a rise in my b/p

[2big4mysize]

Re: a rise in my b/p

Glad you are down.

[kkat55]

Re: a rise in my b/p

Hey Girl!

I believe I read in Dr. A's Vita-Nutrient book that Co-Q10 will bring your blood pressure down also.

You ever try that or read that section in his book?

[jimmie 48]

Re: a rise in my b/p

once upon a time, kkat, but not so much recently. i wasn't dealing with the high b/p so jsut skipped some parts. something i need to do is re read the book.

analog, i hope you didn't miss that you were the member of the day according to jimmiejo!

[2big4mysize]

Re: a rise in my b/p

Jimmie if adding potassium lowered your BP discuss it with your doc cause you may need more and a very simple blood test will tell him what your level is and also your sodium. Many low carbers can use the low sodium salts if they are a shaker to get more potassium too.

Oh and about those wet the bed grens if you check you will se there are many foods already in induction and OWL tht are natural diurectics too along wiht the 30% protein level of Atkins. ( see and everybody wondered why 30%)

[kkat55]

Re: a rise in my b/p

Hey girlie!

I came across this thread and it reminded me of our other posts on potassium and wanted to check with you to see how you were doing.

Matt found this for me and thought I'd post it here just FYI:

http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking/hl/nutrition/package/0,14343,1216596,00.html

If you have problems getting it to come up, I'll copy and paste for you.

I've noticed lately that my potassium is really low too even with eating more potassium-rich foods, so I'm supplementing also and am feeling much better.

If you don't like FitDay to track your intake, you can try DietPower. There is a free 30-day trial at www.dietpower.com and it is very easy to use. You can use it for a week or two just to see how you are doing.

Please update us when you get a chance.

[jimmie 48]

Re: a rise in my b/p

oh my, i had posted this problem way back in january and when i had a decent reading i let everyone know! who know????/


b/p is good. in fact, the last night i checked it i was double digit, both numbers. if i recall it was 97/63. good enough for me!!!

usually i run about 114/65 or something like that, give or take a digit.

i don't do the potassium. i did, but i'm good now and have been for quite some time.
i blame hormones, the move, and job insecurity because that is what was gong on back in january.

[kkat55]

Re: a rise in my b/p

That is good to know that everything is stable now. I was just curious since potassium has been on my mind lately.

Thanks for the update.

[Analog6]

Re: a rise in my b/p

Jimmie, I DID miss that you made me member fot he day - a very belated thanks. I have a machine at home now and while it only a wrist cuff ne lets me keep an eye on it. Did you ever find any potassium supplements, just for interest? I've looked here in Oz too and never found any. There is some in my multi vit but not sure if it is enough.

[2big4mysize]

Re: a rise in my b/p

analog6 look at the salt substitutes for your potassium they are loaded. in the US we have potassium OTC supplements availible at 3% of the needed for the day amount so you'd have to swallow an awful lot of those before you can make up much of a defiency.

[Desertthorn]

Re: a rise in my b/p

I found this on-line




A Nurse in Canada visited 16 pharmacies in Saskatoon, accompanied by four volunteers and an old-fashioned mercury column blood pressure measurement device.

Mercury is the gold standard for blood pressure measurement. Drug stores use electronic measurements. Two of the four volunteers were being treated for high blood pressure , two had normal blood pressure. The volunteers had their blood pressure monitored the old-fashioned way and the new. Here’s what Wilson found:

• Store blood pressure machines tend to slightly overestimate blood pressure
• To get an accurate reading, do three readings, each a minute or two apart – the third reading will be the most accurate
• Sit down for a few quiet moments before using the machine
• Don’t drink coffee or smoke for at least half an hour before using the machine
• If it’s a cold day, take a little time to warm up
• Don’t use the machine if you’ve just had a meal or have just been working out – your blood pressure will be lower than normal.