Archive for September, 2007

I’m still taking half dose of Toprol

Some of my friends told me that it was dangerous to reduce my BP medications, but hey, my doctor approved that, my cholesterol level is low and my heart attack risk is low. Also, I watched my salt intake daily, eat low glicymic index food, less fat, less meat, and I also walked after dinner. [...]

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Thanks, doc!

I was lucky to be able to listen to a first hand experience from two medical doctors.  Their life have changed after they were introduced to nutraceutical products, and they used those products themselves. I told them I’m not consulting them about my medical condition, but just wanted to share with them my experience with [...]

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My pressure was still too high

Went to check my pressure at my doctor’s office that was scheduled 3 weeks ago when I got my new prescription drug Micardis. Like the reading I got at home, the reading the nurse got was a bit high, 150/106. I told her that I have been off the medication for almost two weeks, which [...]

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I met my acupuncturist this morning

I went to see my acupuncturist, Dr. Alexander Ly this morning. He looked at my tongue and my eyes and said, “your pressure is still a bit high.” He then told me that he would give me a treatment to increase the balance of my inner system. For me as long as it didn’t ask [...]

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