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| Todd Gastaldo 2004-09-07, 7:09 am |
| "...Therapeutic fasting is known to lower elevated blood pressure -
presumably in large part because it minimizes insulin secretion - and may
have the potential to break some of these vicious cycles. Goldhamer has
recently reported that a regimen comprised of a water-only fast of moderate
duration, followed by a transition to a low-fat, low-salt, whole-food vegan
diet, achieves dramatic reductions in the blood pressure of hypertensives,
such that the large majority of patients can be restored to normotensive
status, in the absence of any drug therapy. Although long-term follow-up of
these subjects has been sporadic, the available data suggest that these
large reductions is blood pressure can be conserved in patients who remain
compliant with the follow-up diet - in other words, a 'cure' for
hypertension may be feasible..."
--McCarty MF. Med Hypotheses. 2003 May;60(5):624-33.
J Altern Complement Med. 2002 Oct;8(5):643-50. Related Articles, Links
Comment in:
J Altern Complement Med. 2002 Dec;8(6):696-7.
Medically supervised water-only fasting in the treatment of borderline
hypertension.
Goldhamer AC, Lisle DJ, Sultana P, Anderson SV, Parpia B, Hughes B, Campbell
TC.
TrueNorth Health Center, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, USA. dracg@att.net
BACKGROUND: Hypertension-related diseases are the leading causes of
morbidity and mortality in industrially developed societies. Surprisingly,
68% of all mortality attributed to high blood pressure (BP) occurs with
systolic BP between 120 and 140 mm Hg and diastolic BP below 90 mm Hg.
Dietary and lifestyle modifications are effective in the treatment of
borderline hypertension. One such lifestyle intervention is the use of
medically supervised water-only fasting as a safe and effective means of
normalizing BP and initiating health-promoting behavioral changes. METHODS:
Sixty-eight (68) consecutive patients with borderline hypertension with
systolic BP in excess of 119 mm Hg and diastolic BP less than 91 mm Hg were
treated in an inpatient setting under medical supervision. The treatment
program consisted of a short prefasting period (approximately 1-2 days on
average) during which food consumption was limited to fruits and vegetables
followed by medically supervised water-only fasting (approximately 13.6 days
on average). Fasting was followed by a refeeding period (approximately 6.0
days on average). The refeeding program consisted of a low-fat, low-sodium,
plant-based, vegan diet. RESULTS: Approximately 82% of the subjects achieved
BP at or below 120/80 mm Hg by the end of the treatment program. The mean BP
reduction was 20/7 mm Hg, with the greatest decrease being observed for
subjects with the highest baseline BP. A linear regression of BP decrease
against baseline BP showed that the estimated BP below which no further
decrease would be expected was 96.0/67.0 mm Hg at the end of the fast and
99.2/67.3 mm Hg at the end of refeeding. These levels are in agreement with
other estimates of the BP below which stroke events are eliminated, thus
suggesting that these levels could be regarded as the "ideal" BP values.
CONCLUSION: Medically supervised water-only fasting appears to be a safe and
effective means of normalizing BP and may assist in motivating
health-promoting diet and lifestyle changes.
"Dr. Jai Maharaj" <usenet@mantra.com> wrote in message
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> NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
>
> Forwarded message from fidyl@yahoo.com
>
> [ Subject: Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure
> [ From: fidyl@yahoo.com
> [ Date: Thursday, September 2, 2004
>
> Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure
>
> -From
> Your Guide to Alternative Medicine.
> By Cathy Wong, N.D.
>
> http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/her...ypertension.htm
>
> High Blood Pressure Also known as: Hypertension
>
> It is estimated that over 50 million people in the United
> States have high blood pressure or are on prescription
> drugs to control their blood pressure. High blood
> pressure is a silent disease. It is often diagnosed
> during a routine visit to the doctor.
>
> Blood pressure refers to the force of blood against the
> walls of the arteries, veins, and the chambers of the
> heart as it is pumped through the body. With high blood
> pressure, there is a greater force against the arteries,
> which over time, begins to damage the lining of the blood
> vessels. It can lead to atherosclerosis, also known as
> hardening of the arteries. High cholesterol and smoking
> are other risk factors of atherosclerosis.
> Atherosclerosis, in turn, can increase the lead to heart
> attack, stroke, and other serious conditions.
>
> There are two forms of high blood pressure: essential
> hypertension (also called primary hypertention) and
> secondary hypertension. In essential hypertension,
> doctors are unable to find a cause of the high blood
> pressure. Between 85 to 90% of cases are of this type.
>
> In secondary hypertension, the high blood pressure is
> caused by an underlying condition, such as kidney
> disease, hormonal dysfunction, thyroid disease, excessive
> alcohol intake, and drugs such as oral contraceptives,
> corticosteroids, licorice, or drugs that stimulate the
> sympathetic nervous system.
