started taking a statin drug. Both developed neuropathy and feel that the drug had a part in that. I do not want to take a chance on taking a statin drug.

Ask Amy: A parent doesn’t feel jolly about Santa

Dear Amy: I live in a country that celebrates a tradition that I am, at best, uneasy with. It involves a bizarre ritual by which parents of small children routinely lie to them about the existence of an elderly domestic intruder who supposedly brings small chocolate statues of himself along with toys and gifts once a year (spoiler alert: the parents buy this stuff).

If you’re cold, they’re cold

Never leave your pet alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

Getting It Right

Dear Readers, This morning I learned a project I hoped to complete before Christmas won’t wrap up until early next year. I am passionate about things getting done RIGHT, so I like to think I was a good sport when I got the disappointing news. My work often involves coordinating groups of talented creative individuals who share this philosophy. When projects bog down and hit snags or glitches (and they always do) this philosophy can lead to frustration. I “herd my cats” through these storms with “delightful persistence.” My Team Leader stye was acquired in Philadelphia--part Mary Poppins, part Rocky Balboa, and my charming tenacity usually (but not always) gets projects over the humps. So this morning after suffering what felt like defeat, I decided to cheer myself up by watching clips from A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Elyria boys win Bluebird Classic over Canton/Galva

By William Snesrud McPherson Sentinel GOESSEL – It was a battle of the county Eagles on Saturday as the Canton/Galva boys and Elyria Christian boys… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Little River girls win Bluebird Classic

By William Snesrud McPherson Sentinel GOESSEL, Kansas – Placing second for two straight seasons, the Little River girls finally got over the top bump on… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Viking boys get first win in split with Halstead

By Joel Muhs The McPherson Sentinel LINDSBORG, Kansas – The first of two regular season matchups between Smoky Valley and Halstead took place on the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

2022 MHS Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

The McPherson High School Entrepreneurship class had their 2022 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) at the McPherson Community Building on Dec. 14. The event was sponsored by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce and the winner from the event will compete in a Statewide challenge in Manhattan on April 20, 2023.

Vikings boys get first win in split with Halstead

LINDSBORG, Kansas – The first of two regular season matchups between Smoky Valley and Halstead took place on the Vikings’ home court Friday night, as the Viking girls fell short of a comeback and the Viking boys earned their first win of the season against the Dragons.