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Posted by Ali (Bursa, Turkey) on 03/27/2009
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ACV for blood pressure: I have been having high blood pressure, for the first time in my life. I am 56 and have Type 2 diabetes. At the doctors, I had consistent high bp measurements for a few times, and the doctor decided to monitor it for a week and put me on medication depending on the results. My son told me about earthclinic and ACV and one night I decided to give it a shot. I measured my bp at 15.9/10.1. I took ACV (about two tbsp and some water) and measured it again 30 min later. Voila!!!! It was 12.2/8.5. I have since been on ACV and have my bp has measured normal, no more high bp. Thank you earthclinic and ACV!!!
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Posted by Rebecca (Aurora, Illinois) on 03/12/2009
I started to take the ACV for my HBP and I want to know if anyone can tell me if they will react to other vitamin supplements I am taking. I am taking HBP vitamins, glucose health, Leutin, and Omega 3-heart health also a hair skin and nail supplement. Any feedback will be appreciated.
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Posted by HealthGuy (Denver, CO) on 04/17/2009
In response to your question if the ACV will react with other supplements. The answer is no.
I've taken supplements and ACV for a long time and had no problems. Most people end up with acid reflux from a hypo-acidic environment (too little stomach acid).
If the stomach acid were to remain high enough, it would adequately break down the various foods we eat adequately.
Most people over the age of 35 end up having too little stomach acid - so it's not true that doctors say we have too much acid and then put millions of people on anti-acid and PPI meds to block the acid reflux.
I was on those medications and had more problems than I started with. Besides, they actually weaken the bones and elevate the risk of heart attack, stroke and a number of other medical issues.
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Posted by Pamela (Atlanta, GA) on 02/26/2009
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ACV - My blood pressure dropped 20 points in 2 hrs.
I was at work last Friday and suddenly started to feel light-headed. My co-worker suggested that I take my blood pressure using her unit. To our surprise my blood pressure read 168/99. Never have I had a reading that high. Another co-worker who lives close by went home and returned with a small plastic cup with ACV. I took two tablespoons approximately and drank it straight. No too bad! After one hour it went down to 144/88 and then one hour later it read 127/84. I was feeling alot better... so ACV WORKS.
Question?? Should I get the organic brand or will any brand work for weight loss? I am taking two tablespoons in the morning and is mixing ACV with water to drink during the day. Now I am trying to see if the weight loss thing will work. Will keep you posted.
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Posted by Dean (Los Angeles, CA) on 02/04/2009
I am 44 years old and have had High blood pressure for 9 years now. Last week I was at 140/110 and really felt bad. I have been on 3 different medications and am on 2 currently which do not seem to be working. I ran across this site today and I will be goibg to the store right after work to get some ACV, there seem to be so many positive responses I will give it a try and post back with my results. wish me luck!
Dean
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Posted by Darryl (Joliet, IL) on 02/06/2009
Hey Dean keep your spirits up, I too just found this site a few days ago, normal bp for me is around 170/120 or so. Just started my daily routine (two days ago} of ACV the organic kind (mother on the label), 3 shots a day with a glass of water (normal shot glass). I had my bp checked today 164/100 still high but hopefully going down. I know for people like us who have high bp it is going to have to been a lifestyle change also, exercise,l ow stress, diet, etc. But I do not like prescripition drugs, ACV will now become stocked in my home from now on.
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Posted by Dean (Los Angeles, Ca) on 02/06/2009
Ok its been 1 day and so far I have stopped taking my Medication and am just using the ACV. My BP is 145/81 (same as it was on the pills) so I am very happy so far, no spike and it has not gone up. I hope that with continued use it will start to drop.
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Posted by Iuemhotep (Monroe, Louisiana) on 01/29/2009
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I have been taking ACV for 3 or 4 weeks and my Blood Pressure is still 155-168/90-100 and is scary. I have headaches and I don't like that. I am Vegan and I exercise 3-4 time a week. No other health problems. Last week I had a Chelation therapy done and it have not help. I will do more.
Any other Remedy. I take Zinc, herb, potassium, Mag. I am tired of taking all this stuff thoughout the day. I think that I am going back to the Dr and start taking the BP medicine.
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Posted by S (Los Angeles, CA) on 01/30/2009
sometimes sleep disorders can cause blood pressure issues as well as headaches, may be worth looking at.
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Posted by Jerry (Miami, Fl) on 02/01/2009
For folks that are having problems with high blood pressure look up the following device/program. Resperate - it is a music and breathing technique that is supposedly proven to reduce blood pressure WITHOUT meds. I did not purchase it but noted the technique and implemented it. It works.
