Since last December when my doc and I figured out I am allergic to most prescription diuretics, I've been having a hard time with my blood pressure and edema. Certain things seemed to help a little, but not enough, including hawthorn berry, dandelion root, and motherwort tinctures, as well as various teas. My doc, an enlightened soul, said he'd order me some magnets for my shoes if I'd like as he has a couple of patients who do well with them. I passed.

I started on co-enzyme Q-10 and flaxseed oil capsules about 4 and 2 weeks ago, respectively and, until last week, had my bp down to acceptable high-normal levels. Last week, it went way up and I thought it was just due to stress of the war starting and all. I still think that has something to do with it. It got so bad that for two days I took the dreaded diuretic, once again. Once again, I was wracked with pain and itching and couldn't sleep.

The next day, I was trying to remember what else was different that might have made it go up and lo and behold! I realised I'd had run out of pumpkin seeds! I'd been eating a handful a day for about a week or so, just because they tasted so good. So, I asked Rog to pick some up, started eating them, again 3-4 days ago, and my bp is lower and better than it ever was on the drugs!

I did some research and found that even respected medical insitutions such as Brigham & Women's hospital tout the efficacy of pumpkin seeds in treatment for cardiac health, bp, and other challenges, including men's prostates.

So, I've finally found something that works for me and no side effects! In fact, I've also lost four pounds since getting on them!! This is a major breakthrough for me as I seem to be especially sensitive to drugs, hate doing them, and can finally not fret so much over my bp!

Check them out, not the salty things you get at a mini-mart, but the sumptuious ones you can get at a health food store. My favs are flavourd with tamauri. Who knows? They may help you feel better, too, and you don't have to have high bp or any other ailments to benefit.

Vive la naturel!

Thanks,

kat