Apple Cider Vinegar for High Blood Pressure

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Posted by Fauzi (Bangi, Malaysia) on 04/23/2008
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I have been on a regiment of ACV for my high blood pressure over the past seven days. My bp plummeted from 188/110 to now being 132/77 thru those 7 days via serious brisk walking (1/2 hour morning, half hour late afternnon everyday), changing to non-fat diet, and that good old ACV. My dosage is one tablespoon of ACV and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water, 3 times a day. Somehow I am pretty confident I can achieve the 120/80 level or lower within the next few weeks. For those out there with high bp ( or high cholestrol, or high sugar), do not hesitate to try ACV!

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Posted by Rachel (Bronx, NY) on 04/06/2008
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Hello I want to say that apple cider vinegar really works for high blood pressure. I went to the doctor and my blood pressure was 150/110 and after taking 2 tbps of apple cider Vinegar 3 times a day for about 3 weeks on and off my pressure has gone down to 132/90. It works give it a try!

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Posted by Hope (Sacramento, ca) on 03/14/2008
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I just wanted to warn folks about the possibilities of increasing blood pressure DUE to oil pulling and acv therapy. I loved oil pulling, but a week after starting it (once a day), my blood pressure went from 140/95 to 250/150. I had to go to the ER fearing I might have a stroke. I had also been doing acv therapy (2 tablespoons in water twice day) at the same time. I was under medication for my bp (20 mg accupril).Perhaps it is possible that they both might remove medication from the body? I stopped both therapies and thought perhaps it was the acv, so 2 weeks later , I tried one session of oil pulling and my blood pressure went sky high the next day : 236/120 ! I made yet another trip to the ER to avoid stroke and heart attack. I know many people have had great success with both healing modalites, but apparently some of us cannot tolerate the unexpected consequences. I would encourage anyone with high blood pressure to do only one modality at a time and go very slowly, keeping a close eye on your bp readings!

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Posted by Faith (Chicago, Ilinois) on 03/13/2008
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I am trying the ACV remedy for HBP, I started on the evening of march 9,2008. My BP was 146/107 on march 8,2008. But today 3/13/08 it was 158/102 for first measurement and 180/144 for second measurement. It is not coming down. Iam on ACV, on sunday I took 2 Tbsp ACV 80z of apple juice sunday night once and on monday morning and night. But, since tuesday I have been taking 2Tbsp ACV in 8oz of water three times a day.Am I taking the correct dosage?Is there any other thing I should add? Can I take ACV & priscription Lisinopril and hdrochlorothiazide 20mg/12.5mg together? I stopped the priscription two days before starting ACV. Due to the long term side effects. Help my ME STOP MY BP RISING ANY FURTHER. This is scaring me. Can I use the drug and ACV together until it comes down before I can control it with ACV. What do you advice I am confused? I started having this a month ago and I have only taken 30 tablets and decided I am not going any further.

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Posted by Teresa (Northern Indiana, IN) on 06/15/2008

Perhaps it wasn't a good idea to completely quit your meds before starting ACV. Tapering them down while using the ACV may have been more successful. I imagine it takes awhile (a few weeks) for the full benefits of ACV to start.

Also, have you considered adding baking soda to the ACV. I trust Ted, and he is an advocate of this formula - 2 TBS ACV and 1/4 tsp baking soda in 1/2 glass of water.

Some people don't like the baking soda added, but I would think in your case with all those meds you were taking, you may be rather acidic.

Just my two cents . . hope things are better for you.

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Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 06/17/2008 490 posts

Sorry you're having a bad time with your blood pressure. Yes, there is something else you can take. Ask your pharmacists for Beelith tablets and take 1 tab 2 x d. These tablets are a combination of magnesium oxide and vitamin B6. No prescription needed.

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Posted by John (New York, New York) on 01/01/2008
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I like it straight up - no water. ACV daily knocked down my blood pressure and I lost 14 pounds in the process.

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Posted by John (NY) on 12/31/2007
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I live in New York state and had to fight high-blood pressure for many years. I am 54 and was taking all kinds of meds for hbp and related problems. I started to take the ACV in water And hated it. I started to use it on salads and realized how much I liked it straight up So (I don't recommend this to everyone) now I just take a swig everday and I have to say "I love it" I also want to let you know that my BP is better and I feel like a new person. I also lost 14 pounds Over the last couple of weeks (no drastic changes to lifestyle just watching a little more of what I Eat and taking the ACV daily).

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Posted by Dan (vassar, MI) on 12/05/2007
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I tried the " HZ " brand acv from the grocery store, used for two weeks, have really been watching what I eat and doing cardio 6 days a week. I feel great but my problem is with my Blood Pressure, I am taking a new job in Iraq, but my bp has to be under 135/90. just went to the doc's today and it was 160/90. I was so discouraged but after further research I read about the organic " BG " acv with the mother, I will try this now and see what happens in a couple weeks. Like I said, stay away from the " HZ " brand, as this has no effect on bp.

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Posted by Kwaku Sam (Accra, Ghana) on 11/09/2007
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My blood pressure hit 140/90 and i was told to be careful. Within two weeks of taking ACV my pressure has dropped to 110/80. I mixed ACV with honey or Maple Syrup and Soda Bicarbonate, twice or thrice a day I am yet to take results for cholesterol check, since i have been on cholesterol Zocor for more than one year. i have since stopped taking Zocor. As a matter of fact, I do not intend taking any medicine as long as I have ACV. Only in Emergency cases like accidents, will make me visit the hospital.

