Posted by Mary T

In Reply to: Do you have something to back up what you claim? posted by Don

>>A high fiber, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium diet usually helps quite
>>a bit.
>
>Do you have something to back up what you claim? Or are you just parroting
>the politically correct diet on the assumption that if followed things will
>improve?

I practice what I preach. Current research indicates that cholesterol
affects the mechanical function of the circulatory system. That research
also indicates that diet, especially use of soy products, can reverse these
changes. My ex-husband had 12 year history of extremely high blood
pressure. Within six months of our marriage, the problem was brought under
control. He stayed off medication until our divorce -- 19.5 years later.
Six years post divorce; he is now 100% disabled and 100 pounds heavier with
uncontrollable hypertension.

Not politically correct diet -- an established medical practice dating to
before the advent of modern medicine. High blood pressure is almost unknown
in Third-World countries and Asia; where diets are extremely low in animal
proteins.

Table salt is usually the smallest part of the problem. Modern processed
foods contain a large amount of salt (in one form or another); not to
mention undesirable fats. If you review the research; you will find that
hypertension, obesity and cardiac disease is very low among practicing
vegetarians.

MIT

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