High blood pressure

[starbright]

Hi,
I was just curious if anyone had some information on this. My mother in law had a stroke about 6 months ago, well, actually a couple of them. She is still having minor strokes now and then, her blood pressure is out of control (meds are not really helping) and I am afraid she does not have much time left.

I was wondering if anyone knows some info of how to get her to stabilize. She has been on extreme SAD diet her whole life, although she cooks it herself. I am worried that her body will not tolerate the detox and she needs some modified transitional way.

If anyone knows any info on this, I would be very grateful.
Thanks, Katie

[jroo]

I'm not a doctor, and I have not personally dealt with high blood pressure problems. If it were me, I might consider going in stages.

• Replacing breakfast with a quart or two of green smoothie.
• Cut out meat, then dairy and eggs, giving time to adjust after each. Susan Havila, a vegetarian advocate says that when you eliminate meat or dairy, you reduce your heart attack risk by up to 50%. Eliminating both creates a cumulative effect. I no longer have the book, so I don't remember the exact percentage.
• Only allow cooked food at supper, and only after a large salad.
• Start sprouting in large batches and/or juicing.

I also feel that chiropractic and yoga are very important elements to achieve better health. Many swear by colon therapy, I have no personal experience with this, yet.

I hope your mom finds her answers and can find better health.