… that garlic "inflames the baser passions".

♥Namaste♥

I have great respect for the Hindu faiths… but I feel in my heart that this thing about garlic is an incorrect addition of "man" to the divine truth found in Vedic scripture.

Garlic is a great blessing to my health… it fixes my sore throats (when I take it as a drink with water), prevents cancer (due to high selenium content), prevents & cures high cholesterol & lowers blood pressure (scientifically proven), and clears my swollen (from allergies) nasal passages.

It is also virtually the ONLY spice that my family can tolerate without having physical or mental reactions. Our food would be completely bland without garlic, as we cannot tolerate any other herb. (I find that any other herbs makes my mind feel fuzzy & unclear, & some of them send me completely silly.)

I am wondering if any of you have personal experience to confirm this belief about garlic? Have you ever felt spiritually different from eating/not eating garlic?
Jayasri devi dasi… I don’t see things so black & white to "throw the baby out with the bath water". I have a little experience with how God reveals things to people… & how easy it is for a little bit of opinion to creep in amongst the revelation in a moment of laxness. I guess that’s why each of us needs to know how to test each and every truth for ourselves… and thereby obtain conviction concerning our beliefs.

One fault in doctrine would not negate a whole system. But according to your explanation, it seems not to be a fault, anyway. Thank you for explaining so well.

I am afraid I could never give up garlic. I feel it is a miracle herb from God… could never think of it as otherwise, as I am so grateful for that wonderful herb.

I still am left unconvinced that it would contribute to a less spiritual state. I will have to experiment on this… but garlic has never made it difficult for me to connect with God.

Lollies, old meat, spices, artificial additives have.

I was telling my husband I love him and things I want for our baby who is 6 months…Then I was in the hospital and it was really bright and peaceful and I remember feeling myself fading..I swear I felt like I was really leaving my body but it didn’t hurt…just fading…The nurse was pinched my arm and said "hun its almost time you ahve almost no blood pressure" I was kind of sad and scared but I accepted it …i quickly called my sister to tell her i love her and to tell everyone i love them and dont do drugs and dont cut yourself and everything is ok" It was very peaceful although like I said I was a bit said and afraid especially watching my son and husband walk away and I said "You have to pick up formula now cause I cant breastfeed" Everyone was just so calm it was strange…I swear I felt like I almost died and just as I was dying in my dream my son woke up in his crib which is beside me and woke me up so I fed him and put him back to sleep then I had a panic attack and was scared to go back to bed but I eventually did realizing it was just a dream and now I am fine but this has been bothering me all day…

IN A NUTSHELL: I’m looking for NATURAL remedies for the blood volume increase at this point, thanks!

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I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I can’t stand I get dizzy and black out due to blood pooling in my legs. I have extreme low blood pressure and I’m seeking natural remedies because I also have severe MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, can’t take drugs, the chemicals in them trigger a reaction and if my BP gets any lower I could die. I’ve already passed out, been in a coma etc…)

I also have severe hypoadrenalism (adrenal failure), hypo-cortisol & hypo-aldosterone. HYPO = TOO LOW!

Recently I heard the term "hypovolemia" and that I don’t have enough blood volume. Why is that?

I drink a lot of water. Not too much so I don’t drown but really a lot.

My face gets very bloated at times. It was fine last night then it became bloated in a moment.

Is there any relation to eating vegetables and fruit and this condition? any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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NOTE: I HAVE GONE TO 6 DOCTORS AND THEY ARE ALL CLUELESS HENCE MY POSTING HERE. DRs. DISMISS ME BECAUSE THEY THINK HYPOTENSION IS NOT SEVERE YET IT’S A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH AT THIS POINT FOR ME. End of my rope. Need help. Thanks.

Migraines/Vision Issues after birth?
As a teenager and during college I had monthly migraines. Luckily they stopped occurring about two years prior to the birth of my son. Three days after giving birth I starting getting them again. The only difference was I only got the visual "aura" and not the debilitating headache. It would get to the point that my vision was so blurred I couldn’t see to function. Which is pretty scary when at home alone with a newborn. Anyway after checking my blood pressure and other factors my doctor determined that these "transient migraines" were do to the lack of estrogen from breast feeding. For this reason and because my son was tongue-tied and inefficient, we discontinued nursing and switched to formula.

I’m curious how many others have experienced something similar to this? Also, did anyone notice that their vision was different after having a baby? It seemed like my vision did not return to normal until my little guy was about 6 months old.

**I just realized I initially sent this question to parenting instead of newborn/infant**

5 month ago after my first c section i got high blood pressure it was 160/100, 2nd day after c section the hospital internist prescribed me with ALDOMET, DOPAMET, ADALAT AND "TENORMIN’, i weaned off aldomet and dopamet at first week postpartum, and tenormin at 2nd week postpartum, and adalat at thrid week postpartum. I recently have some blood test, my fasting blood sugar was 100, and tested again usually around 87 to 98. Postprandial ussually around 120 two hour after meal, but i had it once spike to 179at 90 minutes after meal. am i a prediabetic? is tenormin to be blamed? i was never diagnose with gestational diabetes, and before pregnancy, i was very healthy with FBG under 85 and no family history of diabetes.. and when i was taking tenormin, i nursed my baby mix with formula milk, can this harm my newborn too? very curious, and shock when i read an article said tenormin or beta blocker cause diabetes

Well for the past 2/3months I’ve noticed a change in my eyes, a slight blurriness in both eyes…
I went to my doctor, he did all the exams possible to determine if i had anything bad going on with me, but he told me i was fine..

he just told me that my blood pressure is considered high…

i decided to go to an ophtalmologist and she told me my vision was perfect 20/20…

I asked her "then why am i seeing things like that?"

and she told me… "when ure about to get diabetes ur eye sight may be affected"

ive been tested for diabetes and thank God i dont have it.

