Author Topic: Beetroot juice (Read 1563 times)

Trinity · « **on:** May 19, 2010, 10:38:13 AM »

My husband overheard on a health show that 2 cups of beetroot juice a day will lower your blood pressure. I'm game. But I'm taking so many bp meds now, I wonder if I won't sink it altogether.

Alexandria · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:44:20 PM »

Here's my two cents, Trinity.

Stick with your BP meds. I had a very dear friend who was being treated for high blood pressure and who decided to nix the doctor and follow a special vitamin and health food plan. Don't ask what happened. It broke my heart.

Trinity · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2010, 01:23:56 PM »

That's why I expressed my concern. Will keep it in mind, Alexandria.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2010, 05:26:20 PM »

Beet juice is supposed to be one of the finest blood builders and purifiers.

Regular exercise will help regulate BP. Obviously stress is not good for BP.

I think St. John of the Cross is our friend for blood issues, and of course the Precious Blood.

Trinity · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2010, 06:27:07 PM »

Never thought about the Precious Blood. Just call on Mary day and night. I will proceed with care.

Trinity · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2010, 06:56:30 PM »

Nuts! I love buttered beets. Any harm or help in eating them?

Elizabeth · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2010, 10:29:02 PM »

Sadly, the sight of beets results in involuntary gag reflex for me. :wine-drinking:

I know that wheatgrass juice is good for the blood, but it would probably be toxic mixed with cuмadin or other meds.

Dawn · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2010, 06:59:43 AM »

It should say what things to avoid when taking certain medicines. I can not imagine beets being on the list of no no foods. However, Andrew does have one that says tell you doctor if you eat garlic. He does ( I am half Italian after all) and is fine.

Trinity · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2010, 10:01:47 AM »

I'll ask my nutritionist. Yup, I have a nutritionist---she comes with the nephrologist, 2 PD nurses and a social worker. Ha! It's not what you know, but who you know. This isn't even counting all you fine folks.