Red flag

Dr Molinero wants to see a record of all my blood pressure readings to see exactly what is missing in our puzzle. Most of the time it is good, running between 112-120; but it occasionally drops to the 80's or spikes to 150. There is a correlation with the spikes and excitement. But the drops? Then there are side effects of dizziness, sensation of fainting, lack of focus and occasional confusion... I am definitely loosing my marbles!

I have been diligent at recording everything in a dairy. So.. yesterday, I spent most of the day making her a copy, only recording relevant information such as activity, reactions, sensations, and blood pressure. Amazing what I discovered.

We continue to explore TED Med and other types or programs on the brain and nutrition. Too much or too strenuous an activity will cause you to produce extra cortisol. NOT GOOD since that was the culprit for my stroke. Yes, stress kills. Well, it appears that my symptoms amplify when I push too much. This-I-should or have-to-attitude has to go. I must not put this type of pressure on myself. Actually, most of have-tos are usually related to my conscience. "I don't want to be a burden, or I want to please someone a bit too much..."

Still, not all of my symptoms are caused by excessive zesto! Tomorrow I get to see the big guru at Johns Hopkins, a neuropathy specialist. Yes, I have had neuropathy in my feet for nearly 15 years due to some anesthesia and antibiotics from my back surgery. Yes, drugs harm. I signed up to see him last December. After reviewing all of my files, he decided to take me on. I have a big surprise for him. He can add a stroke to all of my problems. Perhaps he can shed some light on these unpleasant symptoms of mine.

I hope I can travel there. Yesterday, I undertook going to BJ and got car sick for the first time ever! What is going on? Is the brain creating new pathways to correct my balance and screwing up! Yes, balancing in a car is hard work. Bet you did not realized this as you are so used to it due to a perfect set of synapses. You should research the brain, its functions, and how to fuel it. You are what you eat. America is in trouble.

The family is on a campaign to improve our nutrition even further. It will benefit Darren's epilepsy, Peter's tremor, and my everything! It is very expensive but look at the alternatives: heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, neurological dysfunctions, mood disorders, auto-immune disease and on and on. Medicine is beginning to recognize that it all starts at the molecular level. If only marketing and some pharmaceutical joined... eat well.