Here is a set of questions I answered which seem to be important issues to many people. Salt, blood pressure and weight. _______ B. C. in Austin wrote: > David > My name is Bill Culhane and Patrick Timpone suggested I > ask you about salt intake. My blood pressure which had been > steady using 10mg prinivil has very recently gone wacko and > it appears it is directly related to salt intake. I suggest you check with your doctor about this. Many medical journals have printed over and over salt appears to have no effect on blood pressure. This is perhaps one of the most oldest, most pervasive urban myths. > My doctor has me on additional BP meds and even that is > only providing sporadic relief. Any ideas aside from losing > weight which I am committed to as I am 100lbs overweight. > > THX B. The primary cause of high blood pressure in many cases is chronic dehydration. As people dry out, blood becomes thicker. Blood pressure rises, as pumping gets more difficult. Simple fix - Penta Water and lots of it. In fact, pure water, your own water (urine), coconut water and freshly squeezed juices are the cornerstones of longevity and health. *And* there is no substitute for pure water. The primary purpose of water is to disolve and remove sediment. Only pure water gets this job done at optimal levels. The primary cause of being overweight in many cases is mal-nutrition or mal-absorption. Our government estimates 80% of Americans are mal-nourished. Simple fix - Nutrition is about minerals. If I were in your situation I would place an order for Angstrom Minerals today and treat minerals as part of my daily dietary intake. To me, Angstom Minerals are the highest quality food you can invest in. Be sure to read our "Angstrom Mineral Guide" for more details on how to use Angstrom Minerals. I'm sure we'll meet sometime soon. Aloha!