Ron Logan's class on Healthy Blood Pressure was, as usual, very informative. Below are some notes from that class and other sources. Ron will be back on August 12 discussing Headaches. It is sure to be good, so don't miss it!
The three main causes of high blood pressure are: failing kidneys; brain messages that cause stress; and circulation.
Kidneys:
* High protein in the diet can damage the kidneys
* The active ingredient in Tylenol accumulates in the body and can cause
kidney damage. It only takes 2.2 pounds built-up in the body,to damage the kidneys to the point that dialysis is needed.
* Kidney health can be rebuilt. ( NSP's KB-C formula)
Stress:
* ACE Blockers are commonly prescribed. Side effects include accidents. Should not opperate heavy machinery (like a car!) while taking.
* Natural helps include: Kava Kava(relieves tension); Nutri-Calm(high in B vitamins & C for stress plus nervine herbs for the nervous system); Stress-J(calming); Gaba (stops mental chatter and helps sleep); Magnesium(relaxes muscles, soothes nervous system).
Circulation:
* Vitamin C: strengthens veins and prevents pinpoint hemmorages; prevents strokes; high cholesterol, plaqueing; cataracts, high blood pressure, reduces cancer risk & joint
pain and inflammation.
* CoQ 10 essential for circulatory system health. Cholesterol lowering drugs rob heart of CoQ10. Body stops producing CoQ10 at 27. Heart gets no energy without CoQ10.
* 300 mg CoQ10 per day can help congestive heart failure.
* CoQ10. l-carnitine & d-ribose are three of the best supplements for the heart.
Suggested formulas:
Cardio Assurance
Blood Pressure X
Mega-Chel
HSII
Ginkgo/Hawthorn
Learn more about these and the other products mentioned at http://www.mynsp.com/herbsnwhey
