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To: Ish who wrote (841)	3/8/2001 8:30:25 AM
From: Carolyn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6901

Morning, Ish. I don't either. Perhaps a new hygienist?

To: Ish who wrote (841)	3/8/2001 10:57:26 AM
From: PMS Witch	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6901

Blood pressure... My husband has been monitoring BP for a few years. At first, doctors told him that 140/100 was the threshold for treatment. As years passed, the bar was lowered as his pressure climbed. Now, his doctor claims that 130/90 warrants action, with 120/80 being desirable. I thought these changed limits were motivated more by pharmaceutical marketing people than medical research; suspicious person that I am. Apparently, higher pressures stress many organs beyond the heart and circulation system, and that maintaining lower pressures can increase both life expectancy and quality. I'm not a medical person. I usually do what the doctor says. If he prescribes pills, I take them. If he says to stop drinking, I stop. If he says to lose weight, I diet. If he says to stop eating red meat, I find a new doctor. Cheers, PW.