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Posted by Sarah (Simi Valley, USA) on 09/08/2007
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I am 45 years and I have been borderline high blood pressure for 5 years. At my last Dr visit he said I was now in the 1st stage of High Blood pressure and he wanted to put me on medication. He gave me three months to try and get it under control myself. I found this sight three weeks ago and began taking 2 TBL spoons of ACV in 8oz of orange juice every morning. I really have had good results with my diastolic pressure but my systolic is actually higher. Another nice change has been more energy and my skin is nicer...

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Posted by Sarah (Simi Valley, USA) on 09/08/2007
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Ted, I am 45 years and I have been borderline high blood pressure for 5 years. At my last Dr visit he said I was now in the 1st stage of High Blood pressure and he wanted to put me on medication. He gave me three months to try and get it under control myself. I found this sight three weeks ago and began taking 2 TBL spoons of ACV in 8oz of orange juice every morning. I really have had good results with my diastolic pressure but my systolic is actually higher. Another nice change has been more energy and my skin is nicer...

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Posted by Joanne (Chicago , Il.) on 08/23/2007
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49yrs. old and have HBP I am delighted about coming across this site. My doctor won't give me the time of day unless I go on hbp med's. I really do not want to go on medicine. My average blood pressure ranges from 140/95 to 130/80. I am taking ACV once a day, 2 tblspns of ACV mixed with O.J. I am charting my bp readings. I get nervous when I take my readings. I can't help but wonder if this can alter my readings. I am amazed at how many different readings I can get on my bp within a 10 minute time span. For example: Today @10am my readings were as follows: 144/71 130/93 124/78 138/89 124/83 My pulse rate starts out high: 119 but gradually as I beging to relax it comes down to 78. Quite an assorted range. Which reading do you use? Should I only take one, Doc. said to always throw out first reading. I am taking other various natural supplements too. I do yoga and meditate and exercise. I will be interested to see if acv helps. Should I be adding baking soda to this? Does baking soda help alkanize your system.

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Posted by David (Chino Hills, CA) on 06/08/2008

your blood pressure monitoring device may be innaccurate....they can be iffy...take it to your doctor next time and check it against their equipment!

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Posted by Betty (B'ham, Alabama) on 08/14/2007
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I have came upon this site about a month ago, I think its really great that i did... i have had high blood pressure for years and Ive tried all kinds of prescriptions drugs for high blood pressure and nothing has helped .. really, nothin has helped in bringin my blood pressure down as ACV... I Take each morn with 1/2 tsp, baking soda and i have to say it has brought my pressure down from 187/107 to 169/107 in just a 2 week period. I will continue to use. im so glad i came upon this site. will keep you all posted.

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Posted by Lynette (Keller , TX) on 08/14/2007
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I became aware of high blood pressure about a month ago and at that time realised it may have been running high for many months. I had had a high reading twice at the dentist but didn't realise it was of concern. My husband monitors his BP so I had him take mine and it was 132/95. That was exactly four weeks ago. I immediately cut salt out of my diet and probably get less than 500 mg of sodium all day. I cut out sugar in most all forms and began eating lots of veg and fruit, I try to swim and do yoga most days or workout at the gym. I started drinking 2 tsp ACV with honey and distilled water 2 - 3 times a day. Initially with the honey my BP spiked high again and I had a day of feeling really bad. I switched to sweetening the vinegar with stevia and after four weeks my bp reading today was 104/68 - it has been steadily decreasing since the first day of altering my lifestyle. It has read as low as 98 /64. The biggest reductions seem to come from the ACV and from hot yoga. I do feel wonderful, best I've felt in years . The ACV has cleared up an annoying allergy that I have had for at least two years now. I have been doing oil pulling too for the past couple weeks and it also seems to help. Not quite sure which is doing which but I know I have more energy , better focus in addition to the bp reduction. I am 51 and have fewer symptoms from menopause as well.

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Posted by Joe (Beaumont, California) on 08/10/2007
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Wow! I do not believe it! Had a double by-pass in 2004 and have been on blood pressure medication and medication for acid reflux for years. After I had some side effects from both medications decided to try ACV and garlic pills. Although my blood pressure without medication was only 135/85 my doctor wanted it lower than that because of health history. There was no doubt in my mind that ACV and garlic would not work! Well, dummy me! It worked and worked big time! I have waited 2 months to post my story because I wanted to be sure. Had appts with two of my doctors yesterday and my blood pressure wast 110/72 and later that day 106/70. The big bonus for me was my acid reflux disappeared. I take 2 tablespoons of ACV in a glass of water and a 6,000mg pill of garlic every morning. Try it! You have nothing to lose. It worked for me and hopefully it will work for you.I also should add that I monitored my blood pressure several times daily to make sure it was working. Good luck

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Posted by Yvonne (London, England) on 08/01/2007
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I had really high blood pressure for me 174/114 and I tried 2 tbls ACV in apple juice twice a day for two weeks. have just had my blood pressure tested by the nurse and it is 130/72. She was as amazes as me have now had my blood test done for diabetes and cholesterol will let you know the results when I get them. Thank you for the advice.