Hi! Newbie Here

February 8, 2010

HI! I'm new here and have recently been diagnosed with High Blood Pressure.

I've always been skinny & eaten healthy, unprocessed foods, but have been fat

for the last 15 years. (I don't exercise much but that's changing now). I'm

55. The doctor said its only because I'm fat that I have this and once I lose

weight, the blood pressure will go down. I'm on BP medication though right now.

I don't eat much salt (never have) and eat meat only occasionally and would

never even consider drinking soda's. I do upon occasion have wine or a

Margarita! I use Xylitol exclusively & not sugar & have plenty of flaxseed

stuff around.

My question is; is there anything 'natural' like supplements or anything that I

can take that will work?

I know there's probably no consensus here, but I'd like to know what's worked

for any of you & I'm open to suggestions.

THANKS!

February 8, 2010

I found this..: and as it turns out, I do most of this anyway... I also drink about a gallon of water a day. That rids your body of salt and in fact, I take about three salt tablets a day to replace the salt lost and I have low blood pressure. Don't drink alcohol either.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FKA/is_7_66/ai_n6080506/

20. Prefer Potassium: This crucial mineral is found in many fruits, vegetables, dairy foods, fish and supplements.

21. Make It Magnesium: It's in leafy greens, legumes, whole grains and supplements.

22. Value Vitamin C: The less vitamin C in the blood, the higher the blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

23. Boost Bioflavonoids: Available in fruits, vegetables and supplements, bioflavonoids enhance vitamin C's effect.

24. Embrace Vitamin E: Evidence suggests that vitamin E also magnifies vitamin C's blood pressure-lowering effect.

25. Get Milk: Hypertensive patients seldom drink enough milk--and they are usually low on calcium. Broccoli, spinach, tofu, goat milk and calcium supplements are alternatives.

26. Pick Pycnogenol: French maritime pine bark extract lowered blood pressure in a Chinese study, which was reported in the January 2, 2004 issue of Life Sciences.

27. Fish for Omega-3s: Stress essential fatty acid-containing foods or supplements of fish oil, flaxseed oil and primrose oil.

28. Queue Up for Coenzyme Q10: Hypertensive patients are often deficient in ubiquinone. Aside from supplements, organ meats are the richest sources.

29. Seize the Soy: Studies suggest that the isoflavones in soy, tofu, tempeh and miso make arterial walls more elastic.

30. Think Zinc: Zinc may reverse hypertension that has been caused by too much cadmium.

31. Have Some Hawthorn: An enzyme that can cause arteries to constrict is blocked by this berry.

32. Look for Linden: This blossom is often combined with hawthorn for blood pressure.

33. Target Taurine: This amino acid--available in protein and as a supplement--balances sodium and potassium in the blood, lowering blood pressure.

34. Crave Carrot Juice: Studies show it cleans arteries.

35. Cook with Cayenne: The capsicum in cayenne slows arteriosclerosis, which can cause hypertension.

36. Don't Pass on Parsley: It's a natural diuretic, which cuts blood pressure.

37. Go for Ginger: Ginger offers hypertensive benefits to some.

38. Seal the Deal: Goldenseal root may reduce blood pressure, especially when taken in conjunction with ginger.

39. Defy Dracula: Evidence shows that garlic lowers hypertension 2-7 percent. Onions help too.

40. Single Out Psyllium: Take this soluble fiber with plenty of water. Other sources of fiber include peas, beans, apples, pears and citrus fruit.

41. Consider Black Cohosh: Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, this herb may also help with hypertension.

42. Cultivate Celery Seeds: They also contain calcium, which might add to their effect.

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Erin <lrolinski Sent: Mon, 8 February, 2010 15:38:01 Hi! Newbie Here

HI! I'm new here and have recently been diagnosed with High Blood Pressure. I've always been skinny & eaten healthy, unprocessed foods, but have been fat for the last 15 years. (I don't exercise much but that's changing now). I'm 55. The doctor said its only because I'm fat that I have this and once I lose weight, the blood pressure will go down. I'm on BP medication though right now. I don't eat much salt (never have) and eat meat only occasionally and would never even consider drinking soda's. I do upon occasion have wine or a Margarita! I use Xylitol exclusively & not sugar & have plenty of flaxseed stuff around. My question is; is there anything 'natural' like supplements or anything that I can take that will work? I know there's probably no consensus here, but I'd like to know what's worked for any of you & I'm open to suggestions.THANKS!

