On 25 Sep 2009 12:28:14 GMT, Bob Eager wrote:

On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:39:49 +0100, Ian F. wrote:

"The Medway Handyman" wrote in
message om...

Statins are a prime example, the pharmacutical giants have influenced
the medical profession to the extent that they prescribe billions of
pounds worth of a by & large unproven drug which has unpleasant side
effects.

I have been taken statins for years and the only (side)-effect I've
noticed is a dramatic lowering of my cholesterol levels.

There are also indications that it reduces prostate inflammation. On a
sample of one (me) it works!

What is that please (P.I.) I have to admit I've never heard of it.

Just something else no doubt that makes the life of an old man of
advancing years miserable.

So I might have it to look forward to. :-((

Derek