>
> Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
>
> High blood pressure is often asymptomatic. People with
> severe high blood pressure may experience the following
> symptoms:
>
> o dizziness
> o flushed face
> o nervousness
> o headache
> o fatigue and weakness
> o restlessness
> o difficulty breathing
> o nose bleed
> o insomnia
> o intestinal complaints
> o emotional instability
>
> Primary hypertension is often asymptomatic until
> complications develop, such as stroke, heart disease, and
> kidney failure.
>
> Causes of High Blood Pressure
>
> Heredity is a predisposing factor, but the exact
> mechanism is unclear. There is usually more than one
> factor involved. Diet, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol,
> diabetes, stress, and obesity are just some of the
> possible environmental factors. These factors may affect
> blood pressure more in people with genetic
> susceptibility.
>
> High blood pressure is associated with the Western diet,
> obesity, stress, and dietary factors. Some nutritionists
> point to the lack of potassium and magnesium in the diet,
> especially in relation to salt intake. Other lifestyle
> factors that may play a role are smoking and coffee and
> alcohol consumption. There is also some evidence that
> contamination from heavy metals such as lead, mercury,
> and cadmium can promote high blood pressure.
>
> Diagnosing High Blood Pressure
>
> The diagnosis of high blood pressure depends on
> repeatedly demonstrating higher than normal blood
> pressure. Secondary causes of high blood pressure must
> also be ruled out. Blood and urine tests and eye exams
> are often conducted.
>
> Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure
>
> In most cases of mildly elevated blood pressure, doctors
> will recommend dietary and lifestyle modification for a
> period of time to see if this normalizes blood pressure.
> It is important to work with your primary care provider.
> Untreated high blood pressure can damage many organs in
> the body and increases the risk for stroke, brain
> hemorrhage, heart attack, and kidney failure at an early
> age.
>
> Diet
>
> Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium - Adequate intake of
> the minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium is
> necessary for blood pressure control. When the diet lacks
> these minerals, supplementation may improve blood
> pressure control. Potassium-rich foods include avocados,
> bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapefruit,
> nectarines, oranges, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage,
> cauliflower, green peas, potatoes, and squash. Foods rich
> in magnesium include nuts, rice, bananas, potatoes, wheat
> germ, kidney and lima beans, soy, and molasses.
>
> Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
>
> Garlic - There have been a number of studies examining
> the effects of garlic supplements on blood pressure.
> Garlic appears to lower blood pressure by 5 to 10%. It
> can also lower cholesterol, reduce triglyceride levels,
> discourage clot formation, and promote blood circulation.
> A typical dose of garlic is 900 mg of garlic powder per
> day, standardized to contain 1.3% alliin. This provides
> about 12,000 mcg of alliin per day. This dosage is also
> recommended for lowering high cholesterol.
>
> Garlic can thin the blood. It should not be combined with
> prescription blood-thinners such as Coumadin (warfarin)
> or Trental (pentoxifylline) or with natural blood-
> thinners such as vitamin E or ginkgo. It is usually
> recommended that people taking garlic stop in the weeks
> before and after any type of surgery.
>
> - - - - -
>
> http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/her...ertension_2.htm
>
> Co Q10- Coenzyme Q10, also called Co Q10, is another
> supplement that is commonly recommended for high blood
> pressure. One double blind, placebo-controlled study of
> 59 men already taking blood pressure medication found
> that 120 mg of Co Q10 daily for eight weeks could reduce
> blood pressure by about 9% compared to placebo. A typical
> dose of Co Q10 is 30 to 100 mg three times a day. Co Q10
> appears to be safe, however, there are some concerns
> about whether Co Q10 interacts with the blood-thinning
> drug Coumadin (warfarin).
>
> Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha) - Hawthorn is a very well
> known heart herbal tonic in traditional herbal medicine.
> It has been used in Europe and China for centuries as a
> folk remedy. It is believed to decrease blood pressure,
> increase heart muscle contraction, increase blood flow to
> the heart muscle, and decrease heart rate.
>
> There is more evidence supporting the use of hawthorn for
> congestive heart failure. For blood pressure, hawthorn is
> believed to seldom be enough to make a significant
> difference. A typical dose of hawthorn is 100 to 300 mg
> three times a day of a dose standardized to contain about
> 2 to 3% flavonoids or 18 to 20% procyanidins. The full
> effect takes several weeks to months to develop.
>
> Ayurvedic Medicine
>
> In ayurveda, high blood pressure is treated according to
> each person's dosha, or constitutional type. High blood
> pressure is most often found in pitta and kapha types.
> Ayurvedic approaches often include a diet low in salt and
> fat, yoga breathing exercises, and herbs such as
> sankhapuspi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and ashwagandha
> (Withania somnifera).