COULD THIS ON MY EYES BE RELATED WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE????

IS THERE SOMETHING LIKE A "CURE" FOR THIS???

I’M DAMN WORRIED..

I WILL APPRECIATE ALL THE HONEST ANSWERS, thanks All…***

I was wondering can a 18 year old take this?

"One A Day® Men’s Health Formula is a complete multivitamin plus key nutrients to support a healthy heart, healthy blood pressure††, healthy eyes and energy.*

Complete Multivitamin Plus More† for Men to Support:*

* Heart Health with Vitamins B6, B12, C, E and Folic Acid
* Healthy Blood Pressure†† with Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin C
* Healthy Eyes with Vitamins A, C, E and Zinc
"

I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I can’t stand I get dizzy and black out due to blood pooling in my legs. I have extreme low blood pressure and I’m seeking natural remedies because I also have severe MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, can’t take drugs, the chemicals in them trigger a reaction and if my BP gets any lower I could die. I’ve already passed out, been in a coma etc…)

Recently I heard the term "hypovolemia" and that I don’t have enough blood volume. Why is that?

I drink a lot of water. Not too much so I don’t drown but really a lot.

My face gets very bloated at times. It was fine last night then it became bloated in a moment.

Is there any relation to eating vegetables and fruit and this condition? any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

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NOTE: I HAVE GONE TO 6 DOCTORS AND THEY ARE ALL CLUELESS HENCE MY POSTING HERE. DRs. DISMISS ME BECAUSE THEY THINK HYPOTENSION IS NOT SEVERE YET IT’S A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH AT THIS POINT FOR ME. End of my rope. Need help. Thanks.
I also have severe hypoadrenalism (adrenal failure), hypo cortisol & hypo aldosterone.

I’m looking for NATURAL remedies for the blood volume increase at this point, thanks!
Thanks Tim. I do eat a lot of salt or I couldn’t stay conscious.

PLEASE REPORT THE TROLL gazeygoo, I nearly died twice, I don’t need to be insulted like this.

What results have you had, good or bad? How long have you used it? I saw it advertised on TV. Ordered one bottle to try.
I am looking for a non-prescription, safe, no side-effects product to increase blood flow, lower blood pressure and act as an anti-inflammatory. I took the first capsule today. The directions say
one a day but according to the bottle a "serving" is 2 capsules.
Looking for experience with this product or the problem.

Ive smoked for going on 9 yrs. Im 22.I already know smoking is bad for me. I dont want any bullshit answers, serious answers only please. Ive tried "Quit Line Iowa". Ive tried cold turkey. Ive stopped when I got really sick but cant seem to beak the cycle. Please again, serious answers only. Im not here to be bashed.
I also was prescribed welbutrin, but makes me feel flighty.

I smoke cigarettes (nothing else). I asked my 10 year old what he wanted for Christmas this year and he told me the only thing he really wants is for me to quit (bless his heart). Now, before I go talk to my doctor I just wanted to know what has worked for others who have quit smoking. Also before you blast me for smoking in the first place, yes I was a stupid 16 year old who wanted to look "cool" but got hooked, and no I’m not proud of it. And no, I don’t smoke around my kids either, I smoke out side.

And yes this is a serious question and yes I know it’s in the wrong section, but the M&D people are the only ones I would actually listen to for advice.

My ‘normal’ blood pressure is something like 172/140.

I am aware that I have hypertension, thank you.

I am 22, a 1 pack per day smoker. I do not drink coffee/energy drinks; I am 5′11" and 175lbs; which means I have a normal weight.

The hypertension is the onset of the treatment of my aortic carnation; in which a patch was sewn onto my aorta in order to give it a proper size; this was done 14 years ago.

My big question? Am I going to die at 50???

I smoke about a pack a day and I know I need to quit. I want to quit, I’m tired of feeding my habit and it’s getting more and more expensive. I’ve tried to quit a few times in the past and failed. For those of you who have successfully stopped smoking, how did you do it? How do you stay smoke-free? What are your tips and suggestions on the first step in the process?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Monica, you hit on my biggest problem, boredom. I smoke most when I’m bored or stressed.

Thanks to the people who offered real answers.

If it were as easy as just not smoking, I’d have done it by now. I hope you guys don’t work with the public.
Which part of "I’m trying to quit smoking" can be taken as please preach to me? I realize this isn’t a medical help line, but for the love of Pete, leave your preaching out of questions like this one. It has nothing to do with religion. Just so you know, I’ve asked Yahoo to remove your sermon.
Well pardon the holy hell out of me for not wanting a sermon in response to a question that doesn’t require one. This is not a religious issue, it’s a health issue. I keep my religion and my health separate. I also don’t like people following me around Yahoo preaching to me.

I’ve been taking high blood pressure medication for about 4 months. My blood pressure has come back down to normal on the medications, but I still hear the "thumping" of my heartbeat in my ears. Does anyone else have this problem? Hoping it’s not just me… my doctor doesn’t think it’s a big deal, but I was just curious to see if anyone else has experienced it.