Ever since I was a 15 year old Varsity football player, and was told by a doctor to get metal plates isurgically placed in my body to continue to play, I havent liked them much. As of 9/7/2010 I am almost completely treated herbaly. I was born with Cardiomelagy(enlarged heart) So with that being said I do take a very small daily dose of hydrothoraclyazide to prevent me from having a stroke. My blood pressure Currently rests at about 130/70 which is good as far as my herbalist is concerend. I also get treated with deep pressure injections around every two months which I think helps.