>
> Traditional Chinese Medicine
>
> In traditional Chinese medicine, high blood pressure is
> often a problem of circulation of energy (qi) in the
> body. Poor diet and emotional imbalance are just some of
> the factors that can lead to this condition. A
> combination of acupuncture and herbs is often recommended
> to balance energy flow. Secondary high blood pressure is
> often due to exhaustion of energy reserves. This is
> called kidney yin deficiency. The treatment goal is to
> build up and restore energy.
>
> Lifestyle Changes
>
> Exercise - Regular exercise can help to reduce stress,
> lower blood pressure, and decrease resting heart rate,
> which is a sign of heart health. Before beginning a new
> exercise program, a person with high blood pressure
> should consult a qualified health professional.
>
> Stress Management - Mind/body techniques to help manage
> stress include yoga, meditation, biofeedback, qigong,
> relaxation exercises, breathing exercises, and
> hypnotherapy. There have been numerous studies that
> suggest these techniques can effective in managing high
> blood pressure, in combination with other approaches.
>
> End of forwarded message from fidyl@yahoo.com
>
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| Dr. Jai Maharaj 2004-09-07, 7:09 am |
| Thank you for your post, Todd.
Jai Maharaj
http://www.mantra.com/jai
Om Shanti
In article <QNb_c.6971$w%6.2795@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>,
"Todd Gastaldo" <tgastaldo@earthlink.net> posted:
> "...Therapeutic fasting is known to lower elevated blood pressure -
> presumably in large part because it minimizes insulin secretion - and may
> have the potential to break some of these vicious cycles. Goldhamer has
> recently reported that a regimen comprised of a water-only fast of moderate
> duration, followed by a transition to a low-fat, low-salt, whole-food vegan
> diet, achieves dramatic reductions in the blood pressure of hypertensives,
> such that the large majority of patients can be restored to normotensive
> status, in the absence of any drug therapy. Although long-term follow-up of
> these subjects has been sporadic, the available data suggest that these
> large reductions is blood pressure can be conserved in patients who remain
> compliant with the follow-up diet - in other words, a 'cure' for
> hypertension may be feasible..."
> --McCarty MF. Med Hypotheses. 2003 May;60(5):624-33.
>
> J Altern Complement Med. 2002 Oct;8(5):643-50. Related Articles, Links
>
>
> Comment in:
> J Altern Complement Med. 2002 Dec;8(6):696-7.
>
> Medically supervised water-only fasting in the treatment of borderline
> hypertension.
>
> Goldhamer AC, Lisle DJ, Sultana P, Anderson SV, Parpia B, Hughes B, Campbell
> TC.
>
> TrueNorth Health Center, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, USA. dracg@att.net
>
> BACKGROUND: Hypertension-related diseases are the leading causes of
> morbidity and mortality in industrially developed societies. Surprisingly,
> 68% of all mortality attributed to high blood pressure (BP) occurs with
> systolic BP between 120 and 140 mm Hg and diastolic BP below 90 mm Hg.
> Dietary and lifestyle modifications are effective in the treatment of
> borderline hypertension. One such lifestyle intervention is the use of
> medically supervised water-only fasting as a safe and effective means of
> normalizing BP and initiating health-promoting behavioral changes. METHODS:
> Sixty-eight (68) consecutive patients with borderline hypertension with
> systolic BP in excess of 119 mm Hg and diastolic BP less than 91 mm Hg were
> treated in an inpatient setting under medical supervision. The treatment
> program consisted of a short prefasting period (approximately 1-2 days on
> average) during which food consumption was limited to fruits and vegetables
> followed by medically supervised water-only fasting (approximately 13.6 days
> on average). Fasting was followed by a refeeding period (approximately 6.0
> days on average). The refeeding program consisted of a low-fat, low-sodium,
> plant-based, vegan diet. RESULTS: Approximately 82% of the subjects achieved
> BP at or below 120/80 mm Hg by the end of the treatment program. The mean BP
> reduction was 20/7 mm Hg, with the greatest decrease being observed for
> subjects with the highest baseline BP. A linear regression of BP decrease
> against baseline BP showed that the estimated BP below which no further
> decrease would be expected was 96.0/67.0 mm Hg at the end of the fast and
> 99.2/67.3 mm Hg at the end of refeeding. These levels are in agreement with
> other estimates of the BP below which stroke events are eliminated, thus
> suggesting that these levels could be regarded as the "ideal" BP values.
> CONCLUSION: Medically supervised water-only fasting appears to be a safe and
> effective means of normalizing BP and may assist in motivating
> health-promoting diet and lifestyle changes.
>
>
> "Dr. Jai Maharaj" <usenet@mantra.com> wrote in message
> news:Smv5Y22Xlpt6@HN364l1LNEerKg...
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