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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure is chronically elevated. Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and arterial aneurysm, and is a leading cause of chronic renal failure. Doctors recommend weight loss and regular exercise as the first steps in treating mild to moderate...

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Frisc 04/10/2013

I take Diltiazem 240 and am getting my BP down thru eating better and losing weight. It's frustrating to say the least because my numbers aren't where I thought they would be after the change in eating habbits and weight loss.

About a year ago (when I was still eating whatever I wanted) I came across Divya Mukta Vati It is from India and claims to be a "cure" for high blood pressure. Like all things I figgured it was to good to be true, but I bought some anyway. I took it for about a month along with my Diltiazem (it says it's all natural) and noticed my numbers went down slightly (I don't know if it was the Divya Mukta Vati, or all in my head?) But the side effects for me (nasal congestion) were too much, so I quit taking it.

Has anyone here heard of or take Divya Mukta Vati ? Or any other alternative BP meds?

I am planning on keeping my DR. in the loop, but I am trying my best to control this on my own as well, because I truly do think that I have severe "white coat syndrome" due to being and feeling healthy my whole life, and now having high BP. I run on occasion, and "look" more in shape than most people I see that I graduated with, but I have high BP?

Any input on the alternative meds would be great, or I guess a supplement for your current RX's

deleted_user 04/10/2013

I haven't heard of Divya Mukta Vati before, but looked it up out of curiosity just now after reading your post. I looked up about half the ingredients in it, and they sound good; some of the ingredients are really good for stress, I noticed, as well as mental clarity & avoiding alzheimer's. I particularly noticed the itrifal ustukhudders returns the color to your hair - personally I'd love that!! : )

If your bp went up a bit after quiting the Divya Mukta Vati, could it be from stress, since that is one of the things it helps? (There are others of course.) Try doing some slow, deep breathing twice a day for 2 or 3 minutes (or more if you are so inclined) each time.

From what you said, it sounds like you have your own blood pressure monitor. If that's the case, are you able to maybe take it into the doctor to show him/her the results? Maybe that would help with the "white coat syndrome."

Sorry that I don't know more about the medicinal side of it so I don't have ideas about that part of it; I have always lowered my blood pressure by doing "natural" things.

Good luck!

JohnD1 04/11/2013

We need to be aware that just because something is natural it doesn't mean it isn't potent or potentially harmful! (There are warnings about using St John's Wort with a number of medicines)

John

MrZtwo 04/11/2013

I'm always suspicious of claims too good to be true, I've fallen for too many of them over my life. I'm interested in the thing called the placebo effect. If your mind can change the outcome of some drug test just by thinking it will help what does this say about the power of the mind. And how can we harness this power.

Vernonbro 10/11/2013

I don't know where to put this or other comments since I can't search for what I am interested in although I take the Beet Juice powder which calmed me down when I take it and I quit taking it and I am getting headaches, I have to take headache pills for the pain and I will order it again, I feel better when I take the Beet Juice and more energy. I am not sure what I am asking, but it has help greatly. I don't have a blood monitor since I am on Medicaid and so I can't afford one.

missd12932 10/12/2013

If you look up beet juice it has Arginine in it which dilates your blood
vessels and MAY lower your BP. My doc has me take L-arginine
twice a day. I do feel better on it.

Vernonbro 10/16/2013

Thank-you for the good words, I just know my sleep is better, and I have other benefits I won't talk about although I can be calmed down more and I am talking about the calmer which I associate with my blood pressure being higher so since I ran out of it, I am back to the problem so I ordered more so I should get more of it next week I hope. I consider is to be a blessing for sure and the taste is awesome. I used to take the liquid and it made me feel better, but this version is stronger for helping me. Does Dilate means they are larger so more blood goes through them? I just wanted to make sure I know what your saying.

missd12932 10/16/2013

Yes when your arterys dilate they become flexible and softer and can move the
blood throughout your body easier. it helps your heart not have to work so hard to push the blood around

I hope I explained that for you.

Vernonbro 10/18/2013

Thank-you for the time to explain this and I know I didn't get any headaches until I ran out of it. I didn't know this one would help this much although I know my life has taken a awesome change when I am able to take it, I am sure I tried the pill form, but it seems this didn't have the same positive affect as this version I hope to get back on soon. I like to be able to share my thoughts and Thank-you for doing the same. Have you found yourself getting headaches when your blood pressure was higher, I found this was true was myself. I sleep better when I was take the powder.

Tell me about your high blood pressure situation if that's okay.

missd12932 10/19/2013

When my BP goes over 140, top # I get the most awful headache. so I go and check my pressure and sure enough it is high. I have a
beta blocker that I can take and it is short acting but does bring down
my BP. My Doc says because I am older my BP is going to jump
around, and as long as the systolic is lower than 200 I don't need to go
to the ER. So I have managed to live with it.

I take benazepril and Dilitazam for the BP

missd12932 10/19/2013

If you have a jucier you can make your own beet juice. But I would not
stop seeing your Doc and would clear all supplements with him to make sure they are not working against the meds you are taking.

Good luck

Frisc 11/03/2013

Am I the only one that takes Divya Mukta Vati on here? I'm interested to know if anyone else is using it or tried it and what if any side effects you have. I have been taking it for afew weeks now straight (1 tablet a day) and all I notice is some nasal congestion. I took it before at a larger dose (3-4 tablets a day) and had to stop due to the congestion. After a few weeks straight of using the Divya Mukta Vati, along with my prescribed Diltiazem, my blood pressure is on average 137/79. Which is impressive to me since it was once 185/120 in the Doctors office, and consistantly 155/95 on average at home. I have changed my diet since the 185/120 by cutting out red meat, caffiene and junk food. I do cheat from time to time and have a handfull of chips or french fries, and some piazza, but not to an extreme.

I'm not a Divya Mukta Vati spokesman or salesman, nor do I have anything to do with the company. I just can't find alot about it on the net aside for the sites that sell it. The nasal congestion is anoying to say the least, but I have learned to deal with it in exchange for the healthier blood pressure readings.

Aside from Beet Juice, is anyone else taking anything other than prescribed meds? If so what? And any side effects?

tomoloc2010 11/09/2013

Yes, i just started . one every three dys. pressure is 120/70 best thing that ever happen to me,

tomoloc2010 11/09/2013

But i also take wheat grass.

deraming 11/09/2013

One has to be cautious, there is no control or regulation on alternative herbs,pills,etc.
In Europe they confiscated herbal pills from China that contained human tissue.
Many herbs encourage cell mutiplication or have hormones that can encourage cancer or recurrance.

deleted_user 11/10/2013

I can agree with the original poster with wanting to try other alternatives to the prescription medicine. I did use medicine at first, but then started using a product for the company I work for and it works great. It is all natural and gluten free too. I plan to keep with it as I would prefer an All Natural drink over pills. I hate taking pills if I can help it LOL :)

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