Of course most people in this country just want to pop a pill. Go ahead...make "their" day (drug companies)
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Posted by Trish (Kansas City, MO) on 02/24/2009
I know how frustrating it is to try a remedy that is praised by so many people but doesn't seem to work for me and only me. I have had minor successes with ACV, but nothing miraculous as some have claimed. I use it to keep my body's pH levels in check and to assist in digestion. As for your high blood pressure, try checking with someone who practices Traditional Chinese Medicine. I don't have BP issues, but I have used TCM for many problems such as hormonal imbalances and sluggish liver and have had nothing but positive results. My female issues have improved greatly. It is worth looking in to.
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Posted by Dick (Springfield, OR) on 05/20/2009
Zinc made my BP go higher. I stopped taking it and the BP went back down. Could be just me, but it might be worth a try.
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Posted by Tim (Princeton, NJ) on 05/21/2009
That is not true. I have been taking 100 mg of Zinc since 4 years & I have perfect BP & pulse at the age of 49. There must be some other reasons to increase your BP, including STRESS.
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Posted by Pahlee (Philadelphia, PA) on 07/07/2009
Tim, how can you say that Dick's statement isn't true, the zinc probably did raise his pressure, but that doesn't say that it will do the same for you, everybody is different
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Posted by Rosemary (Dallas, Texas) on 01/25/2009
i have been taking 2 TBS ACV with 1/4 tsp baking soda three times daily for high blood pressure. it is 145/90 and i desperately need it to be 135 or lower by 2/4/09. do i only take it 5 days a week and off two. how long does this take to work? i started taking it 6 days ago. my husband has been taking same amount morning and night only for acid reflux. thank you very much and i am so grateful i came across this site.
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Posted by Candy (Fort Madison, IA) on 01/27/2009
this is for rosemary with high blood pressure. you might try magnesium. you can get a transdermal form that is easier to absorb into your system. just do a google search for more info.of course, the applecider vinegar will help too.
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Posted by Llady (Dallas, Texas America) on 06/24/2009
one of the reasons the apple cider vinigar may not be working for you is because you are using the baking soda. The baking soda has quite a bit of sodium in it which will cause the blood pressure to go up. I take it and can assure you the vinigar and water works. lady
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Posted by Marqueze (Nashville, TN) on 12/16/2008
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Where do I begin.....130/77 from 159/100 in 1 week...NO MEDS Just ACV twice a day, 2 tsp with water. I can't believe it like I really can't. I never buy into the internet crap cause people lie but I am really telling you folks that it works. Its nasty as he** but it works. My Dr. was like wow...No BP meds only good ole ACV in me baby! Yes! Thank God for his creation. I really think there are cures for everything right in the earth...We just have to keep researching and say screw the DR'S who charge us all the money for meds. Long Live ACV!
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Posted by THealth (LOS ANGELES, CA) on 12/05/2008
Hi Nikki,
Thanks for your wonderful feedback regarding apple cider vinegar. I also have high blood pressure and would like to try this Apple Cide Vinegar. What time do you take ACV and how much? What is the brand of ACV you are using? I would appreciate if you can please let me know the same.
Thanks,
Thealth
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Posted by NICOLE (EMU HEIGHTS, NSW AUSTRALIA) on 12/06/2008
RE: Hello Thealth in regards to your questions i use the brand _____ - organic apple cider vinegar. I take my mixture breakfast, lunch and dinner.Cheers nikki anymore questions please email me on my email address
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Posted by Pat (Brookings, OR) on 11/16/2008
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Hello~ Two weeks ago after a decade of high blood pressure and suffering from the side effects of Benicar to control it I went to this website. I was weaning off the Benicar and literally sick with blood pressure 185/115. I started regimen of 2 tbsps. ACV, 1 tsp. cayenne and 1 tsp. cinnamon in a.m. in 1/2 glass of water. At noon and evening the ACV only. Two weeks have passed and this morning I am at 131/85 with no prescription drugs! In addition, I use ACV (unfiltered, organic) as a toner and my skin is the best it has ever been! I am 51. I will say I haven't lost any weight and when adding the baking soda my pressure went up. So will attack the 10 lbs. I need to lose next. Thank you!
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Posted by Vicarious (Vancouver, British Columbia) on 10/23/2008
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Hi. 53/1m89.93kg male.Never drink alcohol, don't smoke,not much fat, little salt. Near very healthy, organic veggie patch etc. I near never eat anything like potato chips, fast food, canned soups . etc no much High Blood in my family till age over 80 my grand pa (he drank what I will talk about below) and my dad over 92 now has some high blood also now only.
