My father also suffers with his heart he is 87 and was instructed to only eat vegetables for awhile because meat has fatty substances that clogs up the arteries that helps keep the heart alive and also heart patients are succeptible to high cholesterol, a litte walking exercise that energizes the heart at least 10 minutes a day or more if able. Clogged arteries also creates shortness of breath. I am allergic to the smell of the smoke from a cigar or cigarette, so I do understand. VEGETABLES IS THE WAY TO GO also if he is eating meat products he should not eat it late at night then go to sleep. I am quite sure the doctor told him all this and like my father he omitted to tell us until we spoke to his doctor personally, then my father exclaimed an old man what else do I have to live for meat is good food what is a meal without meat" In a way he is right, but he is only harming himself and creating more harm to his body that can be avoided.

Welcome scubalaydee (scuba Lady I assume). I'm new here too but it's a real nice forum with friendly people. You can learn a lot too. At least I can. BTW I like your avator!

Thanks for welcoming me, and yes I am a certified diver love to do wreck diving, yes everyone is absolutely wonderful. I really wanted an avator focusing on underwater diving but could not find one. I hope my avator does no offend anyone

Not offended at all, scuba! It's neat! BTW- we're a hard bunch to offend!

That's great!