Sheldon, you're right and that's just what I'm doing, or not doing as the case may be Blood pressure is way down, cortisol is under control, IR has been healed thanks to LC and hypoglyceamia is no more.

It just bothered me that I expected changes and there were really none to see. I wanted an exceptional lipid profile! If nothing changes as I cease the smoking and begin to partake in some red wine over the next 6 months then I'll have to live with things the way they are, which is just fine.

The perfectionist in me isn't going to give up until then though!

Nat