I have high blood pressure. If I get put on Cortisone, is this going to cause more problems?
Thanks for your speedy reply. My question too is why is my thyroid now hyperactive? I am to get a second opinion, but asked my doctor to repeat the tests before getting a second opinion.
Unfortunately (I forgot to mention this) I already have high blood pressure. If I get put on Cortisone this is...
What food tips for lowering high blood pressure might you have?
What tips food wise or otherwise for lowering high blood pressure might you have?
If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (bottom blood pressure number greater than 90 mm), you should be limiting foods high in sodium and lose weight. How much you should restrict sodium in foods you eat depends on what...
My husband is on a salt free diet, but he does miss his desserts. Can you suggest some?
My husband is on a salt-free diet (1-gram sodium). He's easy to please at mealtime with meat and potatoes, but he does miss his desserts to finish off a meal. He is not overweight. Can you suggest some salt-free desserts?
Any dessert that contains baking soda, baking powder, salt or buttermilk will be too high...
What do excess amounts of salt do to the body?
What do excessive amounts of salt do to the body?
It would depend on how much excess salt (or salty foods) you ate in how much time and how well your kidneys functioned. Salt is a compound containing 2 minerals, sodium, and chloride and it attracts water.
When the salt content of your blood goes up,...
What makes someone who has high blood pressure for their sugar to be up one day and then the next day their sugar may bottom out?
I also would like to know what it is that will make someone who has high blood pressure for their sugar to be up one day and then the next day their sugar may bottom out on them?
If your food intake is regulated correctly by diabetes medication (pills or injected insulin), you shouldn't be...
My doctor told me to follow a low salt diet. What about milk?
Skim milk has more salt than whole or 2% milk. My doctor told me to follow a low salt diet. I like skim milk and need to lose some weight. Should I cut out milk completely?
Skim milk contains 7 milligrams more sodium than whole or 2% milk which is not a significant difference. What...
My grandmother’s sodium level is 123. I have relayed your suggestions to ask my grandmother’s doctors.
Thank you for responding so soon to my letter about my grandmother's sodium level. I was incorrect about her present count. It is at 123, not 143. I have relayed your suggestions to my mother so she can ask her doctors about testing for certain things. I appreciate your quick response and hope something...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have high blood pressure or have had a stroke?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have high blood pressure or have had a stroke?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the American Dietetic Association provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to...
Is celery high in salt?
Is celery high is salt? I am on a salt-free diet and the least bit of salty foods makes me retain water. I love to eat celery, but I don't put salt on it.
Yes, celery contains 35.2 milligrams of sodium in one stalk, but compared to other foods like ham is it not too...
Which should I follow to eat right – high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease and stomach bypass surgery?
I have high blood pressure, diabetics, 1st signs of kidney disease, also have had RNY I am wondering which is the best one to follow by eating right.
Follow all as they have a lot in common. I would highly suggest you ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian who can read your...