Guest guest Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Okay Anne, Not too bad so far. I know that getting off the meds is going to take time. This I understand. This is why I suggested you talking with your doctor about this and seeking his/her help and support. You can do this, Anne, and we are here to offer you the support you need. About Pasta, doesn't matter what it is made from it still contains GLUE-ten and this stuff is what plugs up the digestive system. Just like drinking glue. If you are going to eat pasta make it a once in awhile affair. Drinking water and juice is very good just make sure the water you drink is either highly filtered, RO or distilled and that your juices are fresh squeezed or freshly juiced. I am sure this is what you are following. Very good on the organic eggs and cutting way down on the beef. If you are going to eat chicken do try and eat only organic. Also don't mix your protein with starches or carbs. Makes it much harder for the body to digest either one. Do increase your intake of leafy green vegetables lots. I can't stress this one enough. Eat em raw, juice em however you wish but preferrable is raw. Hopefully you aren't using any refined products or table salt. Cayenne, garlic and ginger will all help with your BP. Eating raw garlic will help lower and stabalize your BP, cayenne will regulate your whole circulatory system as well as tonify or strengthen your veins and arterial walls making them more elastic thus equalizing your blood circulation. I would strongly suggest that you begin using cayenne powder at about 1/8 teaspoon twice a day and gradually work up to 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. This will give your body a wonderful boost and should allow you to come off the BP meds easier. Make sure you are taking some quality supplements that include all the B's, Vit C, E, A, and get plenty of sun for the D. Also make sure you are getting enough probiotics into your system. All green leafy veggies are high in Potassium. They also contribute lots of others minerals and vitamins. You will also need Selenium, which you can get from eating Brazil nuts. Do eat lots of fresh fruits too. Basically you should be eating predominantly raw fruits and vegetables with a protein (if you feel you need it) or with the carbs but don't combine protein and starches. Are you engaging in any exercise right now? Do try and get out for a good walk, brisk if possible but a walk none-the-less. This will allow you to get some fresh air (hopefully) and the sun. It will take time for you to wean off the meds but I know you can do it. I believe in you and your strength. Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " Anne wrote: > Getting off prescription drugs is not an easy task. After being on > prescription meds for nearly 20 years it is very scary to stop taking > them. I have found it easy to reduce the dosage on some meds and > quit others, but the ones for blood pressure are scary to stop. I > would like very much to be able to just throw them in the garbage > without thinking twice about it, but now I am not just taking them > for the purpose they were intended but for psychological reasons as > well. I start to think if I don't take them I will have a stroke or > something. I have been eatting a better diet; I drink water, juice, > or sometimes a mixture of both. I eat 100% organic whole wheat > pasta, cereal and bread, brown rice, I have reduced red meat to once > or twice a week, eat more fish and chicken, I buy organic eggs, avoid > caffiene and carbonated beverages, eat more fruits and vegetables. I > have done the colon cleanse and juice cleanse. Getting off the > prescription meds is going to take alot of thought, courage, time, > and support. I am trying, but know I have a long way to go. What is > your diet like? How did you get off prescription drugs? Please share. > Anne > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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