Why is your blood pressure elevated in the first place?
April 22, 2008 by Dr. Marcus Ettinger
Filed under Health Conditions
Question: Looking for something to assist in lowering blood pressure. I had a DOT physical today and I’m 164/90. Since I’ve never been that high before the doctor is giving me a three month grace period to lower it. I am about 40lbs overweight and intend to address my diet seriously but in the meantime, I’ve made and appt to see my family physician in 3 weeks and sure would like it to be noticeably lower by that time. What natural remedies (that work) would you suggest. I intend to search the internet after I send the email to you. Please respond ASAP…..Thanks, Terry
Answer: Terry,
I wish it was that simple! Why is your blood pressure elevated in the first place? Is it an issue with: weight, salt, lack of exercise, nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, pre-diabetes, stress, kidney problems, sub-acute infection, heredity, atherosclerosis or is it a combination of one or more? Get my drift. Picking a product off the net or having me make a blind recommendation, would be a guess at best.
If you want to do it right, you can become a distance client of mine. (In a nutshell) I will send you the forms and you send your test results, we have a consultation over the phone and I design a personalized diet, exercise and supplement plan. If interested, you can contact my office for initial fees and follow-ups. I have done this for 18 years and have seen many……… in the exact same situation.
Sincerely,
Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc
Flaxseed Oil (ALA) Offers Heart Protection by Lowering Blood Pressure
November 1, 2007 by Dr. Marcus Ettinger
Filed under Health Conditions, In The News
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researches found that dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil (Alpha-linolenic acid 8 g/d) for 12 weeks, in 59 men with abnormal concentrations of lipids or lipoproteins in their blood, resulted in significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The researchers noted, “We observed a hypotensive effect of ALA, which may constitute another mechanism accounting in part for the apparent cardioprotective effect of this omega-3 fatty acid.”
Comment: Increased alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) intake from flaxseed offers cardioprotection by lowering blood pressure. The study used a control group who consumed the omega-6 fatty – acid linoleic acid, most commonly found in vegetable oil. The control group had no beneficial change in blood pressure.
Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc
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