Re: Family message sent this morning

[Guest guest]

Many thanks to all those who contributed today (now yesterday, here

at least) for the EXCELLENT posts.

I would like to just add a point to one section of RJB's post - the

section attached at the bottom of the page. This is what I would

like to add:

It seems to me that if there is just one magical vegetable, it may

perhaps be KALE.

Not only does it have all the wonderful characteristics of the other

leafy green vegetables - bok choy, spinach, romaine and broccoli for

example - which we all know to be loaded with micronutrients, but in

addition, unlike many of the others, it contains a negligible amount

of oxalic acid. And on top of that it appears to be in first place

in the list of ORAC values for vegetables.

Hard to beat it seems.

Rodney.

> the many varieties of cabbages, broccoli, green-red-orange-yellow

> bell peppers, spinach, kale, turnip greens, collard greens, red and

> green swiss chard.......

[Guest guest]

Hi Bob,

I am extremely pleased to see it recognized that 120/80 is HIGH BP.

If I could have known that in 1976, I wouldn't have HTN today.

Regards.

----- Original Message -----

From: RJB112

Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 8:33 PM

Subject: [ ] Family message sent this morning

5. Reduce your blood pressure to as low as you can get it without feeling any symptoms of lightheadedness, etc. A blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg is NOT NORMAL, but rather is pre-hypertensive. Over the past two years, I have reduced my blood pressure from 120/80 to its current level of about 96/64, without any blood pressure lowering medications, and without experiencing any untoward symptoms. Interventions that may prove successful in lowering blood pressure include weight loss, regular (5-7 days per week) exercise, eliminating or substantially reducing the use of salt (sodium chloride), getting enough potassium (fruits)...... Bob Bessen