February 9, 2010

HI! Thanks for your reply. I do most of this except for #26...didn't know about that. I also didn't think about the salt tabs. I forgot to mention I DO take the Hawthorn Berries and I always drink a ton of water. But I'll look into the 2 things I didn't know about.Thanks again!-lynnzy natural healing- Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:30:04 -0500 (EST)Re: Hi! Newbie Here I found this..: and as it turns out, I do most of this anyway... I also drink about a gallon of water a day. That rids your body of salt and in fact, I take about three salt tablets a day to replace the salt lost and I have low blood pressure. Don't drink alcohol either.http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FKA/is_7_66/ai_n6080506/ 20. Prefer Potassium: This crucial mineral is found in many fruits, vegetables, dairy foods, fish and supplements.21. Make It Magnesium: It's in leafy greens, legumes, whole grains and supplements.22. Value Vitamin C: The less vitamin C in the blood, the higher the blood pressure in hypertensive patients.23. Boost Bioflavonoids: Available in fruits, vegetables and supplements, bioflavonoids enhance vitamin C's effect.24. Embrace Vitamin E: Evidence suggests that vitamin E also magnifies vitamin C's blood pressure-lowering effect.25. Get Milk: Hypertensive patients seldom drink enough milk--and they are usually low on calcium. Broccoli, spinach, tofu, goat milk and calcium supplements are alternatives.26. Pick Pycnogenol: French maritime pine bark extract lowered blood pressure in a Chinese study, which was reported in the January 2, 2004 issue of Life Sciences.27. Fish for Omega-3s: Stress essential fatty acid-containing foods or supplements of fish oil, flaxseed oil and primrose oil.28. Queue Up for Coenzyme Q10: Hypertensive patients are often deficient in ubiquinone. Aside from supplements, organ meats are the richest sources.29. Seize the Soy: Studies suggest that the isoflavones in soy, tofu, tempeh and miso make arterial walls more elastic.30. Think Zinc: Zinc may reverse hypertension that has been caused by too much cadmium.31. Have Some Hawthorn: An enzyme that can cause arteries to constrict is blocked by this berry.32. Look for Linden: This blossom is often combined with hawthorn for blood pressure.33. Target Taurine: This amino acid--available in protein and as a supplement--balances sodium and potassium in the blood, lowering blood pressure.34. Crave Carrot Juice: Studies show it cleans arteries.35. Cook with Cayenne: The capsicum in cayenne slows arteriosclerosis, which can cause hypertension.36. Don't Pass on Parsley: It's a natural diuretic, which cuts blood pressure.37. Go for Ginger: Ginger offers hypertensive benefits to some.38. Seal the Deal: Goldenseal root may reduce blood pressure, especially when taken in conjunction with ginger.39. Defy Dracula: Evidence shows that garlic lowers hypertension 2-7 percent. Onions help too.40. Single Out Psyllium: Take this soluble fiber with plenty of water. Other sources of fiber include peas, beans, apples, pears and citrus fruit.41. Consider Black Cohosh: Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, this herb may also help with hypertension.42. Cultivate Celery Seeds: They also contain calcium, which might add to their effect. http://www.zazzle.com/lynnzy* Erin Sent: Mon, 8 February, 2010 15:38:01 Hi! Newbie Here HI! I'm new here and have recently been diagnosed with High Blood Pressure. I've always been skinny & eaten healthy, unprocessed foods, but have been fat for the last 15 years. (I don't exercise much but that's changing now). I'm 55. The doctor said its only because I'm fat that I have this and once I lose weight, the blood pressure will go down. I'm on BP medication though right now. I don't eat much salt (never have) and eat meat only occasionally and would never even consider drinking soda's. I do upon occasion have wine or a Margarita! I use Xylitol exclusively & not sugar & have plenty of flaxseed stuff around. My question is; is there anything 'natural' like supplements or anything that I can take that will work? I know there's probably no consensus here, but I'd like to know what's worked for any of you & I'm open to suggestions.THANKS! -- MEEEEEE