On this last memorial day holiday (May 28, 2007), I went to the emergency room after experiencing extreme pain in my left foot. The test showed that I have gout. Gout is caused by eating foods that cause my uric acid levels to increase (ie. fatty foods).

A couple weeks later, I received a "high blood pressure" deferment at my nearby blood donation center. I was told to go to the doctor. My doctor ran a cholesterol test and found it was dangerously high in all areas.

I went windsurfing, after having not done it in eight years. I was clumsy, uncoordinated, out of breath and my wet suit nearly did not fit anymore.

I'm need a program to get my health back on track.

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