Careful here...a lot of these foods/supplements/etc. may be rich in
magnesium, but also Potassium...spinach in particular. Hyperkalemia is not
something to experiment with, get a list from your physician or your
dietitician or go the Kidney Foundation in whatever country you are in and
get that list. Avoid the foods that are rich in it, you'll find others that
are not. Meat is unlikely to be an issue unless your wife has some kidney
damage or disease. You'll find things she can eat, it's just a matter of
being resourceful and meticuluous.

Sharon...out of lurk mode because of the spinach...back in lurk mode now.

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One cause of this is kidney weakness.  I would concentrate on foods /
protocols to strengthen and support the kidneys.  Some ideas I've seen
include acupuncture, Swedish massage, contrast hydrotherapy (hot/cold
application), herbs such as Hawthorn, etc.  Fish is a suitable
substitute if red meat is contra-indicated.  Magnesium supplementation
can help regulate potassium levels.  Foods high in magnesium include
nuts and veggies such as spinach, chard, etc.  Ayurvedic medicine has
some rasayanas (mixes of herbs/minerals in specific proportions, for
example) that target the organs.  Gokshura is a prime herb for that
purpose and is usually mixed with other balancing herbs.  I would look
for a Gokshura Rasayana.  When changing over to alternative therapy, it
is a good idea to check with the MD a little more often to see what
effect the therapy is having.

Regards,

-=mark=-

Mike Knickerbocker wrote:
> Can anyone here comment on hyperkalemia? My wife has been diagnosed
> with borderline high potassium. She and her doctor are "watching it,"
> checking her blood every few months. Unfortunately, the
> recommendations for dealing with this condition are almost universally
> counter-paleo. Anyway, we are both concerned that soon her doctor will
> be advising her to avoid meat and to eat more whole grains and other
> carbohydrates. Advice and suggestions appreciated. -- Mike
>
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