Suddenly I have High Blood Pressure here in Canada where I live for one year now. Lived in the Tropics last 30 years and swam in a pool every day +-1hr. Now here in Canada a very sedentary life. Too much on my bum I admit but work is by the PC. Anyway I follow this webpage here quite some time now and take ACV 2 x 2 big soup spoon of ACV (organic with mother) not the clear from supermarket, mix it in non sugar added Grapefruit juice with water 1/4 -3/4 1st and last thing every day and it came down from 165 to +- 140.. in one month WITHOUT any other medicine.
I also take one Aspirin per day and the usual Multi vitamin. I am not very "Pro Medicine Pills Person". I also take "Oil of Oregano" for general health 3 x 5 drops per day. That cleared a 4 month chronic / viral office cough of my partner that doctors tried to cure with antibiotics, in 7 days!!! 4got to say he also takes the ACV! It all seem to have improved dramatically his 30 years "GERD, gastritis" also, amazing isn't it?. So maybe "OIL OF OREGANO" may help for High blood also? Now my blood pressure still not normal but will continue. I feel less often the dizzy head.
I recall my Grand father in Austria drinking one month on one off 1L of Apple Juice " with mother" not the clear one made what they call REFORM HAUS/HOUSE. (An old Austrian woman solution) to high blood pressure. But here such Apple juice is like 11$ per liter so.. not $ feasible. Anyone had such a similar story with the Apple juice in America?
Regards Thanks for any story shared. and good health to you all!
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Posted by Vicarious1 (Vancouver, British Columbia) on 11/06/2008
Hello its me again. Since I wrote my last post I continued same ACV etc. and have been at +- 125-135 over 80-90 for the whole past week. Checking 2 x per day with an automated machine that takes 3 readings each time and makes a single average and recalls it in memory.
From a vegetarian friend was advised to add a glass 5cm-6cm +-2 inch of pure POMEGRANATE juice 1x per day(as it is quite costly) 13$ for 1.8L with one COD LIVER capsule every morning replacing the SALMON oil. The Pomegranate should have a good body inner cleansing effect. I notices much better body functions. Although with all the ACV etc I have not lost one pound ..but then I am not much overweight. Well good luck to all my dizzy heads are gone for the moment.
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Posted by DJ (Bradford, USA) on 10/22/2008
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I have been taking 2 teaspoons of acv in 16 oz of water for one week now. My blood pressure has gone up. How long does it take to see an improvment?
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Posted by Marion (Riverside, Ca) on 11/15/2008
Hello DJ, I think that I would give it a real try first before giving up. Try taking 2 table spoons in 8 oz. water 3 times a day before each meal. If you try this can you please let us know if it works? It would help a lot...thanks!
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Posted by Jeremy (Ocean Springs , MS USA) on 11/18/2008
I was looking for a HBP medication alternative and the most common thing I have seen is with ACV, my BP consistently checks in at the 180/90 range and at age 31 I am quite concerned with the threat for ed and other complications....hope this works 4tbsacv/8ozh20 2x daily
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Posted by Randy (Santa Cruz, CA) on 10/13/2008
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Hi everyone. Great site for health issues. I have been taking ACV every morning and night 2 Tabl. to 8 to 12oz of water. During the day, I mix a quart bottle of spring water with about 4 tabl. of ACV and drink throughout the day. Anyway, my blood pressure that has always been high for over 25 years is now down like never before.
Prior to any meds: 160/96
With meds: 130/86
NO MEDS and ACV: 110/60
Throughout the day my blood pressure has found a new home of 110/60.
I discontinued my medications because my blood pressure with ACV and MEDS became too low: 98/56
No Meds...ACV alone: 110/60 like clockwork.
I feel so fortunate to find the ACV recipe here at earth clinic. I go in for a cholesterol reading in about 2 weeks...I will let you know the results without statins.
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Posted by BILL (MEMPHIS, TN) on 02/05/2009
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You really have inspired me. The drs telling me that I will have a stroke that this is in my family and that i have to, no must take hbp medication. I have been taking them and now i am not anymore. I have been doing garlic and acv and now from 178/90 to 124-138/65-84. I read your comment and today i am inspiring again. Thank you and god bless.
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Posted by Alison (Levittown, PA) on 10/04/2008
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Blood Pressure -- Here is my first report: I started on the ACV and have taken it religously. I also am taking a vitamin suppliment that is supposed to support a healthy heart. I have not had caffeine for 2 days and I am watching what I am putting in myself for fuel. I am trying to eat colorful healthy, low sodium, low fat foods. I have not eaten any fake sugars such as sweet n low. I have not had soda or any caffinated beverages. I do like lemon with my water that has been helpful. I was at the pharmacy today and I took my bp with the in store monitor, that will have to do until I am back as school on Tuesday. My bp today was 147/84. That to me is significant. I was wondering if any had noticed a slight difference in the odor of their urine. Please let me know.
