> : hypertension advice
>
> how does it work ?
> jean-claude
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> From: Jim Cales <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> >I would have to second this thought.  I have hypertension and a paleo
> >diet is the *only* thing that keeps it in line.   Fish oil will do no
> >good until the carbs are vastly reduced ( might even make you fat if you
> >have enough sugar in your bloodstream at the time).
> >
> >Oddly enough salt seems to no longer be of any trouble now that I
> >restrict the carbohydrate intake.  Go figure!  :-)
> >
>
The combination of excessive carb intake over many years gives what has been
termed syndrome x; this includes hypertension, diabetes type 2, high
cholesterol [ldl], obesity.....and the restriction of carbs not only reduces
weight and lowers bld sugar and cholesterol, but profoundly improves blood
pressure. The Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution soft cover is the best reference
and instruction book that I know. It is entirely compatible with Neanderthin
suggestions