Father-in-law finally off blood pressure medication after over 7 years
gout, high blood pressure, hypertension, prescription drugs, seizure
Early last year, my father-in-law was admitted to ICU for a week after he had a seizure in the bathroom. They found blood pooling in his brain, and had to drain it to relieve pressure. He had been on regular blood pressure medication for over 7 years at that point.
Afterward I recommended changes to his diet. More fresh fruits and vegetables. No more meat (he also had mild symptoms of gout). Less white rice and salty additions like soy sauce. More whole foods. Etc.
Well, I am happy to report that as of this month, his blood pressure is completely normal and he has been off the meds for a whole month! He had been able to reduce the dosage gradually over the course of the past year. But now he is finally off medication completely. After having been on it for so many years!
Of course we had him see the doctor regularly. In the end, his doctor said, “Whatever you’re doing, keep it up!”
What a relief!
High blood pressure is such a nasty thing.
Raw Food Diet | Chuck February 16, 2009
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By James Reno, November 1, 2009 @ 3:37 pm
What a great story. Good for you for educating your father-in-law, and great for him for sticking to the program. That is the toughest part.
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