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Posted by Marion (Riverside, Ca) on 11/15/2008
Hello Alison, The change of smell in your urine might be caused by your vitamin as well. Ever since I started taking a daily vitamin my urine is almost neon yellow and smells like my vitamin...lol..it's some potent stuff I guess!
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Posted by Mary (San Bernardino, CA) on 09/05/2008
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I found this site just over a couple of weeks ago while searching for a natural remedy for high blood pressure. I am extremely overweight but was having trouble exercising because of the effects of the medicines my doctor put me on. I did not want to go back to that doctor, nor do I want to stay on these medicines any longer. I can tell that these medicines are poisoning my system.
I had found several remedies that would cost more than my prescriptions, and was about to order one of them when something told me to keep looking.
That was when I found this site. I read through all of the comments and decided that it wouldn't hurt to try the apple cider vinegar. If it didn't work, I could always try one of those expensive remedies.
I have been taking the apple cider vinegar for just about two weeks now and I have noticed an incredible change in my energy levels. Before I started taking the apple cider vinegar, I was always feeling sluggish and had no energy. I was constantly falling asleep at church and at home in front of my computer. Now the sluggish feeling is gone, I have more energy, and I do not have the problem of falling asleep all the time. I am also exercising now.
Yesterday, I forgot to take my afternoon dose of medicine. I wasn't feeling right (I feel 'off' when I don't take my blood pressure medicine) so I took my blood pressure. The average reading was 145/96. Normally when I forget my medicine, the average reading is 165/101. Today, with my medicine, the average was 123/77 (this is after drinking a couple of glasses of cola!) - normally it is 130/85 or 140/90 if I have had any kind of caffeine.
Not only is my blood pressure beginning to come down, but I have also lost 10 pounds in two weeks! Hopefully, I will be able to come off of the medicines soon so I can finally get healthy again. Thank you so much for this website!
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Posted by Child of God (Alabama) on 09/13/2008
my heart went out to you after reading your profile. i've read were himalaya pink salt cures high blood pressure. important note -- clean and protect your intestines.
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Posted by Bryan Turner (Fenwick, Ontario, Canada) on 09/29/2008
I would suggest you get off SOY. SOY is not good for you. Check out the literature on this product. It is used far to much and is in everything. My wife and I have removed SOY from our diet completely (that is a real challenge becuase it is used as a filler in everything, cereal, meat, bread etc) and feel much better. Bryan
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Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 07/24/2008 392 posts
Actually I have a couple of my relatives who had low blood pressure from drinking too much beer and one drank liquor. The last almost died of liver cirrhosis, but in the end he died of liver cancer.
The effect of alcohol has the effect of reducing blood pressure and blood sugar and in some cases leads to hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Its the effect of lower blood sugar that leads to low blood pressure. The same effect can be done if I accidentally take higher than usual dosages of chromium chloride, such as 10-25 mg, which in excess can lower the blood sugar. In dogs, if xylitol is given, a dog can go unconscious with low blood sugar leading to low blood pressure. Blood pressure can come from metabolic acidosis, higher blood sugar, excess fat, or even excessive protein (which leads to thickened blood leading to varicose veins).
Therefore the best remedy to lower blood pressure, where the cause of high blood pressure is due to higher than average blood sugar is more like for example, B1 thiamine mononitrate 250 to 500 mg, and perhaps B6 at about 250-500 mg, granulated lecithin one tablespoon before meal, 3 three times a day, 1000 -1500 mcg of chromium polynicotinate, and avoiding eating sugar, artificial sugar which leads to high blood pressure. Therefore, an obese person may have high plaques and fats that cause high blood pressure, while a much more skinny person may have higher blood pressure from excessive lipid peroxidation or high blood sugar, too high of sodium retention from excessive chlorine intake, initially at least.
A high blood pressure is also reduced by the fact that alcohol may have dissolve some parts of the fat the clogs arteries that leads to higher blood pressure, but I prefer to use a much safer fat emulsifiers such as granulated lecithin to lower the fat. Obviously fat cause high blood pressure, 75% of the plaque comes from lipid peroxidation of polyunsaturated fats, where the source is from vegetable oils. The other 25% comes from saturated fats. Therefore the avoidance of both beef, pork and chicken will reduce the saturated fats. The cholesterol content of beef, pork and chicken are fairly close and those leads to high blood pressure also. However certain sea food has a much higher cholesterol contents such as shrimps, oysters and clams.
