BP Meds, Over Prescribed.

How many people do you know who are on medication for High Blood Pressure/Hypertension? I know too many!!

I believe BP meds are over prescribed. Out of 1,000 people who have high BP but don't take meds 2 will have a stroke at some point. If the same 1,000 people took BP meds, 1 of them would have a stroke. 

This means that 998 of the people would get NO benefit from taking their meds since they weren't going to have a stroke anyway!! Their just living with the nasty side-effects. Some of which include; erectile dysfunction, leg cramps, leg weakness, asthma, depression, insomnia, dry hacking cough, skin rash, even possible loss of taste. & who knows what else that we don't even know about!!

130/40 is the low end of "high". You can easily reduce it!! "Normal" is 120/80. There's a lot of controversy over these #'s. Are they a product of drug companies to get you to take meds? I won't answer that here. Me, you & your physician can discuss whats right for you. I can tell you most true hypertension will come with symptoms such as feeling or being flushed, headaches, irritability or dizziness.

High BP is a generally Curable condition!! Good nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, herbs, meditation, massage, sleep & reducing stress are all affordable (in comparison to the cost of BP drugs) or free solutions!!

Yay Gut Bacteria!!

So we've been hearing a lot now for a few years about probiotics & gut bacteria. & YES gut bacteria is good!! 

It helps you digest your food, utilize minerals & nutrients which produces a variety of chemicals & chemical reactions in your body that are needed to keep it functioning optimally. They help maintain optimal hormone levels & brain & heart levels. & keep your gut healthy!! They flourish in an Acidic NOT an Alkaline environment!!

Too much of an alkalinity to your gut can lead to allergies, other health problems, gas, bloating, cramps, constipation or diarrhea & it Will exacerbate acid reflux/gerd. 

How do we get or stay acidic? Eat whole foods with lots of fiber, fermented foods & get your protein!! Protein is acid promoting more so than other foods. 

Still having problems with the above symptoms? Lets Talk!!!!

Acetaminophen Can Be Deadly!!

Did you know this?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can literally poison your liver, especially if taken with 3 alcoholic drinks. If more than the recommended dosage is taken it can cause liver failure. That means your going to need a transplant or it can mean possible death!! Liver failure due to overdose of acetaminophen is actually common!!

The FDA knows all this & has warned docs & yet acetaminophen is still considered safe & prescribed often!!

It can be safe to take but you must stick within the recommended dosage on the bottle or recommended by your knowledgeable physician. & please DO NOT drink if your taking it!!

So what do you do if your in pain or have a fever? Call me!! Acupuncture & herbs are a wonderfully effective means of managing or eliminating pain & reducing fever. If the fever is high, again the recommended dosage is ok but after that has been taken, lets go the natural route to ensure your best health & most importantly your safety!!