Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 Patty, Very many thanks for the response. My response is below yours:- >Anna, I don't recommend you do what I did and just drop the meds and 'go for it' . I think it is recommended that you stop slooowly . Anyway, some things that are good for HBP are Hawthorn--strengthens the artery walls and good for the heart muscle, Cayenne--improves blood flow, magnesium--relaxes the muscles, Calcium--will help with any of those nasty heart palpitations. I take all of the above every day . the magnesium seems to be a big one for me, stopped any of those irregular heart beats. I take 1500 mgs of powdered magnesium plus calcium every day. I started the hawthorn about 2 weeks ago, and am praying it works, because it is one of those things you have to take 'on faith'. My BP was 160/110 before taking the pills. My ankles had never swollen before I started taking pills and seeing the Dr. since I quit them they are regular again and my feet have shape to them (-: my heart was beating irradically and I never felt really good. Since quitting them I don't have those problems anymore. I did find out I was allergic to Wheat too, and think that may have had something to do with it. I don't have anything else wrong, Cholesterol etc was WAY good! Patty [Anna] Patty, I had a bit of a close shave with a mild stroke two months ago when I forgot my pills two days in a row, so yes, I think I'll wait for my bp to improve before I drop my medications. I admire you for being so brave, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Hope someone is watching things for you though. I went out and got some Standardised Hawthorne Herb Extract today: 250mg berry powder and 150g leaf and flower. Dosage twice a day. Is this what you take? Put the powder straight into water because the shell struggling to melt in hot water so I don't want it in my stomach. Also got some Osteo formula, 2x a day would make 1600mg Calcium and 600mg Magnesium. You did say 1500 Mag. Is this combined or just magnesium? I am looking forward to see see how things go in the next few days after the first dose, I feel something different already as if my head is a bit clearer. How do you take your cayenne? I used to love hot and sour soup, glad that I have a good excuse of having it more often now ) Very best wishes to you, Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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