The fact that alcohol dissolves fat, leading to lower blood pressure, may also reduce fats in the brain where normal brain function is vital, can lead to brain damage from strokes. Brain needs a normal fat and below normal can lead to learning disabilities and coordination problems. Therefore, a much safer alternative that doesn't destroy the neural system, but is a food includes apple cider vinegar, which also dissolves fats also and is safer than the use of alcohol.
A common cause of blood pressure is excessive dietary oils and fats in the diet, free heavy metals that lead to lipid peroxidation (leading to plaques in the arteries), eating various meats high in cholesterol, common table salt, acid forming foods, chlorinated water, brominated wheat and wheat flour.
A high intake of sugar causing spikes can lead to hypoglycemia as these sugar spikes causes excessive insulin production leading to very low blood sugar that may also cause temporary low the blood pressure, leading to fainting spells. A sensible diet without sugar or food added with pectin will act as an insulin to protect against blood sugar spikes leading to temporarily low blood sugar and in extreme cases, leads to stroke. Low glycemic diets maybe helpful, but certain fats needs to be avoided, such as meats including pork, beef and chicken. While ocassional supplements of omega 3 may help reduce such insulin spikes from reduction in brain and neural inflammation as a result of blood sugar spikes. An inflammation in the brain can also trigger sudden drop in blood sugar by overeaction from lack of omega 3 fish oils.
Lipid peroxidation is made worse with heavy metals, and lack of selenium, which protects the body against lipid peroxidation. I would much prefer to avoid potatoes, french fries, fried foods, cheese and other fatty foods and eating a larger portion on the vegetables, but not vegetable oils or meat.
Ted
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Posted by Anil (Hammond, Louisiana) on 07/21/2008
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After two months of ACV twice a day with honey, I had no loss of any weight but with new blood work my glucose went up, maybe because of honey? However, my blood pressure went down from 130/75 to 122/72. I have stopped taking ACV with honey because of elevated glucose 119. I am 65. Bye and good luck to the rest.
EC: We are not big fans of adding honey to ACV for that very reason (i.e., elevated glucose levels).
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Posted by Judy (Norwich, Ct.) on 09/01/2008
????Do you have to take the vinegar with liquid or can you just use it in your food like salad dressing? Does how we take it effect its benefits to our bodies? Should you take the vinegar at meal time or inbetween meals?
In 2006 I ate raw organic salad every day for lunch with olive oil and _____s ACV on it and was off my BP meds for months.Then I moved and didnt have the energy to wash and make the salad every day so went to something easier. After reading this site Im wondering if it was the vinegar in my salad that controlled my BP. Every post Ive read says they add it to liquid and drink it.
I quit using all vinegar because of an acid reflux diagnosis. Now you tell me it helps not harms. I have the acid reflux under control with aloe juice but need to find better control of the dry throat.
An amazing site. Ive been without a computer for 2 years and finally was able to get hooked up again.
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Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 06/17/2008 490 posts
To Marc from Pocatello, Hi Marc, you said you've been hypertensive since age l7 but you didn't mention your age now, but I am betting you've had a lifetime of eating processed foods heavily laden with monosodium glutamate (MSG) and possibly its equally toxic amino acid aspartame, well known as Nutrisweet. Boy, what a misnomer - nothing nutricious there, quite the opposite. If you do an online search on excitotoxins, you will find that these two are the major excitotoxins our processed foods are loaded with. You will also find that it follows the line of progression in Metabolic Syndrome X (otherwise known as insulin resistance) from excessive insulin production, wt. gain, hypercholesterol, hypertension, on into full fledged diabetes mellitus type 2 and all its complications of heart, kidney problems - also into a lot of brain and central nervous system problems like Parkinson's disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), epilepsy, Alzheimers disease, and a few others from killing off your neurons.
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Posted by Sue (Choctaw, Oklahoma) on 05/31/2008
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To all, I have use ACV for several months now and have been able to go off all blood pressure medication. I started to use ACV for Gerd (Acid reflex)
blood pressure was 150/90 down to 112/60 in two months. Started to use baking soda in ACV and started to have several joint and leg pain. Stopped baking soda, leg pain is better. Forget baking soda - it will cause joint pain in some people so be very careful of it.
ACV will also cause anxiety in some people if used to often. Changes the PH of the body. I have to be careful not to do over one to two teaspoons at a time. Has anyone taken the tablets and do they work ? I also am a R.N. for 22 years and so sick of medication that D.R. put out like candy always looking for alter cures for problem. Most medication is short time cure to more medication.
