Q & A archive—High Blood Pressure

Question: I'm 49 and have hypertension. A cardiologist put me on Cardizem, but I'm not sure if it is effective for my high blood pressure. 160/105 average at the end of the workday. I've already read your first book, and have corrected my food intake. Anything else I can do to avoid the Cardizem, and the cardiologist? Thanks!

Answer: There are lots of things that can be done to normalize blood pressure. To do the job correctly there is a lot of lifestyle and exercise and dietary history that I do not have. Generally speaking, a good diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables, at least one egg daily, a handful of mixed nuts daily and 500 to 1000 mg. of magnesium daily (if you can take it without getting diarrhea). You MUST COMPLETELY STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR AND SODA POP FOODS. It also helps to stop most of the grain foods--breads, cereals, spaghetti etc. It is a much more complicated subject than naming a few things in e-mail that can be done but they will help. My associate (Dr. Setzler) or I would be glad to help you in person at the office if you care to make an appointment. Blood Pressure problems can generally be corrected in time without depending on prescription medications.

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