Stop Gout Pain » Living with Gout http://stopgoutpain.com Freedom from Gout Pain Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:11:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Lowering My Blood Pressure http://stopgoutpain.com/living-with-gout/current-efforts-at-improving-my-health/ http://stopgoutpain.com/living-with-gout/current-efforts-at-improving-my-health/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:50:57 +0000 admin http://stopgoutpain.com/living-with-gout/current-efforts-at-improving-my-health/ I am using the technique I describe in my ebook Freedom from Gout Pain that keeps me functioning in a normal way in spite of my gout. This is keeping my gout pain at bay and my life has been fairly normal. Of course, that means I got a little too lax.

My blood pressure has once again crept upward. Hypertension often is associated with gout. Even worse, the medications for high blood pressure can help trigger gout attacks. I do not want to go back on that medication, so I am diligently exercising and dieting to reduce my weight and lower my blood pressure.

I have an easier time losing weight when I eat a lot of rice and beans instead of other proteins. I also eat lots of vegetables and fruits. I am not calorie counting, just reducing portions and skipping fattening foods like ice cream.

This plan worked once before when my blood pressure went up. I was able to bring my blood pressure back down to a safe range so my doctor stopped the medication. I am hopeful I can do it successfully once again.

I feel much better when I am more fit anyway!

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