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high blood pressure
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lola23
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biogardener
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- louise
I have been on high blood pressure medication for the last three months and would like to know if anyone has been able to get off of their medication and by what means? Louise
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biogardener
- There is hope.
I have never been on blood pressure medication myself nor have I ever had the need to be, but I know of others who are, and in each case, I know why by looking at what they eat or how they live. If you are willing to change your lifestyle drastically, I know that there is help available, but it would mean a totally new approach to life. Whether you are able to do that or not is up to you. If you are, I can suggest to you where to start.
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lola23
- Re: louise
In response to message posted by lola23: ................................... I agree poor diets are the results of high blood pressure. I am not a heavy person and very healthy otherwise, I purchase my foods mainly from health food stores, I understand very well how to eat properly. I eat good foods and in moderate amounts. It is a mystery to me.
I have no idea why I developed this condition. I am not an angry person, i do not have negative emotions to supress, my lifestyle is very moderate. I have never taken even an aspirin in many years and I would really like to get off of this medication. Thanks for your reply. Louise
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biogardener
- Finding the cause
If you can find the cause of your high blood, you won't have any problem getting rid of it. Here are a few things which I would suggest: - You may need to solicit the help of a natural health practitioner, preferably one trained in the part of the world where your ancestors come from. For me that is Germany, and I have always found that I get the most effective advice from naturopaths trained in that country.
- Go to Dr. Weil's site and research this topic.
And now the most important thing. Even if you eat all the right foods, you can be doing your body a disservice by combining them incorrectly. That is where most people go wrong. For example, don't eat starches like pasta and potatoes at the same meal as protein like meat or cheese. Eat your meat or cheese with a salad or with non-starchy vegetables. Eat your bread with peanut butter. I know that the combination of starches or sugars with protein produce bad cholesterol, and I suspect that it also causes high blood pressure. The #1 remedy for high blook pressure is raw garlic, and you can't overdose on it. I eat huge amounts of raw garlic for a respiratory problem, and that may be the reason why I have never had a cholesterol or blood pressure problem. Cayenne is another circulatory regulator, and I use it with everything. Thirty years ago, I started out easy, because I found it too hot, but now I can really lay it on, because I gradually increased the dosage. I hope that you will respond in this discussion whether you are following any of these rules. It would be interesting to other readers.
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lola23
- Re: Finding the cause
In response to message posted by biogardener: Thank you, I will follow up on how I put my foods together and I went to Dr. Well's site and they sent me some wonderful recipes.
I am on my way to buy some of the ingredients needed.
I will send the article he sent me, perhaps it also will help others.
Thank you
Louise
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lola23
- Food remedies for high blood pressure
Hello, Here are the recipes I received from Dr. Well's site as remedies for high blood pressure. I was happy to receive them and to share them with you. Louise
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High Blood Pressure
If you have elevated blood pressure, it is important to consume low-fat, low-sodium, high-fiber foods such as fruits and vegetables and plant foods. Flaxseed oil and foods high in potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids, are all beneficial for people with high blood pressure. It is believed that vitamin C's ability to widen and relax blood vessels is connected to its blood pressure lowering capability. Garlic and onions have also been shown to reduce blood pressure due, possibly, to their sulfur containing compounds. Some studies have shown that substances found in celery subdue production of hormones that raise blood pressure.
Mega-Recipes
We believe that it's possible to manage and/or improve certain conditions through what you eat. When we create "Mega-Recipes" for an ailment, we strive to include the maximum number of the nutrients that are shown to have benefit for that ailment. We also expect the Mega-Recipe to contain at least 25% of recommended intakes for those nutrients. See the list of recipes that have met our criteria for this ailment.
What You Should Eat & Why
calcium
Increasing calcium intake appears to possess a greater blood pressure-lowering effect in hypertensive than normotensive individuals. Scientists are attempting to isolate the mechanism by which calcium appears to lowers blood pressure. Studies have shown that calcium may also reduce the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia.
Leading Food Sources of calcium: Broccoli, Bok choy, Milk, Amaranth, Salmon, Kale, Beans, dried, Cheese, fresh, Tofu, Soybeans, Yogurt
flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil may help protect against high blood pressure by inhibiting inflammatory reactions that cause artery-hardening plaque and poor circulation.
Leading Food Sources of flaxseed oil: Oil, flaxseed
garlic
Several large double-blind clinical studies demonstrate that garlic significantly lowers blood pressure in people with hypertension.
Leading Food Sources of garlic: Garlic
magnesium
Foods high in magnesium may help to lower blood pressure. Magnesium plays a part in reducing elevated blood pressure by relaxing the muscles that control blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more freely.
Leading Food Sources of magnesium: Spinach, Avocados, Chocolate, Pumpkin seeds, Oysters, Sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, Amaranth, Buckwheat, Almonds, Quinoa, Barley
omega-3 fatty acids
Researchers theorize that omega-3 fatty acids foster good circulation due in part to their alpha-linolenic acid content. The presence of omega-3 fatty acids makes blood platelets less likely to clump together and form clots that lead to heart attacks.
Leading Food Sources of omega-3 fatty acids: Salmon, Trout, Tuna
potassium
Potassium is an important dietary electrolyte that helps maintain blood pressure levels. Studies indicate that people who consume optimal amounts of foods high in potassium generally have lower blood pressure than those whose potassium intake is low.
Leading Food Sources of potassium: Beets, Bok choy, Apricots, Pomegranates, Chocolate, Beans, dried, Clams, Oranges, Water chestnuts, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Quinoa, Cantaloupe, Bananas, Figs, Avocados, Yogurt, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts
vitamin C
Vitamin C may widen blood vessels, thus helping to lower blood pressure. Scientists speculate that constricted arteries may be partly caused by the type of cell damage that vitamin C corrects.
Leading Food Sources of vitamin C: Cabbage, red, Peppers, bell, red, Tangerines & other mandarins, Oranges, Kiwi fruit, Strawberries, Potatoes
Mega-Recipes
California Pizza
Caribe Turkey Salad
Lasagna Arrabbiata
Roasted Salmon with Lentils & Lemon-Cilantro Dressing
Salmon on a Bed of Greens with Mango Salsa
Scalloped Salmon & Sweet Potatoes
Warm Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese
Roasted Garlic-Cheese Spread
Cranberry-Blueberry Smoothie
Triple-Gold Potato Salad
Vegetarian Chili with Bulghur
Tri-Berry Salad
Spiced Cream of Pumpkin Soup
Chicken Salad Niçoise
Orange-Mint Carrots
Artichokes with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Sauce
Apricot-Studded Pilaf with Mushrooms
Hoppin' John with Shiitakes
Potato Pancakes with Yogurt-Dill Topping
Mushroom, Root Vegetable & Barley Soup
Nectarine-Pineapple Chutney
Cheese-Stuffed Baked Sole
Date posted: 12/21/1999
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lola23
- PS
I am sorry the recipes I just sent did not come out clear and in a mode to get the recipe itself. (Hope this is clear) When sent to me it was sent in a way to download each recipe and all of the ingredients seperately. If anyone wants it sent that way perhaps they need to go to Dr. Well's site and have it sent to them directly. The recipes and the article on high blood pressure came very clear, my version here is too condensed. I tried.
Louise
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