I can't answer for myself, but I have a friend who had high blood pressure
but refused to take medicine for it. When she went on a low-carb, "high
meat" diet, her blood pressure normalized. My blood pressure is normal, but
my pulse rate is fast and I'm not taking any medicine for it because I like
to stay away from doctors.

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>From: Holly Krahe <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: [P-F] Blood Pressure effects of diet?
>Date: Wed, Mar 8, 2000, 12:12 PM
>

> Hello all -
>
> I fell off the paleo wagon for a month or so, giving in to carbohydrate and
> comfort food cravings during a period of very high stress.  And today I got
> put on medication for high blood pressure/fast heartbeat, for the first time
> in my life!  Now I can add fear of stroke to my brain fog and other effects
> of eating contrary to what I know is healthy for me.
>
> I know I've seen several commentaries on blood pressure on the list - Todd, I
> think you were one.  I NEED to hear some positive feedback right now in terms
> of what paleo could do for this condition.  I don't want to be medicated for
> the rest of my life.  In the meantime, I'm back to eggs and turkey sausage
> and weaning myself off caffeine.
>
> TIA
> Holly
>